VIVID ICON APPAREL SERVICES
Heat-Press Printing and Custom Apparel
Heat-press printing, DTF, HTV, sublimation, branded workwear, uniforms, teamwear and merchandise enquiries are handled through Vivid Icon, SignSpot’s parent company.
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Heat-press and apparel categories
Availability, minimum quantities, garment supply, production time and pricing are confirmed by Vivid Icon for each enquiry.
- Branded workwear
- Staff uniforms
- Trade uniforms
- Hi-vis clothing
- Corporate apparel
- Sports teamwear
- School apparel
- Hospitality uniforms
- Event T-shirts
- Promotional merchandise
- DTF garment printing
- DTF transfer supply
- HTV lettering
- Names and numbers
- Sublimation products
- Customer-supplied garments
- Small-quantity printing
- Bulk apparel printing
- New-business uniform packages
- Rebranding and replacement uniforms
IMPORTANT PRODUCTION CHECK
Match the transfer to the garment
Fabric composition, coatings, seams, waterproofing and heat sensitivity must be checked before pressing. Time, temperature and pressure must follow the transfer manufacturer’s instructions.
APPAREL GROUP 1
General heat-press terms
- Heat press
- Heat pressing
- Heat-press printing
- Heat-transfer printing
- Heat transfer
- Garment printing
- Clothing printing
- Apparel printing
- Fabric printing
- Textile printing
- Custom clothing
- Custom apparel
- Personalised clothing
- Branded clothing
- Printed uniforms
- Custom merchandise
- Promotional clothing
- Logo printing
- Logo on clothing
- Transfer printing
- Pressed logo
- Printed workwear
- On-demand printing
- Small-run garment printing
- Bulk garment printing
APPAREL GROUP 2
Customer buying-intent phrases
- Heat pressing near me
- Heat-press printing Auckland
- T-shirt printing Auckland
- Custom T-shirts Auckland
- Uniform printing Auckland
- Workwear printing Auckland
- Print logo on shirts
- Put our logo on clothing
- Logo on uniforms
- Print names on shirts
- Print numbers on jerseys
- Custom team shirts
- Branded staff uniforms
- Company T-shirts
- Need shirts printed
- Quote for T-shirt printing
- Cost to print T-shirts
- Custom apparel quote
- Same-day T-shirt printing
- Urgent shirt printing
- Small-quantity shirt printing
- One-off custom shirt
- Bulk T-shirt printing
- Supply and print shirts
- Print on supplied garments
- Can I bring my own shirt?
- Clothing branding
- Staff clothing required
- Event shirts required
- Branded workwear required
- Promotional merchandise required
APPAREL GROUP 3
Heat-transfer methods
- DTF printing
- Direct-to-film printing
- DTF transfer
- DTF heat transfer
- DTF gang sheet
- DTF transfer sheet
- DTF by the metre
- Ready-to-press DTF transfer
- Custom DTF transfers
- Full-colour DTF print
- White-ink DTF
- Hot-peel DTF
- Cold-peel DTF
- Warm-peel DTF
- HTV
- Heat-transfer vinyl
- Iron-on vinyl
- Vinyl garment printing
- Cut-vinyl transfer
- CAD-cut vinyl
- Flex vinyl
- Flock vinyl
- Sublimation printing
- Dye sublimation
- Sublimation transfer
- Sublimation heat press
- Screen-printed transfer
- Screen-print transfer
- Plastisol transfer
- Water-based transfer
- Hybrid transfer
- Digital transfer
- Laser transfer
- Inkjet transfer
- Toner transfer
- Transfer-paper printing
- Foil transfer
- Rhinestone transfer
- Embossed transfer
- Reflective transfer
- Silicone transfer
- Rubber transfer
- 3D transfer
- Raised transfer
- Puff transfer
- Glow-in-the-dark transfer
APPAREL GROUP 4
DTF terminology
- DTF printer
- PET film
- DTF film
- DTF transfer film
- DTF ink
- DTF pigment ink
- DTF white ink
- DTF powder
- Hot-melt adhesive powder
- TPU powder
- DTF adhesive
- Powder shaker
- Powder applicator
- DTF curing
- Transfer curing
- Curing oven
- Heat curing
- White-ink circulation
- White-ink underbase
- Colour layer
- Adhesive layer
- Gang sheet
- Gang-sheet builder
