The Sublimation Journal

Fairfax, Virginia – Discover the latest innovations in digital garment technology at the Digital Apparel Production Zone during the 2010 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 13-15). Staffed by industry experts, this sales-free Expert Advice Zone features hands-on demonstrations of digital applications for the garment decorating community.

“There will be real workflow examples in the Digital Apparel Production Zone this year, which is new for 2010,” said Zone participant Christopher Bernat of Vapor Apparel. “Several new products will be making their North American debut, and the direct-to-garment platforms will be printing a `shoot out’ graphic so people can judge the different options apples-to-apples.”

At this popular Zone, you’ll identify solutions to fit your needs, get answers about profit models and pricing, and learn tricks to prevent errors and enhance accuracy. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with industry experts and experience live demonstrations of various technologies, including: Dye sublimation, direct-to-garment inkjet, heat-applied vinyl and print and cut vinyl.

See these companies currently scheduled to participate in the Zone:
-All American Manufacturing and Supply Co.
-AnaJet Inc
-Axiom America
-Belquette, Inc.
-Brother International Corporation
-Coldenhove Papier BV
-Condé Systems, Inc.
-Delta Apparel
-Gans Ink and Supply Co.
-Geo Knight & Co
-Graphics One
-HIX Corporation
-Insta Graphic Systems
-Lawson Screen & Digital Products, Inc.
-The M&R Companies
-MESA Distributors Inc
-Next Wave Media Solutions
-Roland DGA Corporation
-Stahls’ ID Direct
-Vapor Apparel

In addition to the Digital Apparel Production Zone, SGIA will offer other sales-free Expert Advice Zones at the Expo, tailored to each of the diverse specialty imaging communities.

Condé’s David Gross talks about his favorite tips for the sublimator. Here is with Tip #23: Keep your printer turned on. Check out http;//www.conde.com for more tips and business supplies for dye sublimation and heat transfer imprinting.

Condé’s Brittany Anderson presents the array of mugs and cups offered by Conde Systems, everything imprintable with dye sublimation and available at http://www.conde.com. The transfers are created using a Ricoh® GX e3300N printer with Sawgrass® SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on TexPrint-R® Sublimation Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20™ heat press used in the demo. The PolySub insert is sold separately, not included with the sale of the mug.

Condé’s David Gross talks about his favorite tips for the sublimation business operator. Here is with Tip #13: Recycling Your Printer’s Ink Tank. Check out http;//www.conde.com for more tips and business supplies for dye sublimation and heat transfer imprinting.

Condé’s David Gross talks about his favorite tips for the sublimator. Here is with Tip #3: Purchase Starter Kits. Kit shown is part number CSK200 at http://www.conde.com. Check out http;//www.conde.com for more tips and business supplies for dye sublimation and heat transfer imprinting.

Using a George Knight® DK20™ Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedures for applying dye sublimation transfers to a DyeTrans™ travel pillow. We suggest that you lint roll all fabric items.The part number for these pillowcases is 5002 at http://www.conde.com. The transfers are created using a Ricoh® GX7000 printer with Sawgrass® SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on TexPrint-R® Sublimation Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20™ heat press used in the demo.

Condé’s David Gross demonstrates the procedure for configuring a new Ricoh® GX e3300N printer. This printer is available at http://www.conde.com. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20S heat press used in the demo.

Condé’s Brittany Anderson presents the DyeTrans™ line of Wrought Iron products which frame sublimatible tiles. All the items shown are available at http://www.conde.com. The transfers are created using a Ricoh® GX e3300N printer with Sawgrass® SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on TexPrint-R® Sublimation Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20™ heat press used in the demo.

Condé’s Brittany Anderson presents the array of products suitable for automotive shops, everything imprintable with dye sublimation and available at http://www.conde.com. The transfers are created using a Ricoh® GX e3300N printer with Sawgrass® SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on TexPrint-R® Sublimation Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20™ heat press used in the demo.

Using a George Knight® DK20™ Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedures for applying dye sublimation transfers and assembling a Unisub® desk clock. The part number for these clocks is U1027 at http://www.conde.com. The transfers are created using a Ricoh® GX7000 printer with Sawgrass® SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on TexPrint-R® Sublimation Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20™ heat press used in the demo.