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Cutting & Weeding Tips for Heat Transfer Vinyl Films
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 »
Plotter Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl Films
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 and NEPATA release of the new UA770 30” SMART Rewinder/Trimmer
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 »
How to Improve Email Marketing Readership and Response Rate
For years I have used email marketing to introduce products, generate sales leads and complement other marketing efforts, such as telemarketing, social media and face-to-face selling. While I have had good luck in using email to deliver my message, success is far from guaranteed. In fact, most emails are never opened, even if the reader […] Read more »
Supply55 announces price reduction on Guardian Laminators
Supply55, Inc. www.supply55.com announces price reduction on the popular Guardian 65” cold and heat assist laminators. “As our business volume continues to grow and we see direct savings from increased production we are happy to pass the savings on to our customers, making the Guardian line of laminators a price performance leader in the category” […] Read more »
How to Make the Most of Your Time
We all would like to accomplish more in the time that we have. If you have taken a time management course, you probably are aware of many of the techniques that I list below. This list is a reminder of what you should be doing. If you put these reminders into practice, you should achieve […] Read more »
Solvents and Fire Safety
Fire is undiscriminating. It can flare up at any time. And can happen to anyone. After finishing a vinyl graphics application job, a former colleague and mentor had loaded the back seat of his car with rags which had been soaked in solvent for cleaning, before heading down the road. As John drove, he […] Read more »
Which Films Stick to Coated Fabrics?
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 »
Heat Pressing Appliques on Leather
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 »
