All About Heat Transfers!

Have you tried using a heat transfer yet? They are so easy to apply! All you need is the Heat Transfer, a heat press, and your garment!

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Here’s how you use a heat transfer:

  1. Lay the heat transfer on your garment
  2. Press it with your heat press according to the instructions listed on our website
  3. Peel the backing paper off of your design
  4. Admire your results!  

It’s really that simple!

Plus, when it comes to Heat Transfers we have thousands of heat transfer designs for both adults and children, in a variety of media types. Here are a few of our most popular types:

Sequin

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Rhinestones/Studs

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Color Changing Heat Transfers (Solar Heat Transfers)

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Custom Heat Transfers

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Plus, you can do a lot with your heat transfers. You can combine it with HTV to create a unique one of a kind design!

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Plus u can apply it to varying surfaces! We’ve even applied heat transfers to shoes!

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Lunch with Pro World Every Friday

Did you know that every Friday at 12:15PM EST we go Live on our Facebook page? It’s true! You get to see behind the scenes of our office, get to know our team and see our product put to use as we answer questions on the spot!

Do you have something that you would like to see demonstrated? Let us know! By heading over to our Facebook page and leaving us a note on our wall.
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Here are a few of our best Facebook Lives from 2018 for you to replay. But don’t forget to mark your calendar for this Friday at 12:15PM EST and every Friday after that!

Which Heat Press is right for you? See for yourself why the TransPro heat press models are the best heat press on the market!

Spring will be here before you know it. And with warmer weather that means people will be spending more times outdoors. So why not take advantage of the sunshine to create apparel that changes color before your very eyes! See how we take a solar heat transfer and press it to become a color changing surprise!

Make a mistake? Don’t worry! Just apply some VLR. Watch on this Facebook Live as we use VLR (vinyl letter remover) to lift HTV from apparel!

Sprucing up your craft space? Organize it with our vinyl holders! See them in action below.

Want to learn more about stock transfers? Watch this video! We will show you how to use them, the benefits and how to personalize them!

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Learn To Cut Glitter HTV

We love glitter vinyl! Do you too? But sometimes it can be a bit tricky to cut since the vinyl is a little bit thicker and hard to see your cut lines. So today we are going to share a few tips so that you get the right cut every time.

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You Need:
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Weeding Tool

Heat Press or Iron

1 – Order your glitter heat transfer vinyl. Did you know that we carry glitter heat transfer vinyl from:  Siser, Chemica and Specialty Materials! That means you have over 68 color options of glitter HTV!

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2 – Design your cut file

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3 – Mirror your design

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4 – Change your blade setting. You can find out the blade setting on the Pro World website. Just go to the product page and click instructions!

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5 -Insert your HTV into your cutting machine but remember to load the shiny (glitter) side down.
6 – Cut
7 – With glitter HTV it can be hard to find where the cut lines are. But if you bend the vinyl slightly you should be able to see the lines. Carefully start weeding.
8 – Once your design has been weeded apply it to your product and press according to the instructions.

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Oh My Vinyl!! 4 NEW PRODUCTS at Pro World

Do you love vinyl? Of course, you do! Well, today is your lucky day because we have 4 new products to show you!! We are talking new heat transfer vinyl colors, a way to remove HTV mishaps, two new vinyl cutters, AND  a vinyl wall storage system so that you can organize your workspace so that you see all of your vinyl colors!

Ready to see what’s new at Pro World? Scroll below!

New vinyl products at Pro World!!! Check them out

1 – Heat Transfer Vinyl

Siser Electric released a new Grape color this week. It’s a beautiful deep purple color which will pair great with siser electric lavender, siser electric teal or even siser electric cherry!

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We also recently brought into stock Siser EasyWeed Wicked Purple & Orange Soda. Which is just in time for Halloween these not so scary colors are sure to bring your sweet yet spooky designs to life.

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And the product that we’ve received the most excitement about is the Siser VideoFlex. Why do you ask? It is gorgeous! The glitter is embedded into the vinyl leaving it smooth to the touch. We carry it in gold, silver, pink & cotton candy. But warning, the cotton candy & pink are LIMITED EDITIONS. That means once it is gone…. it is gone!! So regardless if you have a need or not you should buy it now so that you have it for later.

