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Win a trip for two to the Impressions Expo Long Beach from January 21-23 in Long Beach, Calif., by entering Gildan’s Board of Decorators™ Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive airfare, hotel, ground transportation, free tradeshow entry and more for themselves and a guest.

It’s easy to enter. Simply go to: https://promotions.mardenkane.com/gildan/boardofdecoratorssweepstakes/, complete the entry form and submit. No purchase is necessary, and participants have from November 15 to December 10 to enter. The winner will be announced in December and notified by email or phone when chosen.

The Board of Decorators’ website is a valuable resource for apparel decorators providing educational, thought-provoking and inspiring content in the areas of business, culture, trends, tech, innovation, decorator success stories and interviews.

The Impressions Expo is the industry’s longest-running trade show event for the decorated apparel industry providing an environment for networking, sourcing and education to take place in one spot. It offers a showcase for the latest products and services as well as trends, innovation and technology. Decorating methods include textile screen printing, embroidery machines, direct-to-garment (DTG), heat-applied graphics, sublimation and more.

GraphicsFlow Free Decorator Academy
Classes Scheduled For December

GraphicsFlow, a unique graphics productivity tool built for print, promotional, and decorated apparel businesses, is offering free weekly educational webinars every Wednesday in December. This series is designed to help print businesses improve their graphics and sharpen their business skills to increase profits and attract more clients.

Classes are scheduled for 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST and last approximately one hour. If you have registered for a session and miss the live webcast, you can view the archived version.

Classes include:
Maximizing Sales in the Holiday Marketplace
Drive Sales by Emulating Popular Retail Graphics Trends
Proven Strategies for Successful Selling of Decorated Apparel
Grow Your Business With Embroidery Appliqué

To see the full lineup of classes and to register go to
https://www.graphicsflow.com/decorator-academy-graphicsflow/.

InkSoft Offers Ultimate Sales and Marketing Guide for Branded Merchandise

InkSoft released “The Ultimate Sales and Marketing Guide for Branded Merchandise,” a free marketing sales kit designed to give decorated apparel companies ready-to-use marketing materials for their business. The new ebook is a compilation of 18 previously published marketing packets, specific to branded merchandise companies such as screen printers, promotional products companies, and T-shirt print businesses.

Designed to help grow their business, increase sales, and excel at e-commerce, each kit focuses on a target niche such as social media referrals, sports teams, and fans, parents/teachers, holiday branded merchandise, and virtual samples, and many more. In addition to information on how to best reach out and engage with these audiences, users of this free kit also get ready-to-use templates for:

● Sending emails
● Creating social media posts
● Writing engaging website copy to generate interest

Each chapter offers some of the industry’s best tips, tricks, and practices that are easy to understand and implement. InkSoft is committed to lending its expertise and experience to help printers succeed. There is no cost for this ebook, which is valued at $5,000.

To get a copy go to https://www.inksoft.com/ultimate-marketing-guide-for-branded-merchandise/?utm_campaign=InkSoft%27s%20Ultimate%20Marketing%20Guide%20for%20Branded%20Merchandise&utm_source=media%20release to register, and your free copy will be emailed to you immediately.

InkSoft Offers Free Virtual Sampling Marketing Kit

Are you constantly educating your current clientele and potential customers that custom decorated apparel can build brand awareness, increase your marketing power and create a sought-after sense of unity?

If not, you may want to read a recent blog offered by InkSoft entitled “Virtual Sampling & Proactive Prospecting: Revolutionize Your Sales Game Plan.” At the end of it, you’ll be able to download a free marketing kit that will change the way you get new business.

The blog tells you how to implement virtual sampling in your day-to-day operations without wasting time, money or manpower. The marketing kit includes templates for sending out emails, creating social media posts and writing engaging website copy to generate awareness and bring in sales.

By registering at https://www.inksoft.com/virtual-sampling-proactive-prospecting/, you’ll also be notified of updates and additions to this kit and receive notice when new kits become available.

Digital Art Solutions Adds Two More Free April Classes

In March, Digital Art Solutions launched its Graphics Academy Master Class series, which covers design, sales and marketing in the most popular decorating processes including screen printing and heat transfers, embroidery and appliqué, digital direct to garment, rhinestones, print and cut, sublimation, vinyl cutting and laser engraving. The classes originally began on Monday, March 1 and are scheduled for every Monday through April 12.

With the tremendous success of this series, Digital Art Solutions has added two more classes, for DTG and wide-format printing. Below is the link for April, which includes the recently added sessions.

