What is HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl)? Gregg A June 21, 2017 No Comments This article gives you a brief and basic explanation of what HTV is and how you can use it to amp up an already successful apparel decorating business! What is HTV? HTV, or heat transfer vinyl, is a polyurethane material that allows Read More
How Much is a Customer Worth? Stephanie A June 21, 2017 No Comments Learning how much a customer’s lifetime value is will help you understand potential income for your custom apparel business. Your custom apparel business relies on repeat customers as well as referrals. In any business, it costs less to keep an existing customer than it Read More
Customer Experience Matters Stephanie A June 13, 2017 No Comments Creating a positive impact creates lifelong customers in the custom apparel industry. What does your customer experience look like? Oftentimes when building a business, the customer experience can get overlooked. Or if your business has been around for a few years, people often assume Read More
How to use a Graphtec Cutter CE6000 Marc Vila May 31, 2017 No Comments Learn everything you need to be a pro on your Graphtec Cutting plotter. Learn to cut vinyl, create designs and use graphtec studio software. Training is the key when it comes to being learning vinyl cutting. Take the time to read and watch all Read More
What is Heat Transfer T Shirt Vinyl & the Cut n Press? admin May 18, 2017 No Comments You are looking into the Cut n Press Custom T Shirt System, but what exactly are you making t shirt with? Let’s break it down into the materials and how they work, then you are beginning to truly understand how this system works. How Read More
Can your cutter make rhinestone templates? admin April 5, 2016 No Comments Will the Brush n Bake work with your cutting plotter? Let’s find out! HOT FIX STONE ERA outputs to many equipment brands and models. Here is how to can test it. Option 1: RSM-CUT-61 Download, install and run the following testing software: Test Program If Read More
How to find machine tips and techniques: DTG, Embroidery & Bling admin March 31, 2016 No Comments The best way to keep up with knowledge and improve your skills is to participate in the Coldesi TechTalk webinars. These are designed to give every user the ability to watch and participate in growing their knowledge on operating commercial apparel decorating equipment. Read More
How to Make Custom Patches with the Patch Kit admin August 4, 2015 No Comments Here are some simple instructions on how to make custom patches with an embroidery machine and the Patch Kit by Colman and Company. Everyone has different styles and techniques, but we have found these steps to land consistent quality patches over and over again. Read More
How Much Money Can You Make Selling T Shirts? admin July 10, 2015 No Comments It’s the golden question isn’t it? You like the idea of selling apparel, t shirts and sportswear for many reasons. It’s a creative way to make money, it’s fun, it provides you some independence and you can get started on a small budget. But Read More
Cut n Press – Heat Transfer Vinyl FAQs admin July 7, 2015 No Comments Heat Transfer T Shirt Vinyl and Cutting Plotter FAQs How does the Cut n Press make shirts? – The Cut n Press uses a machine to ‘cut’ heat transfer material that can adhere to a shirt. This material is often made of polyprepelene or PVC. Read More
