Apparel
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What do decorators need to start serving the athleisure market?
Before you can really start to profit from the new athleisure performance garments you just bought, you’ll need the right…
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How to Shop for a Screen Printing Dryer
Offering advice on which dryer is the best for your screen printing operation can be challenging as all shops aren’t…
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How do I measure for design placement on a long-sleeve shirt?
There are several areas to decorate on a long sleeve T-shirt. You can do a full front, full back, left…
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Eliminate Creases on Soft Substrates
When pressing shirts, it is easy to leave unsightly transfer creases and marks that will not come out. To prevent…
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Women in the Industry Talk About the Future
Q: What does the industry’s future look like? As wearable technology evolves, I think what we create and how we…
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How do I tell the difference between knit and woven fabrics when choosing the proper backing?
Knit fabrics consist of a continuous strand of yarn or thread that is looped or knitted to create the fabric. It…
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How much top-line revenue can be put through one heat press?
The answer is dependent on a number of factors. First, what types of garments are you selling to go with…
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I want to expand my apparel inventory outside the traditional Ts and blanks, what style should I consider?
Garment-dyed apparel is becoming really popular among customers and distributors because of its feel and versatility. These garments: Work really…
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Can you sublimate 50/50 polyester/cotton shirts?
Yes, you can sublimate 50 percent polyester/50 percent cotton fabric. Keep in mind, however, that only 50 percent of the…
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How do you eliminate the white line between sides of an all-over decorated sock?
There are two solutions to this. First, when using a jig, take the sock and slightly roll it so the…
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Discover All-Over Apparel Sublimation
Tune into this On Point interview with Darci Jeffery-Andersen of Coastal Business Supplies as she gives apparel decorators the 411…
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Mistakes to Avoid When Heat Printing Apparel
To get that perfect press and avoid any customer complaints, keep this heat-printing knowhow in the back of your pocket…
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What different decoration methods work well together for a mixed-media look?
From my experiences, there are few decoration methods that work well together. Water-based screen printing and heat transfers work well…
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8 Steps to Improving Inventory Management
Even the most efficient of apparel companies often stumble when it comes to managing excess inventory. Common practices such as…
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Stumped by Stabilizers?
This handy chart will help decide which stabilizers will work best for you on a variety of fabrics. Corduroy Tear-away…