Services
WHAT DO I DO BEST?
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Carlee Whitaker Designs offers a variety of different printing options when it comes to apparel. Below you wlll see some of the most popular options and a little bit of information about each of them. On top of these services, we offer products that are ordered in from other companies as well that we sell retail. If you have any questions, feel free to get a hold of us under the contact us tab or on our social media pages.
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HTV (VINYL)
SUBLIMATION
SCREENPRINT/DTF
Vinyl
Printing
What is it?
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There are two types of vinyl we use; HTV and Adhesive. HTV is heat transfer vinyl, printed with a heat press. Adhesive is the vinyl that is used to make decals.
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HTV is a vinyl used to decorate apparel, bags, and other soft goods with a press using high heat and pressure to adhere it.
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HTV and Adhesive Vinyl are both cut with a vinyl cutting machine, and then use a process called "weeding" before they are ready for use. Read more about the processes in future blog posts.​
BEST TIME TO USE IT:
When you're wanting a small batch of apparel, an individual shirt, a car or window decal, or something of that nature.
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Sublimation
What is it?
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Sublimation printing is a digital printing process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto different materials.
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The dye is printed on a special transfer paper using sublimation inks, which are also known as disperse dyes, then pressed on the product with a heat press, causing the dye to turn into a gas and penetrating the product. (Can only be done on light colors)
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This results in full-color, high-resolution images that are long-lasting and vibrant. (Best on at least 50% polyester tees or higher, and sublimation coated products)​
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No white can be printed using this method.
BEST TIME TO USE IT:
When using light colored shirts, bleached shirts, etc.
Screenprint
& DTF Transfers
What is it?
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DTF printing (direct-to-film printing) is a digital printing method that transfers full color designs onto a variety of substrates, like t-shirts, tote bags, hats, and more.
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These can be pressed onto any color or any fabric blend.
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Screenprinting is the process of using ink to print designs onto a garment, CWD does not do this in house but does outsource from a local company.​
BEST TIME TO USE IT:
Bulk orders, when wanting full color, photographic or more detailed designs.
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Other
What else can CWD do?
We can also print on white ceramic mugs, certain keychains. ornaments and other personalized things. Please just ask or watch our social media pages! CWD does not do etching, engraving or embroidery, but if you are interested in anything being done with this type of service, we can often refer you to another local company or outsource from one of our partners to help you! We hope to bring these services in-house in the future.​
FAST TURNAROUND TIME, AMAZING QUALITY OF PRODUCTS AND LETTERING, AND SUPER CUTE AND CREATIVE DESIGNS! I WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE!
