Jerid Hill

Jerid Hill has been a thought leader in the DTG industry pursuing new technologies for better quality and output. Jerid does new product development R&D for ColDesi Inc. You can rely on Jerid's unique perspective in the garment industry, focusing on the end user's experience. He has extensive technical knowledge of DTG printing, as well as details and tips for preparing artwork, pretreating garments, expert level tips, and best overall practices for the garment printing realm.

Jerid HillApril 23, 2020

What are midtones?

Midtones are simply the tonal value between your darkest and lightest areas of an image. If there isn’t a significant…
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Jerid HillMarch 5, 2020

How can printers become more efficient with DTG printing?

Specific areas that you can learn to become more efficient are art, pretreating, printing, and packaging. Increasing efficiency goes straight to…
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Jerid HillMarch 5, 2020

What kind of pressure do printers want to use when curing DTG-printed shirts?

When curing shirts, you want less pressing pressure for the moisture to be released. If you trap the moisture, then…
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Jerid HillDecember 9, 2019

Why is my DTG print fading with washes?

When it comes to colors fading with DTG, it will depend on the situation. When printing on light and dark…
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Jerid HillDecember 3, 2019

Can I use any DTG ink in any DTG printer?

Inks are developed specifically for certain types of print heads, so swapping any ink with any printer could cause expensive…
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Jerid HillDecember 3, 2019

How does contract DTG printing differ from other contract printing services?

The main differences with contract DTG printing are the amount of time needed to print and the higher cost of…
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Jerid HillJanuary 28, 2019

What are some advanced printing techniques DTG printers can employ?

Advanced printing techniques using a DTG printer are all about trial and error. As you continue to use a DTG…
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Jerid HillOctober 19, 2018

What makes a good add-on to accompany a direct-to-garment order?

Most ColDesi customers have already discovered this, but one of the best things you can offer as an add-on to…
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Jerid HillOctober 8, 2018

How do I begin to build a price list for my DTG offerings?

Just like any other industry, pricing products is one of the keys to your business’ success. There’s one piece of…
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Jerid HillSeptember 26, 2018

How can I ensure a proper Pantone color match when direct-to-garment printing?

One of the simplest and most effective methods for matching a Pantone color using a DTG printer is to create…
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Jerid HillMay 15, 2018

How can a distressed look be created using direct-to-garment printing?

There are several ways to create a distressed or worn look when using direct-to-garment (D2) printing, but for more of…
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Jerid HillMay 15, 2018

What does a typical direct-to-garment printer maintenance routine look like?

Maintenance is the key to consistency when using direct-to-garment (D2) printers. Maintenance will vary slightly between printers on the market,…
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Jerid HillMay 15, 2018

What needs to be kept top of mind when shopping for a direct-to-garment printer?

With various direct-to-garment (D2) printers available on the market, no one system fits the needs of everyone so understanding your…
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Jerid HillMay 14, 2018

Is a white background always necessary for vibrant D2 prints?

The first thing to understand while printing with a D2 system is when and when not to use white ink.…
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Jerid HillApril 9, 2018

What are some RIP software features the average user might not know about?

Most RIP software today has been simplified to import your art, choose a predefined setting for your garment, and then…
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Jerid HillApril 9, 2018

How can shops ensure the D2 printing process runs smoothly?

Outside of any training you receive from the equipment manufacturer/distributor, trial and error is the key to success in D2…
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