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Heat Press Temperature Chart – The Ultimate Guide

Heat Press Temperature Chart – The Ultimate GuideA heat press machine has three basic principles that enable you to print your artwork on garments. You must be aware of the settings needed for the time, pressure, and temperature to get the best performance. The three aspects need to be synchronized to their accurate values before […]

How Much Does a T-shirt Weigh?

How Much Does a T-shirt Weigh?You would wonder how and why the weight of a T-shirt should be of concern. If you are an online seller, you need to now much the T-shirt weighs so that the charges do not go overboard. It even becomes more realistic when shipping to other countries because the small […]

How much does Screen Printing Cost

How much does Screen Printing CostMost printers and screen-printing companies will readily offer a table complete with a price guide on a list. You may see the total pricing on different costs undertaken in the printing process, but some fail to show the breakdown on the number of colors in the artwork. Sometimes to get […]

How to Print on Transparency Paper for Screen Printing

How to Print on Transparency Paper for Screen Printing Are you interested in screen-printing? However, you seem lost when it comes to printing on transparency films. No printing guru today can boast of being the best without mentioning their fears when they thought of getting into the business. The good news is that the process is […]

How to Shrink Polyester – The Best Way

How to Shrink Polyester – The Best WayWashing and drying fabric can lead to its shrinking although in a small way. Polyester is synthetic and does not undergo too much shrinkage unless it is blended with other natural fibers such as cotton. Polyester is made from durable materials that are resistant to shrinkage meaning that you […]

How to Use Heat Transfer Vinyl with Silhouette Cameo

How to Use Heat Transfer Vinyl with Silhouette CameoHeat transfer vinyl is the material used by most people who choose to use alongside the Silhouette cameo because of its ease of use and supports a wide range of colors. Vinyl also sticks to cotton, polyester or a blend of two. Use of vinyl gives you […]

How to Wash Screen Printed Shirts – The Best Way

How to Wash Screen Printed Shirts – The Best WayI am sure you have seen or must have seen how your favorite shirt is fading and paper to have a crack after several wears and washings. You may feel bad about it, but you need to realize that durability depends on the design and type […]

Screen Print Vs. Vinyl T-shirt Printing – Which One and Why?

Screen Print Vs. Vinyl T-shirt Printing – Which One and Why?The debate on the best type of printing shirts will not end if you consider the fact that the most common one is Vinyl and Screen-printing offer quality and durable results. However, for the sake of others who want to know the best between the […]

Types of T-shirt Printing – Let’s Know About All the Different Methods

Types of T-shirt Printing – Let’s Know About All the Different MethodsStarting a T-shirt business means you have to do a lot of research on as many printing processes as possible. Knowing the differences between the various printing methods or techniques. Some of these techniques are suitable for specific fabrics and jobs depending on the […]

Heat Transfer vs. Screen Printing – What’s The Difference?

Heat Transfer vs. Screen Printing – What’s The Difference?When shopping for a custom bag, t-shirts, or tablecloths, you may have noticed several printing designs that look attractive. However, one thing that may interest you is that in as much all designs look the same they may have undergone different printing processes. The most common printing […]

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