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Supply55 will be exhibiting at the International Converting Expo April 9 – 11, 2019, booth 748. Stop by our booth to learn more about NEPATA Converting Equipment and the NEPATA UA1650 ADWS Converting Center on exhibit at the show. CLICK HERE for your free registration to the ICE Expo, please use free code ICE1901 when […] Read more »
Printing a heat transfer film with a latex inks in many cases is as easy as printing a pressure sensitive vinyl. Before you go into production, you will need to do some testing. As I like to tell people, Test, Don’t Guess. Read more »
What is Dye Sublimation? Most polyester fabrics, such as many of the popular “Performance Garments”, are dyed using a sublimation process. The dye sublimation process uses high heat to permanently fuse the colorant into a polyester fabric. Heat serves two critical functions in this dying process. First, the heat causes the pores of the polyester fabric to open up, so the material […] Read more »
With so many makes and models of heat presses, selecting one is usually confusing. To make the right purchasing decision for your business, you need to thoroughly investigate your options. Start by asking the right questions. Here’s what you should know before you sign on the dotted line. Read more »
Not all polyurethane heat transfer films are the same. That’s because some of these flex films aren’t 100% polyurethane, which are very flexible, and other heat transfer vinyl films are blends of polyurethane and vinyl. These blends are much stiffer that a pure polyurethane film. Read more »
If you are a sign maker and have a plotter or printer, garment decorating with heat transfer films is one of those prize opportunities that requires a very short learning curve and an investment in a heat press. The cost for a good clamshell press runs about $1000 to $1200, but you can buy one for […] Read more »
Supply55, Inc. and NEPATA GmbH are pleased to announce the release of the new NEPATA UA770 30 inch SMART Rewinder/Trimmer developed for the expanding North American converting market. “The UA770 utilizes the latest in converting technology delivering fast accurate rewinds, precision cuts, automatic label printing for lot number traceability and a 40% increase in productivity […] Read more »
Just before the beginning of WWII, American chemists developed synthetic polyamides. Polyamides are complex molecules called polymers, which are comprised of smaller “amide” monomers. In nature, these polyamide molecules occur as proteins in fibers, such as silk and wool. In the modern world, the best known polyamides are nylons. Because of their strength, elasticity and […] Read more »
Discover which SEF heat transfer film to use when decorating leather. Avoid problems which could cost loss of time and materials, when making appliques. Read more »
Discover the most important considerations when shopping for a press… Read more »
