SupaBlog
Tips, tutorials, and news from the Supacolour team.
Heat Transfers for Caps: Why DTF Cracks Over Seams (And What to Use Instead)
Cracking over the centre seam is why most decorators quietly avoid six-panel caps. Here's what actually goes wrong with standard DTF on headwear — and how Supacolour Headwear bridges seams without pillows or extra press steps.
New to Heat Pressing? Here's the Best Design Software to Get Started
Kittl, Canva or Procreate? A plain English comparison of the three most beginner-friendly design tools — plus exactly how to set your file up so it prints the way you expect.
Print-Ready Design for Heat Transfers: A Guide to Professional Software
Illustrator, Photoshop or Affinity? What each one does well, where it fits in your workflow, and the file requirements that matter most for print-ready heat transfer artwork.
Stop Compromising Expensive Garments with Cheap Transfers
The last thing on the garment shouldn't be the last thing you think about. Here's the hidden cost of pressing cheap DTF onto premium fabrics — and why hybrid transfers are built to outlive your garments.
Heat Transfers for Polyester and Performance Fabrics: Lo Melt and Lo Melt Blocker Explained
Pressing onto heat-sensitive fabrics, sublimated jerseys, or performance polyester? Here's how to choose between Supacolour Lo Melt and Lo Melt Blocker — and why standard transfers won't cut it.
Introducing Integrate: Wholesale ordering Just Got SupaEasy
Meet Integrate — a brand new way to order from Supacolour UK. Build gang sheets, connect cloud storage, save your cart, and order from any device.
Single Image Transfers & Gang Sheets: The Basics
How to Price Heat Transfers for Your Customers: A Complete Guide
Running a garment decoration business means making smart pricing decisions. Set prices too high and you'll lose customers to competitors. Set them too low and you'll struggle to stay profitable. This guide walks you through exactly how to calculate competitive, profitable pricing for the heat transfers you sell to your customers.
How to Customize Sports Uniforms with Metallic Accents
Case Study: Integrating Supacolour API into Codewolf ERP
Case Study: Streamlining Custom Hoodie Production with Supacolour API Integration
