Apparel manufacturers are generating new garment styles from a never-ending mixture of fabric combinations, particularly in basic and fashion tops.
This poses a special challenge for the common textile screen printer who has clawed his way through the industry in the competitive market of 100% cotton and 50/50 cotton/poly goods. With the expanded gamut of garment configurations entering the market today, screen printers must constantly remain aware of printing techniques and procedures required to print on these specialty fabrics.
In this installment of the Impressions Tech Tips Newsletter, we will review printing specifications for the American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Crop Top, style 8379.
Why do we often struggle with some of the seemingly simplest things, like slathering screen-printing ink onto a decorated-apparel garment. Slathering so that it looks clean, bright, opaque and altogether attractive.
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a secret formula for designing a best-selling T-shirt for a sports team, a business or for your own pre-print line?
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As is the case with any craft, when it comes to screen-printing T-shirts and other apparel the devil is in the details. The best art, the best press in the world will inevitably come up short if you don’t take care of the little things as well.
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