New Guest Contributor: Lou Robin (heat applied graphics)
December 16th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized**Editor’s Note**This guest contribution has been formatted and edited to better fit the theme of our blog. The original post can be seen here.
New Adventures in the Tee Shirt Business
Hi, Lou Robin here.
I was asked to join the people here at the T-shirt Printing Blog to give advice and help in some small way. Those who know me on the T-shirt Forum (badalou) or have seen my videos on You Tube know that I am not in the screen printing part of the business. But I am still in the T-shirt and apparel end of the business and I am here to let you know there is another side of the business. It is heat-applied graphics.
It is easier for most of you wanting to get into the tee design and printing business because it requires a lot less money and knowledge. You can start with a printer, some paper, a heat press and the will to learn. The term heat applied graphics covers a wide area. It means:
- Inkjet printing
- Sublimation printing
- Plastisol transfers and
- Vinyl transfers
Two of these inkjet and sublimation you can do in house. Sublimation is more expensive. Plastisol transfers are transfers made for you by companies using screen-printing methods. It does offer you the opportunity to compete with screen printers though. Vinyl transfers requires you to have a cutter. I have the Roland GX24. Love it.
If you would like to explore the business you are welcome to send me an email for info or visit my educational web site. I also operate a distribution company called www.heatpressessentials.com that offers products used in the industry.
Well as this is my first post here I hope I at least wetted your appetite for the business. It can be a new adventure for you. Lou
Tags: graphic design, heat press, T shirt business, tee business, transfers
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