Ready to leave basic t-shirts behind and tap into the athletic wear goldmine?
While everyone else is fighting over $10 shirt orders, smart crafters and home print shops are building matching jogging suit collections that sell for $80-120 per set.
The secret? Knowing how to handle performance fabrics like a pro.
Why Athletic Wear Is Your Fast Track to Higher Profits
Here's what most people don't realize: Athletic wear customers pay premium prices for quality. They're not shopping for the cheapest option—they want gear that looks and feels professional.
Your opportunity:
- Quarter zip jackets: $45-65 per piece
- Matching track pants: $35-45 per piece
- Complete jogging suit: $80-120 per customer
Compare that to basic tees at $15-25. See the difference?
The Technical Secret: Why Lo Melt Blocker Changes Everything
Here's the problem with regular vinyl on athletic wear:
❌ Dye migration ruins expensive blanks
❌ Poor adhesion on performance fabrics
❌ Stiff, uncomfortable feel athletes hate
❌ Peeling after a few washes
Lo Melt Blocker solves all of this:
✅ 260°F pressing temperature - perfect for athletic fabrics
✅ Zero dye migration - protects your investment
✅ Soft, flexible feel - customers love wearing it
✅ Professional durability - builds repeat business
Quarter Zip Jackets: The Premium Piece That Sells Itself
Why zippers seem scary (but aren't): The zipper creates uneven surfaces that trip up beginners. But with the right technique, you're pressing clean, professional results every time.
Pro setup tricks:
- Custom press pads lift your design above hardware
- Individual chest placement ensures perfect alignment
- Sleeve crease markers guarantee consistent positioning
The game-changer: Your right chest press doubles as a post press for the left. This efficiency lets you tackle bigger orders without sacrificing quality.
Track Pants: Complete the Look, Double Your Sale
The detail that separates pros from amateurs: Using pocket seams as alignment guides. This ensures both legs look identical—the mark of professional work.
Smart workflow:
- Raise print areas above pockets and seams
- Use pocket seams as your centering reference
- Press both sides with identical setup
- Finish with leg graphics for maximum impact
Why This Matters for Your Business
Think about your current customers:
- School sports teams need warm-up suits
- Corporate clients want executive athletic wear
- Local gyms need branded gear for staff
- Youth leagues order matching team sets
Each customer represents $500-2,000 in potential orders when you can deliver complete collections.
The Setup That Makes It Work
What you need:
- Custom press pads (cut from full-size pads)
- Sleeve-shaped pillows for consistent results
- Felt protection for hardware
- Lo Melt Blocker transfers for professional quality
Temperature: 260°F
Time: 12-15 seconds
Pressure: Firm (adjusted for raised areas)
Post press: 2-3 seconds for premium hand feel
From Side Hustle to Serious Business
Here's what happens when you master athletic wear:
Month 1: You land your first $200 jogging suit order
Month 3: Word spreads, you're getting team orders
Month 6: You're the go-to person for athletic gear in your area
Month 12: You're running a profitable athletic wear business
The customers who pay $100 for a jogging suit are the same ones who'll order again for different seasons, family members, and friends.
Ready to Level Up Your Heat Press Game?
Stop leaving money on the table with basic vinyl.
Get Lo Melt Blocker now → and start turning your heat press into a premium athletic wear machine.
Here's what you get:
- Professional-grade adhesion on performance fabrics
- Zero dye migration protection
- Soft, flexible feel athletes actually want
- Consistent results across different fabric types
The athletic wear market is growing. The question is: Will you be part of it?
Your Next Steps:
- Order Lo Melt Blocker and test it on a sample piece
- Watch our complete tutorials to master the techniques
- Source some quality athletic blanks to practice on
- Start with one complete jogging suit to build your portfolio
- Price it right - remember, this is premium work
Don't wait for the perfect moment. Start building your athletic wear skills today.
💡 Pro tip: Your first jogging suit order will teach you more than months of thinking about it. The learning happens when you're actually pressing.
Questions about pressing athletic wear? Our team has solutions for every challenge. We're here to help you make it. Email hello@supacolor.com
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