- Artwork nesting
- Ready-to-press transfer
- Transfer trimming
- Hot peel
- Cold peel
- Warm peel
- Second press
- Finishing press
- Post press
- DTF press marks
- DTF wash test
- DTF stretch test
- DTF adhesion
- DTF cracking
- DTF lifting
- Powder residue
- Pressing marks
- Dye migration
- Colour bleed
- White outline
- Knockout artwork
APPAREL GROUP 5
Heat-transfer vinyl terminology
- HTV roll
- Heat-transfer vinyl sheet
- Iron-on vinyl
- Flex film
- Flock film
- Stretch HTV
- Sports HTV
- Blockout HTV
- Dye-block HTV
- Low-temperature HTV
- High-temperature HTV
- Printable HTV
- Print-and-cut HTV
- PU heat-transfer vinyl
- PVC heat-transfer vinyl
- Silicone HTV
- Reflective HTV
- Fluorescent HTV
- Metallic HTV
- Glitter HTV
- Holographic HTV
- Chrome HTV
- Mirror HTV
- Patterned HTV
- Glow HTV
- Puff HTV
- 3D HTV
- Flock HTV
- Foil HTV
- Subli-block HTV
- Nylon HTV
- Waterproof-garment HTV
- Hi-vis transfer
- Cut lettering
- Vinyl weeding
- Weeding excess vinyl
- Weeding tool
- Carrier sheet
- Adhesive carrier
- Tacky carrier
- Transfer mask
- Peel liner
- Layered HTV
- Multi-colour HTV
- Registration marks
- Siser
- STAHLS’ CAD-CUT
- Chemica
- Poli-Tape
- Poli-Flex
- SEF
- Hotmark
- Avery Dennison
- ORAFOL
- Hexis
- Metamark
- Supacolour
- Forever
APPAREL GROUP 6
Sublimation terminology
- Dye-sublimation printing
- Sublimation printer
- Sublimation ink
- Sublimation paper
- Transfer paper
- Sublimation coating
- Polyester garment
- Polyester blank
- Poly-coated blank
- Sublimation-ready blank
- White polyester
- Light-coloured polyester
- All-over print
- Full-bleed sublimation
- Cut-and-sew sublimation
- Mug sublimation
- Tumbler sublimation
- Photo-panel sublimation
- Mouse-pad sublimation
- Coaster sublimation
- Heat-resistant tape
- Sublimation tape
- Butcher paper
- Protective paper
- Blowout paper
- Ghosting
- Gassing out
- Colour shift
- Press lines
- Transfer shadow
- Dye migration
- Sublimation fading
- ICC colour profile
APPAREL GROUP 7
Garments customers request
- T-shirt
- Tee
- Polo shirt
- Business shirt
- Dress shirt
- Work shirt
- Hi-vis shirt
- Singlet
- Tank top
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Sweatshirt
- Crewneck
- Hoodie
- Zip hoodie
- Jacket
- Softshell jacket
- Puffer jacket
- Rain jacket
- Windbreaker
- Vest
- Hi-vis vest
- Safety vest
- Overalls
- Coveralls
- Work trousers
- Work shorts
- Track pants
- Leggings
- Sports jersey
- Rugby jersey
- Football jersey
- Netball uniform
- Basketball singlet
- Cricket shirt
- Training top
- Team uniform
- School uniform
- Hospitality uniform
- Medical scrubs
- Apron
- Chef jacket
- Chef apron
- Lab coat
- Graduation clothing
- Baby bodysuit
- Children’s clothing
- Promotional clothing
APPAREL GROUP 8
Apparel and merchandise blanks
- Cotton garment
- Polyester garment
- Cotton-polyester blend
- Poly-cotton
- Tri-blend garment
- Performance fabric
- Sports fabric
- Moisture-wicking fabric
- Hi-vis fabric
- Stretch fabric
- Nylon garment
- Softshell fabric
- Fleece
- Canvas
- Denim
- Lycra
- Spandex
- Tote bag
- Canvas bag
- Drawstring bag
- Sports bag
- Backpack
- Cap
- Hat
- Bucket hat
- Beanie
- Visor
- Cushion cover
- Pillowcase
- Tea towel
- Towel
- Fabric flag
- Fabric banner
- Umbrella
- Cooler bag
- Lunch bag
- Pencil case
- Face covering
APPAREL GROUP 9
Hard-surface heat-press products
- Custom mug
- Ceramic mug
- Travel mug
- Tumbler
- Drink bottle
- Water bottle
- Flask
- Can cooler
- Stubby holder
- Coaster
- Mouse pad
- Desk mat
- Keyring
- Luggage tag
- Name badge
- Aluminium photo panel
- MDF photo panel
- Ceramic tile
- Slate photo
- Puzzle
- Phone case
- Notebook cover
- Clipboard
- License-plate blank
- Christmas ornament
- Promotional plaque
APPAREL GROUP 10
Logo and print-placement terms
- Left-chest logo
- Right-chest logo
- Centre-chest print
- Full-front print
- Small-front print
- Front logo
