Road to Sublimation Success - Supercharge Your Profits with New Products
Today, with the tremendous success of sublimation, there are thousands of substrates to decorate — but it is never enough. If you have a sublimation system, your goal should always be to maximize your bandwidth with new products. If you do not have a sublimation system, there has never been a better time to get on the Road to Sublimation Success. Let us take a look at some of the new and exciting substrates we have to offer.
Shell Jewelry
Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, this new line of necklaces and earrings are made from natural shells that are coated and polished with a gloss finish. With a unique look and feel that is unlike any other substrate, shell jewelry is an example of a perfect product that combines low cost with high-perceived value. The round, oval, square, rectangle, heart, and fan-shaped pendants can be made into earrings or necklaces depending on which you prefer. Design ideas include monograms, family photos, and colorful classic or modern art designs.
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Vapor Quater-Zip Pullover
Ideal for athleisure, this new quarter-zip pullover is sublimation certified and comes in your choice of Arctic blue or pearl gray, and a dark-colored carbon that is suited for use with Siser’s EasySubli HTV (heattransfer vinyl). The pullovers are constructed of a 90% polyester and 10% spandex PureTech fabric that is moisture wicking and features UPX50+ sun protection. Create unique designs for adventure lovers, team sports, and for those working outdoors.
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Unisub Hanging Wall Décor
Home décor is one of sublimation’s most popular product categories. With recent additions such as textured hanging photo panels and table toppers with cork bottoms, Unisub has expanded the category even further by introducing wall panels with two pre-drilled holes and a gray grosgrain ribbon for hanging. The 1/4-inch hardboard panels are available in an 8-by-10-inch rectangle, 15 1/2-by-5.7-inch rectangle, and 9 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch banner shapes, featuring a black edge and backside for a nice, finished look. A welcome addition to any kitchen, bathroom, hallway, office, or dorm room, these versatile pieces can be decorated with funny messages, family quotes, or treasured photos celebrating heartfelt memories.
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Unisub Dry-Erase Speech Bubbles
These new dry-erase speech bubbles are a creative way to achieve better communication. The large 10-by-8.24-inch hardboard speech bubbles, with black edge and raw backside, are a fun and creative way to leave a note at the office or on the kitchen fridge — simply attach magnets to the back after imaging. A smaller 3-by-2.47-inch size is also available that can be used as a party invitation or save-the-date card.
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Julep Polymer Drink Tumblers
Made of a high-temperature, sublimatable plastic that is rugged and durable, Julep double-walled polymer tumblers can be decorated with vibrant, full-color photographs and artwork using a convection oven and SubliShrink shrink wrap film sleeves (sold separately). The 15-ounce, latte-style tumbler, with removable black lid, can be decorated from top to bottom for a unique drinkware item, giving it a high-perceived value. The 30-ounce tumbler, with removable black lid, features two separate imprintable areas, including a large top section and a smaller octagon-shaped bottom section.
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Unisub Fashion Coasters
Drink coasters, much like drinkware, continue to grow in sales each year. Recently, textured surface coasters and rustic edge coasters were introduced to keep up with our clients’ demands for uniqueness. Now we are adding a modern 3.46-by-3.97-inch hexagon and a fashionable 3 3/4-inch scalloped circle to the product mix. Both of the new .125-inch hardboard shapes have black edges, cork bottoms, and are coated by Unisub’s durable and scratch resistant coating, giving imaged coasters a long life. Note that people like to have plenty of coasters on hand when entertaining, so offer a discounted price on an entire set/bundle. Furthermore, coasters are a great specialty advertising item for businesses of all types.
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Mini Street Signs and Parking Signs
For those that want a customized street sign or parking sign to decorate a home entertainment area, kid’s room, dorm room, business/restaurant, or office cubicle, these new aluminum signs are sure to be a hit. The 18-by-4-inch mini street sign and the 8-by-12-inch parking sign are a great item to sell to gift shops decorated with local themes and designs. Available with or without two pre-drilled mounting holes, these single-sided .025-inch-thick aluminum blanks are made in the USA and provide unique shapes that can be used for a variety of indoor signage needs.
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Poly Linen Garden Flags
Now available in 10 1/2-by-15-inch and 12-by-18-inch sizes, poly linen garden flags with double-ply fabric (for two-sided flag designs) are a unique way to add a family name, monogram, holiday greeting, or patriotic message to any lawn, garden, or entryway. Fortunately, you can sell your customers an entire collection of flags for year-round enjoyment. The new poly linen garden flags combine a rustic appeal of natural-colored linen with the full-color imaging capabilities of dye-sub transfer. An attractive wrought-iron garden flagpole that fits both flag sizes is sold separately.
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Opinions on Making Money
When deciding which products you sell, do not let your opinions get in the way of your sales. Liking or disliking a product has nothing to do with your customers’ desire to buy it. I strongly recommend you check out new product videos as an effort to continuously expand your product knowledge and offerings. Meanwhile, maintain improving your artwork designs, follow new trends, and of course, follow where the revenues lead for new and profitable sublimatable products.