Spring 2025 Heat Printing Industry Updates
Spring 2025 Heat Printing Industry Updates
The heat printing industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, offering new opportunities and innovations for decorators, printers, and apparel businesses alike. As we move further into 2025, staying up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and product offerings is essential to maintaining a competitive edge. From cutting-edge heat transfer materials to new application techniques, the industry is seeing significant shifts that are shaping the way custom apparel is produced.
In this blog, we’ll explore the exciting updates in the heat printing world, from newly released products and tools to emerging trends that are influencing how we approach garment decoration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the heat printing business, these updates are sure to provide valuable insights that can help you stay ahead of the curve and continue delivering high-quality designs to your customers. Let’s dive into the latest and greatest in the heat printing industry for 2025!
The latest upgrade to low temperature heat transfers has been confirmed:
Hot Peel
UltraColour PRO Heat Transfers Released
UltraColour Pro made its debut on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, at Printwear & Promotion LIVE, the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to the garment decoration industry. This event provided the perfect stage for introducing this game-changing heat transfer solution, designed specifically for decorators looking for top-tier performance and unmatched versatility.
UltraColour Pro is a low-temperature, hot peel transfer that provides decorators with the ability to apply full-colour designs with ease and precision. One of the standout features of this transfer is its ability to be used at a low application temperature, which significantly reduces the risk of damage to fabrics and allows for a smooth, clean peel every time. This makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of garments, including heat-sensitive materials, ensuring high-quality results without the risk of scorching or discoloration.
Designed with scalability in mind, UltraColour Pro excels in high-volume applications, particularly for orders of over 25 sheets. Its scalability makes it a powerful tool for decorators working on larger orders while still ensuring the same level of vibrant, durable, and long-lasting prints for every garment. The ability to handle both small and large runs with consistent results offers decorators unparalleled flexibility in their production process.
With its cutting-edge technology and focus on ease of use, UltraColour Pro represents a significant leap forward in heat transfer solutions, providing decorators with a cost-effective, high-quality option that caters to both small-scale customization and bulk production. Whether you're working with team uniforms, promotional items, or custom apparel, UltraColour Pro delivers professional-grade results with the scalability and efficiency your business needs to thrive.
3D Transfers Just Landed
On Monday, February 24th 2025, 3D Silicone Heat Transfers made their grand entrance onto the UK heat printing scene, bringing an exciting new dimension to garment decoration. This cutting-edge service allows heat printers to achieve premium raised finishes that deliver a visually stunning effect and a unique tactile feel, taking custom apparel to the next level.
The 3D Silicone Heat Transfers offer an innovative approach to print design by using a silicone-based material that, once applied, creates a bold, raised texture that stands out from traditional flat designs. This makes it perfect for creating high-end looks on everything from fashion apparel to sportswear, team uniforms, and premium merchandise.
One of the most significant benefits of the 3D silicone transfers is the fact that they require absolutely no weeding. In traditional heat transfer vinyl (HTV) processes, weeding can be a time-consuming and delicate task, especially with intricate designs. But with 3D silicone transfers, the design is ready to go as-is, without any need for extra prep work. This not only saves time but also ensures that even the most detailed designs are flawlessly executed without the risk of damage or error during the weeding process.
Pantone's Colour Of The Year Added To EasyView
Stahls' has just made it easier than ever to keep your business on trend by adding Pantone’s Colour of the Year—Mocha Mousse—to EasyView, and the best part? It’s completely FREE to use!
Mocha Mousse is the latest Pantone colour chosen for its rich, earthy tone that exudes warmth and sophistication. This colour is perfect for a wide range of garment decoration applications, especially as we move into a new year and businesses look to stay ahead of the curve with the latest design trends.
With this addition to EasyView, you can now easily select Mocha Mousse as your color choice when working with InkTra or Screen Printed Heat Transfers. Whether you're creating custom apparel, corporate wear, or promotional items, this warm, versatile shade adds an elegant touch to any design. The integration of Pantone’s Colour of the Year directly into EasyView means that decorators can seamlessly incorporate this trendy shade into their designs without the hassle of manually matching or sourcing the colour.
New 2025 Leavers Template Dropped
We’re excited to announce the release of our 2025 Leavers Template, now available for free download online! Designing and creating custom leavers hoodies for your school or organization has never been simpler.
This year, we’ve made the process easier and faster than ever. Our Leavers Template is designed to streamline the entire customization experience, allowing you to quickly create the perfect design for graduation hoodies, school spirit wear, or any other commemorative apparel for the class of 2025.
