Heat printing, also known as heat transfer printing, is the process of applying heat transfer materials to various items (i.e., substrates) with a heat press. Heat-applied materials contain a heat-sensitive adhesive on one side; when heat is applied by a heat press to the material, the material adheres to the substrate, resulting in a decorated garment.
Three key components to consider when decorating with a heat press are: time, temperature, and pressure. Every heat transfer material has its own heat printing instructions.
Screen printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh apertures with ink, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the substrate momentarily along a line of contact. This causes the ink to wet the substrate and be pulled out of the mesh apertures as the screen springs back after the blade has passed. One color is printed at a time, so several screens can be used to produce a multi-colored image or design.
Printing technique
A screen is made of a piece of mesh stretched over a frame. The mesh could be made of a synthetic polymer, such as nylon, and a finer and smaller aperture for the mesh would be utilized for a design that requires a higher and more delicate degree of detail. For the mesh to be effective, it must be mounted on a frame and it must be under tension. The frame which holds the mesh could be made of diverse materials, such as wood or aluminum, depending on the sophistication of the machine or the artisan procedure. The tension of the mesh may be checked by using a tension meter; a common unit for the measurement of the tension of the mesh is Newton per centimeter (N/cm).
A stencil is formed by blocking off parts of the screen in the negative image of the design to be printed; that is, the open spaces are where the ink will appear on the substrate.
Before printing occurs, the frame and screen must undergo the pre-press process, in which an emulsion is 'scooped' across the mesh. Once this emulsion has dried, it is selectively exposed to ultra-violet light, through a film printed with the required design. This hardens the emulsion in the exposed areas but leaves the unexposed parts soft. They are then washed away using a water spray, leaving behind a clean area in the mesh with the identical shape as the desired image, which will allow passage of ink. It is a positive process.
In fabric printing, the surface supporting the fabric to be printed (commonly referred to as a pallet) is coated with a wide 'pallet tape'. This serves to protect the 'pallet' from any unwanted ink leaking through the screen and potentially staining the 'pallet' or transferring unwanted ink onto the next substrate.
Next, the screen and frame are lined with tape to prevent ink from reaching the edge of the screen and the frame. The type of tape used for this purpose often depends upon the ink that is to be printed onto the substrate. More aggressive tapes are generally used for UV and water-based inks due to the inks' lower viscosities and greater tendency to creep underneath the tape.
The last process in the 'pre-press' is blocking out any unwanted 'pin-holes' in the emulsion. If these holes are left in the emulsion, the ink will continue through and leave unwanted marks. To block out these holes, materials such as tapes, specialty emulsions, and 'block-out pens' may be used effectively.
The screen is placed atop a substrate. Ink is placed on top of the screen, and a flood bar is used to push the ink through the holes in the mesh. The operator begins with the fill bar at the rear of the screen and behind a reservoir of ink. The operator lifts the screen to prevent contact with the substrate and then using a slight amount of downward force pulls the fill bar to the front of the screen. This effectively fills the mesh openings with ink and moves the ink reservoir to the front of the screen. The operator then uses a squeegee (rubber blade) to move the mesh down to the substrate and pushes the squeegee to the rear of the screen. The ink that is in the mesh opening is pumped or squeezed by capillary action to the substrate in a controlled and prescribed amount, i.e. the wet ink deposit is proportional to the thickness of the mesh and or stencil. As the squeegee moves toward the rear of the screen the tension of the mesh pulls the mesh up away from the substrate (called snap-off) leaving the ink upon the substrate surface.
There are three common types of screen printing presses: flat-bed, cylinder, and rotary.
Textile items printed with multi-colored designs often use a wet on wet technique, or colors dried while on the press, while graphic items are allowed to dry between colors that are then printed with another screen and often in a different color after the product is re-aligned on the press.
