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The Innovative Stahls’ Rip-Away Applique™ – Key Markets

April 8, 2013 by Josh Ellsworth

Last week we introduced the latest in a long line of innovations from GroupeStahl companies; Stahls’ Rip-Away Applique™. We kicked off the process by showcasing it with CAD-CUT® Glitter Flake. (hopefully you’ve had time to watch the video, if not catch up now by watching it here.) The combination of this production process with the premium look of Glitter Flake has produced some of the best feedback we’ve ever heard from embroidery companies around the world. If you own an embroidery […]

Categories: Applique / Twill, Customization, Embroidery • Tags: cadcut glitter, cheer, dance, flex, glitter flake, glitter twill, heat press, premium finish, rip-away applique, satin stitch, stahls, super glitter

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Sprint to On-Site, Mass Customization with Heat Printing

March 5, 2013 by Josh Ellsworth

I wanted to share a video that shows the power of heat printing customization. No other technology, other than heat printing could have filled the need for on-site, mass customization at this event. And of course, no other press other than a Hotronix could have offered easy Threadability™ for printing of back packs at such a fast pace. CAD-CUT® Premium Plus is the purple material utilized in the video, cut on demand for each pack. The black is a screen printed […]

Categories: Bags, Customization, Heat Applied Film (Cadcut), Plastisol Transfers, Videos • Tags: event printing, heat press, heat printing, hotronix, hotronix fusion, mass customization, on site printing, premium plus, screen printed transfer, threadability

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2013 Factory Direct Heat Transfer Vinyl Catalog

February 28, 2013 by Josh Ellsworth

As many of you know, I work for the heat transfer film manufacturing division of Stahls’. I’m excited to share our 2013 Stahls’ CAD-CUT Direct Catalog! The inside cover includes a letter sharing some of my very favorite heat transfer films we offer, with a brief explanation of each. I think you’ll find the catalog beneficial as it lists all of the factory direct products, colors, Pantone references, application instructions, online pricing, material compositions and more! View the PDF by […]

Categories: Heat Applied Film (Cadcut) • Tags: 3M, cad-color, catalog, factory direct heat transfer vinyl, flex, flock, glitter transfer material, heat press, heat transfer film, print cut media, reflective, stahls, supplier, t-shirt material, thermofilm, wholesale

New Heat Press Comparison Guide: Style

February 25, 2013 by Josh Ellsworth

Shopping for a new heat press? One of the first considerations is what style of press to consider. There are clear functionality differences between styles of presses that impact user comfort and productivity. This blog post will give you a clear, visual comparison between a couple of the most popular heat press styles that are manufactured by Stahls’ Hotronix. Let’s get started…. Hotronix® Auto Open Clam - the clam style heat press (video) is the most traditional and most popular style […]

Categories: Equipment, The Heat Press • Tags: clam, clamshell, draw, drawer, geo knight, heat press, heat press comparison, hix, hot press, hotronix, Insta, new press, stahls, STX, swing away, used press, xf

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Mr. Ted Stahl on 2013, A Must Read

January 28, 2013 by Josh Ellsworth

Ted Stahl is an industry guru, thought leader and to many (such as myself) a mentor. I can’t speak high enough about Ted and his relentless pursuit to take care of customers, drive industry education and lead by example. He probably talked to more customers at the recent ISS Long Beach trade show then I did. If you are lucky enough, or should I say smart enough to be subscribed to Ted’s blog then you’ve already read his garment decorating […]

Categories: HPY General Discussion • Tags: 2013 outlook, decorated apparel, heat press, heat printing, predictions, ted stahl, transfers

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Heat Transfer Vinyl – 5 Years Later on YouTube, 20+ Years Since Invention

September 7, 2012 by Josh Ellsworth

Over 20 years ago Stahls’ created the category now known as heat transfer vinyl. The product was invented so businesses could cut graphics on a carrier and have them be pre-spaced in alignment for placement and application with a heat press onto a textile. A lot of the folks at Stahls’ were around when this product category was invented, including Ted Stahl. I can’t imagine the excitement and buzz of showing this product, and probably the challenges of explaining the […]

Categories: Customization, Heat Applied Film (Cadcut), Heat Press Tutorials, HPY General Discussion, Roland GX-24, The Heat Press, Videos, Vinyl Cutters • Tags: film, flex, flock, glitter, heat press, heat transfer vinyl, josh ellsworth, package, Roland GX-24, stahls, training, transfers, tutorial, video, vinyl, vinyl cutting

