Heat Applied Graphics
At Action, internally we specialize in heat applied graphics. We've done extensive testing and provide the highest quality Athletic Prints and Screen Print transfers available.
Heat applied graphics are becoming more popular as there have been major advances in the technology and materials recently. Major brands such as Nike, Adidas, The North Face, Columbia and more are utilizing heat applied graphics due to their versatility, quality, stretch, and look.
Action allows you to utilize the same tech used by major brands to bring your brand and ideas to life.
Athletic Prints
Athletic Prints are a hybrid process where the colors are printed digitally on high end printers, and the water base ink bases are applied via screen print, then applied to the garments with heat. This process give you the best of both worlds allowing no color limitations (CMYK), unlimited gradients, sharp images.
These transfers made to last 50+ washes, are color fast, have a smooth soft finish. We recommend them for images that don't have very heavy coverage of the garment for the best breathability.
Athletic Print Examples
Pros
- Unlimited CMYK Colors
- Smooth flat finish that feels good to the touch
- Great washability / longevity
- Versatile for most all fabrics
- Good Price for high color images / low quantities
Cons
- No gradient fades to the garment
- Super small details may have a garment color border
- Not as soft as a water base print
- Not recommended for very full coverage images.
- Higher cost than screen print transfers (but unlimited colors)
Most often, the image and garment dictate the best decoration method, so send us your artwork and we can recommend the best method.
Screen Print Transfers
Screen print transfers come in two styles, Sport and Premium. Sport transfers are avaialable in 1 to 2 colors, and have a low price point for simple graphics. Premium transfers are available in 1 to 3 colors, and have metallic color options. Both styles will give a great final look, can hold smaller details and include halftones. Screen print transfers are a great option for low color count images, that can use the stock colors.
These transfers made to last 30+ washes, are color fast, have a smooth rubbery finish. We recommend them for images that don't have very heavy coverage of the garment for the best breathability.
Pros
- Bold Sharp Images
- Can hold higher details in some cases
- Halftones are possible
- Versatile for most all fabrics
- Good Price for low colors / low quantities
Cons
- Must use stock colors in templates
- Not as soft as a water base discharge print
- Not recommended for very full coverage images.
Most often, the image and garment dictate the best decoration method, so send us your artwork and we can recommend the best method.