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2 – Vinyl Storage 

Now that you’ve heard about all of our new HTV you can display it with our new Vinyl Wall Storage! You’ve seen it before, you asked for us to carry it and now we do! You can purchase the plastic wall vinyl holders directly from Pro World! How great is that? Each unit will hold 14 ROLLS of vinyl!

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3 – Heat Transfer Vinyl Remover

We are really excited to tell you about our new product VLR. Have you heard of it? VLR is short for Vinyl Letter Remover which you can use to REMOVE HEAT TRANSFER VINYL mishaps! This vinyl letter removing solvent completely removes vinyl letters and residues from most fabrics. Accidents no more!!

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4 – Vinyl Cutters

And while we are on the topic of talking about all things vinyl. Do you need a new vinyl cutter? Check out our new Galaxy Pro Vinyl Cutters. We sell the 24″ & the 48″ and both include the stand and basket. The Galaxy Pro is the best choice for classrooms and office environments as the servo motors are very quiet. This cutter is capable or cutting thicker materials, and includes a laser alignment system for registering your vinyl to the cutter for contour cutting. This cutter also comes ready to use with Dragon Cut software.

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Custom Value Heat Transfer Benefits

Did you know that we offer the LOWEST PRICE custom transfers to date? It’s true; we worked hard to figure out a solution so that you can purchase cost-effective heat transfers. So now, when you purchase a Value Transfer from PW Custom, you get:
– Free Shipping
– Free Ganging
– Free Art Setup*
– Low Minimums (10 sheet minimum per custom layout)
– 12″ x 12″ custom transfers

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You pay for the sheet quantity needed, and everything else is covered! That means there are NO HIDDEN FEES!

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Plus, our 1 Color Value transfer & Full-Color Value transfer offers a durable, soft feel that can print on multiple light and dark garment types.

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Besides a low price, free shipping, free art setup, and free ganging you also get:

  • PW Rewards, which is our customer rewards program that earns you points toward future purchases.
  • Fast Shipping.
  • All orders are shipped 1-2 business days after artwork is approved and the order is placed.
  • A discounted heat press. For $199, you can get a 15 x 15 heat press just by ordering $399 or more of our custom transfers. That’s a $100 OFF of our TransPro heat press.

THIS IS A NO BRAINER! The benefits are HUGE! Here, let me recap the Value Transfer Package one last time. You get:

– Free Shipping
– Free Ganging
– Free Art Setup*
– Low Minimums
– 12″ x 12″
– PW Rewards
– Fast Shipping
– $100 off of a 15 x 15 heat press**

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So what are you waiting for…. did you place your Custom Value Heat Transfer Order yet?

Want to see our Value Heat Transfers in action? Watch our Facebook LIVE.

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Grow Your Business with Sport Merchandise

School is back in session, pumpkin spice everything is on the shelves and Sunday football is in full swing, which only means one thing: Fall is here! With fall, comes the fall sports season.  Teams are always looking for new ways to fundraise, so now is the perfect time to expand your business into the sports market with a fall sports shop!

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A quick and easy way to get your sports shop started is with our Heat Transfers.  They are simple to use: Choose your heat transfer design, lay it on your garment, press it with your heat press and peel according to the directions. It’s so easy and we have thousands of designs for you to choose from! Here are a few examples of our heat transfer sports designs:

 

Football and cheer

 

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Gymnastic

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Hockey

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And don’t forget about Mom!

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If you want to outfit a team you should consider using our Custom Value Transfers. They allow for you to create one color custom heat transfer that includes free shipping, free ganging, and a free art set up.  Just pay for the sheet quantity that is needed, everything else is covered! Our One Color Value transfer offers a durable, soft feel that can print on multiple light and dark garment types.

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But when it comes to creating custom products you have more options than just heat transfers. You can use adhesive vinyl for window decals, signage, and even team wall art!

 

Sublimation for all things polyester and poly coated items like water bottles, keychain for bag tags, or even awards!

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And HTV if you want to personalize your product yourself like these sport headbands that Finnegan and the Hughes made.

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Save Money with Heat Transfer Packs

Sweet things come in Pro World packages, and we’re not just talking about the Swedish Fish! We are now offering Heat Transfer Packages! The package includes 24 heat transfers, saving you over 50% on each transfer.