All classes are archived. To view past classes you missed or to sign up for upcoming classes go to https://www.digitalartsolutions.com/new-graphics-academy-online-classes-announced-the-graphics-academy-master-series/

The latest addition to the Digital Art Solutions Graphics Academy is a new seven-part Master Class series that will cover design, sales and marketing in the most popular decorating processes including screen printing and heat transfers, embroidery and appliqué, digital direct to garment, rhinestones, print and cut, sublimation, vinyl cutting and laser engraving.

The classes begin on Monday, March 1 and will be held every Monday through April 12. Sessions are scheduled for 3 p.m. EST and will be archived for later viewing.

Classes are designed for beginners and experts and feature CorelDRAW as the primary graphics program, but the principles also apply to Adobe Illustrator and other vector graphics software. Content will include graphics preparation, design, and production tips for a specific process.

To see the full lineup of classes, descriptions, and to register, go to https://www.digitalartsolutions.com/new-graphics-academy-online-classes-announced-the-graphics-academy-master-series/

With InkSoft’s new Online Designer Marketing Kit, you gain access to three ways to learn how to use this web-to-print tool to adapt to today’s new way of doing business. Find out how to reach more clients, actively engage with them and sell more product.

Start by reading this informative blog. It discusses the benefits of web-to-print solutions and how they meet today’s needs along with marketing strategies, tips and tricks.

Next, download a free marketing kit, which includes templates for sending out emails, creating social media posts and writing engaging website copy to generate awareness and bring in sales.

Finally, register for a free webinar entitled “How to Monetize InkSoft's Online Designer” scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. EST. This valuable session will discuss best practices for evolving your business from brick and mortar to e-commerce using state-of-the-art software.

To read the blog, download the kit and register for the webinar, go to: https://bit.ly/2Z8FZMQ.

InkSoft Offers Free Tools For Marketing Custom Masks

According to experts, even though a vaccine is being deployed, the majority of the global population will need to be protected before mask wearing can end. There’s also been speculation that masks may become a general cultural norm especially during cold and flu seasons. This means decorators should be prepared to offer custom-decorated masks for as long as there is demand.

InkSoft recently put together three tools that can help you pitch masks, decorate them and capitalize on this trend while it’s hot. It starts off with a blog that offers marketing proof along with useful statistics, branding opportunities, niche ideas, and how to develop a marketing plan and implement it.

At the top of the blog, you have the opportunity to sign up for a free Custom Mask Marketing Kit. This includes email templates, social media templates, and website messaging to get your customers interested.

And finally, a free “How To Sell Custom Face Masks” webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. EST. To read the blog, download the free kit and register for the free webinar, go to: https://www.inksoft.com/how-to-sell-custom-face-masks/ .

Digital Art Solutions Offers Free Classes In February

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Digital Art Solutions Offers Free Classes In January

Add new skills and sharpen existing ones with classes offered in January by Digital Art Solutions as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series. If you miss a live webcast, you can view archived versions at https://www.gotostage.com/channel/publicwebcastarchive.

To register, go to https://www.digitalartsolutions.com/new-graphics-academy-online-classes-announced-for-january/

Digital Art Solutions Offers Free Classes In December

Add new skills and sharpen existing ones with classes offered in December by Digital Art Solutions as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series. If you miss a live webcast, you can view archived versions at https://www.gotostage.com/channel/publicwebcastarchive.

Classes are scheduled for every Monday and Friday at 3 p.m. eastern time. To see the full schedule and register, go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3620672393118976001.

Digital Art Solutions Offers Free Classes In November

Add new skills and sharpen existing ones with classes offered in November by Digital Art Solutions as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series. If you miss a live webcast, you can view archived versions at https://www.gotostage.com/channel/publicwebcastarchive.

Classes are scheduled for every Monday and Friday at 3 p.m. eastern time. To see the full schedule and register, go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3620672393118976001?source=Press+Release+November+Classes

Add new skills and sharpen existing ones with new classes being offered every Monday and Friday in October by Digital Art Solutions as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series. If you miss a live webcast, you can view archived versions at https://www.gotostage.com/channel/publicwebcastarchive.

To see lineup of free classes, go to https://www.digitalartsolutions.com/new-graphics-academy-online-classes-announced-for-october/

Digital Art Solutions Offers Free Classes In September

Add new skills and sharpen existing ones with new classes being offered in September by Digital Art Solutions as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series. If you miss a live webcast, you can view archived versions at https://www.gotostage.com/channel/publicwebcastarchive.

