Industry Advice

For a business, your staff is your lifeline. You go to such lengths to find the perfect employees, but like in any relationship, if they aren’t treated with care, they can go as quickly as they are hired. Colin Sinclair McDermott, aka The Online Print Coach explains that loyalty comes …

The industry is a fast-paced profession with one thing being all the rage one minute, then outdated the next. Despite the changing tastes, Dave Roper, owner of Screen Print World, says he has more energy than ever moving forward into this new space. He explains. There is a specific kind …

With such a visually impactful industry as printwear, it is important to try to look a cut above the rest, and where else to do that than online. Instagram isn’t just a social media platform for influencers; it is actually becoming your favourite sales tool, as Estelle Keeber, Instagram expert …

In this industry, there is always something happening. Innovations are a monthly, if not weekly, occurrence, and sometimes it’s tricky to keep up. But Andy Rogers, senior marketing manager at Stahls’ UK, explains five key areas all garment decorators should be looking into to increase their portfolios in 2026. The …

All jobs come with time restraints and tight deadlines, and sometimes these are just unachievable by normal means; embroidery is no different. With the complexity of some jobs, it may be better and easier to find other methods than traditional embroidery to get the work done on time, as Liz …

Nothing has hit the industry as hard as DTF, so much so that it could cause people to overlook older production techniques. However, DTG is still just as prevalent as it once was, despite a few myths bouncing around the industry, as Charlotte Darling, marketing manager of Amaya Sales UK, …

In this column, Beppe Quaglia, founder and CEO of Virus Inks, gives 10 tips on how to make the most of DTF printing.                         DTF printing is widely regarded as one of the most significant revolutions in textile customisation in recent years. Yet, as with every technology that spreads quickly, initial …

In this column, Colin Sinclair McDermott, aka The Online Print Coach, explains how setting firm boundaries transforms you from a full-time troubleshooter into a strategic leader. It is mid-morning, and you have finally sat down to tackle a complex quote or a long-term growth strategy. Then it happens. A head …

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It is a mantra that can be brought throughout life; screen printing included. Sometimes, any amount of hard work won’t stop a bad print if you haven’t laid the foundations first. Beppe Quaglia, CEO and president of Virus Inks, explains the five mistakes all …

Quality can be down to the finest details. Imagery must look perfect and crisp, whether printed or embroidered. It may, therefore, be beneficial to work with more delicate accessories. In this column, Natalie Greetham, marketing manager of Madeira UK, discusses why 60-weight thread is the secret to premium-looking embroidery. In …