The advancements in the production of new yarns and knitting techniques are allowing apparel manufacturers to create new fabrics and garment styles that are lighter, yet more durable than ever. One aspect to printing a lighter-weight fabric involves minimizing the ink film’s feel on the garment surface.
Conversely, when printing on heavyweight fleece, you can apply heavier ink films, embroidery and appliqués without adversely affecting the garment’s feel when being worn. Today’s lighter-weight fabrics demand a softer means of graphic embellishment to maintain the garment’s feel and drape.
In this installment of the Impressions Tech Tips Newsletter, sponsored by American Apparel, we will showcase the ladies’ Ultra Wash tee (style RSA6320).
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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From the moment I enrolled in my high school printing class as a freshman to the time I printed my first shirt, I’ve been hooked on screen printing.
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One of the top complaints I have heard in my career is that textile inks, whites in particular, are not opaque enough.
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