Industry Advice

When deciding on the best ink, it all comes down to how you want the end result to look. Each one has its merits and faults, so to help guide you through, Beppe Quaglia, CEO and founder of Virus Inks, has offered some helpful tips to make the best decision. …

DTF unlocks a whole world of new potential, including 3D faux embroidery and crystal patch printing. But with it comes new processes that need to be followed. Luckily, Resolute has decided to explain just that in this two-part column, starting with some guidance from managing director Colin Marsh. Creating a …

It is a common dream to turn one’s passion into a sustainable business, and it is often the way dye-sublimation printing companies are created. But before you follow in the footsteps made by those before you, Anuj Ghaghada, Director at Longforte, has some advice You press your design, lift the …

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 …

Balancing cash flow is a delicate act, but as we head into a new financial year, a lot of businesses will be looking towards future investments. But an investment doesn’t have to be a purchase, as Alex Hall, business growth strategist at Shire Leasing, explains Across the UK, SMEs are …

With any uncommon technique, it takes time to get used to it. Practice always makes perfect, but it never helps to have some learned pointers, as Nathalie Greetham, marketing manager of Madeira UK, has offered when discussing 3D foam embroidery. Three-dimensional foam embroidery has become a staple technique, particularly for …

The industry is a fast-paced profession with one thing being all the rage one minute, then outdated the next.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 …