HEAT TRANSFER PACKS

With over 5,000 fantastic heat transfer designs to choose from, picking your favorites can be an overwhelming task. Now you don’t have to decide. We took eight of our most popular designs for the summer season and put three of each design into the package. That’s 24 heat transfers for $29.99 – saving you over $37!

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Our Summer Transfer Package contains fun and bright graphics for all the sun-loving, flip-flop wearing people who enjoy the beach and the dog days of summer. These graphics would look great on a tee or a beach/pool tote.

Heat Transfers are so easy to apply.

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You Need:

Directions:

  1. Lay the heat transfer on your garment
  2. Press it with your heat press according to the instructions listed online
  3. Peel the backing paper off of your design. Your finished product will be ready to go in only 15 seconds

Want to see some new heat transfer packs? Join us tomorrow during our weekly Facebook LIVE! What product grouping would you like for us to offer? Tell us on Facebook by writing on our wall!

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Scale Your Business with Custom Transfers

Even though summer is just starting, now is the perfect time to start thinking about acquiring new business in the Fall. In just a few months schools, sports teams and committees will be looking for new shirts for their organizations. So why not get a head start now?

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The best way to decorate shirts in bulk is with custom transfers. Save yourself the headache of cutting and weeding 100’s of designs.  Create your custom design through the PW Custom website and all you will need to do is press it and deliver your order. With custom heat transfers, you can even create transfers with rhinestones and sequins! Here are some questions you may have about Custom Transfers:

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How does it work? 

  1. Start by submitting a quote. This is necessary for all custom orders because we can gather all the necessary information to properly quote your job. A quote ID (reference number) will be assigned for every quote submitted. Once we receive your quote, the information you provided will be reviewed, and we will confirm if any additional information is needed.
  2. You will receive an email confirmation when your quote is finalized indicating that your order can be placed.  Then, proceed to your Dashboard and make a small deposit.
  3. Once we receive confirmation of your deposit, you will be provided with a proof of your artwork within 1-2 business days.
  4. An art approval email will be sent to you. To complete your order, please follow the link. You can also view the artwork ready for approval within your Dashboard. All orders that are approved and completed by 3 pm ET on a business day, will print and ship within 1-2 business days (excluding holidays and inclement weather days).

Keep in mind that artwork revisions may cause delays and additional art fees. One free revision is included with any job. Additional revisions are accepted for an additional fee. To avoid delays and additional charges, all details should be provided at the start of the quote/ordering process. Please carefully review the art proof layout provided to you. All changes to artwork must be requested before the order is approved and placed. Quantity adjustments can be made during checkout.

What types of transfers are available?

  • EasyFlex – Perfect for stretchy synthetic fabrics such as performance wear.
  • ColorTrans – Full CMYK process color for dark and light fabrics best for photographs and complex images.
  • VibraTrans – Spot colors for light fabric only with a very soft feel.
  • EasyTrans-Spot colors for dark and light fabric with a durable feel.
  • Sublimation -Transfers you can apply directly to 100% white polyester or polymer coated products.
  • Rhinestones-Color rhinestones/rhinestuds for a light and dark fabrics with a textured feel.
  • Sequins – Color metal sequins for light and dark fabric with a textured feel.

How do you know what size transfer to order? Unsure of what size you need? We’ve compiled a helpful list of the most popular sizes. You can find that here

What is a gang sheet? A gang sheet refers to printing multiple designs on the same transfer sheet. We print on 12.75″ X 19″ sheets and we can often print several of the same design, or different designs on the same sheet, for the same price as long as they share the same colors.

What do you need to know about gang sheets? In order to print multiple designs on one sheet, all designs must share the same color scheme. We do not charge extra for ganging your design on the same sheet which can save you a lot of money. Need to know how many imprints you can fit on the sheet? We have a helpful chart for you here. 

What type of file does the art need to be in? If you’re familiar with creating digital artwork, we recommend using any common graphics editor including Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop. Most files with the extensions .jpg, .tif, .gif, and .psd can be used. This art will only be used as guides for art services. Recommended resolution for bitmaps is 150 dpi to 300 dpi.

