TEAM
DECORATOR
YOUR PLAYBOOK FOR CUSTOMIZING UNIFORMS
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DEAR SPORTS JERSEY DECORATORS,
It’s a special moment when players receive their jerseys for the first time,
because they’re receiving an identity within a team. Ultimately, jerseys
create teammates and memories that can last a lifetime.
With so many teams looking to create
their own identity through uniforms,
we have expanded our number style
offerings to meet that demand.
We want you to be able to offer your
teams custom looks without the
custom price. A jersey alone might
look good, but it’s the number style
that makes them look great.
In this catalog you will find decoration ideas for jerseys, practice gear,
and fan wear. This includes number style suggestions for various sports,
as well as material and size recommendations. Stahls' will continue to
be your partner, providing you with the products and services necessary
for team personalization, so you will save time and money while
boosting your sales.
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From product suggestions to application and alignment,
you will find a number of useful, time-saving decorating
tips throughout this booklet.
INTRODU CTION
Stahls' Sports Marketing Coordinator
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S TA H L S . C O M | 8 0 0 . 4 7 8 . 2 4 5 7
T A B L E
SOCCER
O F
C O N T E N T S
FOOTBALL
8-11
BASEBALL
12-15
CORNER KICK. HEADER.
HAIL MARY. IT’S UP.
GOOOOOAAAALLLLLLL!
TOUCHDOWN!
BOTTOM OF THE NINTH.
THE PITCH. GRAND SLAM!
D-CUT. QUICK STICK.
BACK SET. SPIKE.
GAME WINNER!
GAME!
LACROSSE
28-29
16-19
VOLLEYBALL
30-31
HOCKEY
20-23
OVERTIME. DEKES. WRISTER.
TOP SHELF!
BASKETBALL
24-25
DOWN ONE. ALLEY-OOP.
SLAM DUNK. BUZZER!
SOFTBALL
26-27
LINE DRIVE. RUNNER GOES.
SAFE AT THE PLATE!
COMBINING PRE-CUT AND PRE-SPACED
= SUCCESS
NUMBERS
PRACTICE & FAN WEAR
32-33
A TEAM EFFOR T
34-35
TABLE OF CONTE NTS
PREPARATION + COMMITMENT
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MATERIALS & METHODS
FOR JERSEY
DECORATION
Thermo-FILM®
Best choice for contact sports. Durable and abrasion-resistant. Superior
opacity inhibits dye migration. #1 athletic heat transfer material worldwide.
Thermo-GRIP®
Best choice for nylon mesh. Superior adhesion. Durable
and abrasion-resistant. Inhibits dye migration.
Premium Plus™
Best choice for performance jerseys. High stretchability.
Lightweight. Soft hand.
Poly-TWILL™
High-quality appliqué. Authentic, professional, sewn look.
SimStitch® Letters & Numbers
No-sew option. Twill material with simulated zigzag stitch.
Embroidered look with a heat press application.
Pre-Cut Letters & Numbers
Low-cost option. Manual layout. Decorate on demand. The most popular sports
sizes and materials, including Thermo-FILM®. Available by the pack or kit.
Pre-Spaced Text & Numbers
Time-saving option. Pre-aligned and ready to apply. A variety of materials,
sizes, and colors. Available by the piece.
Any Word. Any Way.™
Block or script layouts, with or without a tail. Sew and no-sew options.
Split-front available. Choose size, style, layout, material, and you’re ready to go.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIAL
S IMS TITCH ®
POLY- TW ILL ™
PRE MIUM PLUS ™
THE RMO- GRIP ®
THE RMO- F ILM ®
MATE RIAL
S O CCER
F O OTBALL
H O CKEY
B A SKETBALL
THE RIG HT MATERIAL
SP O R T
B A SEBALL
S O FTBALL
LA C ROSSE
V O LLEYBALL
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SOCCER
REMAINS A
HUGE DRAW
FOR CHILDREN’S LEAGUES
AND HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS.
