INSTA GRAPHIC SYSTEMSINSTA GRAPHIC SYSTEMSExperts in Heat Transfer TechnologyExperts in Heat Transfer Technology

Heat Transfers, Heat Seal Machinery and ApplicationHeat Transfers, Heat Seal Machinery and Application

2007

Total Solution ProviderTotal Solution ProviderSince 1959, Insta has remained a total solution Since 1959, Insta has remained a total solution

provider in heat transfer technology. Insta provider in heat transfer technology. Insta designs, develops, manufactures and sells designs, develops, manufactures and sells

innovative custom heat transfers and quality heat innovative custom heat transfers and quality heat transfer machines worldwidetransfer machines worldwide

InstaInsta Graphic SystemsGraphic Systems® since 1959, has been the world's leader in ® since 1959, has been the world's leader in heat transfer technology. We pride ourselves in setting the standard heat transfer technology. We pride ourselves in setting the standard for quality heat transfer machines, and the interaction between these for quality heat transfer machines, and the interaction between these two products, custom heat transfers and the application process. We two products, custom heat transfers and the application process. We provide products and services to the athletic, entertainment, fashion, provide products and services to the athletic, entertainment, fashion, sports medicine, color copy and premium markets. Our customers sports medicine, color copy and premium markets. Our customers include the world's major apparel manufacturers and their include the world's major apparel manufacturers and their contractors.contractors.

Advantages of Heat TransfersAdvantages of Heat Transfers

Reduced Inventory CostsReduced Inventory CostsJust in Time DeliveryJust in Time DeliveryCost SavingsCost SavingsPlacement OptionsPlacement OptionsConsistent QualityConsistent QualityAdvanced TechnologyAdvanced Technology

Advantages of Heat TransfersAdvantages of Heat Transfers

Reduced Inventory CostsReduced Inventory Costs– Heat transfers can – Heat transfers can be inventoried and applied on an as needed be inventoried and applied on an as needed basis. This will reduce the printed inventory basis. This will reduce the printed inventory expenses and allow for quicker turn times. If expenses and allow for quicker turn times. If an item becomes obsolete, heat transfers are an item becomes obsolete, heat transfers are less expensive than a printed garment to less expensive than a printed garment to discontinue or discard. This allows you the discontinue or discard. This allows you the ability to get in and out of trends more ability to get in and out of trends more quickly.quickly.

Advantages of Heat TransfersAdvantages of Heat Transfers

Just in Time DeliveryJust in Time Delivery – – Heat transfers allow Heat transfers allow you to apply and ship multiple graphics on the you to apply and ship multiple graphics on the same day. This allows you to produce on an same day. This allows you to produce on an as needed basis.as needed basis.

Advantages of Heat TransfersAdvantages of Heat Transfers

Cost SavingsCost Savings – Gang sheets allow you to put – Gang sheets allow you to put different sized transfers, or even different different sized transfers, or even different graphics, on the same sheet of transfer paper to graphics, on the same sheet of transfer paper to maximize yield and reduce the cost per unit.maximize yield and reduce the cost per unit.

Advantages of Heat TransfersAdvantages of Heat Transfers

Placement OptionsPlacement Options – Heat transfers can be – Heat transfers can be used on difficult to print locations such as used on difficult to print locations such as waistbands, collars, over seams, pockets, waistbands, collars, over seams, pockets, sleeves, zippers, etc. Transfers also adhere to sleeves, zippers, etc. Transfers also adhere to a variety of fabrics such as nylons, polyester, a variety of fabrics such as nylons, polyester, cotton blends, lycra and spandex, vinyl, cotton blends, lycra and spandex, vinyl, neoprene, etc.neoprene, etc.

Advantages of Heat TransfersAdvantages of Heat Transfers

Consistent QualityConsistent Quality – Each transfer print – Each transfer print produces the same repeatable quality and color produces the same repeatable quality and color as the last and will not deviate from one as the last and will not deviate from one production run to the next. This assures production run to the next. This assures matched inventories. Transfers can also be matched inventories. Transfers can also be produced with much finer detail then other produced with much finer detail then other printing methods. printing methods.