Most screens are ready for re-coating at this stage, but sometimes screens will have to undergo a further step in the reclaiming process called dehazing. This additional step removes haze or "ghost images" left behind in the screen once the emulsion has been removed. Ghost images tend to faintly outline the open areas of previous stencils, hence the name. They are the result of ink residue trapped in the mesh, often in the knuckles of the mesh (the points where threads cross).
While the public thinks of garments in conjunction with screen printing, the technique is used on tens of thousands of items, including decals, clock and watch faces, balloons, and many other products. The technique has even been adapted for more advanced uses, such as laying down conductors and resistors in multi-layer circuits using thin ceramic layers as the substrate.
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Direct-to-garment printing (DTG) is a process of printing on garments using specialized ink jet technology. DTG printers typically have a platen designed to hold the garment in a fixed position, and the printer inks are jetted or sprayed onto the garment by the print head. DTG typically requires that the garment be pre-treated with a PTM or Pre-treatment machine allowing for the following:
Since this is a digital process the print is sharper and has a higher resolution, or DPI, than traditional printing methods such as screen printing. However, unlike screen printing, there is no long setup or clean-up process, and DTG has the ability to print just one single shirt for minimal cost.
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Toy Story 4 Is a Good Film, But an Even Better Lesson in the Challenges of Creativity
By Jason Aten Writer and business coach
Photo by Zakaria Ahada on Unsplash
We have four kids under the age of 11, which means like families everywhere, we went to see Toy Story 4 last Friday. While the film fell short of Disney's anticipated $140 million, it still opened to a respectable $118 million three-day weekend.
The original Toy Story is arguably one of the ten most important films of the last 25 years. Actually, considering it is literally the film that made feature-length computer animated movies a thing and set off an astonishing run for its parent studio, Pixar, I think I could make a case that it's one of the most important films, period.
The fourth installment won't go down in the history of cinema as quite as important a film as the original, but that doesn't mean it wasn't totally enjoyable. It was. In fact, as a parent, I enjoyed it more than any of the others, except maybe Toy Story 3, which was really the conclusion to the true story arc.
Here's the thing, I had this nagging sense the entire time that I was watching something beautiful come to an end. There was subtle loneliness to the film that I couldn't quite place. Perhaps it was the fact that the characters were this time literally far from home.
But I think more than that, it had to do with the fact that Toy Story 4 represented an end, in a lot of ways, to the second chapter of the Pixar story (the first being pre-Disney). That doesn't mean I don't think that the studio will continue to produce fantastic stories.
It does mean that things are different.
Creativity comes in waves.
If anyone has harnessed the power of creative people in a room doing incredible work, it's Pixar. That said, I suspect that we've seen the end of the types of films we grew up loving like Toy Story. It's not that Pixar is less creative. I have no doubt it still has some great films yet to create, and as a huge fan, I hope I'm right.
But creativity comes in waves. As a writer, I'm not creative all the time, but when I am, I sit down and write because I know it will soon pass. I write, and I write, and I write some more. Then, I get up and do other things because trying to be creative when the tide has receded is about as productive as trying to body surf in the sand.
Instead, I prepare myself for what comes next.
Finding the next wave.
Your job is to find the creative wave, to harness it, and to ride it as far as it will take you. But when the wave is over, get off. Don't let it pull you under, but rather, get back to shore and start preparing for the next one.
This isn't just true for you, or for Disney, for that matter. Every company experiences these types of waves. The only difference is whether they have created a structure that lets them see it coming and adapt before they drown.
Microsoft isn't the same company it was when it was primarily known for Windows. Sure, that's still a big part of the business, but it wouldn't be the most valuable company in the world by market cap if it hadn't changed its business as the world around it changed.
Apple started out as a desktop computer maker, missed the wave that Microsoft originally rode, but then became the most profitable technology company because it saw the wave that became the iPhone.
Amazon was a niche online bookseller but saw the opportunity to expand to other areas when it realized there was a wave of people who would buy online if they offered free two-day shipping. Then, they rode the cloud-computing wave with Amazon Web Services, the company's most profitable division.