In fact, the last decade has seen nearly
5 million participants annually in indoor
leagues alone, while more than 12.7
million play outdoor soccer.
"I'm attracted to soccer's capacity for beauty . . .
the game is a dance with a ball."
- Eduardo Galeano
SOC C ER
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S OC CE R
Whether you’re a beginner to decorating
or a seasoned pro, it’s important
to check with local league
administrators for information
on decorating regulations.
Adult and youth name and
number sizes for soccer
differ, but only slightly.
N U MBER
SIZE
YOU TH
A DULT
NAME
2"
3"
F RONT
3"
4"
BACK
8"
8"
SHORT S
3"
4"
SHOWN
Number Style: Adrenaline
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Custom CAD-CUT® logo (Left Chest):
Material: Thermo-FILM®
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CO R NE R KICK. H E A D E R . GOOOOOAAAAL L L L L L L !
Below you’ll find the top 10 recommended number styles for soccer.
To view additional styles in a variety of different one and two-color
options, visit: Stahls.com/heat-transfer-letters-numbers
Pre-Cut Numbers
Pre-Spaced Numbers
TEAM US
ADRENALINE
FURY
FAHRENHEIT
HERO
MOTO
PRIMUS
WORLD CUP
FUTURE
WORLD CUP SHADOW
“Watch videos that offer tips and step-by-step application instructions for
heat printing names, numbers, and logos on a number of different sports
jerseys by visiting StahlsTV.com/how-to-print-jerseys.”
SOC C ER
SABATINI SAYS | STEP-BY-STEP COACHING
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Product style and color offerings subject to change. Check Stahls.com for the most current options.
FOOTBALL
IS ONE OF THE MOST
POPULAR SPORTS
IN THE US...
...with more than 1 million high school
players, 90,000 college players, and
over a million others in youth leagues.
"Show class, have pride, and display character.
If you do, winning takes care of itself."
- Paul "Bear" Bryant
FOOTBA LL
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FOO T B A L L
Jersey numbers in football correspond
with a player’s position on the team.
Your local sports league administrators
will have information on these and
other decorating regulations.
Here are some common sizes to
consider when decorating youth
and adult football jerseys.
NUMBE R
SIZE
Y OUTH
A DULT
NAME
2"
3"
F RONT
8"
10"
BACK
10"
12"
3"
4"
SL EEVE/
SHOUL DER
S HO WN
Team Name (Ravens):
Any Word. Any Way.™
Style - Highway (Straight Layout)
Number Style (Jersey): Warrior
Material: Poly-TWILL™
Product style and color offerings subject to change.
Check Stahls.com for the most current options.
Number Style (Helmet): Pro Outline
CAD-PRINTZ® Helmet Number Stickers
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HAIL MA RY. I T ’S UP. TOUCHDOW N!
Here you have the top 10 recommended number styles for football.
To view additional styles in a variety of different one and two-color
options, visit: Stahls.com/heat-transfer-letters-numbers
Pre-Cut Numbers
Pre-Spaced Numbers
VARSITY
VARSITY GAP OUTLINE
TITAN
TITAN STENCILED
COLOSSUS
CONCRETE
iGUARDIAN LR
iPOWERHOUSE LR
OCTANE
WARRIOR
“For contact sports, especially football, choose a heat transfer material that is
durable and abrasion-resistant. Stahls' Thermo-FILM® is the #1 athletic heat
FOOTBA LL
SABATINI SAYS | TOUGH ENOUGH
transfer material for this very reason; engineered to outlast the jersey itself.”
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PARTICIPATION
IN LITTLE LEAGUE
BASEBALL
IS AN IMPRESSIVE 4.5 MILLION KIDS
BETWEEN 6 AND 12 YEARS OLD...
