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Total Solution Provider. Since 1959, Insta has remained a total solution provider in heat transfer technology. Insta designs, develops, manufactures and sells innovative custom heat transfers and quality heat transfer machines worldwide . Insta Graphic Systems
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3. Insta Graphic Systems since 1959, has been the world's leader in heat transfer technology. We pride ourselves in setting the standard for quality heat transfer machines, and the interaction between these two products, custom heat transfers and the application process. We provide products and services to the athletic, entertainment, fashion, sports medicine, color copy and premium markets. Our customers include the world's major apparel manufacturers and their contractors.
4. Advantages of Heat Transfers Reduced Inventory Costs
Just in Time Delivery
Cost Savings
Placement Options
Consistent Quality
Advanced Technology
5. Advantages of Heat Transfers
Reduced Inventory Costs Heat transfers can be inventoried and applied on an as needed basis. This will reduce the printed inventory expenses and allow for quicker turn times. If an item becomes obsolete, heat transfers are less expensive than a printed garment to discontinue or discard. This allows you the ability to get in and out of trends more quickly.
6. Advantages of Heat Transfers
Just in Time Delivery Heat transfers allow you to apply and ship multiple graphics on the same day. This allows you to produce on an as needed basis.
7. Advantages of Heat Transfers
Cost Savings Gang sheets allow you to put different sized transfers, or even different graphics, on the same sheet of transfer paper to maximize yield and reduce the cost per unit.
8. Advantages of Heat Transfers Placement Options Heat transfers can be used on difficult to print locations such as waistbands, collars, over seams, pockets, sleeves, zippers, etc. Transfers also adhere to a variety of fabrics such as nylons, polyester, cotton blends, lycra and spandex, vinyl, neoprene, etc.
9. Advantages of Heat Transfers Consistent Quality Each transfer print produces the same repeatable quality and color as the last and will not deviate from one production run to the next. This assures matched inventories. Transfers can also be produced with much finer detail then other printing methods.
10. Advantages of Heat Transfers Advanced Technology Special effects can be created with the use of special inks or processes such as glitter, reflective, flock, 3-dimensional, matte or gloss, faux sequins, shimmer, 4-color process and more! This allows you to introduce new decorating techniques at a minimal cost.
11. Research & Development Insta is equipped with a fully staffed R&D department, which includes chemists and heat transfer experts.
Insta is always researching to produce the newest and most innovative heat transfer products on the market. We travel the world in search of new trends in order to stay one step ahead of the industry.
Insta welcomes customer ideas and works with customers to accommodate their heat transfer needs.
12. Eco-Friendly Insta has always been an environmentally conscious company. Being located in California, Insta must adhere to the strictest environmental laws in the country and has always met the requirements set forth by AQMD and OSHA.
All of Instas decorative transfers are solvent free, and we are proud to offer 3 PVC Free heat transfers: Instaglo, Flock and Sublimation
13. Heat Transfer Application The 5 Essentials for Proper Application:
Temperature
Pressure
Time
Peeling
Handling
14. Heat Transfer Application We strongly recommend wash testing all fabrics with applied heat transfers prior to production. Please perform wash tests 24 hours after applying heat transfers
To ensure successful application, we include special application instructions on every individual transfer package
15. Instas Custom Heat Transfers
16. FAST TRANS FAST-TRANSTM - Insta's non-opaque ink transfer system, offers an extremely soft hand by dispensing a light layer of ink onto the substrate. Fast Trans colors look bright and brilliant on lights and whites and give a subdued, vintage effect on dark garments. Fast Trans can be used with halftones and looks great when used with distressed artwork. It is also terrific for printed labels. Works best on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
17. LABEL TRANS LABELTRANS
The newest trend in apparel identification. A unique heat transfer designed to replace sewn-in labels and tags.
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton, Cotton Blends, Polyester, Lycra, Fleece
OPACITY:
Good for all garment colors.
FEATURES:
Comfort
Permanent I.D.
Heat applied hot peel transfer
Low temperature application
Quick dwell time
Excellent detail
Machine washable
Excellent alternative to woven, printed, and care and content labels (joker)
Solvent free
Available in cut pieces.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Test all fabrics prior to production
Temperature: 325F (+ or - 10F) (Direct heat on transfer)
Time: 4 seconds (+ or 1 second)
Pressure: 30 lbs. (+ or 5 lbs.)
Peel Hot
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 3
AVAILABLE COLORS: PMS coated colors only.
MAXIMUM DESIGN SIZE: 3" wide x 8" long
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive: 0.5 pt.
Negative: 1.0 pt.
HALFTONE: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Insta must test all fabrics prior to quoting.
