Screen Printing Directory

DTG or Direct to Garment Printing, T-shirt Printing

Administrator — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:38:35 +0000

Direct to garment printing or DTG as it is sometimes known, is now emerging as an alternative to screen printing, although for short runs at present, the industry looks set to change in the coming years, streamlining distribution, warehousing and the use of less materials and shorter set up times could see a major shift towards this method of garment decoration. Although slow speeds are all that is available at present there are sound concepts for much faster single pass machines already in place. Screen printing, however, is not going to become a forgotten art, there is so much more in the way of options for texture colour and design that is still beyond a digital system, and still unexplored by screen printers themselves, the future is more choices, and more styles than ever before.

T-shirt Printing: DTG or direct to garment printing

Water Based T-Shirt Printing in UK, Custom Screen Printing

Administrator — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:56:39 +0000

Not ideal in all situations, and the ink can be problematic to work with at times, water based T-Shirt printing can be extremely satisfying. This month has seen a big increase in jobs produced with water based inks here in cornwall UK, some customers have even changed their original ideas to suit the process. Companies requiring Promotional t-shirts for various events this summer have been taking the greener option too, with both OKARMA and Earth Positive T-Shirts doing well.

Water based T-Shirt Printing

Wilcom DecoStudio e1 Embroidery Digitizing and Converting Software, Corel DRAW X3

Administrator — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:37:23 +0000

Wilcom ® DecoStudio © e1

Wilcom and Corel Corporation have jointly developed Wilcom ® DecoStudio © e1, this powerful software for machine embroidery. Wilcom ® DecoStudio © e1 allows to create, digitize or convert any designs for machine embroidery. Also you can easy import vector objects from CorelDRAW ® X3 because Wilcom ® DecoStudio © e1 has the full integration with CorelDRAW ® X3.

DecoStudio includes:

Wilcom ® DecoStudio © e1
CorelDRAW ® X3
Corel ® PowerTRACE X3
Corel ® PHOTO-PAINT ® X3
Corel CAPTURE™ X3

Wilcom DecoStudio e1 supports a wide range of file formats for machine embroidery, such as:

EMB (Wilcom ES design file)
EMX (Wilcom Cross Stitch)
ESL (Wilcom ESL)
ESS (Wilcom ESS)
DST (Tajima Pulse)
DSZ (ZSK—Tajima machine format)
HUS (Husqvarna/Viking)
ART V4.0 (artista design file)
ARX (artista cross stitch files)
AMT (artista template)
AMT42 (Explorations template)
PCD, PCQ, PCS (Pfaff)
PES, PCS (Deco, Brother, Babylock)
PMU (Proel)
PUM (Proel DOS)
SAS (Saurer SLC)
EMC (Clipart Files)
CND (Melco condensed file)
PCH (Gunold APS)
10O (Toyota)
BRO (Bits & Volts)
CSD (POEM/Singer/Huskygram)
DAT (Hiraoka DAT)
DSB (Barudan)
EXP (Melco)
INB (Inbro Files)
JEF (Janome/Elna/Kenmore)
KSM (Pfaff)
MJD (Time & Space MJD)

Wilcom DecoStudio e1 includes 30 high-quality fonts designed for small lettering.

Things to know about Screen Printing

Administrator — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:08:17 +0000

20 things to know about T-shirt Printing

They come in a wide variety of colors, just about any color.
They come in 50/50 poly-cotton and 100% cotton.
There are different Qualities at different prices.
They come in sizes from toddler to 10 XL that’s 10 X’S.
XXL and larger typically cost more than adult S-XL about 1.25 per size up.
Youth sizes generally cost less than adult sizes.
They are unfortunately, not always available in the style or color you wish.
Even though it says pre-shrunk on some 100% cotton T’s they still shrink sometimes 2%-4% on average.
Shirts are priced by color: whites the least, lights, darks the most expensive.
Sometimes it costs more to print on dark shirts because you need a white under base.
50/50 T’s are typically priced less than 100% cotton T’s.
The more you buy the less you pay.
Common quantity breaks for screen printed t-shirts are 36, 72, 144, 288, 540 & 1000+.
To save money make the color of the t-shirt one of the colors of the art and you can save a screen charge and reduce your run charges too.
The weight of the t-shirts can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. A heavyweight t-shirt could be 5.6 oz. With one manufacturer and 6.1 oz with another.
Colors will vary if you get t-shirts from different companies so be sure to order the same brand on repeat orders.
T-shirt advertising is a great way to get your message out. Some t-shirts will be worn for years and be seen by thousands of people.
100% cotton t-shirts tend to be a bit softer than 50/50 t-shirts.
50/50 t-shirts will shrink less than 100% cotton t-shirts.
Wash you custom printed t-shirts inside out and the printing will last longer.

Screen printing can be easy, but know what questions to ask.

