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DTG vs. DTF: Which is Better?
In the world of garment printing, technology has revolutionized the way we bring designs to life. Among the various techniques available, Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing have emerged as two formidable contenders. Today, we'll dive deep into the realm of printing methods and compare the strengths and weaknesses of these two methods of garment decoration.
How Adding a Vinyl Cutter can Increase Your Shop's Offerings
In the world of screen printing, versatility is key. As a screen printer, you're constantly on the lookout for innovative tools and techniques that can elevate your business and expand your offerings. One such tool that has gained significant popularity in recent years is the vinyl cutter. This remarkable device opens up a world of possibilities, allowing screen printers to diversify their services, increase their revenue streams, and attract a wider range of customers. Let’s explore how a vinyl cutter can revolutionize your screen printing business and help you unlock new opportunities.
WTF is DTF: Comparing Screen Printing and DTF for DIY Screen Printers
So you want to decorate garments. There are so many ways of doing that. Do you want to use transfers? Interested in direct-to-garment printing? Want to try out screen printing? With so many options to start, it can be overwhelming for a DIY printer to decide. Let’s compare two popular methods: DTF and screen printing.
A Guide to Selecting the Right Heat Press for Your Screen Print Shop
Heat presses are a great addition to any shop. They can do so much more than just heat press transfers. A heat press can flash and even cure garments, handle foil, and so much more. Having a heat press in a shop is a no-brainer. But which one should you invest in? Buckle up, we’re about to find out.
How to Achieve Matte or Glossy Screen Prints
Ink has the ability to look matte or glossy. Sometimes, a print will come out of the dryer looking glossier than expected, or more matte than you’re looking for. Wondering how to adjust the final looks of the ink? Let's look into it.
How to Screen Print Multi-Color Plastisol Heat Transfers
Heat transfers are useful for many reasons. You can use transfers for live events, brand shirts with neck labels, and for customers who order in low volume but order consistently over time. Creating a one-color transfer is a simple process. Things get complicated when you add multiple colors. In the video, print expert Colin Huggins walks you through how to create the best multi-color plastisol heat transfers.
Designing for Screen Printed Multi-Color Heat Transfers
Designing artwork for screen printing is an important first step to ensuring a good print. You need to take print order, color shift, trapping, choking, and more into consideration when designing for a job. When designing a multi-color heat transfer job, you’ll need to approach your design differently. Print expert Colin Huggins walks through the process of creating artwork for multi-color heat transfers.
A Guide to Printing on Youth Apparel
Printing on youth apparel seems simple, right? Everything is smaller, but as long as you size everything to fit, it shouldn’t be a problem. Turns out, it’s a little more complicated than that. The Customer Protection Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), has enforced safety regulations on children and youth products for more than a decade. Let’s dive into it and find out what it means for you.
Should I Screen Print or Decorate with Vinyl?
Ready to start decorating garments? There are many ways you can go about decorating garments — embroidery, screen printing, vinyl, etc. How do you decide which one is best for you? Let’s focus on screen printing and vinyl to distinguish which method will fit your business.
How To Screen Print With Plastisol Heat Transfers
Screen printing heat transfers can seem daunting but in reality, it’s actually fairly simple. If made properly, plastisol heat transfers can last almost as long as a screen prints and can be much easier to apply in certain scenarios. Here are a few ways screen printing your own transfers can help your business.
The Heat Press, Every Printer's Secret Tool
Every screen print shop needs a heat press.
Every. Single. One.
Why would you even need a heat press in a shop? Many reasons, like special orders, ...