18. REFLECTIVE INSTAGLO
A highly reflective product that can be used to enhance safety and style, as well as for decorative use..
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton, cotton blends, polyester, nylon and cotton lycra. Always test nylon prior to production.
OPACITY:
Excellent on all garment colors.
FEATURES:
Enhances safety.
Highly reflective -- 500 Candlepower
Provides a new and different look.
Maintains reflectablity in rain.
Good washability. Maintains reflectability after washing or dry cleaning.
For reflective colors, see Multi-Color Reflective.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 325-330F / 162-165C
Time: 8 - 10 seconds
Pressure: 25 - 30 lbs.
Peel warm or cold.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 12" X19" & 19" x 25
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 11" X 18" & 18" x 24
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 1
AVAILABLE COLORS: Silver Only
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive: 2.0 pt.
Negative: 3.0 pt.
19. FLEX The "Retro Look
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton and Cotton Blends
OPACITY:
Good on all garment colors.
FEATURES:
Holds small detail.
Can add glitter (standard or holographic), shimmer or foil.
Can apply standard Matte Flex transfers with a home iron.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 350 - 375F / 176-190C
Time: 12-15 seconds
Pressure: 20 lbs.
Peel cold.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 25" x 38"MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 24" x 36"MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 10LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive: 1.0 pt.
Negative: 2.0 pt.
HALFTONE: None
20. HIGH DENSITY A dramatic 3-dimensional graphic look
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton and Cotton Blends
OPACITY:
Excellent on lights and darks.
FEATURES:
3-D graphic look.
Great alternative to welding
Unique appearance when combined in a 2 step application process using foil or reflective paper.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 345-350F/174-176C
Time: 12 seconds
Pressure: 25 -30 lbs.
Peel 2 - 4 seconds after application.
For a 2 step application use the same instructions as above for 2nd application.
Designs must be allowed to cure after application for 48 hours.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 19" X 25
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 18" X 24
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 6
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive: 3.0 pt.
Negative: 3.0 pt.
HALFTONE: None
21. SUPER FLEX A great product that lends itself to a wide variety of uses, as well as athletic numbers.
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton, cotton blends,
100% polyester and nylons (except shell nylon)
OPACITY:
Must have a backer.
Fluorescent and Glow-in-the Dark inks available.
HAND: Heavy, "plastic" feel
FEATURES:
Adheres to a wide variety of fabrics.
Holds excellent detail.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 350 - 375F / 176 -190C
Time: 10 12 seconds
Pressure: 40 lbs
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 25" X 38
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 24" X 36
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 10
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive: 1.0 pt.
Negative: 1.0 pt.
HALFTONE: 35 line (between 20% and 50%)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Super Flex has various backings that will only adhere to the last color printed.
22. FLOCK FOR USE ON: 100% Cotton, Cotton Blends and Polyester
OPACITY: Excellent on all garment colors.
FEATURES: Has a 3-D fashion textured look and feel. Flock has a 3 mil. nap height.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 350-375F / 176-190C
Time: 10 - 12 seconds
Pressure: 20 - 25 lbs
Peel cold.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 12" X 19" only
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 11" X 18" only
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 1
AVAILABLE COLORS:
See color chart for stock colors.
Custom color matching is available.
Special quote is required.
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive: 3.0 pt.
Negative: 4.0 pt.
HALFTONE: None
23. LITHO TRANSFERS A four-color process transfer which provides outstanding detail that cannot be duplicated by four-color process direct screen printing.
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton, Cotton Blends, and Polyester
OPACITY:
Excellent for all garment colors.
FEATURES:
4-color process allowing limitless colors.
Vintage look can be added to any design.
Great detail.
Has the 70's retro look and feel.
Matte Litho transfers can be applied at home with an iron (Recommend 4" x 6" or smaller design for application with home iron).
Can be combined with a glitter or shimmer flake for special effects.
Available in High Density.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 350-375F / 176-190C
Time: 12 - 15 seconds
Pressure: 40 - 50 lbs.
Peel Cold.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 25" X 38
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 24" X 36
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: n/a
HALFTONE: 150 lines per inch
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A white backer is used for the litho transfer process.
Most designs will have a border around the image.
24. SUPER OPAQUE A soft hand opaque heat transfer
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton only.
OPACITY:
Great on all colors.
FEATURES:
Soft hand.
PMS match (uncoated colors only).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 380F /194C
Time: 5-7 seconds
Pressure: 30-40 lbs.
Peel hot. Peel immediately and pull evenly.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 25" X 38
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 24" X 36
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 6
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive: 1.5 pt.
Negative: 1.5 pt.