How long does art approval take? After we receive confirmation of your order, you can expect an art approval from us within 1-2 business days. A proof file is provided for every custom order; this includes reorders. Customers are responsible for reviewing the art and the order details carefully (product type, spelling of all text within art, colors, sizes, quantities, etc). Once an order is completed, we cannot accept ANY changes.

When will your order ship?

Screen Printed Transfers (Vibratrans, Easytrans, and Colortrans) – Any orders that are approved and completed by 3 pm ET on a business day, will print and ship within 1-2 business days (excluding holidays and inclement weather days). Please check with a customer service representative for turnaround time around holidays. Rush services can be accommodated upon availability (additional charges will apply).

Rhinestone Transfers – After you approve your artwork, we normally ship your order within 2 weeks. There is no rush service available for rhinestone transfers.

Sequin Transfers – After you approve your artwork, we normally ship your order within 3-4 weeks. There is no rush service available for sequin transfers.

What is the minimum order?

Screen Printed Transfers (Vibratrans, Easytrans, and Colortrans): Most of our transfer types have a minimum of just 5 sheets. Go here to see all pricing and quantity discount breaks.

Rhinestone Transfers: There is a 25 piece minimum for custom rhinestone transfers.

Sequin Transfers: There is a 50 piece minimum for custom sequin transfers.

Do you have questions on how Custom Transfers can increase your business? Contact us! We would love to help.

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All About Pressing Pillows & Perfect Pads

Pressing Pillows vs. Perfect Pads. Do you know the difference?  While neither are absolutely necessary to use your heat press, once you’ve worked with them, you won’t know how you ever pressed without them!  Both will make getting your heat pressing jobs done a whole lot easier!

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Which one to use depends on the size of your design, and how smooth the area is that you are working with.

First let’s discuss the Pressing Pillow.  Made out of a Teflon covered foam, not only do the pillows protect your garments and fabrics from the harsh heating process, but they even out the area where you’d like to place your design.

Zippers, buttons, and seams all get in the way of creating a flat surface area on your garment. Without a Pressing Pillow, the top plate of the heat press may not get a tight seal on the actual heat transfer vinyl (HTV), causing a lack of pressure which may not allow the HTV to stick well to the surface of your garment. When you insert the pillow into the garment, these obstacles sink down into the pillow (for instance a zipper won’t press in causing printing issues) and eliminate the pressure points creating a smooth area.

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Pillows come in a four pack:

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  • 6×6 (we like using them for baby onesies).
  • 5×16 (great for sleeves and legs)
  • 10×10 (we like this size for tote bags)
  • 15×15 (great for adult garments, especially with a bunch of zippers and/or buttons)

While Pressing Pillows allow the zippers and seams to depress into the pillow, Perfect Pads raise the printing area to work around these elements. The Perfect Pad should be inserted directly under the area where the HTV will go, and not under any zippers, buttons, seams or anything creating an uneven surface.  Because the Perfect Pads maintain even pressure, they are also a great accessory for screen printed or digital transfers.  The pads are made out of rubber, like that on the bottom of the heat press.

Perfect Pads come in four different sizes and are sold individually:

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When you have a garment that you just can’t get around something, like buttons or seams, it’s best to go with a Pressing Pillow (such as a baby onesie with all of these thick seams).  The Perfect Pad is great though when you already have an even surface and are in need of a specific size to apply your design.

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Want to see the pressing pillows and perfect pads in action? Watch our Facebook Live!

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Personalized Baseball Ideas to Make This Spring

Knock your sales out of the park this spring with personalized baseball and softball products! We have an extensive list of supplies that allow for you to create anything you can imagine.

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From heat transfers, heat transfer vinyl, adhesive vinyl and even sublimation there is something for everyone. Need some ideas to get you started? Here are a few!

You can create batting helmet labels from adhesive vinyl, so that the team can tell each other apart.

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Let the fans show their love of the game with shirts made from HTV or heat transfers.

IMG_3229-e1461730984340Our baseball and softball heat transfers come in screen print, rhinestone and even studs!

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You can personalize team jerseys with heat transfer vinyl.

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You can even sublimate your own baseball awards!

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Bag Tags

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Photo From Finnegan and the Hughes!

Need more ideas? Try personalizing bat bags, bat racks, water bottles (with vinyl or sublimation).  Hats and visors are great to customize as well.

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