Whether you're riding your first, or second, or even third wave, it's not too soon to start looking for what comes next for your industry, and more specifically, your business. Unlike movie sequels, creative waves don't repeat themselves, you have to find the next one.
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Aten, J. (2019, June 26). 'Toy Story 4' Is a Good Film, but an Even Better Lesson in the Challenges of Creativity. Retrieved from https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/toy-story-4-is-a-good-film-but-an-even-better-lesson-in-challenges-of-creativity.html
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I am an advertising veteran and current CEO of Ideasicle.com.
If I brought your brand promotion that, while it might be a little off-brand, would nearly guarantee a huge spike in sales, would you do it? Most marketers in this age of short-term-or-no-term would say yes. In fact, they did exactly that back in 1997 rejecting a certain hit, "Lift," because it would have taken their band (brand?) into the wrong direction.
While the marketing of corporations is more complex and bureaucratic than it is with a rock band, there's an inspiring brand lesson here nonetheless.
Radiohead actively managed its arc of popularity.
First, let me flesh out the Radiohead story so we can see more clearly the difficult decision the band made. The song "Lift" was written and recorded during the "OK Computer" sessions. Stories are coming out about these sessions because the band is re-releasing the classic album along with several outtakes this month. Included are several outtakes of "Lift."
In an interview with the BBC, Radiohead guitarist Johnny Greenwood said about the song:
If that song had been on that album, it would have taken us to a different place...We'd probably have sold a lot more records... [But] I think we subconsciously killed it because if OK Computer had been like a 'Jagged Little Pill', like Alanis Morisette, it would have killed us."
Imagine that. A song gets killed by a band because it would be too popular. That's some serious restraint in deference to the Radiohead brand.
I can see where they're coming from, however. A few years before OK Computer the band released the song "Creep," which was a massive debut hit. Good for the band financially but bad for the brand's identity, as it took them years to get out from under the expectation that song set for them. An expectation that didn't align, apparently, with who the band wanted to be. They wouldn't make that mistake again.
Upon hearing this story I wondered if a corporate brand ever shows this much restraint in support of it's brand's long-term integrity?
To Radiohead, the brand's long-term integrity is more important than short-term sales.
In fairness, and as alluded to above, Radiohead is not a major corporation. It's five guys. And, while that might be enough creative complexity to destroy a band (see The Beatles), it's not like Radiohead has shareholders to worry about, a board, approvals from the CEO or any such corporate hurdles. The five guys in the band decide what the band wants to be and that's that.
But let's look at what Radiohead was really doing here. By not including "Lift" on OK Computer they not only were managing their brand long-term to the sacrifice of short-term sales, they clearly had an intimate understanding of their brand in the first place. While I couldn't begin to articulate Radiohead's brand idea myself, though I'm a fan of their music, the band clearly could. How else would they know that "Lift" was wrong for them at that time? Even if it was just a gut decision--perhaps a collective groan from the five members of the band--that's all that was needed.
Radiohead was protecting their brand's longevity by sacrificing short-term gains. Who does that any more?
It only works if your brand can hear you.
If you have a powerful, well-articulated brand idea, then you can effectively "ask it" what it wants to do in the marketplace. If it doesn't answer back, then you probably don't have a powerful, well-articulated brand idea. If it does answer back, you are as powerful as Radiohead in navigating your brand's future.
The decision to pursue short-term sales even though it may degrade the brand is like a biblical temptation. You are selling the brand's soul, literally. The result is a boost in sales but a dilution of the brand idea. Resist!
Because good marketing isn't only about saying yes. It's about saying no. Saying no to any idea from any agency--no matter how promising it may look on paper--that your brand, as articulated, simply would not otherwise do. There are plenty of financially beneficial things your brand wants to do that will increase sales and further prove its integrity.