- Full-back print
- Upper-back print
- Back-neck print
- Shoulder print
- Sleeve print
- Left-sleeve print
- Right-sleeve print
- Cuff print
- Collar print
- Leg print
- Thigh print
- Pocket print
- Apron-front print
- Cap-front print
- Side-panel print
- Name on front
- Individual name
- Staff name
- Player name
- Player number
- Sponsor logo
- Multiple sponsor logos
- Team crest
- School logo
- Company logo
- Event artwork
- QR code on shirt
- Web address
- Phone number
- Social-media handle
APPAREL GROUP 11
Workwear and uniform terms
- Branded uniforms
- Company uniforms
- Corporate uniforms
- Staff uniforms
- Work uniforms
- Trade uniforms
- Branded workwear
- Printed workwear
- Hi-vis workwear
- Safety clothing
- Construction uniforms
- Electrical uniforms
- Plumbing uniforms
- Landscaping uniforms
- Cleaning uniforms
- Security uniforms
- Transport uniforms
- Warehouse uniforms
- Hospitality uniforms
- Restaurant uniforms
- Café uniforms
- Medical uniforms
- Beauty-salon uniforms
- Retail uniforms
- School staff uniforms
- Fleet-driver uniforms
- Uniform package
- Staff clothing package
- Uniform rebrand
- New-starter uniform
- Replacement uniforms
- Seasonal uniforms
APPAREL GROUP 12
Sports and teamwear terms
- Teamwear
- Sportswear
- Club apparel
- Team uniform
- Playing jersey
- Training shirt
- Supporter shirt
- Fan merchandise
- Rugby jersey printing
- Football-shirt printing
- Cricket-shirt printing
- Basketball-uniform printing
- Netball-bib printing
- Player names
- Player numbers
- Squad numbers
- Team crest
- Club logo
- Sponsor logos
- Sleeve sponsors
- Back sponsors
- Tournament shirts
- Sports-event shirts
- School sportswear
- Prizegiving apparel
- Coaching shirts
- Management shirts
- Referee shirts
APPAREL GROUP 13
Events and promotional-use terms
- Event T-shirts
- Conference shirts
- Festival shirts
- Fundraiser shirts
- Charity shirts
- Church-event shirts
- Community-programme shirts
- Family-reunion shirts
- Birthday shirts
- Wedding shirts
- Bridal-party shirts
- Stag-party shirts
- Graduation shirts
- Memorial shirts
- Campaign shirts
- Election shirts
- Promotional shirts
- Product-launch shirts
- Staff-event shirts
- Volunteer shirts
- Crew shirts
- School-camp shirts
- Leavers shirts
- Tour shirts
- Merchandise shirts
- Limited-edition apparel
APPAREL GROUP 14
Artwork terminology
- Print-ready artwork
- Vector artwork
- Vector logo
- AI file
- EPS file
- SVG file
- PDF artwork
- Transparent PNG
- High-resolution PNG
- Transparent background
- Remove background
- White background removal
- Logo redraw
- Vector conversion
- Artwork setup
- Artwork cleanup
- Colour separation
- Spot colour
- CMYK colour
- RGB colour
- Pantone colour
- Brand colour
- White underbase
- Knockout
- Contour cut
- Cut line
- Mirror artwork
- Reverse artwork
- Gang artwork
- Gang sheet
- Artwork proof
- Digital mock-up
- Garment mock-up
- Print-position proof
- Actual print size
- Proportional sizing
- Personalisation data
- Variable names and numbers
APPAREL GROUP 15
Heat-press equipment terms
- Clamshell heat press
- Swing-away heat press
- Draw heat press
- Automatic heat press
- Pneumatic heat press
- Hydraulic heat press
- Dual-platen heat press
- Flat heat press
- Mug press
- Tumbler press
- Cap press
- Hat press
- Sleeve press
- Plate press
- Combination heat press
- Calendar heat press
- Rotary heat press
- Vacuum heat press
- Heat-press platen
- Lower platen
- Interchangeable platen
- Threadable platen
- Press pillow
- Heat-press pad
- Silicone pad
- Foam pad
- Teflon sheet
- PTFE sheet
- Protective cover sheet
- Heat-resistant tape
- Laser alignment
- Pressure gauge
- Temperature controller
- Timer
- Emergency release
- Hotronix
- STAHLS’
- Geo Knight
- Insta Graphic Systems
- HIX
- Secabo
- Adkins
- Transmatic
- Sefa
- Cricut
APPAREL GROUP 16
Pressing-process terms
- Pre-press