Upcoming classes include:

Proven Strategies for Successful Selling of Decorated Apparel and Personalized Products
Friday, September 4
3 p.m. EDT
You don’t have to be a natural-born salesperson to effectively sell decorated apparel or personalized products. This class will identify simple strategies to increase your effectiveness as a salesperson.

Overcome the Competition with Proven Marketing Strategies
Friday, September 11
3 p.m. EDT
This class will help you to identify your current vulnerabilities in the marketplace and offers tips on how to overcome them.

Strategies for Cleaning Up Cruddy Artwork
Monday, September 14
3 p.m. EDT
This class will outline a three-part strategy for cleaning up poor-quality artwork supplied by your customers.

Boost Your Profits with Direct to Garment Printing
Friday, September 18
3 p.m. EDT
Learn how to maximize revenue with high-profit DTG printing from the company that pioneered the Epson DTG printers in the apparel decoration industry.

CorelDRAW Advanced Skill Set
Monday, September 21
3 p.m. EDT
Learning CorelDRAW can be time consuming and frustrating. This class identifies practical skills anyone can use to improve the appearance of the graphics. Better designs help sell more.

Setting up a Successful Sublimation Printing Business
Friday, September 25
3 p.m. EDT
Learn from an industry expert about what it takes to succeed in sublimation printing.

Unleash the Power of PDF Technology
Monday, September 28
3 p.m. EDT
This class outlines a strategy for creating, formatting, and outputting PDF files.

To register, go to https://www.digitalartsolutions.com/new-graphics-academy-online-classes-announced-for-september/

InkSoft Presents Free Marketing Webinar August 25

Gear up for fall sales in a pandemic environment by tuning in for a free webinar “Marketing Playbook for Selling Athletic Apparel & Fan Gear” at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 25. Offered by InkSoft, it will feature a rundown on how to maximize sales even when teams may not be playing.

Learn how to establish the emotional groundwork that will be the basis of your selling strategy, which is authentic and urgent. Also included is information on how to help your customers with online fundraisers that can raise needed funds for sports programs and teams.

Space will be limited so sign up now to reserve your spot. To register, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6615974349238/WN_pfwDZu4gRjKHES_6WZ2yXg

InkSoft Offers Free Spiritwear Sales & Marketing Class Aug. 11

Whether or not school resumes in a classroom or a living room, spiritwear is going to be a niche that offers decorators a way to boost sales this fall. If you want to maximize your opportunities, now is the time to be creatively and aggressively marketing.

With this goal in mind, InkSoft is offering a free webinar “Spiritwear Sales & Marketing Class” at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 11.

Tune in to learn how to harness the latest strategies and technology to reach customers in a pandemic environment. By creating messages that emphasize students’ need for a sense of identity, belonging and support, you can use triggers that will generate sales while building a community.

Space will be limited so sign up now to reserve your spot. To register, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2215959680724/WN_bu00bsOXRIKbSXqHndtxJg

Digital Art Solutions Offers Free Graphics Classes This Week

For its fourth consecutive week of free graphics classes, Digital Art Solutions is switching to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule the week of April 13 -17.

Monday, April 13, 3 p.m. EDT
Graphics Focus: Embroidery, Appliqué and Monogramming

Wednesday, April 15, 3 p.m. EDT
‘Here for Good’ T-Shirt Fundraising for Local Communities

Friday, April 17, 3 p.m. EDT
Grow Your Business with Graphics

Hurry as spaces are limited. To register, go to https://www.digitalartsolutions.com/graphics-academy-online-classes/

I am working on an article for the June Annual Custom Gift Guide published by A&E. I need photos of personalized bags. Not company logos but monograms or personal names. It could be on a tote bag for bridesmaids at a wedding, cheerleader bag, bag used as a woman's purse, gear bag for individual team members, school backpacks or lunch bags, etc. If you do anything like this and can send me a high res image of examples, you may be included in this article. And if you are willing to chat with me for a few minutes, even better. Please email me at [email protected].

Mind's Eye Graphics Hosts Printer Cutter Workshop Sept 18-19

Mind’s Eye Graphics Inc. in partnership with Roland DGA Corporation is proud to announce Roland Print/Cut & Cut Workshop at the Mind’s Eye Decatur, Ind. location September 18-19, 2015.

