Please find some links and notes from the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. Niche markets are one of the 2 Regular Guys favorite subjects, and this week we are going to target specifically digital decorators. Maybe you have that shiny new toy and it is just sitting. Let's get that tool to work making money. We will share many of the experiences and niches along with the how and why to get your creative juices flowing.

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Niche Markets in the Digital Age

We’ve talked many times on the show about niche markets, but today we want to be more specific and discuss markets for digital decorators.

Terry: What DTG is capable of producing. Short runs, full color images, repeatability. Products best suited to DTG are 100% cotton t-shirts, high cotton content sweats, baseball caps,  jeans, artist canvas.

Adam McCauley · 16:06 Moving forward with DTG machines will there be a machine that will have the ability to print on poly pieces in the future.

Aaron: What Sublimation is capable of producing… Similar to DTG, but with one less color, but MUCH more durability. Plus NO Hand. Becomes part of the substrate. Needs Polyester and a white base to start. Lots of Garments (Ever hear of Under Armour) but so much more too. Hard Goods, Mugs, Cell Phone Case, Photo Panels, Mouse Pads. Not enough time to list everything.

Adam McCauley · 18:18 I read that Vapor is or was working on colored apparel that is able to have sublimation applied to it instead of just white apparel. Is that common yet or is that something still being tested.

Aaron: Based on capabilities, who are some potential niche markets?

Martha Taylor · 21:26 I am at the control pa...