SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Wash., recently released its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report: “Knitting Together a Better World.” Focused on three key categories — people, products and planet — the report highlights how SanMar’s family values are woven into everything it...
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., has released a new article on the benefits of creating a business plan and how to write one. The article by industry veteran Marshall Atkinson covers how to write a plan that concisely brings together the information you need to grow your...
Garment decorating retail franchise Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More, Dunedin, Fla., recently announced that it has awarded 100 units in its first 10 years of franchising. The brand closed out 2017 by hitting this milestone and has eyes set on awarding 25 more in...
For most screen printers, there is minimal heating or cooling inside their shops. This leads to seasonal temperature fluctuation that printers, and their equipment, must deal with. During those chilly months, many of us put on a pair of gloves and a hat. Don’t forget...
https://youtu.be/h0H9mEcgn5E Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, has released a new video on how to apply Stretch Litho digital transfers to garments. “Applying Stretch Litho Heat Transfers” covers Stretch Litho’s heat pressing parameters and tips for low-temp...
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., has released the eighth episode of its “The BIG Idea” podcast: “Ink Don’t Think.” In Ink Don’t Think, Ray Smith of PolyOne joins host Marshall Atkinson in a discussion of all things ink. The session explores what ink can tell you about...
https://youtu.be/EJ3Pb0wZYSE A new educational video from Stahls’ TV, Sterling Heights, Mich., focuses on growing your embroidery business with a vinyl cutter. “How to Grow Your Embroidery Business with a Vinyl Cutter” explores how adding a vinyl cutter can enable you...
Great Dane Graphics, Mandeville, La., recently released a new free e-book, called “The Ultimate Guide To Artwork For T-Shirts.” Written for the non-artist, the 16-page guide covers the fundamentals of artwork for apparel, according to the company. It covers topics...
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., is offering a new, upgraded member program — "The Ryonet Band" — that provides assistance to screen printing operations, from sales to shipping. The program includes free shipping on all Plus Products and supplies, with no minimum...
Insta Graphic Systems, Cerritos, Calif., was recently recognized at the Specialty Graphic Imaging Assocation (SGIA) Expo held in New Orleans. The company’s Insta 256 heat press was awarded SGIA’s 2017 Product of the Year Partner Award along with Epson in the...
For those with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing can open up a world of business opportunities. A DTG printer uses digital inkjet technology to print directly onto textile substrates, making it a cutting-edge T-shirt printing...
I remember my first day walking into a new job. I didn’t know where the restroom and break room were, who my boss was and little of what was expected of me. No one took me through the building and to introduce me to the other employees. It was not a good feeling. It...
