I recently received an arbitrary email from LinkedIn proclaiming that I am in the top 1% of viewed profiles on the popular business networking site. The natural analyst in me immediately began to think about the total number of members on LinkedIn (200 million). I...
Allover print sublimation (AOPS) is, well, all over the place. Of course it is a trendy application on T-shirts and V-necks seen in the wholesale decorated apparel marketplace. But from burnout garments, poly-performance tops and mixed martial arts (MMA) gear to...
In this installment of “Controlling the Variables,” I will review the effects of the frame and screen tensioning on the screen printing process. It is the failure to control these variables that cause many screen printers the greatest headaches and, in some cases,...
After successfully printing scarves on my digital printer the first few months, I decided to branch out into shirts, as it seemed like a natural progression. I have always been into fashion and accessorizing. I rarely made things individually; rather, I always liked...
Penn Emblem Co., Philadelphia, has named John Thompson Jr. its new vice president of operations. Thompson joins Penn Emblem after spending 16 years with Cintas Corp. He also spent 10 prior years in active duty in the U.S. Air Force. He holds a bachelor’s degree in...
With technological advancements and striking fashion details, this season’s outerwear customers will be impressed with layers that offer more than warmth, but high-tech function and on-trend looks as well. From jackets with leather accents and color-block zip hoodies...
Mount Vernon FR, Trion, Ga., has launched its newest flame-resistant (FR) fabric collection, AMTEX TC. Currently offered in 7.9- and 8.4-ounce twill, AMTEX TC fabrics are unique in that they offer comfort and durability without sacrificing the protection demands of...
Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., has introduced the new and enhanced GT-3 series of direct-to-garment printers. Formerly known as GraffiTee, the GT-3 series incorporates lower ink costs and less maintenance than its predecessor, according to the company. The...
Throughout the years, we have taken part in many trade shows and conducted many seminars. We are asked a lot of questions when it comes to artwork and screen printing, but the most popular subject still is black shirts. The allure of these shirts still amazes us....
I think many screen printers lose profits due to having inefficient screen departments. They either are in a hurry to push out production, so they take shortcuts in hopes of speeding up the screen making or reclaiming processes, or they are inexperienced and don’t...
Tri-Mountain, Irwindale, Calif., has released its 2014 Team Sports catalog, featuring 135 styles from the Tri-Mountain Performance brand. “Due to the success of our 2013 Team Sports catalog, we felt it [was] a worthy investment to continue producing this catalog for...
Rick Korth’s story begins about four years ago when the then-bank branch manager was driving down a West Coast freeway on his way to a birthday party. Suddenly, a passing group of motorcyclists sparked a business idea. “Why not try my hand at selling T-shirts?” he...