Custom Screen Printed T-Shirts

Christmas Greeting Cards and Invitations

Administrator — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:53:43 +0000

Christmas is a time of giving and sharing love and blessings. It is a time to be with the ones you love and give thanks for their presence in your life.
The best way to express your feelings by words is to keep them into a beautiful Christmas card. A heart touching design and beautiful words can create the true effect on the mind and soul of your loved once. Similarly, Christmas invitation cards too come in various styles and designs so as to spread respect and joy all around. When Christmas comes the holiday season knocks your door you can indulge in Christmas crafts thereby can shop them from online Christmas greeting cards store.
According to the history of Christmas greeting cards, we find that first of its kind was sent by English admiral in 1699. It was a formal letter type and with this the trend of wishing everyone on the Christmas occasion saying “Merry Christmas” started. With time, the tradition of sending of Christmas invitation cards became the first stepping stone towards great relationships. People used to send greeting cards to their relatives living at a distance from them and near by.
If any one is interested in preparing Christmas invitation cards on their own, then do not waste times in thinking only, get prepare with your arms and armors. All you need is a paper in the most vibrant colors. Make sure the pictures you use onto the cover of your Christmas greeting card should be in synergy with the words you use to convey your feelings. Try to use traditional Christmas symbols to their full. There are Christmas trees, snowflakes, stars, ball drops, crest moon, Santa Clause and even Christmas wreathes that can be used on the greeting cards. Or order for online Christmas Invitation cards.
If you don’t have sufficient time to prepare them your own then you can choose online Christmas greeting cards. These are the best option to wish your close once and relatives on Christmas occasion. There are no of sites that offer online Christmas Party invitations and other occasion cards. You can get prints in desired quantity. And also they ship your orders same day. So that it would be time saving to book order at online Christmas cards shop.
Comments:
Sharon Shelton is an eminent analyst and writer in Society and Relations related topics. He has authored many books on Christmas Invitations and Christmas Party Invitations. Now he is rendering his services to Cardsshoppe.com

Christmas Greeting Cards and Invitations

Screen Printing Press

Administrator — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:08:37 +0000

We bring you the experience gained from building thousands of screen printing machines for many specific industries. Call us for the right solution to your screen printing project.

Systematic Automation Inc.
Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
Telephone: 860-677-6400
Fax: 860-677-6407
URL: Screen Printing Press

Printer for Film Positives, Epson Stylus Photo R1800 for T-Shirt Screen Printing

Administrator — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:09:14 +0000

Epson Stylus Photo R1800

Maximum Printable Area: 13″ x 44″ (inch)
Printing Technology: Micro Piezo® 8-color pigment ink jet technology
Minimum Ink Droplet Size: 1.5-picoliter
Ink Type: Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss® Pigment Ink
Resolution: 5760 x 1440 dpi (dots per inch)
Software Included: Epson Print CD Software, Epson Raw Print, Nik Color Efex Pro
8 Ink Cartridges: Cyan (T054220), Magenta (T054320), Yellow (T054420), Photo Black (T054120), Matte Black (T054820), Red (T054720), Blue (T054920), Gloss Optimizer (T054020)

INKJET Cartridge for CANON i960, i860, IP4000, i9900 Printer

Administrator — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:31:21 +0000

Cheap CANON INKJET Cartridges

Amazon.com - Offers a selection of new inkjet and laser toner cartridges.

CANON Ink Cartridge BCI-6BK Black (BCI6BK) (Compatible)
Works with PIXMA MP760, PIMA MP780, PIXMA IP5000, PIXMA IP4000R, PIMA MP750,
PIXMA IP8500, PIXMA IP6000D, PIXMA IP4000, i9900, i9100, i960, i865, i860,
i965, S830D, S820d, i900D, i905D, S9000, i950, S900, S820, S800, BJC-8200

How to Make Over 1000 Dollars a Week Selling Custom T-shirts

Administrator — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:55:33 +0000

It is ironic that the best screen printers don’t normally make the most money selling T-shirts. If you look in the classified section of your local newspaper on any given day you will find a screen printing company up for sale. It seems like everyone thinks they will make lots of money printing custom t-shirt but very few people actually make it big. Most people will buys some equipment and learn how to print all kinds of cool designs. Where most people fall short is not getting out and marketing their services correctly or even at all.
I am a believer that some of the best screen printers have gone broke because of a bad marketing plan. Take the less traveled road and make sure you pick up the phone and call the local schools. Talk to as many coaches as you can. Each and every one of them needs custom t-shirts for the teams they coach, camps, or coaching staff. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking they will find you because if you aren’t making those painful cold calls, your competition is willing to do it. Any successful print shop is proof of that and if you ask any of the companies up for sale how many cold calls they made in a typical week. I predict the answer is zero.
When I put on a sales seminar or lead a group discussion on selling a product no matter what the product. I stress to them. Don’t focus on the sale. Focus on the fact you offer a product or service that will either save them money, time or make their purchasing process easier. The fact is most people that you are targeting are buying your product. If I assume are your at least bright enough to know your target audience. That being said, if you truly believe you will make it easier for them to purchase from you than your competition you are 90% there. If not make it true. In the case of selling custom t-shirts. Offer quicker turn around time. Offer free artwork, Free set up. Any things that will make you stand out from the crowd. Remember if you are just a face in the crowd no one will remember you or change their current buying pattern.
Change is hard for people. Make it easy. One sales person took to heart what he learned at one of my seminars and took it to the next level. He would go cold calling with his lap top and offer to do free artwork on the spot for free. Let me tell you something. If you get into see a decision maker, do the art work for free and get them to okay it. You have a sale! It was remarkable the close ratio he had with this technique. I know not everyone has the ability to create artwork on the spot but you get the idea. Do something unique, stand out, offer to deliver personally. My favorite saying is selling is if you aren’t the lead dog. The view never changes. Get out in front and sell your shirts off.

Mike Thompson
Company: Taylor Made T-shirts
Address: 15816 SE 114th Ave. Clackamas, Oregon, USA.
Telephone: 503 723 3676

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Administrator — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:41:29 +0000

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