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How to Choose the Right Garment for Screen Printing

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When you’re new to screen printing, it’s easy to think  a t-shirt is a t-shirt.   But any experienced printer will tell you the garment you choose can make or break your project. Fabric weight, style, and quality all impact not only how your print looks but also how your customer feels wearing it. Let’s break down some key differences to help you pick the right blank for every job. Understanding T-Shirt Weight: When browsing wholesale apparel catalogs, you’ll see shirts listed by weight (e.g., 4 oz, 5.3 oz, 6 oz). This refers to the fabric’s weight per square yard. While the numbers may seem small, the difference is noticeable in feel and performance. Lightweight (around 4 oz) Super soft and breathable Great for spring and summer wear Often used for promotional giveaways or budget-friendly projects May feel thinner and have less structure, can stretch out more easily Midweight (5–5.5 oz) A balanced choice between softness and durability Works well for everyday wear or retail t...

2025 Screen Printing Business Checklist: Improve Workflow, Pricing, and Growth

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We’re rolling through 2025, and if you’ve been in the screen printing game for a while, you know how fast things can change. Between new print tech, supply costs, and the rise of DTF printing, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind. That’s why it’s smart to stop, take a breath, and really look at your business—what’s working, what’s not, and where you can tighten things up. Think of it like a tune-up for your shop. Here’s a simple breakdown of what to look at when you evaluate your screen printing business this year. 1. Check Your Numbers Start with the basics—how’s your cash flow? Are sales trending up or slowing down? Which products or clients bring in the most profit? Have you adjusted your prices to account for rising ink and garment costs? If you’ve added new services (like DTF or embroidery), compare how they’re performing next to your core printing jobs. You might spot an opportunity to shift focus—or scale up what’s really paying off. 2. Review Your Equipment and Workflow A me...

Best Screen Printing Software - Which Program is Best?

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  Organization on the brain? Considering the leap to a business management software to save a few hours of sleep? Give this post a read. If you are new to business management software just know there are a lot of options out there. With that said it can be very overwhelming when trying to pick one or to decide if you even need one. Screen Printing is a unique business to run and due to that several software’s have been created that are catered toward print shops. Picking a screen printing software is like buying a car, there are a lot of manufacturers out there with different options at various price ranges. You must do your research to find out which one works for you and your business’s needs. Some business owners may just need help sending quick quotes and accessing their distributors catalogs while others want full e-Commerce capabilities as well. These software’s offer a slew of features to help you run your shop effectively. Here are a few of the popular capabilities the...

Best Screen Printing Software - Which Program is Best?

Organization on the brain? Considering the leap to a business management software to save a few hours of sleep? Give this post a read.   If you are new to business management software just know there are a lot of options out there. With that said it can be very overwhelming when trying to pick one or to decide if you even need one. Screen Printing is a unique business to run and due to that several software’s have been created that are catered toward print shops. Picking a screen printing software is like buying a car, there are a lot of manufacturers out there with different options at various price ranges. You must do your research to find out which one works for you and your business’s needs. Some business owners may just need help sending quick quotes and accessing their distributors catalogs while others want full e-Commerce capabilities as well.   These software’s offer a slew of features to help you run your shop effectively. Here are a few of the popular capabilit...

Alcohol Vs Bleach, Which Is Better?

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Right now we have a huge issue taking place worldwide and this is causing panic and chaos everywhere. People are rushing out to get their hands on anything and everything possible and some of those things that people are trying to get their hands on are alcohol and bleach. Alcohol Alcohol is effective against killing off a wide range of germs and most bacteria including mycobacteria. This is really only effective in concentrations above 70%. Alcohol has also been shown to be effective in disinfecting surfaces contaminated with pandemic viruses such as Influenza, Ebola, SARS, Coronavirus, and has some activity against Norovirus. Alcohol is often used to disinfect small surface areas such as door knobs / handles, personal items, and things of that nature. It is occasionally used to clean larger surface areas like countertops, desks, and so on. However, due to it being very flammable, it is best to limit its use as a surface disinfectant to small surface areas and make sure ...