Printing on to hoodies & other fleece garments
The colder/winter months are here, which means hoodies and other fleece garments are going to be in high demand! There are a few things to consider before you start smashing out those hoodie/fleece orders. Hoodies and fleece are often blended fabrics of cotton and polyester. Whenever there is a blend involving polyester, you will be […]
Puff Screen Printing for Garments
The puff effect in the garment industry has been an ongoing trend over recent times, with the groovy era style designs coming back into fashion forefront. With the recent trends of puff, we decided to dive into what a puff screen print is and how to achieve the best puff print possible. This is a […]
Summer Screen Printing Blues: Conquering the Water-Based Woes
Summer: a time for sunshine, beach days, and… screen printing struggles? While the season brings its fair share of fun, it also throws unique challenges at water-based ink printers. Today, we’ll dive into the summer woes of water-based inks and emerge equipped with solutions and product recommendations to keep your prints crisp and screens open […]
Sustainable Screen Printing: Eco-Friendly Tips for a Greener Print Shop
It’s no secret that so many more printers are moving toward eco-friendly products. Eco-friendly products are easier to work with, less toxic and better for your health and the health of your employees. A great investment for everyone involved. There are many ways you can change up your shop to be a greener print shop […]
What is Plastisol Ink? For Beginners
Plastisol ink is a paste that combines PVC resins, plasticizers, fillers, and pigments that make up the ink that many garments are printed with. Plastisol by nature is heavier and thicker than other inks such as waterbased or other solvent inks. The structured nature of the ink is thixotropic. This means that when shaken, agitated, […]