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April 17, 2014 2:28:00 PM CDT

The Four Main Feels Of Screen Printing

screen_printing_tshirt_fabric_types_sharprint_chicagoYou've probably seen some of those super thick, plastic-y prints that tend to crack after wearing and washing a few times. You've probably also seen the kind of screen printed t-shirt with a super soft print. Maybe you even own some of both.

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March 24, 2014 1:22:00 PM CDT

[Quick Tip] How DTG Printing Differs From Light To Dark Garments

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There’s a lot that is the same about printing light and darks for DTG. Shirts must be 100% cotton. The artwork needs to be submitted in the same way. The ink on the shirts must also be cured whether the tee is a light or dark color, so what’s the difference? The main difference is a step in the process called pre-treating. Only dark t-shirts get pre-treatment.

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March 4, 2014 3:20:00 PM CST

Screen Printing Process For Same Designs On Different Garments

screen_printing_process_garment_designs_sharprint_chicagoWhen screen printing a logo or design on apparel, it’s common to order companion garments or accessories. Does a higher volume discount apply when you print different kinds of garments with the same design? If the garments are similar, chances are you can have them produced all together. T-shirts and tank tops are a good example of this as long as the design, placement, and size of the design are the same.

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February 12, 2014 3:52:00 PM CST

Got Large Prints? Consider The Advantages Of Oversized Printing.

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As a Sales Insider here in the Sharprint customer service department, I field a great many inquiries about All-Over Printing. In fact, it may very well be our most requested process! Sadly, with the uptick of recent interest in AOP comes an equal number of folks who decide in the end for various reasons that it's not right for them. And while it's true that we'll take any chance we get to wax ecstatic about our All-Over Printing capabilities, there is actually another option for huge prints - but with fewer restrictions.

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December 18, 2013 10:41:00 AM CST

Making The Most Out Of Your Screen Printing Designs

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Screen printing is a type of printing technique that utilizes woven mesh as a means of supporting ink-blocking stencils. A relatively inexpensive printing technique that results in highly-detailed and very beautiful designs. Using screen printing for t-shirts and other promotional items can help get a business on the proverbial map.

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November 26, 2013 2:09:00 PM CST

Creating A Remarkable Experience For Your Employees

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If you ask ten people how to create a remarkable experience in the work place, 9 would probably say, “pay me more money” or “better benefits." I see these things as ways to get people to come to work, or ways to ward off attrition, not creating a remarkable experience. In order to create a remarkable experience, management has to learn and pay attention to something that is off the books, out of the paycheck, and deep into the psyche of their employees.

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October 29, 2013 1:17:00 PM CDT

5 Eco-Conscious Tips To Follow When Caring For Your Apparel

eco friendly clothingGrowing consciousness surrounding the health of our planet and ourselves has had an obvious impact on the fashion and apparel industry.Organic cottonwoolsilk, and hemp are all readily available for garment manufacturing, as well as material made from sustainable sources such as bamboosoy, tencel, and POP recycled plastic. The custom decoration industry has naturally followed suit by offering these same materials in the form of t-shirts, polos, totes, and other apparel items for screen printing and embroidery.

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October 1, 2013 11:53:00 AM CDT

Fall Clothing & Fashion Trends Of 2013

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Fall has quickly come upon us and that simply means that fashion's hottest season is here, so this is definitely time to celebrate!! Whip out the boots, capes, capelets, hats, gloves and everything that makes dressing for brisk weather so enjoyable. Fall fashion this year is very wearable; Figure flattering pieces in colors that suit nearly all are eye catching, edgy and demanding of attention in a good way. Welcome to Fall's hottest fashion for 2013.

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September 19, 2013 12:22:00 PM CDT

5 Things To Avoid When Ordering Branded Apparel

shutterstock 130273682Branded apparel is a great way to spread the word about your company, but it’s important that you approach this type of marketing with plenty of forethought. If you don’t think about your plan carefully, you may find your apparel falling short of the mark. Get the results you are after by avoiding these five common pitfalls:

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September 13, 2013 2:19:00 PM CDT

The Role Of Bamboo As An Eco-Friendly Fabric

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Consumers are paying more and more attention to the impact of the product they use on the environment. In fact, you probably couldn’t go a single day without the three little letters “eco” crossing your path. Textile manufacturers, screen printers, custom decorators, and designers are all trying to provide non-caustic solutions for their consumers. This focus brings bamboo into question.

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September 3, 2013 11:52:00 AM CDT

Choosing The Right Custom Screen Printer

Custom Screen PrintersCompanies and organizations recognized for professional excellence look at custom screen printing as a way to establish their names and logos in the world of consumers. Creating and perfecting the design for an organization’s apparel and applying the lettering and logo require expertise. In the consumer’s mind, the quality of the apparel represents the quality of the company employees wearing it.

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