This $149.99 per person 2-day hands-on workshop will be held at Mind’s Eye Graphics, Inc. at 1019 W Commerce Drive, Decatur, IN 46733. There is also special early bird price until August 31st of $99.99 and also a 10% discount to other members of the same company.

This workshop is for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. All aspects on how to get the most out of VersaWorks software, how to use your Roland equipment to decorate performance wear, and using multiple medias to make your jobs easier and PROFITable. You will learn how to utilizing the Roland OnSupport to increase productivity, maintaining your Roland Cutter to maximize productivity, and how to price heat applied decoration to make a profit.

Technical instruction will be provided by Daniel Valade, Product Manager of Roland DGA Corporation along with Rob Keuneke, IT/Digital Manager of Mind’s Eye Graphics. These instructors along with the Mind’s Eye staff are very knowledgeable and have more than 100 years of cumulative decorated apparel experience.

The $149.99 per person workshop fee includes 3 networking meals including the soon to be world famous MEG barbeque networking supper Friday night along with snacks & beverages. Each participant will leave the session with various vendor samples provided by our sponsors and will also be entered into a drawing for door prizes.

Register now for this informative workshop by downloading the information at mindseyeg.com. E-mail Stephanie at [email protected] with your completed registration form. Class is limited to the first 30 paid participants to insure hands on training.

I am working on a story that will be bylined by Steven Jackson for Impressions August Team and Spiritwear supplement. I'd like to talk to several shops that use their VersaCAMM to create stickers, banners, etc. for the team and/or spiritwear market. Like stickers for helmets, end of bats, sponsor banners, etc.

If you do this and are willing to talk to me (hopefully this week), could you email me? I will send you my questions and we'll talk on the phone. I am guessing most interviews will take 15 to 30 minutes max.I also would love photos of any examples of what you are doing if possible.

My email is [email protected]; cell is 214-729-2840. I am the former editor of Impressions Magazine and I have been writing exclusively about the decorated apparel industry since 1981. I look forward to hearing from you.

STAHLS' TV

StahlsTV.com Announces Feb.-April 2015
Free Live Video Classrooms

With the recent launch of StahlsTV.com interactive educational website, you have access to the world’s largest library of on-demand videos on popular equipment such as cutters, printer/cutters, DTGs and heat presses as well as popular business topics such as marketing, pricing, applications, profitable niches and trends.

The February-April 2015 calendar of Stahls’ TV.com live classrooms features more than two-dozen free educational broadcasts on 19 topics. Live, interactive classes include popular subjects such as vinyl cutting for apparel, direct-to-garment printing, heat printing performance wear, and specialty decorating trends, as well as sessions focusing on business concerns such as maximizing ROI.

Participants can ask questions and have them answered, and archived sessions can be accessed at no charge by completing a brief questionnaire and providing an email address. New classes are added each month, and a current calendar is available at www.stahlstv.com. To register, go to http://www.stahlstv.com/Events .

The only online educational destination specifically for custom garment decorators, Stahls’ TV.com features content produced, written, and presented by today’s leaders in apparel education. This ever-expanding resource provides the support and training apparel decorators need to start and grow a successful business.



February 2015 Webinars

Tues., Feb. 3, 2015
Improve your Cut: Tips for using a Vinyl Cutter
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EST
Learn ways to improve your vinyl cutting to increase profits. This live Stahls’ TV event focuses on how to be more successful cutting a variety of heat transfer materials. Zach Ellsworth, Stahls’ Equipment, will show how to adjust your cutter and blade depth settings for increased accuracy and ways to decrease waste by more successful cuts. Q&A via chat will be available throughout the live video presentation.

Tues., Feb. 10, 2015
Understanding ROI
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EST
Is it the right time for you to invest in new equipment? Learn how to figure the potential return on a new piece of decorating equipment. Get an idea of the real cost of ownership for a DTG, a print/cut machine, a vinyl cutter, and a heat press and how much you can make from each in this presentation by Zach Ellsworth, Stahls’ Equipment. Q&A will be available throughout.

Wed., Feb. 18, 2015
How to Choose the Right Material for the Job: Heat Transfer Vinyl Edition
11 a.m.-Noon EST
Ever wonder what heat transfer material is right for a job? Join us as Courtney Matlick-Kubitza, Stahls' CAD-CUT Direct, reviews heat transfer materials on the market and what to look for to get the best results. From stretchy performance fabrics to thin, lightweight T-shirts, and tough athletic materials this session will enhance your confidence in finding the right material for every job. Q&A via chat will be available throughout the live video presentation.

