Wrapping a miniature car may not be as hard a wrapping a semi, but it has its own unique challenges. Find out how SkinzWraps approaches Mini Coopers. Read more »
Wrapping a Mini Car is No Mini Job
The Trouble with Shrinking Shirts
Tips for Working with Heat Transfer Films Should it be a surprise that cotton tee-shirts shrink? Even us guys know that! Cotton garments shrink. 100% cotton can shrink as much as 10% to 12%. Especially if you simmer the clothes in hot water in your washer, and then bake it on high in the dryer until […] Read more »
See Supply55 Products at SGIA Orlando October 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2013
See Supply55 Products at SGIA Orlando October 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2013 – BannerPRO – ReelPRO – Guardian Laminators – Guardian Dye Sublimation Calenders – Direct-To-Fabric Printers and more . . . Get a Free Expo Pass to the 2013 SGIA Expo Orlando, October 23-25, 2013 from Supply55 Use Code: 109963E Orange County Convention Center, South […] Read more »
Boat Wrapping Secrets You Need to Know
In case you haven’t noticed, boats are curvier than most cars. That can spell trouble if you don’t approach a boat wrap the right way. Discover the boat wrapping secrets you need to know. Ready for some step-by-step instructions on how to wrap a boat? Get the insider’s techniques that will help you find success […] Read more »
Caring for Garments with Heat Transfers
I am frequently asked how many times you can wash a garment with a heat transfer applique before it deteriorates. Durability of this material all depends on the type of material that you are using and garment care. If you wash and dry the garment properly, a high quality polyurethane applique should last just as long as the garment itself. Read more »
Cutting and Weeding Tips for Heat Transfer Films
Not all polyurethane heat transfer films are the same. That’s because many of these films aren’t 100% polyurethane. Instead, the polyurethane based films are blends of polyurethane and vinyl. These blends are stiffer. Read more »
Pressing Heat Transfer Films
Successful application of heat transfer materials depends on three primary variables: time, temperature and pressure. Not all heat transfers heat press at the same setting. Hotter is not always better. In fact, higher temperatures can make matters worse. Before heat pressing, refer to the manufacturer’s literature for the recommended time and temperature settings. Read more »
Wensco Open Houses – Detroit, Grand Rapids, Chicago, Davenport
See Supply55 Products at the Wensco Open Houses in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Chicago and Davenport Read more »
Boat Wraps – Opportunity for Vinyl Installers
Vehicle wraps are so 2009. With many boats sitting on the sidelines during the winter months, it’s the perfect time to hone up on your skills in the next big wrap wave – boats. The opportunity is vast. U.S. recreational boating demand will grow 5.3 percent annually through 2011, according to market research firm Freedonia […] Read more »
Make Installation Easy: Learn The Ins and Outs of Using Premask In Your Vinyl Applications
Premask is the pressure-sensitive tape used to transfer a cut graphic from its release liner to the substrate or to protect a given surface. The release liner, also called the carrier, backing or backing paper, is the portion of the pressure-sensitive construction that protects the film’s adhesive before it is applied. Read more »
