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August 27, 2019 6:50:00 AM CDT

Coated, Uncoated & Under Base Effects When Screen Printing

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When you say red, you could mean any number of a gazillion shades. When you say red 485c, you mean one very specific shade. Pantone® colors are used to select and accurately communicate color in a variety of industries.

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August 26, 2019 10:15:00 AM CDT

How Fabric Type Affects An Embroidered Design

Embroidery_Services_Specialty_Sharprint_ChicagoDid you know that the same embroidered logo can look different when sewn on various garments? Fabric weight, thickness, weave and content all effect how the stitches will hold up next to each other. For this reason, it is important to let us know what material we will sew when requesting an embroidery quote or placing an order. We digitize all logos for the best embroidery depending on what fabric we are sewing on.

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August 20, 2019 6:50:00 AM CDT

The 4-Step Process For DTG Printing On High Quality Custom Garments

DTG_Garments_Sharprint_ChicagoDigital garment printing can be a solution for small quantities, hasty needs, and it can also be a source of exclusive products that are not easily replicated. By promoting these strengths of the medium, its likely your clients will be unaware of the numerous steps and time it takes to complete these production tasks. We recorded the processes to share the exacting and labor intensive process that goes into these fast turnarounds on high quality custom garments.

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August 19, 2019 7:40:00 AM CDT

Facts About Screen Print Font, Type & Text

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Typography (from the Greek words τύπος (typos) = form and γραφή (graphe) = writing) is the art and technique of arranging art to make language visible. So whether you have sighed at the over use of Comic Sans, or admired the subtle architecture of Bodoni Open-face - you spend time with fonts. Here are a few tools to make your life easier. Some may be old news for you, but remember, some people might be behind the “Times”. 

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August 13, 2019 8:45:00 AM CDT

The Cause & Solution Of Pallet Marks

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Every so often, screen printers are faced with certain obstacles they need to overcome in order to provide their customers with the best possible looking custom apparel. One of these challenges is known as pallet marks. The pallet is what the garment is placed on during the actual printing stage. Just as the term implies, a pallet mark is when the outline of the pallet leaves a mark on the t-shirt that is being printed on.

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August 9, 2019 11:30:00 AM CDT

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Water-Based Ink

describe the imageWater-based inks are defined as those that utilize water as the main solvent. That does not mean, however that water is the only solvent. It is significant to note that many water base inks contain “co-solvents” which may even be petroleum based solvents. The reason these co-solvents are used varies, but one of the key reasons is to decrease the time and heat necessary to cure the ink film on the fabric.

Water-based ink is the ink of choice for the printing of yard goods; either in piece form or on the roll.

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August 5, 2019 7:30:00 AM CDT

Know Your Options When Creating Custom Embroidery

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When it comes to the decorating of apparel, embroidery can be considered the alpha when stacked up against its counterparts -screen print and digital print. A fully formed practice for a long time, embroidery is used to decorate polos, caps, bags, luggage, and much more. When talking custom embroidery for decorated apparel, its important to understand the options available to you, as well as the process involved.

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July 30, 2019 6:00:00 AM CDT

4 FAQs About Using A White Under Base When Screen Printing

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When estimating the number of screens needed to produce a custom screen printed order, designers and brokers alike are often unsure whether or not their design will need a preliminary white under base for the best print. The print colors in the design plays a part, but generally it’s the shirt color that determines whether or not an under base is needed.

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July 29, 2019 6:00:00 AM CDT

Why Promotional Clothing Is Perfect For Branding Your Business

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Promotional clothing is a popular branding tool that can be used successfully with any business. Done correctly, this type of clothing will drastically change the way others see your business.

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July 23, 2019 8:00:00 AM CDT

5 Pantone Colors To Reconsider On Screen Printed T-Shirts

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Pantone® colors are invaluable tools in most graphics related fields. However, when it comes to screen printing on dark t-shirts and other textiles, some Pantone® colors don’t print precisely like the chip or fan book. The following is a list of 5 colors to avoid if at all possible because you may not get what you expect.

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July 22, 2019 6:30:00 AM CDT

4 Tips For Choosing The Right Polo Shirt For Your Logo

polo shirts and logo design chicagoCommonly worn by tennis and golf players, the polo shirt can be portrayed synonymous with that of a sporty chic look. So when considering the purchase of embroidered polo shirts for an organization, think about who will be wearing the shirt, what environment it will be worn in, and the brand-identity you’re trying to establish.  

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