...plus nearly half a million high school
students, and 55,000 college students
nationwide. And that doesn’t include
the kids down at the local sandlot, in
backyards, or adult leagues across
the country.
“Baseball is a lot like life. It’s a day-to-day
existence, full of ups and downs. You make
the most of your opportunities in baseball
as you do in life.”
- Ernie Harwell
BASEBALL
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BASE BA L L
It’s helpful to check with your local
sports league administrators regarding
any decorating regulations for baseball.
Here are common name and number
sizes for adults and youth.
N U MBER
SIZE
YOU TH
A DULT
NAME
2"
3"
FRONT
3"
4"
BACK
6"
8"
SH OW N
Number Style (Jersey): Fable
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Name: Galaxy
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Number Style (Hat): Pro Block
Material: Thermo-FILM®
CAD-PRINTZ® Custom Logo (U.S. Flag):
SuperTEK™ Sublistop™
Product style and color offerings subject to change. Check Stahls.com for the most current options.
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B O T T O M O F THE NINT H. T HE P I T C H. GRAND SL AM!
These are the top 10 recommended number styles for baseball.
To view additional styles in a variety of different one and two-color
options, visit: Stahls.com/heat-transfer-letters-numbers
Pre-Cut Numbers
Pre-Spaced Numbers
PRO BLOCK
TEAM US
CONCRETE
FABLE
M.A.S.H
MAGNUM
OUTLAW
SWISS SHADOW
TYPEWRITER
MOTO BOLD
“Use Stahls’ Hotronix® Laser Alignment System for precise
BASEBALL
SABATINI SAYS | LINE IT UP
placement of letters and numbers each and every time.”
- See page 37 for details.
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USA
HOCKEY
INDICATES THAT THERE ARE MORE THAN
533,000
REGISTERED PLAYERS
IN THE STATES...
...which is just shy of the 625,000 registered
in the sport’s home country of Canada. Of
course, there are any number of frozen pond
leagues and flooded backyards not included
in these figures.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.”
- Wayne Gretzky
HOCK EY
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H OC K E Y
Hockey has a few more locations for
decorating than other sports, including
letters that distinguish team captains and
alternate captains. If you're not sure, check
with local sports league administrators
for their most current guidelines.
Common sizes for adult and youth
hockey jerseys are as follows:
NU MBER
SIZE
Y OUTH
A DULT
NAME
2"
3"
A/C
3"
4"
F RONT
3"
4"
BACK
10"
10"
3"
4"
SL EEVE/
SHOUL DER
S HO WN
Front Crest:
CAD-PRINTZ® Texture-TWILL™
Number Style (Jersey): Rogue
Material: Thermo-FILM® on Poly-TWILL™
Number Style (Helmet): Pro Outline
Helmet Number Stickers
Product style and color offerings subject to change. Check Stahls.com for the most current options.
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O V E RTIME. DE K E S . WR I S T E R . TOP SHEL F !
Below are the top 10 recommended number styles for hockey. To view
additional styles in a variety of different one and two-color options,
visit: Stahls.com/heat-transfer-letters-numbers
Pre-Cut Numbers
Pre-Spaced Numbers
VARSITY
SABRE
SABRE SPIKED
HIGH OCTANE
INTREPID
iVIPER LR
PHANTOM
QUASAR
ROGUE
SATURN
“A 'threadable' heat press can make all the difference by
allowing you to decorate faster, increasing your production.
Using the open space below a Hotronix® heat press platen,
HOCK EY
SABATINI SAYS | APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE
just thread, print, and spin the garment to decorate both
the front and back in no time.”
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BASK E T B A L L
Basketball has one of the largest participation
rates of any sport in the US, with more than
4 million playing in organized leagues, and
nearly 6 million on a school or college team.
Looks like all those basketball hoops in
driveways and parks are paying off.
Number sizes are particular in basketball,
and traditionally use only single and double
digits between 0 and 5. You may have to
consider numbers on players' shorts as well.
