think. make. do. HEAT PRINTING Like this article? Read more heat printing articles at impressionsmag.com/digitaldecorating. Heat Transfers and Various Fabrics Setting the scene for successful decorating with these versatile embellishments. By CHrisTopHer pluCk, ConTriBuTing WriTer All these products are ideal for heat-transfer application. The apparel market is packed with a diverse range of products for every function of fashion, sports and leisurewear activity. Because of the vast array of fabrics available, it can be challenging to combine fabric and garment embellishment so that the apparel and embellishment, once applied, connect to form a natural, integral finish. The combination of the fabric and embellishment should be such that both enhance the overall visual appearance and ensure the greatest possible appeal. P.44 i m p r e s s i o n s m a g . c o m AUGUST 2019 The Heat-Transfer Trend Because of an increase in fabrics and apparel with performance properties, the personalization and customization of the decorative embellishment should mimic the specific garment's quality and performance characteristics. By using heat transfers as a means to increase efficiencies for multifunctional, decorative embellishment, the trend by decorated-apparel customers continues to increase as transfers are seen as an efficient solutionhttp://www.impressionsmag.com/digitaldecorating http://www.impressionsmag.com