Apparel
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An order calls for screen printing and heat printing on each shirt. What’s the proper order and procedure for getting this job done without damage to either decoration?
Generally, most printers agree it’s best to apply screen-printed decoration and then heat press any additional elements needed. Heat-pressed vinyl…
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Education
3 Tips for Printing in the Resort Wear Market
Resort wear can be an awesome opportunity for consistent work at a great margin. While a lot of the same…
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How can I save time heat printing names and numbers?
When you’re in the heart of your busy season, you want to put all your energy where you can make…
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How do you use heat-resistant foam to avoid transfer lines?
There are several steps that can be used to eliminate those transfer lines. Try using a special heat-resistant foam to…
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Education
Knitwear Meets Embroidery: The Challenges
Many people puzzle over how to embroider cleanly on knitwear fabric, but each variety of knit materials presents unique challenges…
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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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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…