Thank you, Radiohead, for a reminder on brand (band?) integrity
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Radiohead, a British rock group that was arguably the most accomplished art-rock band of the early 21st century. This revered quintet made some of the most majestic—if most angst-saturated—the music of the postmodern era.
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Would you like to become a more creative entrepreneur or leader? Professor Michael A. Roberto teaches leadership, business strategy and managerial decision-making at Bryant University in Rhode Island as well as for The Great Courses.
He's also the author of several best-selling books. In his latest work, Unlocking Creativity, Roberto proposes six mindsets that can help entrepreneurs and business leaders spark creative thinking.
Many executives and leaders try to solve problems or plan for the coming year linearly, for example by revenue, target or calendar event.
Roberto explains,
The creative process is fundamentally non-linear. It involves a lot of iteration, experimentation, a lot of feedback loops. And we hate to iterate. We like the linear process; many managers do.
For example, in 2008 Dropbox created a three-minute demo video of its proposed file-sharing service. Thanks to this viral video, more than 75,000 people opted into its waiting list. The company's developers used feedback from early users to iterate their product into a $12 billion business.
Have you ever looked at your biggest competitor and said, "How can we capture some of their customers?" or "We need to launch a product that's just as good as theirs"?
If so, Robert cautions,
It's important to keep up with the competition, but benchmarking leads to fixation. We fixate on what they're doing, and we end up copying them rather than learning from our competitors.
"In many cases, we copy badly, because we don't really, truly understand the roots of their success." In the 1960s, car rental company Avis benchmarked itself against its No. 1 competitor, Hertz. It flipped this problem around to come up with a creative marketing campaign.
The tagline read, "Avis is only No. 2. in rental cars. So we try harder."
Most larger companies think in terms of quarterly and yearly results. Leaders within those companies often must explain in advance if a key initiative will "move the needle."
A businessman under pressure
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Or, if they're under pressure, they might oversell how a key product will impact the marketplace to get funding or approval. Just look at the promises of many crypto entrepreneurs in 2017 while promoting their initial coin offerings. Even if these leaders are ultimately proved right or wrong by this nascent technology, addressing results upfront is harmful to innovative thinking.
Roberto said, "We're putting people in a really tough spot where they're being forced to predict. So they either have to under-promise and not get funds or over-promise. Then they run the risk of under-delivering and putting their career at risk."
New entrepreneurs don't spend much time worrying about their company's management structure because employees fulfill many different roles. When a company grows, people's roles become more defined. This growth can hamper creativity because people focus only on their area.
Sometimes, leaders of larger companies respond by trying to flatten the management structure of their growing company. "I'm not against trying to make organizations flatter," Roberto said. "But what I argue is that it's too simplistic a view: The notion that if we just change the boxes and arrows on an organizational chart, that will drive creativity."
Pixar got around this problem by establishing a Braintrust where key team members could provide constructive feedback to each other about a film in production. The ultimate decision, however, remained with the director of the film.
In 2018, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the company was considering launching an airline or at least launching a transportation division. But this decision comes 10 years after the company focused on enabling travelers to find affordable accommodation in cities.
In 2018, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the company was considering launching an airline or at least launching a transportation division.
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The productive benefits of multi-tasking are a myth. Most successful leaders focus on doing one or two things well before moving onto the next project. Focusing on one or two big projects doesn't mean cutting yourself or your teams off from the world.
In fact, Roberto cautions against building a war room or innovation hub that's isolated from customer feedback. "The highest odds of coming up with a creative breakthrough come from intense focus, punctuated with a few purposeful attempts to get some distance from the problem, to help really stimulate ideas," said Roberto.
It's easy to criticize why a product will flop or an initiative won't work. Consider some early feedback about the iPad from researchers who said customers would never buy one. A team can stamp creativity out if they turn an opportunity for providing feedback into an excuse to argue why something will fail.
"Too many organizations are filled with people always finding the reason why things won't work. They've taken the idea of the devil's advocate, which I argue is a very effective technique for enhancing critical thinking, a step too far, into naysaying, into blocking ideas," Roberto said.