Thurs., Feb. 19, 2015
Heat Press Comparison: What to Know Before You Buy
3 p.m.-4 p.m. EST
Whether you’re buying your first heat press, replacing an existing one, or looking to upgrade, learn how to choose the perfect press for your needs. Join Mike Koval, Stahls’ Equipment, in exploring features, functionality, performance, and more. A Q&A via chat will be available throughout the presentation.

Mon., Feb. 23, 2015
Heat Press Success
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST
This session shows how to make the most of your Hotronix heat press and take full advantage of its versatility. Courtney Matlick-Kubitza, Stahls' CAD-CUT Direct will review Hotronix product options and explore wide-ranging topics including loading various items for decorating, choosing and using cover sheets, selecting the perfect transfer, and making money with number and letter personalization. You’ll also learn about heat applying rhinestone transfers and foil and how to achieve distressed effects.

Mon., Feb. 23, 2015
Stahls' Vinyl Cutter Success Class for Apparel Decoration
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EST
Learn how to maximize your return on investment in a Stahls’ vinyl cutter by using Stahls’ manufactured films to customize virtually any fabric. Join Courtney Matlick-Kubitza, Stahls' CAD-CUT Direct, as she explores marketing to small businesses and teams, choosing the right material for the job, designing and cutting multicolor graphics, decorating performance wear, and more. You’ll also get tips for combining vinyl cutting with other decorating methods, reducing waste, and avoiding common cutting mistakes.

Tues., Feb. 24, 2015
Guide to Direct to Garment Printing
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EST
Enhance your perspective on direct-to-garment printing. This session explores how DTG fits in with other decorating techniques and what types of graphics and jobs its best suited for. Bob Robinson, Stahls' Equipment, will discuss the Epson® SureColor® F2000 and getting the perfect print. Find out whether DTG is right for your business. Any business considering a direct-to-garment printer investment is encouraged to attend. Q&A will be available throughout the live video presentation.

Wed., Feb. 25, 2015
Zip Up Big Profits: Heat Printing Jackets
3 p.m.-4 p.m. EST
Looking for new ways to make big profits heat printing high margin items? Customizing jackets and outwear with heat transfers is a fast and easy way to reach new markets and increase sales with existing customers year-round. Join Josh Ellsworth for this live Stahls’ TV event and learn how to successfully heat print jackets made of various fabrics and eliminate issues with zippers, buttons, and hoods, as well as how to market and package jackets with other offerings.

March 2015 Webinars

Tues., March 3, 2015
Investment Advice: DTG vs Print/Cut vs Vinyl Cut
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST
Every apparel decorating business is unique in its market opportunities and growth plans, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” technology. This live presentation explores the strengths and shortcomings of three major technologies. Join Zach Ellsworth, Stahls' Equipment, for real-world examples of items you can make, profits you can earn, and the monthly payments involved to help you make informed choices. Q&A will be available throughout.

Wed., March 4, 2015
Making CadWorxLIVE Work for You
11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST
Make the most of CadWorxLIVE, cloud-based vinyl-cutting design software’s thousands of templates, fonts, and clip art pieces. Josh Ellsworth, Stahls’ CAD-CUT Direct, discusses how to efficiently create art for vinyl cutting and increase profits with artwork design. You’ll learn how to work with pre-designed templates, personalize with names and numbers, and easily add effects like drop shadows and arches to entire rosters with a single click. Other topics include sizing designs for stock items, vectorizing logos for cutting, designing for athletic tails and split fronts, and exporting designs for proofing and customer approval.

Thurs., March 5, 2015
Kick it Out - How to Heat Print Shoes
2 p.m.-3 p.m. EST
Discover how to expand your sales by customizing footwear from sport cleats to cheer shoes and everything in between. Join Josh Ellsworth, Stahls’ CAD-CUT Direct, for step-by-step examples of how to print a variety of shoes using a heat press and heat transfer materials and check out opportunities for upselling current customers. Q&A via chat will be available throughout the live video presentation.

Thurs., March 19, 2015
Bling Report: Trends that Sparkle
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT
Learn new ways to customize apparel and expand sales opportunities with glitters, rhinestones, sequins, metallics and bling appliqué. From single-color sparkle to full-color bling, Courtney Matlick-Kubitza, Stahls' CAD-CUT Direct, will help you add special effects like glitters, rhinestones, sequins, and foils to your decorating arsenal. Learn about the latest bling technologies and how to mix finishes to take designs to the next level using your heat press vinyl cutter, and/or embroidery machine. Q&A will be available throughout this live session.


