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Stahls'November 7, 2019October 19, 2020
Expand your product offering in 2019!
The list of items that can be decorated using a heat press is constantly growing. Typically, apparel such as T-shirts, golf shirts, and sweatshirts and pants come to mind when one thinks of heat pressing. But with the ever-evolving heat press industry, items like caps, nylon jackets and bags, canvas bags, spandex and neoprene garments, and even leather items can be customized using heat applied materials.
We asked our heat printing experts to brainstorm some ideas for items that can be heat printed. Below is a lengthy list of ideas for new ventures for your business.
Clothing | Promotional Products | |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirts (full front/back, left chest, and sleeves) Hoodies (standard, split-front,and zippered) Sweatshirts Sweatpants Hats (baseball caps, visors, sunhat, skull cap, beanie) Performance wear (compression garments) Aprons Baby bibs Band uniforms Bathrobes  Belts (leather, fabric)Boots Correctional facility uniforms Diaper covers Fishing vests Fleece garments Flip flops Jean jackets Jeans Labcoats Leggings Leotards Military uniforms Mittens/gloves Neck ties Neoprene jackets Nylon jackets Onesies Pajamas Polyester jackets Safety wear (shirts, vests, jackets) Scrubs Shoes Shorts Snow pants Snowmobile gear Socks Suspenders Swimsuit cover-ups Swimsuits Tank tops Underwear Vests Yoga pants | Corporate ID wear (polos, dress shirts, oxfords) Backpacks Bank bags Beach chairs Bean bag chairs Bookmarks Bottle coolers Briefcases Burgees Business card holders Can coolers  Cell phone casesCloth grocery bags Coasters Day planners Director’s chairs Drawstring sport packs Fanny pack Flags Insulated bags Key fobs Lanyards Laptop bags Luggage tags Lunch bags Magnets Memo books Messenger bags Mousepads Neck badge holders Notebooks Padfolio/Portfolio (leather, nylon, fabric) Polypropylene bags Stadium chairs Sunglasses Tee towels Umbrellas Wallets Wine bags Wine bottle covers | |
Pet Apparel & Accessories | Miscellaneous | |
 CollarsLeashes Pet jacketsPet bandanasPet coats Pet foot covers (shoes) Pet shirts Dog backpacks Doggie potty pants Pet beds Pet shelters Soft-sided bowls Bird cage covers Harnesses Horse blankets Horse tail bagsSports AccessoriesCleats/shoes Equipment bags Socks Warm-up jackets & pants Baseball caps/softball visors  Bat bagsBatting gloves Softball headbands Cheerleading uniforms Football gloves Hockey/lacrosse gloves Hockey pants Hockey socks Bowling ball bags Bowling towels Golf bags Golf glovesGolf club headcovers Golf pin flags Golf tee holders Tennis racket covers Boxing gloves Soccer goalie gloves | Baby blankets Diaper bags Doll bedding Doll clothes Stuffed animals Bandanas Headbands Leather bracelets Wristbands Pageant sashes Purses Cinch sacks Round duffle bags  Tote bagsBedsheets Pillowcases Slipcovers Stool covers Throw pillows Curtains Lampshades Tablecloths Toilet seat covers Towels Floor mats Dish towels Christmas tree skirts Christmas stockings Cloth awnings Cloth banners Cloth napkins Cloth photo frames Clothing tags Garment bags Costumes Fans Gardening caddy Guitar straps Musical instrument bags Hammocks Sleeping bags Tents Stadium blankets Travel folding chairs Ribbons Wheelchairs and accessories (bags, seat covers) | |
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I have a customer that wanted the boxercraft pom-pom shirt done in a full front heat press. I did it for the customer and now they are saying the design is coming off. Any suggestions for heat pressing over a seam?
Hi Peggy,
For heat pressing over seams, we recommend using a heat printing pillow inside the shirt. When you press the shirt, the seam will sink into the pillow, providing even pressure across the garment.
This is a great list and will definitely get my creative juices flowing…
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Your list has swim suits. Do you know of any way to decorate swim caps — either silicon or latex?
What I would do to have that cap press! Stahls have it all. My poor Lil cheap press I have to keep resetting it. I wish I could come there learn new ideas an leave with a top of the line press! “WHO DAT” TED STAHLS!
I’d like to see how to for some of the more novel items on this list.
Great idea, Todd. We’ll try to post some how-tos for these items in the near future.
Hi Joe,
We’re not aware of any current methods for heat applying decorations on swim caps. However, there are screen printing inks that are designed to adhere to silicone.
Gun and Bow and Arrow Cases.
Hi there!
Your tips, classes, and overall marketing are extremely appreciated and impressive! I’m wondering if you can use heat transfer vinyl on bookcloth scrapbooks to personalize?
Hi Christine,
Thank you! According to our heat printing experts, heat transfer vinyl can be used on most fabric scrapbooks, but they recommend applying with a lower temperature (and longer dwell time) or using a hand iron, to avoid damaging the cloth.
Looking to apply team logo to the lenses of sunglasses. The above list includes sunglasses. Can someone suggest HOW this is done. I have a heat press and pressing pillows for apparel, but have not tried any surfaces that aren’t already flat.
Thanks in advanceFor sunglasses we recommend using our sign vinyl. Check out this YouTube video on instructions on how to apply it. For more information on our sign vinyl, visit https://www.stahls.com/pressure-sensitive-sign-vinyl
Any suggestions on what HTV to use on a golf bag? There does not seem to be any tags for fabric content. Not sure if need a special type or just any basic HTV. Thanks!!!
Hi Mel! Without knowing the exact material of the golf bag, it is hard to say, BUT most golf bags are usually made up of some type of Nylon or Canvas. Check out this handy chart we have on our site. It lets you know what fabrics are compatible with our HTV. https://www.stahls.com/heat-transfer-material-fabric-chart
Great Article its really informative and innovative keep us posted with new updates. It was really valuable. thanks a lot.
Hi Shane, thank you for the feedback! We really appreciate you reading along!
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Hi Danny, thanks for reading along!
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Thanks for reading along, Rebeca!