Instead, you and your team should constructively evaluate a project's prospects, in the form of a premortem. Then, you can act decisively. Creative or innovative thinking is always a challenge, but an awareness of these six mindsets will help you and your team unlock better ideas.
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Collins, B. (2019, June 26). The 6 Key Mindsets Behind Creative Thinking. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryancollinseurope/2019/06/25/the-6-key-mindsets-behind-creative-thinking/#5c1ff56f225c
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This is the new garment printing method that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. It works like the inkjet printer in your home office. The DTG printer translates the digital image or graphics file onto your blank garment!
DTG printing creates a precisely printed design with a high level of detail and is large and capable of handling all kinds of designs in many colors. It delivers high-quality prints with quick turnaround times. With the growing digital age, the possibilities to be successful at providing what is needed when it is needed has grown tremendously.
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The printed T-Shirt. A global icon of pop culture. The foundation of the decorated apparel industry. The epitome of cool casualness. Have you ever wondered where this institution came from?
The roots of decorated apparel go back to ancient China, where the technique of screen printing (a form of stenciling) was developed sometime during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). Originally, the process used silk screens, hence the other popular name silk screening. Over the years, the technique expanded with new methods spread to other Asian countries like Japan and was furthered by creating newer methods. It was Europe from Asia sometime in the late 1700s but wasn’t popular until later.
An even older textile printing method, woodblock printing, had also been invented in China about 220 AD and was introduced to Europe in the 1100s. European dyes, however, tended to liquefy when wet, limiting use to items that did not need to be washed. This limitation was overcome when the French discovered methods for washable dyed fabrics from India, and it caught on rapidly in France and later in England.
About the same time that screen printing was introduced to Europe, the British textile industry, which had been steadily expanding since the late Middle Ages, became the first major industry to be industrialized. Starting with the “flying shuttle” in 1734 and going on to steam-powered factories in the early 1800s, industrial inventions made mass production of textiles and garments practical and slashed production labor costs.
As the Industrial Revolution proceeded, one of its inventions was the union suit undergarment that was popular in the 1800s. In time, the one-piece suit was split in half, with the top half (with or without buttons) becoming a separate shirt extended somewhat so that it could tuck into the lower half, now separate pants. Later in the 1800s, miners and stevedores adopted wearing it as their main shirt in hot environments.
The T-Shirt became popular in the U.S. after the Spanish-American War when the U.S. Navy issued them to sailors. They were crew-necked, short-sleeved, white cotton undershirts for wearing under a uniform. Soon sailors and Marines in work parties, the early submarines, and tropical climates commonly removed their uniform jacket, wearing (and soiling) only the undershirt. From there, it spread to agricultural and other workers. Boys soon picked it up, and it was widely used as an all-around work shirt by the Great Depression. When the soldiers came home from World War 2 and wore their issued T-shirts at home, they became even more popular.
Also in the early 1900s, various methods of improving on screen printing were developed. Eventually, the National Serigraphic Society formed to promote it as an art.
Printing and T-Shirts came together in the early 1950s, when several companies based in Miami, Florida started to decorate T-shirts with resort names and characters. The “ringer” t-shirt (one-color shirts with contrasting collar and sleeve band ribbing), along with tie-dyeing and screen-printed shirts came out in the ’60s and they instantly became the “uniform” of rock-n-rollers, hippies, political protestors and drug heads. Popular designs from the period included swirling multi-colored designs, happy faces, the face of Communist revolutionary Che Guevara and the famous “I ♥ N Y”. Finally, the plain white t-shirt became popular after Hollywood actor Don Johnson wore one onscreen in the 1980s.
As t-shirts became popular, screen printing was being ever more improved. American entrepreneur, artist, and inventor Michael Vasilantone began to develop, use, and sell a rotary multi-color garment screen printing machine in 1960. This quickly became the most popular garment printing machine (and still is today), and garment printing also became the most popular form of screen printing.
