EMBELLISHING POLYAMIDE (NYLON) THE RIGHT WAY – WHY THIS FABRIC IS SO DEMANDING (AND HOW TO MASTER IT)
You lift the heat press, raise the outdoor jacket – and there it is: that faint, unwanted shine along the sleeve. The logo sits in place, but the fabric? Heat mark. Welcome to the reality of many brands, clubs, and manufacturers working with polyamide fabrics (also known as nylon). The material is lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant – but when it comes to applying logos, it can be surprisingly sensitive. If you’ve ever wondered why even high-quality transfers sometimes fail on rain jackets or outdoor gear – or why a strong shine appears after pressing – this guide explains what’s happening and [...]
THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT (DPP): WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is coming, and many brands are not sure where to begin. In this article, you’ll learn how to take the first steps and what really helps along the way. “I honestly don’t know where to start.” We hear this sentence a lot these days. The EU is serious: starting in 2027, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will be mandatory for textiles. And yet, many brands, manufacturers, and clubs are still asking themselves: How is this supposed to work? Where do we even begin? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The DPP can seem like [...]
DO YOU NEED A FLAME-RETARDANT LOGO?
Probably yes – if you’re working with workwear, motorsport, or protective apparel. Because once a textile is certified as flame-retardant, one simple rule applies: Your logo must meet the same safety standards. In this article, you’ll learn what “flame-retardant” really means in practice, which standards you need to know, how these transfers are tested – including independent verification, and how to combine design and safety without compromise. Flame-retardant logos: When safety becomes a design question A logo is never just decoration. It stands for identity, quality, and responsibility. But once it’s applied to a flame-retardant textile, the wrong material can [...]
ECOBLOCK VS. ECOFLEX: WHICH HEAT TRANSFER FOR SUBLIMATED JERSEYS?
Picture the worst-case scenario It’s matchday. The new jerseys are ready, the fans are in the stands, sponsors are watching, and the cameras are rolling. But during warm-up, you notice something alarming: the sponsor logo on the crisp white jersey suddenly looks pink. The sublimation dye from the fabric has bled through the logo. This issue is called dye migration. For clubs and brands, it means complaints, costly re-productions, and unwanted stress. But there’s another risk too: when a logo cracks, feels stiff, or ruins the comfort of a performance jersey. That’s why the big question is: Which transfer protects [...]
ORDERING HEAT TRANSFERS – WITHOUT TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE? YES, YOU CAN!
You want to embellish textiles, but you’re not sure which technique is the right one? You don’t have a technical background and worry about making the wrong choice? That’s exactly why we’re here. You don’t need to be a heat transfer expert to make your project a success. What you need is a partner who explains things simply, gives you clear recommendations, and takes care of the details. In this article, we’ll show you: Why you don’t need any technical knowledge to get started How you can find the best solution for your textile – without prior experience Which key [...]
PROBLEMS WE SOLVE: THE 10 BIGGEST CHALLENGES IN HEAT TRANSFER BRANDING
Heat transfer branding often looks simple from the outside. But behind every jersey launch, every collection, and every branding project lies a major risk: the wrong choice can cost time, money – and in the worst case, your reputation. For more than 30 years, we’ve been helping international football clubs, global fashion brands and workwear companies avoid exactly these risks. In this article, we’ll show you the ten most common problems in textile embellishment – and how we solve them. Problem #1: Finding the right solution straight away A single mistake in embellishment can be costly: logos need to be [...]