- Preheating
- Moisture removal
- Lint removal
- Positioning
- Alignment
- Press temperature
- Press time
- Pressure setting
- Light pressure
- Medium pressure
- Firm pressure
- Dwell time
- Peel temperature
- Hot peel
- Warm peel
- Cold peel
- Cover sheet
- Carrier removal
- Second press
- Post press
- Finishing press
- Cure time
- Cooling time
- Test press
- Wash test
- Stretch test
- Adhesion test
- Production sample
- Pressing jig
- Placement guide
- Alignment template
- Batch production
- Quality control
APPAREL GROUP 17
Common production problems
- Transfer lifting
- Edge lifting
- Poor adhesion
- Cracking
- Peeling
- Fading
- Colour bleeding
- Dye migration
- Scorching
- Heat mark
- Press mark
- Platen mark
- Fabric discolouration
- Gloss mark
- Carrier-sheet mark
- Ghosting
- Blurry transfer
- Misalignment
- Wrinkled transfer
- Shrinking fabric
- Melted fabric
- Adhesive residue
- Powder residue
- White outline
- Incomplete transfer
- Over-pressing
- Under-pressing
- Incorrect pressure
- Uneven pressure
- Cold spot
- Moisture problem
- Contaminated garment
- Sublimation bleed
- Re-press damage
- Waterproof-coating damage
APPAREL GROUP 18
Care-instruction terms
- Wash inside out
- Cold wash
- Gentle cycle
- Do not bleach
- Do not dry-clean
- Do not iron over print
- Do not tumble-dry
- Low-temperature tumble dry
- Air dry
- Wait before washing
- Avoid fabric softener
- Wash with similar colours
- Do not use harsh chemicals
- Follow garment care label
- Follow transfer care instructions
APPAREL GROUP 19
Quantity and pricing terms
- One-off
- Single item
- Small quantity
- Short run
- Minimum order
- No minimum order
- Bulk order
- Wholesale printing
- Trade printing
- Contract heat pressing
- Print-only price
- Garment-only price
- Supply-and-print price
- Customer-supplied garment
- Setup charge
- Artwork fee
- Per-position charge
- Per-colour charge
- Name-personalisation charge
- Number-personalisation charge
- Oversized-print charge
- Urgent-production charge
- Same-day surcharge
- Sample charge
- Repeat-order price
- Reorder
- Additional garments
- Mixed sizes
- Size breakdown
- Colour breakdown
APPAREL GROUP 20
Common customer sentences
- Can you put our logo on these shirts?
- Can we supply our own garments?
- We need uniforms printed for our staff.
- Can you print names and numbers?
- We only need a few shirts.
- Can you do one custom T-shirt?
- Do you offer bulk pricing?
- Can you match our company colours?
- Will the print survive washing?
- Can you print on hi-vis clothing?
- Can you print over a pocket?
- Can you print on jackets?
- Can you make DTF transfers only?
- Can we press the transfers ourselves?
- Can you print a gang sheet?
- What file format do you need?
- We only have a JPEG.
- Can you remove the background?
- How quickly can this be ready?
- Do you supply the shirts?
- Can we see a visual before printing?
- Can every shirt have a different name?
- What is the minimum quantity?
- Is heat press better than screen printing?
- Can you print full colour?
APPAREL GROUP 21
Spelling and search variations
- Heat press / heatpress
- Heat transfer / heat-transfer
- T-shirt / T shirt / tee shirt / tshirt
- Printing / prinintg / printng
- Uniform / uniforms
- Workwear / work wear
- Hi-vis / hi vis / high visibility
- DTF / direct to film / direct-to-film
- Sublimation / sub printing
- HTV / heat vinyl / iron-on vinyl
- Personalised / personalized
- Branded apparel / branded clothing
- Logo shirts / logo T-shirts
- Jersey printing / shirt numbering
- Transfer / transfers / iron-on print
QUOTE INFORMATION
Details needed for an apparel enquiry
Garment typeFabric compositionGarment colourQuantitySize breakdownPrint methodPrint positionsArtwork conditionPersonalisation requirementsGarment supply responsibilityRequired deadline
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