In the 1970s, major brands started to use t-shirts as a form of advertising. Starting with Coca-Cola and Disney products and characters, it spread, with many companies printing shirts with their logos on it (along with ball caps). Movie and TV-based shirts developed as well.
In the early 2000s, humorous, political, and “statement” t-shirts became the rage, especially after pop celebrities started taking them on. They are also hugely popular for events, charity causes and local businesses. As of 2015, the t-shirt shows no sign of decreasing in popularity as casual is still cool and even fashionable…even as some minor trends show an increasing interest in more professional-looking (and often embroidered) polo shirts, uniforms, and more modest clothing.
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The Gildan - Ultra Cotton T-shirt is considered to be the most popular shirt style. It is affordable, heavyweight, 6.1oz 100% cotton, and comes in over 50 colors. It also offers a wide range of sizes, with certain colors going up to 6XL. The sizing is somewhat generous, running a bit larger than a standard shirt. It is pre-shrunk, so it should not shrink in the wash, as long as you follow the care instructions. The youth sizes run from Youth XS – Youth XL, with some of the youth sizes being a good fit for petite women. Overall a great quality, durable, budget-friendly t-shirt.
The American Apparel - T-shirt is one of the more fashionable, fitted t-shirts made in the USA. It is a lighter weight tee than the Gildan & Hanes ones at 4.3oz, but you are not sacrificing quality as a result. In fact, it is just as nice a shirt in terms of quality, since it is “combed ring-spun” cotton. This means, the t-shirt gone through numerous production efforts to make it feel like a t-shirt you’ve had for years, right from the day it is manufactured. Do keep in mind, it runs a bit small so you may want to consider sizing up. Definitely, buy this t-shirt if you are looking for a trendy or style-focused t-shirt with a retail quality look and feel.
Next Level - this blank t-shirt won’t break the bank! Don’t let the price fool you the next level 3600 is a very popular blank shirt used by many multinational bands and brands to re-label and create high-quality merchandise. The lightweight next level 3600 boasts a 3.5 oz. fabric weight and 100% cotton makeup. With fresh new colors like Tahiti blue and staples like black and white. We like this blank t-shirt for the beach and the club!
The Anvil 980 - tee shirt is a lightweight tee shirt that is made from 100% cotton allowing for many print mediums including the always popular direct-to-garment and the lesser-known but highly desirable discharge screen print. It is designed in such a way that it offers great relaxed athletic fit. This is one of the tee shirts that cost less yet is of high quality even after washing. This is also a fitted tee shirt with high quality and denser thread count compared to other options this shirt made our list because of its price, tubular construction and overall quality to price ratio. With over fifty colors to choose from, there is a match for any brand.
Alternative Apparel - The high-quality Alternative Apparel 5050 tee shirt is as the name implies made from a 50% cotton 50% polyester blend. This tee shirt sports a fitted look and an edgy appeal. With double contrast stitch on the neckline and hemline, this shirt is made to last. Use it for sale in your cross fit, yoga studio, or pilates class and laugh all the way to the bank as you undercut lulu lemon while making margin and not sacrificing quality. This Alternative tee shirt has minimal shrinkage after washing with no apparent change in color or quality. At 4.4 oz this blank t-shirt has a comfortably light feel. lightweight and versatility make this shirt among the best blank t-shirts.
Belle Canvas 3006 - The high quality 3006 long body tee shirts is super soft and super trendy! The colors are limited to staples but the cut and feel are unmatched! At over 33 inches long this t-shirt is made from super soft 100% ring spun cotton or if you want to mix it up to grab a dark grey made from a super soft cotton poly blend The style and unmatched precedent set by this blank tee put it on our list.
