The acronym “IMD” is certainly a buzzword around the industry lately. But many people are confused about what “in-mold decoration” means and what opportunities it might...
On the surface (pun intended), garment screen printing seems like a simple process. We slide a squeegee across an ink-covered screen and the ink transfers to...
Communication is seldom considered a critical basic skill in production. But whenever you are training employees, troubleshooting problems, collecting data, or documenting processes, your first stumbling...
One of the least agreeable side effects of the digital revolution is that it has made consumables more complicated. In pre-digital days, the choice of inks...
Last month, I introduced the concept of linearization and explained why it is an indispensable function for any screen-printing shop that wants to print halftones with...
Many variables affect the way a printed color is perceived, and when any one of them changes, so does the appearance of the printed color. Just...
Separating artwork for printing on dark shirts can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With the help of Adobe Photoshop, you...
For those involved in pad printing, control of the printing environment is a continuous quest. But over the past few years, pad-printing equipment manufacturers have seriously...
In pad printing, controlling and maintaining the condition of the ink is key to a successful job. Often, other uncontrolled process variables may create what is...
If you feel you are in the dark about self-illuminated signage, you are not alone. While backlit display graphics have been around for years, material limitations...