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.
FULL STORYMesh fabrics have been used in the athletic apparel market since the 1940s. Originally, nylon micro mesh was primarily used in making football jerseys. As technology progressed, polyester fibers were used to manufacture similar fabrics at a greatly reduced price while maintaining the same product/fabric performance.
Today, polyester micro mesh is used in a variety of athletic and casual garments, ranging from football jerseys to casual tops and dresses. Embellishment facilities have debated for years when attempting to determine the best way to decorate these garments.
In this Impressions Tech Tips Newsletter, we will look at the American Apparel unisex polyester mesh athletic tank (style H458) and T-shirt, and the different means of embellishing these garments.
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.
FULL STORYQuality 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 STORYIn 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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