Advantages of Heat TransfersAdvantages of Heat Transfers

Advanced TechnologyAdvanced Technology – Special effects can – Special effects can be created with the use of special inks or be created with the use of special inks or processes such as glitter, reflective, flock, 3-processes such as glitter, reflective, flock, 3-dimensional, matte or gloss, faux sequins, dimensional, matte or gloss, faux sequins, shimmer, 4-color process and more! This shimmer, 4-color process and more! This allows you to introduce new decorating allows you to introduce new decorating techniques at a minimal cost.techniques at a minimal cost.

Research & DevelopmentResearch & Development Insta is equipped with a fully staffed Insta is equipped with a fully staffed

R&D department, which includes R&D department, which includes chemists and heat transfer experts.chemists and heat transfer experts.

Insta is always researching to produce the Insta is always researching to produce the newest and most innovative heat transfer newest and most innovative heat transfer products on the market. We travel the products on the market. We travel the world in search of new trends in order to world in search of new trends in order to stay one step ahead of the industry.stay one step ahead of the industry.

Insta welcomes customer ideas and works Insta welcomes customer ideas and works with customers to accommodate their heat with customers to accommodate their heat transfer needs.transfer needs.

Eco-FriendlyEco-Friendly

Insta has always been an environmentally Insta has always been an environmentally conscious company. Being located in conscious company. Being located in California, Insta must adhere to the California, Insta must adhere to the strictest environmental laws in the strictest environmental laws in the country and has always met the country and has always met the requirements set forth by AQMD and requirements set forth by AQMD and OSHA.OSHA.

All of Insta’s decorative transfers are All of Insta’s decorative transfers are solvent free, and we are proud to offer 3 solvent free, and we are proud to offer 3 PVC Free heat transfers: Instaglo, Flock PVC Free heat transfers: Instaglo, Flock and Sublimationand Sublimation

Heat Transfer ApplicationHeat Transfer Application

The 5 Essentials for Proper ApplicationThe 5 Essentials for Proper Application::

1.1. TemperatureTemperature

2.2. PressurePressure

3.3. TimeTime

4.4. PeelingPeeling

5.5. HandlingHandling

Heat Transfer ApplicationHeat 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

Insta’s Custom Heat TransfersInsta’s Custom Heat Transfers

FAST TRANSFAST TRANS FAST-TRANSTMFAST-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.

LABEL TRANSLABEL TRANSLABELTRANS®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: 325°F (+ or - 10°F) (Direct heat on transfer) Time: 4 seconds (+ or – 1 second) Pressure:  30 lbs. (+ or – 5 lbs.) Peel Hot MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS:  3AVAILABLE COLORS: PMS coated colors only.MAXIMUM DESIGN SIZE: 3" wide x 8" longLINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:Positive: 0.5 pt. Negative: 1.0 pt. HALFTONE:  NoneADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Insta® must test all fabrics

prior to quoting.

REFLECTIVEREFLECTIVEINSTAGLOINSTAGLOA 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°-330°F / 162°-165°C 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:  1AVAILABLE COLORS: Silver OnlyLINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:Positive: 2.0 pt. Negative: 3.0 pt.  

FLEXFLEXThe "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° - 375°F / 176°-190°C 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

HIGH DENSITYHIGH DENSITYA dramatic 3-dimensional graphic lookFOR 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°-350°F/174°-176°C 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:  6LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:Positive: 3.0 pt. Negative: 3.0 pt. HALFTONE:  None

SUPER FLEXSUPER FLEXA 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" feelFEATURES:    Adheres to a wide variety of fabrics. Holds excellent detail. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  Temperature: 350° - 375°F / 176° -190°C Time:  10 – 12 seconds Pressure:  40 lbs MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE:  25" X 38“MAXIMUM IMAGE AREA:  24" X 36“MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COLORS:  10LINE 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.

FLOCKFLOCKFOR 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°-375°F / 176°-190°C Time: 10 - 12 seconds Pressure: 20 - 25 lbs Peel cold. MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE:  12" X 19" onlyMAXIMUM IMAGE AREA:  11" X 18" onlyMAXIMUM 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

LITHO TRANSFERSLITHO TRANSFERSA 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°-375°F / 176°-190°C 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/aHALFTONE:  150 lines per inchADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A white backer is used for the litho transfer process. Most designs will have a border around the image.

