Laser Cut / Sealing
We now laser cut after print. This helps QC yield. However, laser burns are still noticable on laser specs and certain batches. We do what we can to keep laser woes at a minimum. Laser cuts are sometimes corrected in groups which decrease size. We market all our playmats as 25"-26" all around approximately (except prototypes). This correction ranges from .15 - .30 inches but still meets our variance.
Fabric Types
M1: Our custom and original fabric that carries an aged look. High difficulty to print on. Fabric pile is medium and softens over time.
M2: In Production
M3: A deadstock fabric that is no longer in production. A fiber glued upright that has mixed review over the years. Poor ink adhesion without extreme heat/hardeners.
M4 Beta: A velvet that bonds well with our ink but does not flatten. Will feel "raised". Best for sublimation.
M4.1: Black woven backing and a bit stretchy. Once fabric "bacons" at its edges, cold delicate wash and hot dry will recover its edges. Backside ironing will also assist.
M4.2: Corrected M4 with woven backing to avoid stretch. Slight softeness adjustments. A very solid fabric that will stay in our line up.
M5: In Production
M6B: In Transit
M6: In Production
M7: In Transit
Ink / Fabric Properties
Our print method is made to be the same for every print. However, some inks have more pigment, some less. Some require less drying time, some more. More or less additives are needed. Getting the technique for every color on any fabric face changes. Light colors on dark fabric require finer tuning. As does vice versa. There are many, many variables. With that, some fabrics and inks of the same artwork variant may "feel" different. These differences vary. But quality is not meant to be changed. Depending on a fabric's character, more or less ink bleed / dye migration can be apparent. Fabric hair can lift after some use causing a "fade" look in the ink known as fibrillation (for some pigments), but this is part of the break in process as an aged print is different than an "off the press" print. Unfortunately inks for screening are not what they used to be due to phthalates being removed over the years. We try our best to improve and intend to perfect our craft as we grow. If you have any questions regarding our work, let us know. We love to provide clear clarification as we can!
Fall 2025+ playmats have new ink cocktail.
Spring 2026+ prints have 2 step curing process.
Prototypes/Leftovers
These are distinguishable from the standard prints. Prototypes are square, hand cut test prints that may contain some imperfections, are smaller in size by roughly 1.5 inches and are stamped. These are only available on the first wave of releases. We seal them as we can. They are the first rough cuts on the press prior to any changes (if any). Square stitched mats are NOT considered protos. Leftovers are standard prints that can range in product imperfections. Such as more noticable misalignment, laser burns, ink off contact, stitch imperfections (if stitched), blemishes, etc. Sometimes more or less. These are still laser cut (if not stitched) and are available on every wave, but do not have sealed edges. Like all our products, they are final sale.
Supers
Supers are multi-colored limited prints. Less than 15 are produced per fabric color/artwork. Exclusive to loyalty raffles/rewards and online sales. These are hand cut to avoid fabric scorching/curling. They are also double sealed.
2025+ Supers are laser cut & are eligible to anyone who have ordered a playmat online. We do see order history before releasing Super variants.
Betas/Short Prints/Limited Releases
Because our fabric is made to order. We must test ink properties per fabric model. We may release low qty variants every so often.