Use Current Events for T Shirt Profits
Jun/100
Custom art
In the news recently, there have been many stories that have stayed on the front headlines for weeks which should mean dollar signs to t shirt business owners. In Cleveland and many other cities the front page headlines of sports pages for the past few months have speculated on the decision Lebron James faces about leaving the Cleveland basketball scene. If a story such as this has been in the headlines consistently over a period of time, there’s opportunity for t shirts to sell. Try to think outside of the box when designing a t shirt that relates to a current event. Simple lines of text such as “LBJ STAY” sell quickly!
The recent disaster in the Gulf has been the BP oil spill which will be on the minds of Americans for months and years to come. T shirt shops are already starting to profit off of funny t shirts that protest and raise awareness about the issue. Because of the cultural relevance witty sayings gain attention and appeal to today’s shoppers.
Using custom transfers allow you to be creative and offer designs that can be applied to different types of t shirts and sweatshirts of any size and color without sitting on inventory. Since these designs may not have been ordered by a group, you can store the transfer sheets until someone buys. Keep a few sizes in different colors and styles on hand for when customers come to you and make their decision. In just 4 seconds of application time, the screen printed transfer and be heat applied to the shirt!
Use Current Events for T Shirt ProfitsFree Delivery on Heat Presses
Jun/100
Hotronix® Fusion™ Heat Press
Whether you are just getting started in the t shirt printing business or you are expanding your business to make room for more sales, June is the perfect month to purchase your heat press. Purchase any of our Hotronix® and Maxx™ heat presses and receive “Free Ground Freight” to anywhere in the United States until June 30th!
Investing in a quality heat press like the Hotronix® line of heat presses insures your business is working with the most accurate and reliable equipment in the industry.
Not sure which heat press is right for your business? Visit www.transferexpress.com and see the complete line of heat presses available. For even more information, watch a recent webinar hosted by Great Garment Graphics which details the the reasons why Hotronix® is the best!
Free Delivery on Heat PressesCustom Designs for Firefighter T Shirts
May/100
QLW-5 White Goof Proof® Plastisol Transfer
One of the most recognizable t shirts worn as a uniform is worn by a group that every city has. Fire Departments are a perfect place to offer your decorating services and gain recognition within the city. The t shirts they wear on a normal basis are quite similar from one department to another in terms of decoration however some departments look for something a little different.
The most common decoration for firefighter t shirts is the Maltese Cross located on the left chest or full size on the front. Transfer Express has a collection of popular parts of the Maltese Cross which can be used to arrange your fire departments logo. We can also print custom designs provided by your local fire department.
For the back, large bold text spells out the department’s name in common formats that can be found in the Text Only portion of the Idea Book™. Choose from simple text or add an outline or a shadow to make the text stand out. You can use the Easy View™ design program on our website to show the local department different designs if they want to step outside of the box.
With the firefighters wearing their shirts almost everyday they will often be coming back for more. Screen printed transfers are perfect for these last minute fill-in orders. You only have to print what you need and can store the transfers until the next time they stop in for a couple more.
Custom Designs for Firefighter T ShirtsNo Fear—Your First Custom Transfer Order
May/101
So you have your heat press and are ready to get started, now what? We make placing your first order easy. No paperwork is needed. When you are ready to order just give us a call at 1-800-622-2280 or fax us at 1-800-833-3877. Or if you have artwork it can be sent through our site at www.TransferExpress.com by selecting “Send us your artwork” We will give you a call once received. This area can be used for both quotes and ordering. The information needed to process your order is your company name, contact name, address and phone number as well as how many you need, the size you need and the colors you need. That is it, so get started today.
Testing Custom Transfers Before Production
May/100
One of the most important pre-production steps to do before applying a screen printed transfer or a digital transfer is to test the product before actually starting your printing. In every order sent out from Transfer Express you will receive at least one extra transfer or a sample for testing. A great idea would be to cut the extra transfer into quarters to have four extra transfers to test.
So you have the transfers to use to test your application settings, but what fabric do you use to test on? The best scenario is to order an extra garment when you place your order with your clothing distributor. This way you have the exact fabric you will be printing on.
