613 Originals Blog

The holidays are here, and that means shoppers are looking for thoughtful, personalized gifts they can't find in stores.

If you’re a decorator with a heat press, you already have what you need to create those one-of-a-kind items. Custom heat transfers from DTF and UV DTF  to Varsity, Puff, and Digital Hybrid make it easy to print, personalize, and sell high-quality gifts without expensive setups or long lead times.

Here are six easy, profitable ways to use heat transfers for personalized holiday gifts, complete with design ideas (and links!) your customers will love.

Make November Your Biggest Sales Month of the Year.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just weeks away—and if you’re a decorator, preparation is everything. Whether you’re running last-minute holiday drops or scaling up your best-sellers, we’ve pulled together the tools and tips you need to make the season smooth, profitable, and stress-free.

For the lazy, the last-minute, and the low-effort legends.

Halloween is one month away, which means the clock is ticking. But if your costume prep strategy is somewhere between "I'll wing it" and "I forgot it was October," don't panic. You don't need a sewing machine - or worse - a trip to Spirit Halloween. You need a blank tee, a heat press, and a DTF transfer.

Here are some of our favorite funny, clever, and gloriously absurd costume ideas that require almost zero effort and still get a laugh (or at least a knowing nod from other procrastinators).

A real example of how to combine your team crest, sponsor logo, coach gear, and fanwear — and cut costs with the Digital Hybrid formula.

Team Orders Add Up But You Can Keep Costs Down

If you’re decorating for a youth sports team, you’ve likely run into this: multiple logos, multiple garments, and rising print costs. The good news? You can bring your cost per piece way down with a smart mix of gang sheets, single image transfers, and stock numbers.

Fanwear That Sells

You already know how to outfit a team. Now it’s time to outfit the fans.

When you’re producing team uniforms, you’re sitting on a massive opportunity: fanwear. Hoodies, tees, hats, bags — the gear families wear in the stands, on the sidelines, and around town. And with the right strategy, you can offer it all without extra work or equipment.

That’s why we created the Fanwear Best Practices Guide — a quick, printable playbook that shows you how to turn any team job into a full merch drop using the transfers you already order.

What Makes a Jersey Unforgettable?

It’s not just about the team name or the number on the back — it’s the full story a jersey tells. Every transfer, every placement, every detail contributes to how that story is remembered.

When done right, heat transfers allow decorators to go beyond the basics — unlocking placement freedom, perfect registration, and pro-level finishes without complicated setups. In our latest campaign, we showcased exactly what that looks like.

Fall sports season is here — and for decorators, it’s one of the busiest times of the year. Soccer kits, football jerseys, cheer uniforms, and fan gear all need to be customized fast, and teams expect bold graphics that last. Whether you’re a shop just starting out or an enterprise-level decorator handling thousands of orders, getting jersey decoration right comes down to heat transfer application, sizing, and formula choice.

At 613 Originals, we print what matters. What lasts. What becomes legacy. This guide brings together the best practices for heat transfer jersey application — including placement tips, number sizing, transfer compatibility, and the most common mistakes to avoid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The new commercial spot showcases how heat applied graphics and sportswear decoration are part of the game and players' legacies - from game day uniforms to everyday fan wear.

At the 2025 Impressions Expo in Long Beach, we unveiled an innovative booth that captivated attendees and highlighted the efficiency of heat transfers in apparel decoration. Yes, we had a 2-'x40' booth space, but we actually only used 8'x8' of it. How? Read on to find out.

This Small Business Saturday, we're turning the spotlight on a few extraordinary businesses that embody creativity, community, and passion. At 613 Originals, we’re lucky to work with partners who inspire us daily—not just with their products but also with their purpose.

Today, we’re celebrating East Coast Tags, Blind Girl Designs, and The Tee Academy—three unique businesses making waves in their industries. Let’s dive into what makes each one special and why you should follow them today!