Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Burn-Out Transfers


Burn-Out Transfers


Burnout transfers create a “shadow-like” effect on the garment and can be printed on any color. They are incredibly soft with almost no hand-feel. These transfers are perfect for creating high-end fashion looks on a multitude of garment styles. Each transfer group comes on a 16 x 20 inch cut-up sheet, and can be arranged on the garment any way you like. A two-tone “color smear” effect is also available. Burnout transfers are also foil-ready, for a quick and easy streetwear look.

One Hit Foil


One Hit Foil


A High-End Look!


Our foil heat transfers add an incredible high-end look to any garment. These custom prints are machine washable and can be ordered at low minimums. No more two hit prints!

Custom Heat Transfer Decoration


Custom Heat Transfer Decoration

For Apparel & Textile Accessories

Art Brands is a world leader in the custom heat transfer industry. We send our custom heat transfer designs to every corner of the globe so that retailers, garment manufactures and businesses of all types can take advantage of the quality of our art as seen in our stock heat transfer designs. We are now bringing our fashion sense, passion for excellence & quality to our heat transfer customers within the construct of our updated large capacity Custom Heat Transfer Division. We now offer the same unique high quality printing processes used to produce our industry leading stock heat transfer designs.


877.755.4278


customs@artbrands.com

Friday, March 13, 2009

Great New Magazine


The magazine is called Hot Graphics and covers the art and science of heat-applied graphics which is revolutionizing the awards, gift and garment-decorating industries.

Find these answers and more in Hot Graphics Annual!
• What is heat-applied graphics?
• Where can I learn more about it?
• How can I add it to my current product mix?
• Will it increase my sales?

Presented by Printwear, A&E and Custom Gift Business magazines, Hot Graphics Annual is an essential asset for your business success. Written by heat-transfer industry experts and specifically targeted to the decorator and retailer, Hot Graphics Annual is a must-have information resource. Designed to answer all your questions about heat transfers, it's a reference tool to be used again and again!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Laser Engraving and Cutting






All of the pictures and samples above are courtesy of BITO http://www.bitousa.com/LaserSamples1.htm who was kind enough to provide them to me. I tried to show you just some of the wide range of effects that can be achieved with lasers as well as the different size laser cutters that are available. There is pretty much a laser cutter to serve every need and every budget. You can cut through one layer of fabric or multiple layer of fabric to create multi-color appliques in one operation. You can also adjust the laser to just etch the surface of the fabric or of leather. The designs can be as simple as the combination etching and cutting of the flower design, or as complex as the photo-realistic portrait of the woman's face. The intricate cutwork on the woman's boot panel is illustrative of its unlimited design potential in footwear, handbags, and just about any segment of fashion. If you want to be on the forefront of garment decoration, a laser cutter should be at the top of your wish list.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Magnetic Badges

Outsourcing Products and services

As a garment decorator or Advertising Specialty Distributor (provider) you can't expect to be able to create everything your customers need. This is where you ability to outsource is extremely crucial. The easy way to get your hands on all of this information in one place is to join one of the organizations that does that as it's main occupation such as ASI, the Advertising Specialty Institute or PPAI The Promotional Product Advartising Institute. However depending upon how often you utilize these services can be quite expensive. The alternative is to do the homework yourself. A good plce to start is by iether subscribing to industry publications such as Impressions, Printwear, and Stitches magazines. You can also go to their websites and also gain not only sourcing contacts but also valuable information on new processes and new technology. The best salesperson is the one who actually understands what he is selling. I attended the ASI show at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC yesterday and in the next few posts I will share wih you some of the vendors and products I saw. If you click on the title of this article it will take you to the exhibitor list at the ISS Imprinted Sportswear show held in Atlantic City on March 13-15, 2009 For a complete listing of shows go to www.issshows.com