Rib-knit garments have been fixtures in American sportswear for many years. The tiny ribs make these garments stylish, giving them a fashion feel and fitted form. While it is a little challenging to print on rib-knit garments, the process is not that difficult if you pay a little attention to the printing details.
Follow the advice in this Impressions Tech Tips Newsletter, sponsored by American Apparel, and rib knits will be coming off your presses in no time.
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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