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How to Protect Yourself when Purchasing Capital Equipment

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:44:00 -0500

The purchase of capital equipment can be a major investment for any size business, but especially so for small businesses. In fact, a capital investment that turns sour can put a small company out of business. If you're a small company, and you think you don't have the time or resources to thoroughly vet the manufacturers you're considering, ask yourself what would happen to you and your business if you spent $10,000, $20,000, $50,000 or more on a machine that didn't perform as expected, broke down frequently, was hard to get repaired, or wasn't worth fixing. If you don't have the resources to vet a manufacturer beforehand, will you have the resources�and time�to sue? Or the resources to keep your business afloat while you continue to

SFX Inks: Looking Back to Move Forward

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:28:00 -0500

In the revolving door of apparel decoration, everything old is new again. Stand out from your competition by innovating your ink and printing applications. By Ed Branigan, Contributing Writer

In the garment embellishment business, anyone who has ever stood in front of a roomful of merchandisers and designers has heard the same question: �What�s new?� The pressure on their end is understandable. To convince large retail companies or licensed brands to use their services, they must show their abilities to design and execute sleek or cutting-edge printing techniques and embellishments. There�s a constant push for novelty and those who can stay ahead of the curve

Q&A Troubleshooting Guide

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:07:00 -0600

This issue is sponsored by the letters Q and A. Posing some of the most common questions and the answers to them, Printwear�s resources from all around the industry pitched in to build this comprehensive troubleshooting guide. Thumb through the following pages, sorted by the main decorating disciplines, to gain insight that will keep your business on the right track. And, keep this issue handy on the production floor for when the unexpected arises.

Have a Q without an A? Check the Q&A tab at printwearmag.com to peruse through fresh content. And, if you�re still stumped, post your question to the site.

SCREEN PRINTING

Ghost Images in Screen Printing: Cause and Prevention

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:49:00 -0600

By: Rick Roth
Original Publish Date: October 2011

When sitting around the campfire, there�s nothing like a good ghost story to scare the heck out of you. Well, gather round the flames of your gas dryer and let�s spin a tale that will make a screen printer�s hair stand up on end.

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<h1>Printing for Retail</h1>
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Printing for retail is definitely a game of volumes. Sample orders for department stores can range from a few thousand pieces up to 60,000-plus units. (All images courtesy the author)

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