HALFTONE: None
25. FOIL A great way to add glamour and glitz
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton, Cotton Blends and Polyester
OPACITY:
Excellent for all garment colors.
FEATURES:
The one step foil transfer process is available in gold or silver only.
The two step foil transfer process is available in additional colors.
Expensive look, economical price.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 350-375F / 176-190C
Time: 12 seconds
Pressure: 20 lbs. on an automatic, air operated heat press. Light to medium pressure for most manual machines.
Preheat synthetics. Peel cold.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 12" X 19
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 11" X 18
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 1
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive: 1.5 pt.
Negative: 2.0 pt.
HALFTONE: None
26. PROTRANS FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton and cotton blends.
OPACITY:
For use on white & light colors.
FEATURES:
Soft hand.
Good detail.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Time: 4 - 6 seconds
Pressure: 40 50 lbs.
Peel hot.
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: 1.0 or larger
HALFTONE: None
27. TUF TRANS A highly durable product created for shell nylons
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton, cotton blends, polyester, shell nylons, neoprene and satin.
OPACITY:
Good for all colors. Has a clear backer adhesive.
FEATURES:
Versatile enough for non-textile products.
Holds small detail
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 350-375F / 176-190C
Time: 12 15 seconds.
Pressure: 40 50 lbs.
Preheat synthetics.
Before peeling paper, rub hot transfers immediately with cloth to eliminate bubbles.
Peel warm.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 25" x 38
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 24" X 36
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 10
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive 1.0 or larger
Negative 2.5 or larger
HALFTONE: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Insta must test nylon fabrics prior to quoting. Not applicable for nylons containing water-proofing agents
28. ULTRASPAN II A multi color transfer that stretches with performance fabrics
FOR USE ON:
100% Cotton, cotton blends, lycra, spandex, polyester, neoprene, and nylon.
OPACITY:
Great opacity.
FEATURES:
Great stretchability.
Good detail.
Metallic and shimmer inks are available.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 300-325F / 149-163C
Time: 8 - 12 seconds
Pressure: 40 lbs.
Preheat synthetics 2-3 seconds.
Peel cold.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 19" x 25
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 18" X 24
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS: 10
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Positive 1.5 or larger
Negative 2.0 or larger
HALFTONE: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The clear border extends 1/64" beyond the design.
Insta must test all fabrics prior to quoting.
29. LITHO SUBLIMATION A multi-color offset transfer that is undetectable to the touch. These transfer are run on an offset press and can hold excellent registration and detail. Can run spot color and 4-color process.
FOR USE ON:
100% Polyester, nylon and synthetics.
OPACITY:
Poor; Use on whites and light colored garments only.
FEATURES:
Very soft hand. Feels like part of the fabric.
Holds excellent detail.
Great for athletic uses.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Temperature: 400F / 205C
Time: 25 seconds
Pressure: 40 lbs.
Peel Hot.
For consistent colors, use consistent time and temperature during application. The garment will continue to sublimate with prolonged application.
MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE: 25" X 38
MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA: 24" X 36
LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: n/a
HALFTONE: 150 lines per inch
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sublimation does not work well on dark grments.
Matching PMS colors 100% is not possible in sublimation printing due to the type of inks used in offset printing.
30. Super-Flex 8" Numbers
available in Outline or Shadow and are made of our Super-Flex material, for application on cotton, cotton blends, polyester, and nylon mesh.
32. Instas Heat Press Machines Designs, develops and manufactures over 12 different types of heat seal machines.
Is the worldwide leader in heat seal technology.
Currently sells through a network of 85 distributors to over 125 countries around the world.
33. Machinery Advantages Insta designs, develops and manufactures over 12 different types of heat seal machines and is the worldwide leader in heat seal technology
Currently sells through a network of 85 distributors to over 125 countries all over the world
Machines have all agency approvals CE, CuL and UL; ROHS/WEE Compliant
Instas reputation is synonymous with Quality, Reliability and Longevity
34. Machines are BUILT TO LAST with quality components and materials
Lifetime warranty on upper heating element, one year parts, 90 days labor
Provides an array of 15 different models in both manual and automatic versions
Offers both Clam and Swing-Away versions of heat presses
Machinery Advantages Continued
35. Instas Manual Heat Presses Automatic Machinery
36. Instas Automatic Heat Presses
37. Instas Label Presses
39. Presidents E-Award On March 31, 1999, Insta Graphic Systems was awarded the U.S. President's "E" Award. This award is presented to those few outstanding companies and individuals whose excellence in exporting has helped increase United States exports. Over the past three decades, the "E" Award (which stands for excellence, expansion, effort in exports) has become a symbol of the ever-increasing importance and value of participating in the global marketplace.
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