Tues., March 24, 2015
Heat Press Comparison: What to Know Before You Buy
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EDT
Whether you’re buying your first heat press, replacing an existing one, or looking to upgrade, learn how to choose the perfect heat press for your needs. Join Mike Koval of Stahls’ Equipment, in exploring features, functionality, performance, and more. Have your questions ready. A Q&A via chat will be available throughout the presentation.

Wed., March 25
Next Level of DTG
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EDT
Take your DTG printing business to the next level with heat transfer materials. Join Bob Robinson, Stahls’ Equipment, to learn how to add unique effects and create one-of-a-kind designs using your heat press, DTG printer and heat transfer materials. From bling effects like glitter and rhinestones to foil and 3D, this is a class you won't want to miss.

Thurs., March 26, 2015
Heat Printing Performance Wear
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT
Don’t turn away performance wear because of potential decorating issues. In this class, Josh Ellsworth, Stahls’ CAD-CUT Direct, will present tips, tricks and materials for making embellishing performance wear a breeze. You’ll learn how to load performance apparel on your press, the difference between cover sheets and when to use them, how to choose transfers, how to eliminate garment bruising, and how to print special effects on these fabrics. The class is open to any heat press owner from beginner to expert.

April 2015 Webinars

Tues., April 7, 2015
Stahls' Vinyl Cutter Success Class for Apparel Decoration
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT
Learn how to maximize your return on investment in a Stahls’ vinyl cutter by using Stahls’ manufactured films to customize virtually any fabric. Join Courtney Matlick-Kubitza, Stahls' CAD-CUT Direct, as she explores marketing to small businesses and teams, choosing the right material for the job, designing and cutting multicolor graphics, decorating performance wear, and more. You’ll also get tips for combining vinyl cutting with other decorating methods, reducing waste, and avoiding common cutting mistakes.

Wed., April 8, 2015
Don't Go Naked At Night - Opportunities with Reflective
2 p.m.-3 p.m. EDT
Adding reflective heat transfers to your decorating business will open up new sales opportunities and present more ways to upsell current customers. Join Courtney Kubitza, Stahls' CAD-CUT Direct, for this live Stahls’ TV event as she demonstrates how to increase visibility on athletic wear, safety wear, and children's clothing using a heat press and reflective heat transfers.

Wed., April 15, 2015
Screen Printed Transfers 101
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT
Screen printed transfers are a quick and convenient way to create professional screen printed apparel. Join Josh Ellsworth, Stahls' CAD-CUT Direct, to learn the basics of screen printed transfers and how to be successful with them. Find out how to choose the best screen printed transfer for the job, create artwork for these transfers, and apply them to various items. You’ll also learn how to save money ordering screen printed transfers and price them. Q&A via chat will be available throughout the live video presentation.

Wed., April 22, 2015
Heat Printing On-Site
3 p.m.-4 p.m. EDT
Looking to take your business on the road? In this live video class Josh Ellsworth, Stahls' CAD-CUT Direct, will take you through the ins and outs of heat printing on-site at events. You’ll learn about event printing sales opportunities and products and find out how to set up your shop, including how to choose heat transfers to make your venture a success. Q&A via chat will be available throughout the live video presentation.

Tues., April 28, 2015
Heat Press Comparison: What to Know Before You Buy
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EDT
Whether you’re buying your first heat press, replacing an existing one, or looking to upgrade, learn how to choose the perfect heat press for your needs. Join Mike Koval of Stahls’ Equipment in exploring features, functionality, performance, and more. A Q&A via chat will be available throughout the presentation.

Wed., April 29, 2015
Print Cut Profit - Roland Versacamm Overview
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT
The Roland Versacamm printer/cutter is a decorator’s dream machine due to the number of sales opportunities it creates. If you are considering expanding into digital printing, join Bob Robinson, Stahls' Equipment, as he presents the ins and outs of the print/cut process and demonstrates some of the lucrative opportunities it makes possible. The session also includes a review of the Roland Versacamm feature set and the differences in the most popular units


Stahls’, a GroupeSTAHL company, is a world leader specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of heat printing technologies. Stahls’ provides customers with the most cost effective and efficient ways to decorate garments. Stahls’ is located in St. Clair Shores, MI with GroupeSTAHL operations located throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more information, go to stahls.com, call 800.4.STAHLS, or email [email protected]

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