Cast Iron Print Works on Premium Printing and AI Artwork | Shirt Show
Key Takeaways: Shirt Show Episode 330 In Episode 330 of Shirt Show, Dylan, guest co-host Timbo, and Josh and Wes from Cast Iron Print Works break down how human craftsmanship,...
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DTF Transfer Placement Guide: Sizes, Tools, and Pro Tips
Garment transfers seem easy until they are not. Getting the perfect placement can be a struggle, one inch too high or slightly off center can turn a great design into...
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3 Darkroom Tips from Pro Screen Printers
The darkroom is the heartbeat of your print shop. From screen prep to reclaim, small improvements in your workflow can make a huge difference on press. In this post, we’re...
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Thinking About Screen Printing Automation? Here’s What You Need to Know
A Practical Guide to Solving the Real Challenges of Transitioning to Screen Printing Automation Growing your shop through screen printing automation sounds exciting, until reality sets in. Equipment costs, learning...
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From Tumblr to T-Shirts: Rachel Rogers and the Rise of Star Cadet
This week’s Shirt Show features Rachel Rogers of Star Cadet, one of the most recognizable hybrid brands in screen printing. Star Cadet blends content, community, and apparel production to serve...
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Screen Printing Ink for Fabric: Selecting The Best Ink For Your Garment
The screen printing ink you use should be designed for the fabric material you're printing on. From cotton to polyester, tri-blends to totes, each material calls for the right formulation...
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Screen Printing Products for Schools: Top 5 Picks
Building a student-run print shop is one of the coolest moves a school can make, but choosing the right equipment for a classroom environment is a whole different ballgame. Between...
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When Is It Time to Automate Your Screen Printing Shop? | 3 Signs You're Ready for an Automatic Press
Are you a manual screen printer wondering if it's time to step up your game with an automatic press? Trust us, you're not alone. Deciding to move to automation is...
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Building a People-First Print Shop with Kyle & Annie from Print My Threads | Shirt Show 292
This week on Shirt Show, Dylan sits down with Kyle and Annie from Print My Threads for a conversation full of practical wisdom, honest shop talk, and a few hilarious...
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How to Print CMYK: Best Color Settings for Screen Printing with Avient ASI Process Inks
If you're printing CMYK on garments and struggling with muddy colors, oversaturated shadows, or washed-out prints, your Photoshop settings and color profiles may be the issue. Screen printing isn't like...
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Best Practices when Printing Multi-Color Posters with Green Galaxy Water-Based Ink
Ever looked around at your walls and thought “This could use some pizzazz?” Screen printing professional Jamie is with you. The walls of her print studio were bland and boring....
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Why Go to Impressions Expo 2026?
From the shop floor to the show floor, growth in screen printing starts with showing up. Impressions Expo Long Beach 2026 is where the industry comes together to discover new...
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Pantone Book: The Ultimate Tool for PMS Color Matching in Screen Printing
If you're a screen printer striving for consistent, accurate colors across every print, owning a Pantone book is a critical tool. Whether you're matching client brand colors or experimenting with...
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From Setbacks to Shirt Show: Dylan Gilligan on Building Upstate Merch
In this episode of Shirt Show, host Dylan Gilligan shares his own story for the first time, with Guest Host Dewey and Shirt Show Producer Christina stepping in to ask...
