T-Shirt printing has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Most of us are unaware of the incredible journey that the graphic prints on our t-shirts took. We should first understand the basic idea behind screen printing; it is a method of printing that uses a screened frame with a stencil. Ink then fills […]

There definitely is an art to selling. First thing, you must know how to interact with other humans and what human nature is. You must develop a likability. This alone will probably not get you the sale. Here are two things that you must also develop that will drive your sales revenue up. TRUST ME […]

With all the special finishes and extra processes, stylish designs do not come cheap and don’t come without a price. With supply and demand increasing for specialty tees, manufacturers are now increasingly more competitive. The ringspun cotton and tri-blends specifically are increasing in sales across the board, so manufacturers most offer better pricing on these […]

Here we will explore some headwear insights. Who is the regular headwear customer? More like it, the question is, “Who isn’t a typical customer?”. Hats are a wonderful promotional product for screen printers, team dealers, and embroiders to sell to their clients. Everyone loves a cap, whether for a company logo, a special promotion such […]

Sometimes I have to remind myself of all the advantages that we have at our disposal in order to try and keep things in their proper perspective. What a great time it is to be an entrepreneur. It wasn’t that long ago when I was going door-to-door and asking business owners if I could have […]

So, we just celebrated the first day of Spring. I LOVE this time of year. Here in the Midwest, the trees are budding, the daffodils are beginning to bloom, the birds are chirping, and everyone is emerging from their homes after a long winter here in Columbus, OH. Something happens when the temperatures rise and […]

If you have been in the store in the athletic department, there is a very big chance that you have seen the words: moisture wicking, performance tees, or moisture management. These terms are referring to a fabric treatment on fabric, usually a t-shirt or polo, that pulls or wicks moisture from your body on to […]

Tee shirts are the bread and butter of a custom screen printer and decorator’s business.  What types of tees are most popular in wholesale right now? Tri-blends are still very popular and there are a lot of different versions available. Two-tone color blocking where the body and sleeves are different colors, are pretty big also. […]

As a child growing up in the Midwest, I so looked forward to summer vacation. Not only did it mean a break from school, but everything else that summer brought you – the warm weather, warm weather activities such as swimming, canoeing, and picnics and hanging out with friends. As with everything, summer vacation had […]

Has your company considered putting on a custom embroidered patch or decoration for your uniforms or corporate apparel? Heat transfer application is ideal for these. Heat transfer is also very useful for applications on mouse pads, table cloths, mugs, etc., etc. The heat applied graphics market does not have any indication of slowing down. More […]