5. Foil was applied a second time as soon as the garment exited the conveyor dryer and while the HD Sharp Clear was still hot to the touch.The foil was slightly cooled and then peeled. 6. Shown is the finished design. This process details a new way to apply foil, as the AMagic product is specifically made for textile inline applications. Always perform wash tests to check for durability in laundering before using in production. Successfully printing unique designs starts with the artist's imagination but also must incorporate the production crew's skills. Use the ideas and processes explained here to step outside of your comfort zone; learn to print on materials like burnout, tri-blends and apparel types other than standard cotton or 50/50 T-shirts; and take your shop to the next level. James Ortolani has more than 35 years of experience in the decorated apparel industry, specializing in hands-on, direct screen printing and heat-transfer production. He currently works for PolyOne Corp. For more information or to comment on this article, email James at james.ortolani@polyone.com. MARCH 2020 40-43_IMP_0320_TMD_SP-Technique 43 P.43 2/19/20 12:19 PM