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CONNECTED JERSEY: TURNING SPORTSWEAR INTO DIGITAL TOUCHPOINTS
How can a jersey become a digital touchpoint? And what’s the real benefit for brands and clubs when every jersey is connected to data, content, and processes through QR or NFC technology ? In this article, we’ll show you how Connected Jerseys work, what advantages they offer, and why they are far more than just a fan gimmick. You’ll learn how brands, manufacturers , and clubs use this technology to secure authenticity, create transparency, and gain valuable real-time insights — all through a single access point: the jersey itself. From Vision to Implementation After explaining in a previous article how [...]
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 [...]
THE TOP 2 TECH SOLUTIONS FOR AUTHENTICITY, DIGITAL FAN ENGAGEMENT & DPP COMPLIANCE (MASTERCLASS)
Welcome to the Heat Transfer Masterclass by dekoGraphics HEAT TRANSFER MASTERCLASS: The Top 2 tech solutions for authenticity, digital fan engagement & DPP compliance How can you protect your logo from counterfeits, offer a digital brand experience – and stay ahead of upcoming regulations like the Digital Product Passport (DPP)? Are there technologies that prove authenticity, reward your fans, and future-proof your brand in one move? In this Masterclass, we’ll show you two proven heat transfer technologies – QR codes and NFC-enabled logos – that do exactly that. You’ll learn how today’s most forward-thinking brands are turning their logos [...]
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 [...]