Checking with your local sports league
administrators can be helpful.
NU MBER
SIZE
YOUT H
A DULT
N AME
2"
3"
FRONT
3"
4"
B ACK
6"
8"
S HORT S
3"
4"
S HO WN
Product style and color offerings subject to change.
Check Stahls.com for the most current options.
LINCOLN
ST. MARTIN
LANDIS
Team Name (Jersey):
Any Word. Any Way.™
Style - Holiday (Straight Layout)
Team Name:
Any Word. Any Way.™
Style - Metro Script
Name: Pre-Spaced Text
Style: Pro Block
Material: Premium Plus™
Team Name (Shorts):
Pre-Spaced Text - Pro Block
Number Style: Metro Script
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Number Style: Pro Block
CAD-PRINTZ® Full Color
Digital Number Effects
(Camouflage)
Number Style: Holiday
Material: Thermo-FILM®
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D O WN O NE. ALLE Y-O O P. S L A M D UNK . BUZZER!
SABATINI SAYS | PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
“Using cover sheets when heat printing will protect
your upper heat press platen, and can also provide
a different finish to your application depending on
the type of cover sheet used.”
You’ll find the top 10 recommended number styles
for basketball below. To view additional styles in a
variety of different one and two-color options, visit:
Stahls.com/heat-transfer-letters-numbers
Pre-Cut Numbers
Pre-Spaced Numbers
TEAM US
TEAM US PINSTRIPE
ADRENALINE
FUSION
FUTURE
HERO
MAGNUM
PRIMUS
SATURN
BASKET BALL
PRO BLOCK
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S OFT B A L L
The American Softball Association
registers more than 3.5 million players
on over 245,000 softball teams in the
States. Over a million of these comprise
the more than 83,000 youth girls’
fast-pitch teams. This makes it the
fifth most popular among girls’
high school programs.
Check with your local division or league
to verify regulations, especially if
player names are to be included
on the back or not.
NUMBE R
SIZE
YOUT H
A DULT
N AME
2"
3"
FRONT
3"
4"
B ACK
6"
8"
S HO WN
SABER
WARRIORS
SANFORD
Name:
Varsity
Material: SimStitch®
Team Name:
Any Word. Any Way.™ - Brush Script
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Name:
Pre-Cut Letters - Pro Block
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Number Style: Varsity
Material: SimStitch®
Number Style: Concrete
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Number Style: Fahrenheit
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Product style and color offerings subject to change. Check Stahls.com for the most current options.
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LINE D R IV E . R UN NE R G O E S . SAF E AT THE PL ATE!
SABATINI SAYS | KEYS TO ALIGNMENT
“Use our Stahls' Lettering Layout Guide with
High Tack Magic Mask® strips to assist you in
lining up your Pre-Cut Letters for straight or
arched names.” - Turn to page 37 for details.
Here are softball’s top 10 recommended number
styles. To view additional styles in a variety of
different one and two-color options, visit:
Stahls.com/heat-transfer-letters-numbers
Pre-Cut Numbers
Pre-Spaced Numbers
VARSITY
VARSITY FADE
ATHLETIC SCRIPT
BILLBOARD
TITA N STRIPED
DECO
FAHRENHEIT
HIGHWAY
REWIND SCRIPT
SOFTBALL
TIFFANY
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LAC R O SSE
With a 66% increase since 2008 and
nearly 1.8 million players, lacrosse
continues to gain popularity in the
US. It's the tenth most popular girls
high school sports program, out of
more than 50 offered in the States.
Check with local league administrators
to verify name and number size regulations.
