PrintGRIP Tuff Sheets: Adapting Your Modern Print Shop
Switching your shop to a reusable platen adhesive like PrintGRIP is a smart move for your everyday production. It cuts down on shop consumables, saves you money on spray mist,...
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How to Succeed at Your First Screen Printing Job for an Event or Business
If you're preparing for your first screen printing job for a local event or business, take a moment to recognize how big this step is. Whether you’re printing shirts for...
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Scaling Water-Based Print with Purpose: Chris & Jon of The Print Room | Shirt Show
This week, Dylan and Andy take a virtual trip to Dunedin, New Zealand to chat with Chris and Jon from The Print Room—a shop known for its focus on sustainability,...
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DTF Transfer Placement Guide: Sizes, Tools, and Pro Tips
DTF 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
If you're building a student-run screen printing shop, choosing the right tools is critical. From space-saving equipment to chemical safety, school programs face unique challenges. In this guide, we’ll highlight...
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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...
