The NEW Rudy Press 23x31: Print Massive Designs On High Volume Manual Runs
When a client drops a high volume order for a large design on your desk, your first thought should be about profit, not concern about ability or time. Manual screen...
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Why Printing CMYK on Black Garments Is Hard
You have likely seen it happen: a customer wants a detailed, full-color design on a black t-shirt, so you reach for your CMYK process inks. You lay down a solid...
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Apparel Blanks: How to Choose the Right Shirt for Premium Brands
Selecting the appropriate blank for a premium brand is a fundamental aspect of producing high-quality apparel. When you are building a brand or printing for a high-end client, the garment...
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How Jaded Creations Uses UV Printing to Elevate Promotional Items | Shirt Show
This week on Shirt Show, Dylan connects with Brandon and Hailey, the owners of Jaded Creations in Indiana. Their path to business ownership is as unique as their product line,...
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Screen Tension Meter: How to Measure and Maintain Your Screens
One of the most common questions we hear in our classes and from printers at every level regarding screens is: what mesh tension is considered too low? At what point...
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Film Printer Density: How to Get Perfect Screen Printing Films
Establishing the right light-blocking density for your screen printing positives is a critical part of the darkroom process. If your film does not stop the UV light during exposure, you...
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Direct to Film Printers And Equipment: Scaling Your Shop with DTF
Direct to film (DTF) has fundamentally changed the landscape of apparel decoration, providing a versatile way to handle complex designs across a massive range of fabrics. Whether you are a...
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Cassie Green Talks Journalism, LinkedIn, Print Strategy, and Apparelist | Shirt Show
This week on Shirt Show, Dylan Gilligan sits down with Cassie Green, the Senior Content Editor at Apparelist. Cassie shares her professional trajectory from aspiring international journalist to becoming a...
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Screen Printing Pricing Made Simple: How to Keep Shop Quotes in One Place
If you run a print shop, you’ve probably experienced that awkward moment when someone asks for a quote and you hesitate for a second. You know you have a pricing...
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Printing Equipment: Top 10 Upgrades to Scale Your Shop
So, your screen printing side hustle is officially outgrowing your spare bedroom. You’ve moved beyond the "one-off for a friend" stage and are consistently seeing orders for 50, 100, or...
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Scaling Screen Printing for Nike and Disney | Shirt Show 300
To celebrate the 300th episode of Shirt Show, Dylan sits down with Dave Swart of New Buffalo. Dave shares his transition from an IT professional to a leader in one...
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Help Allmade Raise $30K for Foster Homes in Honduras
At Allmade, impact has always been part of the mission. The brand was built on the idea that apparel can do more than look good, it can make a real...
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Creativity and Community with Jennifer Sanderson
International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the leaders, creators, and educators who expand what is possible in every industry. In the world of screen printing, one of those...
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Why Madeira Polyneon Thread Is The Industry Standard For Embroidery
The journey from screen printing to full-service apparel decoration often leads to a common question: how do you maintain the same level of quality in your stitches as you do...