NU MBER
SIZE
YOUT H
A DULT
N AME
2"
3"
FRONT
6"
8"
B ACK
8"
10"
S HORT S
3"
4"
S HO WN
MM
MUSTANGS
WILLIAMS
Custom CAD-CUT® Logo (MM):
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Team Name & Custom CAD-CUT® Logo:
Pre-Spaced Text - Athletic Script with
Any Word. Any Way.™- Varsity (Bowtie Layout)
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Name:
Pre-Spaced Text - Pro Block
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Number Style: Team US
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Number Style: Rogue
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Number Style: Octane
Material: Thermo-FILM®
Product style and color offerings subject to change. Check Stahls.com for the most current options.
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D -CUT. Q UI C K S T I C K . GAME W INNER!
SABATINI SAYS | PRE-HEAT THINGS UP
"Pre-heating removes wrinkles and moisture
from the garment, ensuring proper graphic
application. For a smooth application surface,
place your garment on the lower platen of your
heat press, and apply pressure for 5-10 seconds."
- Not recommended for sublimated garments.
Here are the top 10 recommended number styles
for lacrosse. To view additional styles in a variety
of different one and two-color options, visit:
Stahls.com/heat-transfer-letters-numbers
Pre-Cut Numbers
Pre-Spaced Numbers
VARSITY PINSTRIPE
PRO BLOCK GAP OUTLINE
ADRENALINE
APEX
INTREPID
OCTANE
PHANTOM
RAMPAGE
WARRIOR
LA CROSSE
VARSITY
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VOL L E Y BA L L
Barring the competitions on the hot sands of
beaches coast to coast, more than 480,000
teens are playing on high school court
volleyball teams. This makes it the sixth
most popular high school sport in the US.
Always check with local sports team
administrators for regulations, but below
you'll find some common volleyball
decoration sizes for youth and adults.
YOUT H
A DULT
N AME
2"
3"
FRONT
3"
4"
B ACK
6"
8"
S HORT S
3"
4"
NUM BER
NU MBER
SIZE
S HO WN
MURLEY
CRUSADERS
WEYBURN
Name:
Pre-Spaced Text - Team US
Material: Premium Plus™
Team Name:
Any Word. Any Way.™- Fable (Arc Layout)
Material: Premium Plus™
Team Name:
Custom CAD-CUT® Logo
Material: Premium Plus™
Number Style: Galaxy
Material: Premium Plus™
Number Style: Rampage
Material: Premium Plus™
Number Style: Elementary
Material: Premium Plus™
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B A C K S E T. S P I K E . GAME!
SABATINI SAYS | ALTERNATE PLATENS
“When heat applying on hard-to-decorate areas or
accessories such as duffle bags and shoes, try using
our Quick Change heat press platens – available in
different sizes." - See page 39 for details.
Below are the top 10 recommended number styles
for volleyball. To view additional styles in a variety
of different one and two-color options, visit:
Stahls.com/heat-transfer-letters-numbers
Pre-Cut Numbers
Pre-Spaced Numbers
TEAM US FADE
APEX
BILLBOARD
GALACTICA
ELEMENTARY
MOTO
PR IMUS
RAMPAGE
SABRE
VOLLE YBALL
TEAM US
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P RA C T I C E & FA N W E A R
Every player in each sport has at least one practice garment
and a set of spirit wear representing their team or school.
In fact, most teams have entire cheer sections both on
and off the field. Every fan and supporter should
have at least one item that shows the world
who they’re cheering for...
...That’s where
you come in.
PRACTIC E GE AR
generally doesn’t have decorating
regulations, so get creative when
personalizing it. It’s important to
consider most practice garments’
properties. Make sure to use heat
transfer materials that are
lightweight and stretchable. This
will give players the ability to
retain the full range of motion
that’s so important in moisture
wicking and compression wear.
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PR E PAR AT IO N + C O MMI T ME NT = SUCCESS
FOR FAN S, anything goes. Use glitters, metallic sheens, or any stand-out material
or color; just let your imagination take over. In the stands or in the streets, decorate to make
sure they’re noticed everywhere they go by letting the garment do the cheering.
