Apparel
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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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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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Why can’t I find retail styles in the wholesale market?
The manufacturing model for retail apparel is completely different than the model for our industry. In the retail industry, the…
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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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Education
How to Screen Print on Poly Shirts
In this video, Geno Talkington of Wichita Screen Printing gives printers the rundown on polyester shirts. Video takeaways: Poly inks…
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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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Education
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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Education
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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Features
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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Education
Green Mind: Navigating Eco-Conscious Apparel for Decorators
As buyers continue to dig deeper into the questions of where and how their clothes are made, one question that…