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Regardless of the reason for your need for t-shirt printing, it is important to get the best quality. Digital T-Shirt printing is the future of printing. It develops high-quality prints with quick turnaround times. The T-shirt printing is done with speed and precision. Digital printing processes have been developed specifically to address quality, efficiency, and cost. Direct to garment printers also known as digital garment printers are designed to print directly on cotton-based garments, using a specialized inkjet technology DTG garment printing is more economical, faster and cleaner than other traditional forms of printing.
T-shirt printing on demand uses technology that delivers cutting-edge digital printing solutions. With the growing digital t-shirt printing, possibilities are endless. Print-on-demand technology provides you what you want when you want it. It is great for fundraising, starting your own t-shirt line, or promotional items. Inventory and warehousing is a thing of the past. The possibilities to be successful at doing what you are passionate about has grown tremendously.
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]]>Dtg printing is a new technology that applies the ink to a garment just like a printer that is printing on paper. The DTG places the ink directly onto garment then the inks are absorbed by the fibers of the garment.
With Direct to Garment printing you are able to print images with amazing details, and you can print a unlimited amount of colors at one time. This gives you a lot of options to customize your designs.
The print process is good for lower quantity orders. It cuts out the upfront cost you would have to pay with other print process due to their minimum requirements. With DTG there is no minimum requirements. You can order exactly what you need without worrying about what to do with the extra garments.
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Even though DTG is a newer technology it is comparable to other high quality prints such as Screen-print. With DTG it prints directly into the fabric of your garments. What it comes down to is the quantity of prints you would like and the details of the prints.
Screen-printing is the oldest and most reliable form of print. It takes a lot more to get set up, but if you enjoy the print process its a fun challenge. DTG follows as a close second because of its capability to bind with fibers of the garment. If you wash your garment inside out and dry on medium heat, the quality of your prints will last as long as a screen-printed garment. Digital printing takes place without hand contact; this allows for a more precise print.
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]]>T-shirt design is a popular outlet for creatives. Whether you're an illustrator, graphic designer, or a t-shirt fulfillment center, the idea of putting your designs on T-shirts can be hugely appealing.
]]>Sketch your T-shirt design out, and create a few variations, do a full brainstorming process. Then sleep on it.
Having worked for both print and web over the years, I know the vast difference between design on screen and a printed piece. Don't be afraid to mock up your T-shirt design on a photo of a model. Print it out if necessary and place it on an actual tee. Make sure you see your artwork at actual size.
Everyone appreciates great drawing ability and attention to detail. There's nothing better than seeing a really well executed masterpiece on a tee, which you can study for hours.
But, equally, some of the most classic T-shirt designs are the simplest – and get the message across through their simplest form.
Like a good brand designer would do, write down the exact person you want to attract to your T-shirt design – who they are, what they like, what other brands they like and go from there.
If you're going for a humorous T-shirt design, you don't want it coming across as a cheap and low-cost joke shirt. Even the most successful loud and in-your-face designs have subtle humor.
Humor can turn heads if done correctly.
Use the T-shirt color effectively and try choosing complementary colors. If you're using Adobe Illustrator, turn on Global Colors. It's an absolute life saver and will save you so much time.
Use Pantone Colors when screen printing – your printer will love you for it. They'll also love you if you outline text and expand any strokes you may have. There are plenty of good tutorials out there, depending on whether you're using Illustrator or Photoshop.
08. Source a good printer
So, your design is finished and properly art worked, but your tee will only be as ever as good your printer. Try a reputable company like Fullfill4me a family own business located in the US. They specialize in both Screen Printing and DTG. It is best to deal with a company that wants to treat your tee as an end retail product and will handle your work with care.
09. Get educated
It's important to take time to learn about what type of tee you want to print on.
To have a good understanding of anything, you need to study it and understand its context. Tees have come out of every subculture phenomenon that has ever existed, whether it's music, skateboarding, street art, sport or general pop culture.
Find out about them and have an appreciation for it all.
Be inspired by what the latest trends are, but don't copy them. Chances are by the time you've seen that T-shirt produced, other designers are moving onto something else behind closed doors.
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