For many screen printers, the thought of drawing a design isn’t appealing. In fact, a lot of experienced artists either don’t draw well or wish their drawing skills were better. The ability to draw an attractive picture, however, is not necessary to accomplish a...
Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a two-part series examining the screen-printing industry’s ink trends. Part 1 appeared in the April 2016 issue of Impressions. Along with the specialty-ink evolution, it’s interesting to see how the advances or applications...
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., recently added its water-based ink workshop to its list of online education courses. The course is targeted at beginners and will show how to create artwork, make screens, prepare ink, print, cure and clean up. It also will provide how-to...
M&R, Roselle, Ill., has unveiled its new website, which is much faster and optimized for display on tablets, smart phones and other mobile devices, according to the company. The design will provide a greater emphasis on videos, images, blogs and social media. It...
UPON HEARING THE term “innovation,” it’s natural to think about technology as it applies to products. But what about other aspects of apparel decorating, such as techniques, design, business practices and marketing? In this vast and ever-changing industry, it can be...
Most businesses follow the standard checklist for marketing and advertising their direct-to-garment (DTG) printing services. Set up a website, find ways to improve their Google ranking and search engine optimization (SEO), advertise online and via traditional media,...
It only takes one visit to a retail clothing store to see the numerous varied clothing items available for purchase that have a printed image located somewhere on each garment. Much of today’s imprinted apparel generally is aligned with the tried-and-true leisurewear...
Though they aren’t focused on sublimation, several decorators who have added this decorating technique to their traditional screen-printing businesses have seen it grow faster and produce better margins than the more traditional processes their shops offer. It seems...
Editor’s Note: This article is a small snapshot of just a few technological advancements seen in direct-to-garment and dye-sublimation printers. It is not meant to be a comprehensive overview of the industry’s digital decorating sector. For information on technology...
DURING THE PAST few years, there have been some interesting developments in the embroidery machines and supplies arena. Just when you think there couldn’t possibly be anything else that could be added to these stitching staples, industry innovators have come up with...
Stahls’, Sterling Heights, Mich., is offering a $5 flat-rate ground-shipping program for CAD-CUT/CAD-COLOR orders. The program is only available for United States customers, with some exclusions. The carrier must be UPS, FedEX or OnTrac, the purchase must contain...
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., recently moved into a new headquarters, located near Arizona State University. The new space is 10,000 square feet and was custom built to suit the company. "The goal with this investment is to create a world-class work environment for our...
