Monday, November 2, 2009

The Dye Patch Advantage

We create our hockey logos, numbers, and nameplates by using a dye sublimation process to permanently dye the colors directly into the tackle twill patch material, hence the name Dye PatchTM.

We start with the same tackle twill material that the pros use for their jersey customization, which we precision-cut in the shape of the logos, numbers, and nameplates.

Next, we permanently dye the colors directly into the tackle twill.

Finally, the items are applied to your jerseys with your choice of a tight, finished stitch for added durability and a professional look, or with a permanent heat-seal adhesive.

The end result is a fantastic looking product that will last for years to come.

We create our jersey customization using our Dye Patch TM process not only for its superior output, but also its many advantages over traditional methods such as screen printing and embroidery.

DYE PATCHTM vs. SCREEN PRINTING
When using screens, there is a set-up charge associated with each color in a design. By the time you add up all of the set-up charges for a multi-color design, it just isn't worth it. We can dye a virtually unlimited number of colors without charging anything extra. Plus, our Dyes print at a higher quality than screens, and won't flake or peel. The design is permanent and actually becomes part of the tackle twill material, making it incredibly durable and giving it a brilliant, shiny appearance. Screen print sits on top of the material, making it susceptible to damage.

DYE PATCHTM vs. EMBROIDERY
While embroidery may be the logo choice of the pros, we all don't have the budget of the pros. Embroidery is priced by "stitch count" and becomes very expensive when you calculate how many stitches are in a detailed logo patch. Add to that the set-up charges for "digitizing" a logo, and the price for your logo patches begins to skyrocket! Embroidery also lacks the ability to create high-detail designs since a needle and thread does the printing. Our Dyes print super-crisp, high-detail designs for a fraction of the cost of embroidery, and since the design becomes a permanent part of the patch, it won't fray like the threads used to make embroidered designs!

SET-UP CHARGE AND RE-ORDERS
We don't apply any set-up charges when you choose one of our stock designs. In fact, we don't charge a set-up on custom designs if you provide us the proper format. Re-coloring of logos to match your jersey choice is included in the price. Using our Dyeing process allows us to produce short runs so you can re-order just one jersey if need be. Screen printing and embroidery require larger quantity re-order amounts due to the time involved in the printing process.

DYE PATCHTM vs. APPLIQUÉ
Appliqué is the process of placing layers of material on top of one another and sewing them together. Multiple layers of tackle twill used for logos, numbers, and names not only adds time to your order, it also adds unnecessary weight. Our single layer tackle twill Dye PatchTM logos, numbers, and names are lighter, perform better, last longer, and don't fray like multiple layers do.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Orders in Progress

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 10/14-10/16: SMITH; DOMANTE; HIERONYMUS; CASEY; CONKLIN; BARSTOW; MARTIN; ROHAN; KURNOS; ALPERS; VON STADE; GILDEA; REDA; WEBNE; MITCHELL MUSTANGS; MOORE; O'DELL; MISSNER

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 10/16-10/20: ROGERS; SIEGAN; CUNNINGHAM; SAVO; CARROLL; BYRNES; DAVIS

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Orders in Progress

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 10/8: MURPHY; MITCHELL MUSTANGS

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 10/9-10/13: DAHL; MULHERN; SCHOPPMANN; JAKUBCZAK; SHERMAN

Friday, October 2, 2009

Orders in Progress

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 10/5-10/6: MONTGELAS; DUNCAN; LUKIW; REINES; LEE; BROWN; MISSNER (LINCOLN); DEBO; SANDERS; DiBBIANO; CZESZEWSKI; SHIVELLE; MILLER; BASSETT; FRAGOMENI

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Orders in Progress

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 10/1-10/2: REKAS; HART; LEVINE; VEY; POWELL

Friday, September 25, 2009

Orders in Progress

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 9/30: RODDY

Orders inbound from manufacturer to High Stick with an expected receiving date of 10/16: SHONK

Orders inbound from manufacturer to High Stick with an expected receiving date of 10/2-10/5: MURPHY; JAKUBCZAK; SHERMAN; DiGEROLAMO; DYBAL; BYRNES; MONTGELAS; FRAGOMENI; MITCHELL MUSTANGS; BASSETT; DUNCAN; MILLER; SHIVELLE; SHONK

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Orders in Progress

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 9/23: MILLER; OGLE; MILNER

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 9/24: McKAY; BOLDUC; PERRY; LAUFF; SUTTON; SAVO; GOECKNER-ZOELLER

Orders in production with an expected ship date of 9/25: GUY

Orders in receiving with an expected production date week of 9/28: RODDY; LEVINE