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So, you've found yourself a capable decorator, and you’re ready to start sending in a few..

1. All Shapes & Sizes First and foremost, submitting Vector art is always best. What makes..

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Custom clothing is a great tool for promoting any business. There are lots of creative ways that..

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Custom uniforms have a major impact on the way an organization runs. While it may not seem that..

Aside from being wearable, one of the most common characteristics of apparel is the inside tag...

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Direct to garment printing is great for a lot of reasons, but the big one is the fact that set..

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The modern day apparel industry is forever changing & evolving with new technologies and..

When ordering embroidered clothing it is helpful to understand the process and become familiar..

Digital printing on dark t-shirts or garments is not quite the same as printing on white or..

Before we get into various fabric types for embroidery, there is a term you should be familiar..

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Ever wonder how a company logo or cool design goes from a digital art file to a beautifully..

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There are many decisions to be made and details to be communicated when ordering decorated and..

There is a true art to designing a t-shirt for the all over press. It isn't as simple as taking..

Digital artwork used for screen printing can be categorized in two types - raster and vector...

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Polyester and poly blend garments continues to grow in popularity over the years. It has become..

As a Promotional Product expert knowing as much as you can about the apparel decorating..

Discharge ink was developed specifically for soft-hand printing on dark garments. Discharge is a..

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Plastisol ink is a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) based system that essentially contains no solvent..

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All-over printing does encompass the entire surface area of a shirt, however, the are three..

Polyester is one of the most challenging fabrics to screen print on. It’s even advisable to..

Ordering custom decorated apparel for your clients can be a fun and easy process if you are..

When you say red, you could mean any number of a gazillion shades. When you say red 485c, you..

Did you know that the same embroidered logo can look different when sewn on various garments?..

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Typography (from the Greek words τύπος (typos) = form and γραφή (graphe) = writing) is the art..

Every so often, screen printers are faced with certain obstacles they need to overcome in order..

Water-based inks are defined as those that utilize water as the main solvent. That does not..

When it comes to the decorating of apparel, embroidery can be considered the alpha when stacked..

When estimating the number of screens needed to produce a custom screen printed order,..

Promotional clothing is a popular branding tool that can be used successfully with any..

Pantone® colors are invaluable tools in most graphics related fields. However, when it comes to

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Custom apparel is used in numerous industries for various applications including uniforms for..

Few aspects of my job as a Sharprint Sales Insider are as disheartening as having to utter any..

Unless you have been on a screen printing shop tour or had the opportunity to print t-shirts..

The best way to preview a new logo or design as embroidery is to see an actual sewn example. If..

Digital printing t-shirts, a new type of t-shirt printing that offers an alternative to the..

Branded apparel can have a big impact on any type of business. Any time the business logo and..

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There’s a gazillion different t-shirts you can have printed for your business. If you are..

Whether one chooses a traditional screen-printing process or a modern digital printing process,..

Designing custom uniforms for your employees is a great way to promote your business. However,..

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There’s a wide variety of apparel fabrics available for decoration. Screen print, embroidery,..

Selecting a screen printing service company can be a difficult task, but making sure you do your..

The process of screen-printing shirts has really come a long way. Instead of just choosing a..

Below are 9 quick tips that Sharprint’s Customer Service Team has put together that will help..

As an artist for a contract screen printing company I find that many clients want to have..

How it Works Foil is a post-printing application, which can be applied on a press for..

Basic Thread Types There are two main thread types used for embroidery. They are rayon..

Tri-blend t-shirts are one of the most popular options for apparel printing. Tri-blend t-shirts..

When you say red, you could mean any number of a gazillion shades. When you say red 485c, you..

Inks Are Your Friend...And Fabrics Are Your Best Friend The inks used in direct-to-garment..

In general, an embroidery art department can accept any type of artwork you provide right down..

Embroidery Backing - A World of Options Nothing can enhance or ruin embroidery more than what..

Printing soft-hand on dark garments is probably the single most challenging aspect of textile..

More than just a method for adding patterns, all over printing can use texture, dynamic..

If you’re considering direct-to-garment printing, there are some basics you’ll want to know..

Tri-blend t-shirts are one of the most popular options for apparel printing. Tri-blend t-shirts..

Screen printed t-shirts are awesome. Most times they look pretty cool, but the medium isn’t..

Logo embroidery adds a one-of-a-kind custom touch to any garment. Hobby clubs, organizations,..

When you start to discuss printed tee shirts with your customers, be creative and think outside..

SanMar is a supplier of apparel and accessories to screen printers, embroiderers, promotional..

Here where I work at Sharprint, we decorate apparel in three main ways, screen print, digital..

Did you know embroidery thread is sewn in different types of stitches to re-create your..

It’s pretty magical when a t-shirt design and specialty ink fall into perfect alignment. With..

There are numerous variables that go into placing, producing, and delivering a custom decorated..

In the decorated apparel industry, it is very important to capture the greatest level of detail..

Embroidery’s craft origin gives it an air of refinement, elegance, and respectability. For this..

Digital printing on fabric is very similar to the way an inkjet photo printer prints on paper...

Your logo consists of 3 colors, yet you’re being charged for a 4-color screen printing job...

One thing that plagues us as printers of apparel is those pesky seams. When the squeegee passes..

Embroidery is a beautiful application for embellishing a garment or adding a branding element..

1. ILLUSTRATOR EFFECTS Illustrator has some nifty effect options, but you’ve got to be careful..

You've probably seen some of those super thick, plastic-y prints that tend to crack after..

