As industries grapple with an aging workforce, shifting demographics, and evolving skill requirements, the manufacturing labor shortage has emerged as a critical issue with far-reaching implications. This shortage is a localized concern and a global phenomenon...
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How to Make Screen Print Transfers
Looking to add a personal touch to clothing or fabric projects? Screen print transfers are a great option! In this blog post, we walk through the process of how to make screen print transfers, from the essential materials and tools to step-by-step instructions. Plus,...
Top Screen Printing Industry Trends for 2024
Screen printing has etched its mark as a versatile and cost-effective technique to produce products, and it’s constantly evolving to meet the demands of an ever-changing market. The global screen printing market was estimated at $3.5 billion in 2022 and is predicted...
Simple Ways to Improve Screen Printing Production
Screen printing is a popular method for printing designs onto various surfaces, such as fabric, paper, and plastic. While the process may seem straightforward, there are several simple tips and tricks that can help improve the quality of the final product. In this...
Tips on Screen Printing Accuracy Improvements
Screen printing is a popular technique that uses a mesh screen, ink, and a squeegee to create designs on various materials, such as fabric, paper, and plastics. It is widely used in producing clothing, promotional items, and packaging materials. However, like any...
A Guide on Choosing Screen-Printing Mesh Count
Mesh count is one of the first items that screen printers need to understand to have successful results in production. Mesh count measures how many polyester threads cross each other per square inch of a screen. Different mesh counts are utilized for different...
7 Marketing Ideas for Printers to Use in 2023
The market is constantly evolving, with customers’ preferences changing, meaning that your marketing must adapt to stay on top. While you need to consider your time and budget, it is worth investing some of it into marketing to attract customers and increase your...
5 Screen-Printing Industry Trends to Keep Your Business Thriving in 2023
The first quarter of the year is a time to reflect on the previous year and plan actions on how to make the coming months better. Our team, with its years of experience in the screen-printing industry, examined where the industry is and where it is going. This blog...
Are You Ready for CTS?
When does adding a CTS machine to your screen printing operation makes sense? You’ve heard all the benefits that a computer-to-screen (CTS) system can offer your screen printing shop, but when do you know if the time is right to make the investment to add the...
How Mid- to High-Volume Shops are Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’
Here we are nearly post-pandemic, and people still are throwing around the term “new normal.” But what does that mean to the computer-to-screen (CTS) world? This vague phrase is designed to apply to a variety of situations that we all face in a changing and aggressive...