PRAC TIC E & FAN WEAR
SABATINI SAYS | PRINT PERFECTLY
“Try a Stahls' Print Perfect Pad or a garment pillow to prevent marks
on letters and numbers. It’s also great for heat printing near heavy
seams, zippers, buttons, or as an insert for reversible jerseys.”
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A TEAM EFFORT
CREATE UNIQUE HOME AND AWAY UNIFORM SETS
BY COMBINING PRE-CUT & PRE-SPACED NUMBERS
GET A 2-COLOR NUMBER LOOK
WITH A SINGLE LAYER APPLICATION
P IN ST R IP E
AWAY
FA DE
HO M E
USE A PRE-CUT BACKGROUND NUMBER
AND CREATE A UNIQUE 2-COLOR LOOK
3-COLOR NUMBERS WITH NO LAYERING
Remove the center digit piece from a Gap Outline number and
replace with an alternate color in a pre-existing Pre-Cut foreground.
AWAY
HOME
GAP OUTLINE
A T EA M EFFOR T
CHECK OUT THESE EXCLUSIVE
"HOW-TO" VIDEOS FROM STAHLS’ TV:
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QUALITY YOU
AND YOUR
CUSTOMERS
CAN FEEL
L ET T ER & N UMB E R S A MPLES
Order samples of Stahls’ most popular
Letter & Number products to see
which option is best for your
decorating needs. All of the
materials discussed within
this booklet are available.
Order yours at
Stahls.com/samples
PRE- C U T N UM B E R S T Y L E DISPLAY BO O KS
Showcase the hottest number styles available, and help your customers decide which
one is right for them. Each page is made of durable jersey fabric with a heat-applied
Thermo-FILM® Pre-Cut Number.
Label the front of each book with your
company name, so your customers
will know you’ve gone above and
beyond to service their needs.
For more information, visit
Stahls.com/display
ALIGNMENT
MADE QUICK
& EASY
H OT RONI X ® L A S E R A L I G N M ENT SY ST EM
Ensure consistent placement and
accurate positioning for every heat
printing job. Four independent lasers
allow you to position guides right onto
your heat press platen. This system
includes the Laser Alignment Wizard,
a sturdy, spiral-bound template printed
with rulers and five popular layouts for
garment decoration.
To learn more, visit
Stahls.com/portable-laser
L ET T ERI N G L AY O UT G UI DE
The repositionable Lettering Layout Guide allows you to quickly and easily
align Pre-Cut and SimStitch® letters off the press. Straight, arched, or slanted
placements are labeled, as well as 5/8" and 1" circle text, and centering is
a cinch with the 20-inch standard and 10-inch split rulers.
strips, which allow you to easily transfer
text from the guide to the garment.
To learn more, visit
Stahls.com/layout-guide
APPLIC ATION
Included are 5 High Tack Magic Mask®
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HOTRONIX®
F USI ON­
®
YOUR MVP FOR UNIFORM DECORATION
In the jersey decorating business, it's all about customization, and that's what we had
in mind when we made the FUSION®. This "threadable" heat press can be switched between
a swing or draw motion depending on workspace, user, or garment. The Touch Screen
Technology allows you to program an unlimited amount of presets. Add the compatibility
of our optional Quick Change Platens, and you’ll be decorating more than ever before.
CUSTOMIZE
For more information, visit Stahls.com/fusion
QUICK CHANGE
PLATENS
NOW YOU CAN CHANGE ON THE FLY
With Hotronix® Quick Change Heat Press Platens, decorating has
never been quicker and easier. Great for gym bags, sleeves, shoes,
PERSONALIZE
youth garments, hats, and more, we have a platen to meet all of
your decorating needs.
HOT RONIX ®
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For more information, visit Stahls.com/platens
Statistical Sources:
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bloomberg.com
nfhs.org
statista.com
scholarshipstats.com
teamusa.org
sbnation.com
sfia.org
sportseventsmagazine.com
usahockey.com