There’s a lot that is the same about printing light and darks for DTG. Shirts must be 100%..

When screen printing a logo or design on apparel, it’s common to order companion garments or..

As a Sales Insider here in the Sharprint customer service department, I field a great many..

Screen printing is a type of printing technique that utilizes woven mesh as a means of..

If you ask ten people how to create a remarkable experience in the work place, 9 would probably..

Growing consciousness surrounding the health of our planet and ourselves has had an obvious..

Fall has quickly come upon us and that simply means that fashion's hottest season is here, so..

Branded apparel is a great way to spread the word about your company, but it’s important that..

Consumers are paying more and more attention to the impact of the product they use on the..

Companies and organizations recognized for professional excellence look at custom screen..

Regardless of whether one is concerned or not about this planet and its environment, there are..

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With today's technology, specialized software is able to translate artwork files into ..

Summer clothing trends tend to be light, fun and airy. This summer is no different. Lightweight..

If you're looking for a way to customize your apparel that's perfect for a trade show, there..

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Well-managed marketing through branded apparel can provide a boost to your business and show up..

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Promotional marketing through the use of custom apparel & products can provide a number of..

Custom embroidery has the ability to add polish and professionalism to all types of work..

Spring is upon us and it's time to give your wardrobe a fresh boost to go along with the..

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Your corporate identity is the image that you put forth to the public as a whole. This public..

Uniforms are a necessary element for many organizations. After all, uniforms immediately unify..

Carlos Ballesteros joined the Sharprint team almost three years ago. We lucked out, for sure...

There are a number of considerations to make when outfitting a restaurant with uniforms or..

The following is an excerpt from Sharprint's popular guide "Creating a Remarkable Uniform..

Going green is steadily becoming the new black. In fact, many American made clothing lines are..

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Based on a survey of over 1000 responses conducted by Boston Consulting Group in September 2012,..

Creating a personalized custom t-shirt for your business, organization, or sports team can be a..

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. I can not give actual legal advice. This is proven by the fact..

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The following is an excerpt from Sharprint's popular guide "Beginner's Guide to Company Apparel"..

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Sharprint Associated Press reports 84% of people who receive promotional items can identify the..

It is important to support those less fortunate than ourselves throughout the year, however the..

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Sharprint's debut clothing line, Stitch Anatomy, is fun and sassy, for sure, but that's not all..

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HOW SOFT-HAND PRINTING ON DARK GARMENTS WORKS Printing soft-hand on dark garments is probably..

The rhythm of the embroidery department is unmatched. Whether the Sharprint embroidery ladies..

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A company's logo can tell a lot about an organization. It provides a recognizable image that..

An easy way to add instant value and eye-popping appeal to a t-shirt is to print an all-over..

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The following is an excerpt from Sharprint's popular guide "How To Design an Event Tee". For..

Business uniforms are an important element for any company to consider. The clothing pieces..

Custom made tees are a classic choice for company promotion, but there are lots of compelling..

We are super stoked to announce the new head of the Sharprint Sustainable Committee - the one..

Overall awareness of the declining state of the global environment has led to many important ..

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY EMBROIDER SMALL LETTERS In the decorated apparel industry, it is very..

Recently, I had the great fortune of meeting Tyler Way, artist/designer of the TWAY Collection,..

Maybe you’re tired of having your employees' uniforms blend in and look like other companies,..

Let’s say you’ve got a tee shirt with a design on it that you love. Just for the sake of..

Everything old is new again, especially when it comes to Fall 2012 fashion trends. For those..

As a college student, studying printmaking and fine art, my professors would always reference..

Not sure about you, but taking an overview of the calendar a few months in advance, sure helps me..

No doubt about it, environmentally friendly clothing is more expensive than traditional..

Custom made t-shirts might seem incredibly simple, but there are actually quite a few moving..

Embroidering your company's logo on apparel or other promotional products can be a great way to..

Staff uniforms can be great branding tools, especially when keeping the business looking clean..

If you’re designing custom uniforms or outfits for your organization, you may want to consider..

Traditionally, the bright t-shirts with colorful logos and statements sold in retail stores and..

Custom apparel is a great way to brand a business. With specially designed apparel on every..

For years, information about the earth’s condition and our changing environment has revealed..

Not to get all Whitney on you, but “I believe the children are the future.” As babies are born..

The words "company t-shirts" can inspire a groan. Employees may imagine themselves being forced..

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Communication is not synonymous with language. I learned this weekend at the Field Museum that..

When you're ordering uniforms for your sports team it can be a fun process, but there are..

Promotional apparel can be a powerful tool when it comes to branding your business. Good..

As the eco-friendly movement grows in popularity and awareness, consumers are increasingly..

The clothing and apparel industry has evolved significantly over the past few years. Businesses..

Adding custom embroidery to your company's uniforms can make your brand look more..

Custom apparel is a great marketing tool that any type of company can benefit from. Whether the..

A study conducted by the Field Museum in 2008 identified the arts as “fundamental ways through..

If you are looking to design an employee uniform, you should consider creating embroidered polo..

Consistent brand identity is non-negotiable no matter how many different products you are..

Yay for summer! Lots of fun things to do and I'd even venture to say everything is a little..

Time to start stocking up on some reusable grocery totes! It's a good idea for some obvious..

Retail areas in yoga studios are becoming the norm. Studios are making it convenient for yoga..

Ever seen one of those photos from a runway fashion show and think, “Who would wear something..

This summer, don't miss out on what's hot and trendy. Keeping up with fashion doesn't have to..