Most large contract printers get customer requests for big-and-tall garment jobs from time to time. These orders typically involve T-shirts that can be as large as...
The introduction of high-density (HD) inks and corresponding stencil systems has created exciting design opportunities for garment screen printers. But achieving well-defined, three-dimensional garment graphics with...
Working with different companies and in different countries allows me to discover applications in which printers have set aside traditional printing techniques in favor of thinking...
In recent columns, I’ve mentioned the cycles of preference in the decorated garment market and pointed out that, today, decorators are striving to produce prints with...
Last month, I discussed a specialty application that involves water-based inks. In hindsight, I feel that I may have jumped the gun because most textile screen...
I will never forget the peculiar “snap” that a wood-handled squeegee makes as it’s broken. I heard this sound one evening as I entered the production...
Whether they’re worn to make a fashion statement, support a favorite sports team, or display a personal philosophy, imprinted garments have become a staple in wardrobes...
When I saw the latest Hollywood hot-rod flick, “The Fast and the Furious,” I thought, “Man, I wish I could do that to my computer!” Just...
Printing for a high-volume corporate customer like Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Reebok, or Ralph Lauren can be very lucrative for a screen shop. But when a job...
All printers have to cope with lint and other mill scrap on the garments they print. The degree of lint contamination varies based on the type...