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Apparel Decoration

Everything for shops that decorate garments and soft goods: screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer, sublimation, DTF and DTG. Find techniques, equipment, production tips and the business advice that keeps a decorated apparel shop profitable.

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  • shopping for an embroidery machine
    Embroidery

    Your Embroidery Machine Shopping Guide

    To start, make a "must have" and a "like to have" list of capabilities
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  • manual method
    Engraving

    Try This: Convert Color Graphics into Grayscale Lasering with Manual Method

    Sometimes, the customer won't have a grayscale image or logo that is ideal for laser engraving. The manual method gives you the most control, allowing for best conversion results.
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  • Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    The Connection Between Printer, Ink, and Product

    When it comes to the sublimation business, it's the images that matter most. Let's take a look at some key factors that go in to making a high-quality print. 
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  • stock photos
    Graphic Design/Software

    Terminology to Know Before Diving into Stock Art Sites

    Need some fresh artwork to catch your customer's eye?
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  • equipment resale value
    Screen Printing

    The Importance of Equipment Resale Value

    There are a lot of factors to keep in mind when purchasing equipment. Is resale value one of them?
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  • gifts for women
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Top Customizable Gifts for Women

    Women want gifts with a personal touch. Here's how you can help your customers…
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  • Business and Marketing

    Pricing for Engraved Products to Satisfy You and Your Customer

    Remember: you can't make a profit if the customer isn't happy.
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  • coastal business supplies
    Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    3 Things to Know Before Buying Heat Transfer Paper

    While using heat transfer paper is straightforward, there are things to know before buying your first pack
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  • Business and Marketing

    Define and Refine: Guidelines for a successful journey in the personalization business

    Use these guidelines to gauge your shop's initial success. Then, ask yourself a few things…
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  • M&R
    Screen Printing

    EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE: Rich Hoffman Looks Back on His Time at M&R

    Rich Hoffman, founder of The M&R Companies, discusses his career and upcoming retirement in this exclusive interview.
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  • screen printing squeegee selection
    Screen Printing

    A Double-Edged Sword: Choosing and Maintaining Squeegees

    Say goodbye to the misunderstood, misappropriated, and oft-misaligned squeegee blade.
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  • movie strip
    Graphic Design/Software

    Try This: Movie Strip-Style Poster

    This fun and easy style can be applied to sports, landscape, or senior portraits without consuming a lot of production time on your end.
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