Tom Rumbaugh

Tom Rumbaugh, ColDesi, has 26 years experience in the decorated apparel industry. Having started as an on-site trainer and installer, he has trained and advised over 3,000 apparel startups. He has served in capacities of district sales manager and product manager for industry leaders as well as president and CEO of his own embroidery, direct-to-garment, and screen-printing facilities. Rumbaugh currently provides content, authorship, and promotion for ColDesi Inc. and other group related companies.

Tom RumbaughJune 3, 2019

How do white toner printers work?

When toner transfers first came into the market, they weren’t a good fit for everyone. They only worked well on…
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Tom RumbaughNovember 30, 2018

What should be on every DTG printers’ equipment and supplies list?

DTG printers will always want to have a full set of extra inks on hand. That way, if they get…
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Tom RumbaughNovember 30, 2018

How can shops successfully integrate a D2 printer into their screen printing setup?

Screen printers have specific needs because, inevitably, they get smaller orders than they would like. They also have the problem…
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Tom RumbaughNovember 30, 2018

What can printers do to decrease color washout in D2 prints?

Unfortunately for T-shirt prints, water is a universal solvent. It’s a chemical that when added with soaps, softeners, and bleach…
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Tom RumbaughJune 4, 2018

What are the most common pricing models for embroidery?

Keystone pricing: The end price is set at double the wholesale price. Time and materials: The pricing here accurately represents…
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Tom RumbaughApril 24, 2018

Job Costing for Embroidery Profit: Flexibility is Key

Whether it’s understanding the difference between variable and fixed costs, utilizing keystone pricing, or taking your shot at some of…
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Education

Tom RumbaughApril 19, 2018

Job Costing for Embroidery Profit: Additional Pricing Methods

Aside from having pricing worries and understanding your goals and costs, you must determine which pricing method is best for…
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Tom RumbaughApril 17, 2018

Job Costing for Embroidery Profit: Keystone Pricing

Keystone pricing, or keystoning, is a method of pricing embroidery jobs that embroidery and monogram shop owners often use. It’s…
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Tom RumbaughApril 11, 2018

Job Costing for Embroidery Profit: Break Down Goals and Understand Costs

Tom Rumbaugh continues his embroidery costing series with insights on goal setting and understanding costs. Check out his tips on…
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Education

Tom RumbaughApril 9, 2018

Job Costing for Embroidery Profit

Most embroidery shops struggle with knowing what to charge for their embroidery work, and it seems like every shop has…
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