Industry Advice

Screen exposure can make or break a product, with timing playing a huge role in the end result. In column Beppe Quaglia, CEO and president of Virus Inks, explains a handful of helpful tips to enhance the screen print process. In screen printing, the quality of the final print is …

PVC, nylon and Polyester have always been tricky materials to work with when it comes to heat transfers. Being more delicate materials, it takes the right method to get it right but when it’s done, it can make for excellent results; as Andy Rogers, marketing director at Stahls’ UK, explains. …

One could have the fastest or most powerful machines on the planet, but if the assembly process if compromised it can delay the whole process. Charlotte Darlin, director of Amaya Sales UK explains how companies can vastly improve their output by simply looking at their workflow. The term workflow is …

The industry is ever evolving, with new products and innovations pushing the boundaries. But in sustainability and automation, DTG is heading the way to progress; as Folker Stachetzki, marketing manager of Brother, explains. In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability and automation have become essential drivers in the textile printing industry, shaping how …

Working outdoors, clothes have to withstand the elements and conditions. Garments therefore are rugged and durable but these qualities prove to be more difficult for embroiderers. Natalie Greetham, marketing manager at Madeira UK explains how choosing the right products could help keep your work looking professional. Embroidering on outdoor workwear …

There’s a fabled saying in business, ‘it’s not about what you know but about who you know.’ Networking is a key component to company growth and shouldn’t be overlooked, as the Online Print Coach, Colin Sinclair McDermott, explains. Building strong relationships and nailing your pitch can unlock growth in even …

With any job, it is essential to pick the right tool. In this column, Beppe Quaglia CEO of Virus Inks, explains the choices in inks and which one is best to use. In textile screen printing, ink is more than just colour on fabric, it is the physical medium that …

Sure, you can rest on your laurels and hope the business rolls through the door due to previous strategies, but as Colin Sinclair McDermott, The Online Printing Coach, explains, it is you who may need to make first contact. Most people I come across in this industry aren’t lazy. They’re …

DTF has progressed so far in the last few years; it is no wonder companies look to see if the limits on the technology can be pushed. In this column, Colin Marsh, managing director of Resolute, explains even newer trends coming from the technology. Direct to film (DTF) printing has …

As autumn rolls around, schools, academies, and colleges all welcome their newest pupils, all preferably adorned in newly branded uniforms and backpacks. Many challenges come with embroidering shirts and bags, and so in this column, ETC Supplies marketing executive, Daniel Horgan, offers five pieces of advice to get the best …