How to Test for Dye Migration Before You Print
Ever printed bright white ink on a red polyester shirt, only to find it mysteriously turned pink overnight? That’s dye migration. Whether you're printing on triblends, performance wear, or full...
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Riley Flash Quartz Dryer: Quickstart Guide
The Riley Flash Quartz Dryer is built for printers who value speed, consistency, and control. Getting your flash set up properly from the start helps you stay efficient and avoid...
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Shirt Show: The Podcast Every Screen Printer Should Be Listening To
If you haven’t tuned in to Shirt Show yet, stop what you’re doing, grab your earbuds, and hit play. Seriously. Hosted by Dylan Gilligan of Upstate Merch, Shirt Show is...
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How Screen Printing and Direct Film Transfers (DTF) Work Together
If you have spent years mastering screen printing, you know how satisfying it is to create that perfect print. But now, with DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing becoming more popular, you can use both methods...
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How Riley Hopkins Presses Are Made: Built in the USA, Engineered for Print Shops
At Ryonet, we hear it all the time: “Wait... you really make the presses here?” Yes, we do. Every Riley Hopkins press is handcrafted in Vancouver, Washington. From raw aluminum to...
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How the ROQ E Unlocks Real Growth for Screen Print Shops
You started your shop to bring ideas to life. But the grind of manual setups, slow output, and noisy equipment can make that dream feel distant. If you're a shop...
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Why Micros Matter: Precision Printing with the Riley Hopkins 360
If you're chasing dialed-in detail and repeatable perfection, your press better be built for it. That’s where the Riley Hopkins 360 Screen Printing Presses step up. With spring-loaded XY micros,...
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From Triblends to Hoodies: ROQ'ing Excel Window Tinting Team Shirts
In this behind-the-scenes print session, Ryan Moor fires up the ROQ automatic press to knock out a run of cotton tees, triblends, and fleece hoodies. This is a real-world look at...
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How to Set Up and Dial In Your Riley Cure 246 and 248 Conveyor Dryer
Ready to crank up production in your screen printing shop? Let’s get your RileyCure 246 or RileyCure 248 conveyor dryer set up and running like a dream. Here’s your step-by-step...
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New 3 Gallon Options: The Smart Middle Ground for Ink Sizing
When your shop is moving fast, ink shouldn't slow you down. That’s why more ink options are now available in a 3-gallon size - a smarter choice for printers who...
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4 Conveyor Dryer Mistakes Screen Printers Should Avoid
Curing is one of the most critical steps in the screen printing process—and one of the easiest to mess up. Even if your artwork, screens, and inks are flawless, undercured...
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Texture, Shine & Dimension: Meet the Latest Avient Specialty Inks
Looking to punch up your prints with shimmer, puff, or glassy gloss? We’ve just added a full line of Avient Specialty Inks and additives that let you do exactly that—and...
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Inside the Don’t Lose Hope Workshop: Tours, Tools, and Tips from the Print Floor
Recently, screen printers from across the Northwest and beyond (looking at you @teejthesqueeg) gathered at the shop known as Don’t Lose Hope for a full day of print demos, production...