Another cost saving idea is to use any scrap fabric you have left over from other jobs you have done. Using the same type of fabric is preferred to get an accurate test. Place a box off to the side and anytime you make an application mistake, toss it into the box instead of into the garbage. Use these scraps as your testing fabric. Soon you will have a box full of different types of fabrics and different colors that can be cut apart and used as test fabric.
Follow the application instructions specific to the type of transfer product you are using and adjust your settings if you are not seeing the desired results during your transfer testing. If you have any questions before you start applying your custom transfers, contact our Dealer Services Reps.
Testing Custom Transfers Before ProductionProm T-Shirts to Remember
May/100
April thru June is Prom season at practically every high school across the country. At the prom the total number of kids that attend can be in the hundreds. This is a great opportunity to increase production and gain profits. Most schools have a prom committee that meets about once a week to discuss detail of the prom from decorations to ticket sales to what DJ they will be hiring. This is a great place to start and show them the designs you can do and provide the committee with a quote. Some Proms also provide an After Prom at a specific location to keep the kids safe. The After Proms are usually themed such as Mardis Gras, Casino Night, and Tropical décor. So not only can you land a job for the actual Prom rececption and dance, but you can double your profits by offering shirts to the After Prom committee also!
The students want to remember their Prom night for years so a custom t shirt is a common party gift they can take home. The Idea Book™ is filled with design ideas for their t shirts. Transfer Express has added a Dance Section with several layouts that can be customized with the schools name and theme of the prom. If you don’t find something here, don’t forget to check out the rest of the Idea Book™ sections. Even the Work and Sports sections contain layouts that can be changed to fit your school’s Prom theme.
Here are some creative examples to get you started.
Prom Tshirt Designs - Ready to Customize
Free Webinar for a Start Up T-Shirt Business
Apr/100
Hotronix® Auto Clam Heat Press
If you are just getting started in the t shirt business and are looking into getting a heat press, Transfer Express will be presenting a Free Webinar next week all about the differences in types of heat presses and which one will work best for you. If you haven’t seen a Hotronix® heat press in action this webinar will also have several videos showing how they work and how easy it is to get started.
This webinar is hosted by Great Garment Graphics who has several videos and past webinars that are available to view on their website, GreatGarmentGraphics.com. This is a great place to see the profit potential of heat printing and decorating apparel.
Registration is free for any Great Garment Graphics webinar. Also, check out the schedule for more upcoming webinars that cover different heat printing topics.
Free Webinar for a Start Up T-Shirt BusinessAdvanced Heat Press – Hotronix® Fusion
Mar/100
Hotronix® Fusion™ Heat Press
Released at the ISS Atlantic City trade show this past weekend was the brand new Hotronix® Fusion™ heat press. We were lucky enough to have one in the Transfer Express booth and had the chance to use it and be able to show customers what a brilliant press it is! Not only is it a Swinger and a Draw press all-in-one but, it’s also the first press to feature a LCD touch screen display! Digital time, temperature and pressure readings display on this screen as well as the fact that it has unlimited preset options. One customer thought this was the best feature on the new press. “There’s no need to keep going back to my instructions when I use the same product over and over again” he explained. Just preset your time, temperature and pressure settings and you’ll never have to set them again!
Another great feature of the press is the “horse-shoe” shaped base which allows the garment to be easily “dressed” on the lower platen. For those of you who are unsure of what this means to a heat printer, just try applying a transfer to the back of a few hooded sweatshirts with a press without this base feature and you’ll quickly see the difference.
Tell us what you think of this new press, even if you haven’t ordered one yet. For those of you who have not placed your order for a new Hotronix® Fusion™, we are now taking pre-orders for them. They will ship by April 1st …it’s worth the wait!
Advanced Heat Press – Hotronix® FusionMarket Your T Shirt Business on Facebook!
Mar/100
Now you can link the Easy Prints® website on your company Facebook page for your customers to see! Just another way to market your t shirt business. It’s very easy and allows your fans quick access to EasyPrints.com.
1) Write on your Wall about Easy Prints®. Next to where it says “Attach” click the icon that says “Link” when you mouse over the icons.
2) Type in the Easy Prints® website and click “Attach”.
3) Then choose the image you’d like to be displayed next to the link. Click “Share”.
4) It will then be displayed when you click on the “Links” tab.
Don’t forget to add the Easy Prints® website to your list of websites in your “Info” section.
