In the fast-moving decorated products industry, two techniques are rapidly gaining popularity: UV-DTF (UV direct-to-film) transfers for hard surfaces, and UV-HTV (UV heat transfer vinyl) for apparel. Together, they’re giving decorators a UV-curable transfer workflow that stretches across an unprecedented range of substrates, from drinkware and phone cases to baseball caps and performance wear. The substrate reach of these technologies is a large part of the appeal. UV-DTF transfers adhere directly to glass, metal, acrylic, ceramic, wood, and plastic surfaces that traditional heat-transfer methods simply can’t touch. With primers and appropriate…
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Print & Promo Marketing is looking for North America’s leading print suppliers for our annual ranking of the industry’s top companies.
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Direct-to-film printing has moved from hobbyist tool to industrial powerhouse, and distributors who understand the shift are saying yes to high-margin orders their competitors are still turning away.
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Our annual list is a ranking of industry print distributors by prior-year print sales revenue.
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In this episode, Marco Boer, president of IT Strategies, discusses trends and opportunities for automation in the wide-format space.
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