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August 9, 2022 by carlie

Does polyester stretch?

Does polyester stretch?

Thinking of using polyester for your new project but not sure about polyester’s characteristics?  In this article, we will mainly discuss whether polyester is stretchable or not and under what circumstance would polyester be stretchy. We also mentioned the pros and cons of polyester and how to maximize and minimize them, respectively. After reading this […]

July 17, 2017 by carlie

Your Go-To Guide To Doing Sublimation Printing On T Shirts

If you are planning to do sublimation printing on T shirts, you may be wondering what the whole process is actually all about. That is why we have prepared a go-to guide to getting the job done right. Ready to get started? Great! What Is Sublimation? Firstly, let’s just clarify what we mean by the […]

July 13, 2017 by carlie

Starting a T-shirt Printing Business? Here’s what you need to know..

Starting a T-shirt Printing Business? Here’s what you need to know..

Starting a business is something that many people consider, but you need to know how to start one.  Failing to properly plan your business could result in it folding after just a short period of time. A Basic Guide To Starting Your Own T-Shirt Printing Business If you want to run your own t-shirt printing business, there is […]

July 10, 2017 by carlie

Choosing The Right Heat Transfer Printing Technique

Choosing The Right Heat Transfer Printing Technique

Heat transfer is a technology used to customize items such as T-shirts, uniforms, hats, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, banners and water bottles. If you want to create some promotional objects for your business, get some uniforms for your sports team or wear T-shirts with custom designs, heat transfer is a great way to get your designs on […]

July 9, 2017 by carlie

The Top T-Shirt Design Software You Should Know

The Top T-Shirt Design Software You Should Know

Whether you plan to design t-shirts for business or personal use, the software you choose to use matters.. a lot. It can either make this task easier and faster, or it can trap you into spending countless hours of editing. While Photoshop remains the most popular among them, there are plenty of other options. I’ve […]

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What can you use Infusible Ink on?

What can you use Infusible Ink on?

Can you heat press polyester

Can you heat press polyester

Does Spandex shrink?

Does Spandex shrink?

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What can you use Infusible Ink on?

What can you use Infusible Ink on?

Can you heat press polyester

Can you heat press polyester

We know from intuition that not all fabrics can handle intense heat and pressure. Some fabrics easily get burned when ironed. Some fabrics shrink or stretch when heated.  So, as someone who heat presses fabrics, it is understandable that you research whether a particular fabric is suitable for heat pressing before actually pressing it. In […]

Does Spandex shrink?

Does Spandex shrink?

Can you screen print on polyester?

Can you screen print on polyester?

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