Blog de Impresión Textil

Contents1 Finding new business for your print shop can be tough, but persistence and planning can go a long way towards boosting your sales.2 Actively seek referrals3 Have a cold-call strategy4 Follow up5 Go social Finding new business for your print shop can be tough, but persistence and planning can go a long way towards […]

Contents1 If you notice that your company’s image is no longer aligned with your mission, it may be time for a rebrand!.2 Know when it’s time to rebrand3 Put time into developing your new brand identity4 Be consistent as you roll out the brand5 Bring old customers along If you notice that your company’s image […]

Contents1 A carefully thought out business plan will help guide your shop toward success – here are some tips for writing one!2 Essential Elements to Your Business Plan A carefully thought out business plan will help guide your shop toward success – here are some tips for writing one! Whether you are in the beginning […]

Contents1 Want to add an attractive new product to your lineup of screen printed offerings? Consider decorating umbrellas!2 Screen printing3 Heat transfers4 Successfully customizing umbrellas Want to add an attractive new product to your lineup of screen printed offerings? Consider decorating umbrellas! Like most screen printing shops, your business thrives on custom t-shirt prints. You’ve […]

When it comes to presenting your customers with a finished product, you want to provide clean, crisp prints that accurately reflect their original designs. A lot goes into producing a quality print, but even if you have a top-of-the-line screen printing machine, the best inks and the perfect screens, you’re going to have a hard time keeping tight registration if you’re not accurately adjusting your off-contact for each job.

Contents1 The best screen printing results always begin with well-executed pre-press.2 Keep Your Screen Printing Screens Squeaky Clean3 Preparing Your Emulsion4 Exposing Your Screens5 Cleanliness is Key The best screen printing results always begin with well-executed pre-press. It’s easy to think of your screen printing press as the backbone of your operation. But remember, a […]

Contents1 Different jobs are suited to different printing methods – is screen printing or pad printing more suitable for your project?2 Screen Printing: Not Just for Textiles3 Pad Printing: Making Difficult Substrates Print-able4 Should You Be Pad Printing or Screen Printing? Different jobs are suited to different printing methods – is screen printing or pad […]

Contents1 Looking for creative ways to break free from traditional screen prints? Give HD printing a try!2 1. Print with a low mesh count screen.3 2. Create a thick stencil.4 3. Set a higher off-contact.5 4. Use a softer squeegee.6 5. Cure at a higher temperature for a longer period of time. Looking for creative ways […]

Contents1 Offering customized jackets is a benefit to screen printers, but printing them has some challenges to consider!2 Know Your Jacket Type3 Use an Ink Additive4 Secure Your Jackets to Your Pallets5 Use the Right Screen Mesh Count6 Pre-Heat Your Fabric7 Cure at a Lower Temperature8 Wait to Package and Distribute Your Screen Printed Jackets Offering […]

Contents1 Creating and manipulating art can be one of the most time consuming parts of a screen printer’s day. Here’s how to make it easier!2 Set clear guidelines for accepting artwork3 Have protocol for intaking and prepping artwork4 Use shortcuts, where possible5 Make art approvals easy6 Know when to outsource Creating and manipulating art can […]

Every print shop longs for a full schedule that keeps the presses running and revenue flowing. Keeping that full schedule isn’t only about hustling to find new customers and generate orders. A busy shop also requires efficiency to keep up with customer demand and keep production rolling.

Contents1 Set limits on how many hours you are willing to work2 Spend your time on the most beneficial — and important — tasks3 Take advantage of flex time4 Set a clear line between ‘work time’ and ‘personal time’5 Encourage employees to establish work life balance, too When you’re running a screen printing shop, especially if […]