SUPER OPAQUESUPER OPAQUEA soft hand opaque heat transferFOR USE ON:    100% Cotton only. OPACITY: Great on all colors. FEATURES:    Soft hand. PMS match (uncoated colors only). APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  Temperature: 380°F /194°C 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:  6LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:Positive: 1.5 pt. Negative: 1.5 pt. HALFTONE:  None

FOILFOILA great way to add glamour and glitzFOR 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°-375°F / 176°-190°C 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:  1LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:Positive: 1.5 pt. Negative: 2.0 pt. HALFTONE:  None

 

PROTRANSPROTRANSFOR 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 largerHALFTONE:  None

TUF TRANSTUF TRANSA highly durable product created for shell nylonsFOR 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°-375°F / 176°-190°C 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: 10LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:Positive 1.0 or larger Negative 2.5 or larger HALFTONE:    NoneADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Insta® must test nylon fabrics prior to quoting. Not

applicable for nylons containing water-proofing agents

ULTRASPAN IIULTRASPAN IIA multi color transfer that stretches with performance

fabricsFOR 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°-325°F / 149°-163°C 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: 10LINE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:Positive 1.5 or larger Negative 2.0 or larger HALFTONE:    NoneADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The clear border extends 1/64" beyond the design. Insta® must test all fabrics prior to quoting.  

LITHO SUBLIMATIONLITHO SUBLIMATIONA 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: 400°F / 205°C 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/aHALFTONE:  150 lines per inchADDITIONAL 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.

Super-FlexSuper-Flex

8" Numbers 8" Numbers available in available in Outline Outline or or Shadow Shadow and are made of our and are made of our Super-FlexSuper-Flex material, for material, for application on cotton, cotton application on cotton, cotton blends, polyester, and nylon blends, polyester, and nylon mesh. mesh.

2" Block Letters2" Block Lettersaavailable in vailable in Athletic BlockAthletic Block and are made of our and are made of our Super-Super-FlexFlex material for application material for application on cotton, cotton blends, on cotton, cotton blends, polyester, and nylon meshpolyester, and nylon mesh. .

We inventory stock letters and numbers in black and white. Custom orders can be made for other colors.

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Designs, develops and manufactures over 12 Designs, develops and manufactures over 12 different types of heat seal machines.different types of heat seal machines.

Is the worldwide leader in heat seal Is the worldwide leader in heat seal technology. technology.

Currently sells through a network of 85 Currently sells through a network of 85 distributors to over 125 countries around the distributors to over 125 countries around the world.world.

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Insta designs, develops and manufactures over 12 Insta designs, develops and manufactures over 12 different types of heat seal machines and is the different types of heat seal machines and is the worldwide leader in heat seal technology worldwide leader in heat seal technology

Currently sells through a network of 85 distributors Currently sells through a network of 85 distributors to over 125 countries all over the worldto over 125 countries all over the world

Machines have all agency approvals – CE, CuL and Machines have all agency approvals – CE, CuL and UL; ROHS/WEE CompliantUL; ROHS/WEE Compliant

Insta’s reputation is synonymous with Quality, Insta’s reputation is synonymous with Quality, Reliability and LongevityReliability and Longevity

Machines are Machines are BUILT TO LASTBUILT TO LAST with quality components and with quality components and materialsmaterials

Lifetime warranty on upper Lifetime warranty on upper heating element, one year parts, heating element, one year parts, 90 days labor90 days labor

Provides an array of 15 – different Provides an array of 15 – different models in both manual and models in both manual and automatic versionsautomatic versions

Offers both Clam and Swing-Offers both Clam and Swing-Away versions of heat pressesAway versions of heat presses

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President’s E-AwardPresident’s E-Award

On March 31, 1999, Insta On March 31, 1999, Insta Graphic Systems® was Graphic Systems® was awarded the awarded the U.S.U.S. President's "E" AwardPresident's "E" Award. . This award is presented This award is presented to those few outstanding to those few outstanding companies and companies and individuals whose individuals whose excellence in exporting excellence in exporting has helped increase has helped increase United States exports. United States exports. Over the past three Over the past three decades, the "E" Award decades, the "E" Award (which stands for (which stands for excellence, expansion, excellence, expansion, effort in exports) has effort in exports) has become a symbol of the become a symbol of the ever-increasing ever-increasing importance and value of importance and value of participating in the global participating in the global marketplace. marketplace.

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