Sublimation Isn’t Dead: Insights from Heat Press Nation

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2 Regular Guys Talking Decoration and Personalization

50 episodes

4 days ago

The 2 Regular Guys podcast has evolved from Aaron Montgomery and Terry Combs hanging out in hotel bars and restaurants after trade shows, eating chicken wings, disagreeing over ranch or bleu cheese as the true and proper dipping sauce, and talking the garment decorating and personalization industry. A long list of industry friends joined into those conversations over the years, in cities across America and the world. These same friends plus new friends we meet along the way now come back to join us as guests to the program. The trade shows continue, the industry grows and matures, and the 2 Regular Guys continue those conversations, talking garment and product decorating (and on occasion beer and chicken wings) weekly. Welcome to our 8th Year. Come along for the ride!

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Sublimation Isn’t Dead: Insights from Heat Press Nation

2 Regular Guys Talking Decoration and Personalization

1 hour 10 minutes 49 seconds

5 months ago

Sublimation Isn’t Dead: Insights from Heat Press Nation

This week on the 2 Regular Guys Podcast, we welcome Jared Barbosa from Heat Press Nation to set the record straight. Sublimation is alive and well. With rumors swirling that sublimation is fading, we’ll explore what’s really happening in the marketplace. Jared brings a front-line perspective from one of the most trusted names in the industry. From product trends and customer behavior to HPN’s support of SkillsUSA and the next generation of decorators, this episode dives into why sublimation still has a strong foothold and what the future holds. Whether you’re just starting or scaling your sublimation business, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Dad Joke

Aaron: It’s my first week at the bicycle factory.

They’ve already made me the spokes person. (Thanks to Marcia and James)

Sublimation in 2025

Terry: Welcome to the show. Give us a little background on you and your path to the industry.

Aaron: Jared, I want to dive right in the deep end here. We’ve heard folks say “sublimation is dead” because of all the attention DTF is getting. What’s your take on that?

Terry: With so many printing options out there, DTF, sublimation, UV, screen print, how should decorators decide what’s right for them?

Aaron: For someone who’s thinking about getting into sublimation, or maybe coming back to it, what would you say makes it still such a strong option?

Terry: From your perspective, what’s changed most in sublimation equipment over the years?

Aaron: How does someone know if sublimation is right for their business, or if it’s time to branch into another method like DTF or UV?

Aaron: Where do you see sublimation going in the next couple of years, and what products are still growing?

Terry: To wrap it up, what’s one piece of advice you’d give to decorators trying to figure out the best path forward for their business right now?

Aaron: Thank you so much for being here with us. How can people connect with you and learn more about Heat Press Nation?

Links

* Main Website: www.heatpressnation.com