I visit many screen-printing shops around the country — both small and large facilities — and one of the biggest, and costliest, issues that challenges screen printers is working with white ink. Sure, everyone prints with it, but are they doing so correctly? Following...
Since its industry debut as tight-fitting, moisture-wicking, support-enhancing apparel, performancewear has continued to be a staple of gyms, greenways and yoga studios. In addition to the aforementioned properties, its penchant for augmenting a wearer’s performance...
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2016, it’s only natural to wonder what 2017 has in store for the digital decorating portion of our industry. Digital embellishment centers on three decorating disciplines: direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, sublimation — one of my...
There’s nothing quite as personal as monograms. They evoke memories and nostalgic feelings with their charm and tactile qualities. When creating a monogram, one guiding principle should be your mantra: It should last as long as the item to which it is applied. You can...
ShopWorks, West Palm Beach, Fla., released its 2016 survey of North American screen-printing supplies vendors. The company reached out to more than 25,000 screen-printing and promotional products businesses to take the survey. Questions included where business owners...
Vapor Apparel, North Charleston, S.C., made the top two lists for business growth in South Carolina for the third time in the company’s 12-year history. The company credits diversification for its sustained growth rates. It has added new services, marketplaces and...
The results for the 2016 Impressions Awards are in! For months, decorators of all sizes and experience levels submitted their entries for the 38th annual Impressions Awards, the industry’s most prestigious apparel decorating contest. The 2016 competition was judged...
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., will address printing on fleece and polyester performance fabrics during its October and November “Screen Print Experience” classes. The classes also cover creating artwork, prepress screen preparation, registration, screen-printing...
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., now distributes KIWO screen-cleaning products. Products can be ordered online and distributed from Washington and Kansas locations. Available products include gallon-sized mild press wash, stencil remover, Pregasol CF20...
Cotton Inc., Cary, N.C., along with Swiss color and specialty chemical company Archroma, recently presented what they believe to be the first dye derived from cotton plant residues. Archroma’s patented EarthColors technology creates dyes in warm, ternary shades from...
Towel Specialties, Baltimore, launched its Cobblestone Mills division this month, which includes blankets and Turkish robes. The blankets can be embroidered or decorated with screen printing and multicolor edge-to-edge Colorfusion. Cobblestone Mills also circulates a...
Next Level Apparel, Gardena, Calif., plans to add about 100 employees to its new distribution center in Ashford, Ala., according to the Dothan Eagle. The distribution center is expected to be fully operational this month, and has inventory in two of the three major...