It’s Finally Here! Threadability™ A Must Have in Heat Presses

July 26, 2012 by Josh Ellsworth

For those of you that may own a Hotronix Clam or Stahls’ Maxx heat press, the wait is over for a stand that delivers true value. For those of you who are searching for a new heat press, the wait for an Auto Opening heat press that delivers Threadability™ is over. Check out the Heat Press Caddie™ by Stahls’ Hotronix 1. You’ll grow your top line sales with the amount of additional items you can now press and sell. 2. You’ll […]

Categories: The Heat Press • Tags: auto open, caddie, heat press, heat press stand, heat printing, hotronix, threadable

Who is Gideon Sundback? Unzip Your Imagination with Heat Printing Video

April 24, 2012 by Josh Ellsworth

Our video production manager, Joe Kosinski visited Google this morning and found the “Google doodle” of a zipper that can be clicked and unzipped to reveal search results about Gideon Sundback, the inventor of the modern-day zipper. Since the zipper is essential in the construction of many apparel types we thought, why not come up with a creative little video showcasing a zip up garment being decorated to promote apparel customization. I hope you enjoy the video and get a […]

Categories: Thoughts On The Go, Videos • Tags: customized clothing, gideon sundback, google doodle, heat press, heat printing, stahls

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The above number was covered halfway with a Teflon sheet and the other half with Kraft Paper, notice the big difference in sheen.

Reusable Cover Sheet or Kraft Paper – a Visual Difference

March 14, 2012 by Josh Ellsworth

I get the question a lot, what is the difference between using a reusable cover sheet versus a sheet of kraft paper? I also get, my digital transfer material is too glossy, do you have anything different to try? Believe it or not, the gloss level of a finished transfer can be greatly impacted by the cover sheet used. Check out the photo below for a visual of the two results on one of our best selling materials Sportfilm Lite. […]

Categories: Customization • Tags: glossy finish, heat press, heat transfer, kraft paper, matte finish, sportfilm lite

New Heat Press Announcement – Hotronix Air Fusion™

March 13, 2012 by Josh Ellsworth

I’ve often referred to the Hotronix Fusion™ Heat Press as the Cadillac of heat presses….sticking with this theme, Stahls’ Hotronix has just created the heat press world’s first Mercedes! My new favorite heat press and the industries new, most sought after machine is the Hotronix Air Fusion™. This will surely become the heat press of choice of many decorators around the globe. The press has a feature set that takes ease of use and efficiency to an entire new level….I cover […]

Categories: The Heat Press, Videos • Tags: air press, fusion, heat press, heat presses, high volume, hotronix, hotronix air fusion, production grade, transfer machine, workhorse

The FREE Video Class on How To Get into Heat Printing

February 22, 2012 by Josh Ellsworth

Great Garment Graphics is the place to go for educational webinars and presentations on all things heat printing. Each month they host presenters such as myself that prepare a powerpoint, Prezi or video to present a relevant topic to apparel decorators around the world. Yesterday, we published our first video on demand presentation, the topic: The Ultimate Heat Printing Start Up (for 4k or less). If you’ve been thinking about starting your own apparel decorating business or expanding your existing […]

Categories: Heat Press Tutorials, The Heat Press, Videos, Vinyl Cutters • Tags: great garment graphics, heat press, heat printing, presentation, transfers, tutorial, video, vinyl cutter, webinar

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Indirect Screen Printing is Easy, Inexpensive & Less Risk (Video)

January 27, 2012 by Josh Ellsworth

A decorated apparel business should be looking for was to save money, save time and limit risk placed into printed inventory. Every day entrepreneurs want to start their own clothing line, teams want to have shirts printed, tournaments want you to print at their event and small businesses need shirts. Some times they even come back for “one more”. The story with screen printing is simple. The terminology is mainstream, customers ask for it and ultimately it looks and feels […]

Categories: Customization, Digital Printing, Heat Applied Film (Cadcut), Plastisol Transfers, The Heat Press, Videos • Tags: contract screen printing, custom transfers, decorated apparel, digital transfers, heat press, heat printing, indirect printing, screen printing, stahls, transfer express, video, vinyl cut transfers

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The Innovative Stahls’ Rip-Away Applique™ – Key Markets

Sprint to On-Site, Mass Customization with Heat Printing

2013 Factory Direct Heat Transfer Vinyl Catalog

New Heat Press Comparison Guide: Style

Mr. Ted Stahl on 2013, A Must Read

Heat Transfer Vinyl – 5 Years Later on YouTube, 20+ Years Since Invention

It’s Finally Here! Threadability™ A Must Have in Heat Presses

Who is Gideon Sundback? Unzip Your Imagination with Heat Printing Video

Reusable Cover Sheet or Kraft Paper – a Visual Difference

New Heat Press Announcement – Hotronix Air Fusion™

The FREE Video Class on How To Get into Heat Printing

Indirect Screen Printing is Easy, Inexpensive & Less Risk (Video)

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