Everyone loves a free t-shirt or tote bag and it is something that many businesses use as an advertising tactic. They can be given out as prizes or even just for participation. Although they are a pretty common thing, there are still some things that you should know. One of the most important things that [...]
Screen printing can be an awesome skill to learn to fuel creative needs or even promote a business. It can be daunting to learn how to start, but rewarding once you create the final product. The first thing you need to do is more of a preparation : make sure your design is ready for [...]
When you buy a custom t-shirt, towel, banner, or anything in between to promote your business, it is important that you know how to care for them. The last thing you want is for the cool, trendy shirts you just bought to bring to the trade show to be worn and ragged after a few [...]
Everybody loves a good graphic Austin tshirt. From your basic but goody “But first, Coffee” statement to your vintage styled Nirvana shirt to your own custom design, graphic T-shirts have a special place in everyone’s closet or dresser drawer. These stylish garments are such a staple for the modern American that it is easy to [...]
Screen printing on fabric is partly dependent on the fabric itself, and some fabrics are easier to work with than others. There are a number of variables in the screen printing process will affect your outcome, and the ink and curing process also make a big difference in terms of how the final product will [...]
Do you have a collection of screen printed shirts that you have acquired over the years? Maybe they’re ones you purchased, were part of a uniform, or you received from giveaway. Have you ever wondered how they are made? Or, maybe you are needing to order some for a group or sports team. Most printed [...]
Most people think screen printing is easy, but it is one of those skills in the embroidery industry that take years to perfect. Several decades ago, screen printing was left to the chosen few who had the money and the tools, and most of the times only simple logos were used. As days go by, [...]
When you need a design printed onto a garment or promotional item, you’ll have some printing options to choose between. Screen Printing has been used to transfer designs onto items for decades. More recently, Digital Printing, or Direct to Garment (DTG), has become a popular way to transfer highly detailed designs onto garments. Which method [...]
Screen printing is a great way to create effective, long-lasting promotional items like bags, t-shirts, flags, banners, and more. However, it is important to use the right type of ink to get the best results. Ink used for screen printing is more viscous than standard ink and has a variety of other properties to meet [...]
Screen Printing Certain aspects of screen printing are challenging and require a lot of extra attention. This includes certain products, artwork and placements. These unique factors are detailed below. Ribbed Fabrics Ribbed fabrics are challenging for screen printing. The ink used is called plastisol and sits on the top of the fabric. It will not [...]
Many people associate screen printing with T-shirts, which is a popular item to have printed. However, screen printing is great for most than just T-shirts. There are a wide variety of items that you can easily have screen printed for events, giveaways, or just everyday use. If you want to screen print an image, a [...]
Screen printed garments, especially t-shirts, are always in-style. They are a great way to advertise a business or event; show love for an athlete, team, or cause; and screen-printed t-shirts are always a top selling souvenir item. The screen-printing process became popular in the early 1960s when artist Andy Warhol created his iconic image of [...]
There are two main printing methods utilized across the world today: screen and digital printing. Each of these different methods has their benefits and downsides. Understanding when each is preferable is a good way to gauge when to use one for your printing methods. Screen printing is often the preferred method, but digital has its [...]
Screen printing is a process that transfers ink onto t-shirts and other materials and is, without question, one of the most popular forms of printing on t-shirts. One of the most attractive aspects of screen printing is the fact that it's both affordable and efficient. There's nothing quite like wearing (or seeing others wear) your [...]
Attempting to spice up a shirt with a logo or something similar usually requires screen-printing or heat pressing. You might not fully understand these processes, but you know that they get the job done. Still, there are differences between the two in terms of money, among other things. This is just one reason why knowing [...]
The modern day fashion industry is highly dynamic and transformative. Every season, new outfit and designs are released into the market to satisfy the growing appetite for trendy clothes. Screen printing stands out as one of the most popular methods for decorating fabric. Under this method, the designs are usually separated by color, before they [...]
