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  Screen printing inkjet film alignment can be challenging. Incorrectly positioning your inkjet transparency film can cause headache when beginning the printing process. Master film alignment and make the printing process easier. Here are our favorite tips from our team of screen-printing pros.   #1 Set up your platen for success Understanding how platens function in relation to the screen is critical. To begin, position the screen on the platen. Make a grid system on the platen so you always know where to place the screen. Draw a vertical line down the center of the platen, followed by another about 4" to the left from the middle line. You'll be able to line up the center of the print as well as the left chest print this way. Check out this blog for more information on  How to Draw Your Screen Printing Laten Center Line . Vertical lines are essential for aligning the shirt with the print. Horizontal lines do the same thing, but they also help you line up the collar of th...

When it comes to screen printing, the search for the best white ink is practically a rite of passage. Whether you're printing bold graphics on dark garments or laying down a crisp underbase, white plastisol ink is a make-or-break element in your print shop. But not all white inks are created equal—some are too thick, others don't flash properly, and a few just don’t pop the way they should. So, what’s the real best white ink for screen printing? 👉 We’ve got you covered right here. Why White Ink Matters So Much White ink plays a critical role in how your designs turn out—especially when printing on dark or colored garments. It needs to be smooth enough to print easily, thick enough to provide strong opacity, and versatile enough to work on different fabrics. Here are a few key factors that separate the great from the “meh”: Opacity – A good white ink should cover dark fabrics with one or two passes. Flash time – You want an ink that cures quickly without scorchi...

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 ...