WHY OUR MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY IS 500 PIECES (AND WHY THAT’S GOOD FOR YOU)
Why do we require a minimum order of 500 pieces? And why does this number make sense — not just for us, but for you as well? In this article, we’ll explain what happens behind the scenes before the first heat transfer is printed, why smaller runs are often economically inefficient, and how larger quantities can benefit you in the long term. You’ll also find out what types of projects are ideally suited to our setup — and how we handle smaller requests when there’s real potential behind them. 1. Every order requires the same setup – no matter the [...]
TEXTILE PRINTING AT OUR PLACE: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SEND YOUR GARMENTS TO US?
Or in other words: What actually happens if you don’t do the printing yourself, but ask us to take care of it? Are you struggling with managing the logistics of garment decoration across multiple suppliers, locations, and timelines? Do you wish you could just send in your garments and have everything else handled—without delays, miscommunication, or extra storage costs? At dekoGraphics, we don’t just handle the printing – we take care of the entire logistics process that surrounds it. In this article, you’ll learn what happens from the moment your garments arrive at our facility to the moment they’re shipped [...]
FINAL GARMENT OR FABRIC SAMPLE – WHAT’S BEST FOR TESTING OUR HEAT TRANSFERS?
Worried your heat transfer might not adhere properly to your specific materials? Struggling to choose between sending a finished garment or a fabric swatch for heat transfer testing? We get it. Whether you're still in the production phase or working with ready-made garments, it’s important to know: Will it stick? Will it look good? Will it last? That’s exactly why we offer free in-house testing at dekoGraphics – so you get reliable results before you go into full production. Why testing makes all the difference Not all fabrics behave the same. Some stretch more , others have special coatings or react [...]
HOW A PROJECT WORKS WITH US – FROM IDEA TO DELIVERY
Heat transfers are our thing – but we know they're often just one part of a much larger project for you. To keep everything running smoothly, every step needs to be spot-on. Wondering how a heat transfer project with us works? No problem, we'll walk you through it – from the initial idea to delivery. 1. The First Inquiry – We Start by Listening You have an idea, a heat transfer project, or a collection, but maybe not the perfect solution yet? That’s where we come in. First, we listen carefully to understand exactly what you need: What type of [...]
TIGHT DEADLINE? WHAT’S STILL POSSIBLE AND WHAT’S NOT - HEAT TRANSFER PRODUCTION TIME
We get it: Sometimes timelines are tight. Really tight. You’ve got a launch, an event, or a last-minute request – and the heat transfers need to be ready, fast. Here’s the good news: At dekoGraphics we work with tight schedules all the time. And in many cases, we can deliver fast. But here’s the truth: Not everything is possible. And we believe in being honest about that. Why does heat transfer production time vary so much? Transfers aren’t off-the-shelf products. Every single logo is custom-made. Depending on what you’re planning, the heat transfer production time can vary quite a bit: [...]
THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES WHEN CHOOSING YOUR TEXTILE BRANDING PARTNER – AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Finding the right textile branding partner sounds simple at first. But once you're in the middle of a project, you quickly realize that a lot can go wrong. And that’s not just stressful - it can be expensive, too. If you’ve ever dealt with late deliveries, inconsistent heat transfer quality, or poor customer service from a textile branding partner, you already know how quickly those issues can derail production. 5 Common Mistakes Brands Make When Choosing a Heat Transfer Partner At dekoGraphics, we’ve helped hundreds of sportswear and fashion brands recover from bad partnerships. So in this article, we’ll [...]
