Screen Preparation and Reclamation for Apparel Decorators
Screen making is vital to good apparel decorating, since the quality of a screen-print design will be very influenced by, if not dictated by the quality of the screen.
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Screen Printing: Process + Techniques
Decorating on Tri-Blends
Best practices for embellishing this fashion-forward fabric.
ANVIL® Tri-Blends offer an ultra-soft fabric in flattering silhouettes. Made from a balanced blend of 50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton and 25% rayon, they feature a smooth drape. The fabric boasts a high stitch density for a smooth printing surface. Available in companion styles for both men and women in sizes XS-3XL, in up to 24 color options.
DOWNLOAD: Decorating on Tri-Blends Tech Tips Newsletter
During the past decade, there has been a new revolution in garment-manufacturing technology. Consumer demands have necessitated new fabric and style development using a wide variety of different organic and synthetic fibers.
One of the results of this consumer-driven demand is the tri-blend tee, which is fabricated with a combination of cotton, polyester and rayon. The latter has a comfortable fit with excellent stretch or elongation; polyester allows for excellent washfastness and the ability to hold its color; and cotton allows for a soft feel.
In this edition of the Impressions Tech Tips Newsletter, sponsored by ANVIL®, I will be working with the ANVIL® Adult Tri-Blend Tee and addressing different embellishment applications to which this garment lends itself.
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Ensuring High-quality Screen Printing
Quality control is an essential part of growing any manufacturing business and maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty. Screen printing has its challenges, but that’s what separates the good from the excellent.
FULL STORYManual Screen-Printing Success Part 2: Coverage to Squeegees
In Part 1 of this series, step-by-step techniques were listed for everything from press setup to preparing pallets and applying pallet adhesive. In Part 2, we'll start with emulsion practices and sufficient coverage on screens.
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