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Contents1 Do-it-Yourself Multi-Color Registration2 Registration Systems and More A high quality multicolor screen print depends on tight registration — here are some ways to achieve it! This article was written for Printwearmag.com by Michael Jirasek Once upon a time… Some people viewed it as an art that could not be taught. To others it was a mystery […]

Contents1 Faster exposure times2 Lower energy usage3 Long-lasting light source that won’t degrade over time Find out how UV LED exposure units can speed up your production and increase your efficiency! The popularity of UV LED exposure units has increased rapidly since they were introduced to the screen printing market only a few years ago. […]

Contents1 Start with an organizational system.2 Use drop cloths.3 Make a shop-wide priority of cleaning up after every job and at the end of every day.4 Keep up on equipment maintenance.5 Let go of the old.6 Invest in equipment that will help you keep your shop clean.7 Create a culture of cleanliness and organization. If […]

Contents1 Sales and revenue are growing…2 …while expenses are flat.3 Your business accounts are in your business’s name.4 You have good cash flow and some savings.5 You’ve addressed any debts.6 You’re regularly evaluating your SWOTs. If your screen printing business is humming along, with orders rolling in and sales increasing, it’s easy to assume that […]

Contents1 What is simulated process screen printing?2 How can your shop stand out with simulated process?3 How do you get started with simulated process printing? As your screen printing business grows in size, skill and reputation, your customers likely will be bringing you more complex prints. At the same time, you might be feeling ready […]

Contents1 Leveling With You2 How Will You Know When to Check Leveling? While many factors determine the quality of your screen prints, it’s especially important not to overlook the condition of your pallets!  This article was written for Printwearmag.com by Michael Jirasek  It’s a part of the screen printing press that is known by many names — pallet, platen, […]

Contents1 1. Know when to flash cure2 2. Gel your ink, don’t cure it3 3. Adjust your flash distance and time4 4. Measure your flash cure5 5. Choose the right pallet adhesive6 6. Preheat your pallet7 7. Include a cooling station8 8. Stay away from drafts9 9. Beware humidity10 10. Maintain temperature throughout printing A flash cure unit allows […]

Contents1 Storing inks and chemicals during the summer2 Storing and exposing screens during the summer3 Printing with plastisol ink during the summer4 Curing ink during the summer The screen printing business changes with the season. Different seasons bring different challenges and different demands from customers. To help you prepare your business for a successful summer, […]

Contents1 Popular Summer Styles2 Trendy Summertime Colors and Prints3 The Best Fabrics for Summertime4 Marketing Your Summer Apparel The screen printing business changes with the season. Different seasons bring different challenges and different demands from customers. To help you prepare you business for a successful summer, we’ve prepared our two-part Guide to Successful Summer Screen […]

Contents1 The Appeal of Polyester Blends2 Overcoming the Challenges of Screen Printing on Polyester Blends When it comes to printing basic garments, most screen printers turn to 100-percent cotton substrates. More and more, however, customers are looking for alternatives. For that reason, cotton/polyester blends are becoming more common. These blended garments have plenty of advantages, […]

Contents1 Problem 1: Prints that wash away2 Problem 2: Lack of opacity3 Problem 3: Dye migration4 Problem 4: Prints that peel away from the substrate5 Problem 5: Ink that won’t stick to your underbase6 Problem 6: Fibrillation7 Problem 7: A stiff hand feel8 Problem 8: Ghost images9 Problem 9: Cracked ink10 Problem 10: Sticky prints […]

Contents1 About copyrights2 Avoiding copyright infringement3 Protecting your original images Technology has made creating images to print on shirts, coffee mugs, tote bags and other sellable goods much easier. But with a world of ideas available with a quick Google search, technology opens the door to a higher likelihood of copyright infringement. You probably (hopefully) know that you can’t […]