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 demonstrates the procedures for applying dye sublimation transfers to DynaSub™ white metal. This metal is available in a variety of sizes 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 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™ car flag banner. The part number for these flags is FLAGS/P
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.

Using a George Knight® DK20™ Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedures for applying dye sublimation transfers to stadium cushions. The part number for these cushions is SC12R and SC1214 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 Brittany Anderson presents the new SubliSlate™ plaques, imprintable with dye sublimation and available at http://www.conde.com. She shows how the products are imaged. 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.

Condé’s David Gross talks about his favorite tips for the sublimator. Look for his article in the Sublimation Almanac. Here is with Tip #4: Keep Your Instructions Current & Updated. Check out http;//www.conde.com for more tips and business supplies for dye sublimation and heat transfer imprinting. Cond130′s instructions for sublimation are available for free to our clients at conde.com/support in Condé’s PartnerNet area.

Condé’s Brittany Anderson presents the ultimate flull bleed tee shirt imprinting system for the sublimator. She demonstartes the production of a full coverage shirt. The new system includes an RJ-900 professional inkjet sublimation printer with 42″ wide output, set of Sawgrass SubliM sublimation ink liter bottles (CMYK), DyeTrans refillable ink cartridges, Wasatch SoftRIP, Condé ICC Profiles, 44″x 250′ roll of TexPrintXP Plus™ sublimation media, Geo Knight® 40″x64″ Manual MaxiPress™, and a case of Vapor® sublimatable t-shirts. Intended for garment decorators wanting to transfer photographic images onto the entire front and back of t-shirts and other apparel, the system is also capable of producing full-coverage indoor and outdoor banners, point-of-purchase displays, custom decorated bulk fabrics, towels, tote bags, and more. 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 baby bibs. The part numbers for these bibs are P500 and B500 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.