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The hat patch craze has exploded across the personalization world, and it’s opening up big opportunities for makers to tap into a fast-growing trend. Whether you’re working with our Saddle Collection Leather-Like Sheet, FlexiBrass®, LaserMax® Tri-Layer, or two-tone acrylic, there’s no shortage of eye-catching materials that can be transformed into standout hat patches. The best part? With Lonestar Durrabull Adhesive, applying those patches is quick, clean, and ultra-secure—no sewing, no stress. It’s never been easier to turn your favorite blank materials into top-selling hat patches your customers will love.

First, let’s take a look at some of our most popular materials for hat patches. From metallic and leatherette finishes to bold acrylics and layered engraving sheets, JPPlus offers a wide range of blanks to fit any style or project.

Laser makers, get ready: your favorite Saddle Collection just got even better! We’re excited to introduce pre-adhesive leather-like patches designed to save you time without sacrificing quality. These patches come ready to go - no need to cut out shapes from Saddle sheet or apply your own adhesive. We’ve done the hard part for you! Not to mention, these patches come with stitching around the edge for an authentic look!

Available in multiple shapes, sizes, and colors, these patches are perfect for everything from hats and bags to apparel, accessories, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned engraver or just getting started with leather-like materials, these patches are built to make your process faster, cleaner, and more efficient than ever!

If you’ve ever worked with our Saddle Collection leather-like sheet, you know they're a go-to for achieving that premium leather-like look with ease. But let’s be honest - cutting out shapes and applying adhesive can slow you down, especially when you’re

Creative entrepreneurs aren’t born overnight. Small sublimation business owners and crafters often get their start with a single spark of creative inspiration, followed by an idea-filled notebook that eventually comes to life with their first project and then finally, the first sale becomes that booming business you see on your feed! If this sounds familiar, until that first project, you probably have a Pinterest board full of aspirational sublimation projects and a social feed packed with creators living your small-business dreams.

Even if your dream isn’t to make millions, but simply to make that first mug, we get it; getting started is overwhelming. With so much advice and information online, it’s tough to know what’s accurate and what’s just noise.

That’s where we come in. At Johnson Plastics Plus, sublimation is what we do, and we’re here to guide you through choosing the best sublimation printer for beginners, plus a few tips and tricks to help you print your first project like a

Summer is one of the busiest—and most profitable—times of the year for makers, crafters, and personalization pros (aside from the holiday season, of course). Between vacations, summer camps, family reunions, outdoor craft markets, and more, the demand for personalized items skyrockets! If you’re looking for a way to print, press, and go with vibrant, full-color designs—a Uninet iColor White Toner Printer is going to be your MVP.

Let’s talk about personalization, the speed of iColor printing, and why this is the summer to heat up your business with big profits (and even BIGGER savings).

Whether you're already running a personalization business or just starting out, understanding what makes Uninet iColor White Toner Printing so effective is key. It's not just about what it can do—it's about how easily and profitably it does it.

Why Choose Uninet iColor White Toner Printing?

• Print full-color transfers (including white) on both light and dark materials—a major advantage over sublimation,

Flying cars might not be a reality just yet, but many of the futuristic ideas of shows like The Jetsons imagined are now common in our every day lives. We use robots to vacuum our homes, video chat with doctors, and hitch rides in self-driving cars!

While the future has always invoked excitement and creativity in media, it’s also been feared. Several popular films portray AI as a villain, and as a small business owner, you might worry about how this technological takeover could affect your operations.

So, you may be wondering if AI and the future is really the villain? We don’t think so! Let’s explore how to harness the power of AI for small business and make AI work for you.

What exactly is AI?

AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to machines, programs, and software that can simulate human intelligence. AI learns from data, can make decisions, and is excellent at recognizing patterns. For your small sublimation business, laser business, or sign shop AI can be your unpaid assistant and

As you start a new personalization project or begin to learn a new technology, it may be difficult to know what’s right or wrong with all the advice and information out there. Even if you’re a seasoned personalization pro, taking your new laser engraver, sublimation printer, UV printer, or DTF printer out of the box can be a little scary. Fortunately, jpplus.com provides helpful tips, tricks, and resources to make the process of unboxing your printer and making your first project a stress-free experience.

Whether you’re looking to learn how to sublimate a shirt, how to engrave on slate, or what time and temperature to press your sublimation mug, our resources have you covered. Our resources include videos, blogs, and a huge collection of free tech tips and downloadable templates to help you save time, reduce mistakes, and improve your finished products.

What are Tech Tips and Templates?

At Johnson Plastics Plus, we prioritize the quality of the products we offer, ensuring their compatibility

Every sign serves a purpose! For example, a sign may exist to inform customers where to check-in, give directions to the restroom, warn pedestrians about dangerous elements, or communicate a boutique’s unique style. These are just a few examples of how signage is used.

To help achieve these signage goals, sign makers use one (or a combination) of four key design tools. The most common ways to add visual interest to a sign are color, pattern, texture, and shine. Fabricators may choose a brightly colored acrylic, like yellow, for a safety sign. Tactile texture is added to the restroom sign. A bridal shop may use a glitter acrylic, like ColorHues® Glitter, to communicate elegance on their sign. However, there is another simple way to increase the value and enhance the signage goal: dimensional lettering.

Incorporating dimensional lettering into your sign designs brings a level of depth and professionalism that flat signage just can’t match. Whether you're working on storefront signage, interior

Earth day falls in April, but at JPPlus, we think reduce, reuse, and recycle is a concept that can be applied all year long! Whether you’re creating signage or personalized gifts, there are products on the market that will help you achieve the goal of creating beautiful products and a better planet. At Johnson Plastics Plus, we’re committed to offering our customer base brands that offer environmentally friendly products, reduce waste, and support sustainable practices without compromising on quality or creativity.

Why Eco-Friendly Materials Matter

Sustainability is good for business. Even if you’ve personally never recycled a day in your life, chances are there are some of your customers do! Attract consumers seeking to do business with companies that align with their green values. By making the switch to eco-friendly materials or processes you can:

• Reduce your carbon footprint

• Appeal to eco-minded customers

• Stand out in a crowded market

Our Top Eco-Friendly Brands

Rowmark is one

The FLUX Beambox II isn’t just a laser cutter—it’s your creative sidekick, ready to turn your wildest ideas into reality! Whether you're crafting for hobby, making one-of-a-kind gifts, or building your business, this powerful machine lets you cut, engrave, and personalize a large range of materials. And with optional add-on attachments like the FLUX Beambox II chuck rotary for irregular shaped objects and the built-in pass-through door for larger projects, your Beambox II can handle even more creative challenges. So, grab your imagination, fire up your Beambox II, and let’s dive into 20 exciting projects you can create today!

If you’re in the business of running a business, you’re no stranger to making decisions. On any given day there are decisions to be made about product pricing, design, distribution, customer service, equipment care and maintenance, and supply sourcing. If you had to stop and add the decisions up at the end of the day, the answer would likely be too many too count. Although daily business decisions are plentiful and quick, there’s no doubt they have an important impact on your business and bottom line.

The partners you choose, especially vendor partners, is one key decision that can save you time and money. Choosing to work with a company that is based in the US and supplies American-made products, can help save time and money in the present while also setting your business up for long term success. Here’s how:

The first of our seven reasons to buy American-made from US-based vendors involves an inescapable buzzword: tariffs.

1. American-Made Can Mean Lower Prices

When suppliers import products