Industry Advice

In this extended article, Dmitry Sarbaev, managing director of FLUXMALL DTG, details the ins and outs of direct to film printing and why this method could be a great add on to your direct to garment set-up. The DTF printing method has rapidly entered the garment decoration industry over the …

So, what exactly are promotional products?  Pretty much any item that advertises an organisation’s brand, logo, slogan, product or service. There are currently over 750,000 different types of promotional products in the marketplace according to ASI (Ad Specialty Institute) with thousands of items being imprinted and handed out every week. …

Charlotte Darling, director at Amaya Sales UK, explains why DTG printing is the most sustainable solution and why it continues to gather pace in the textile industry. Over the years that the textile industry has evolved and decoration and or customisation has been demanded, manufacturing and printing processes have been …

Garment fabrics evolve and new technical fabrics are being used all the time. You will see lots of advertising for ‘stay cool’ and many more new types of fabrics. Jas Purba, managing director of ETC Supplies, asks why don’t you change your embroidery backing to keep up with these fabrics? …

Learning how to isolate fusing areas is key skill to master in taking the step up from beginner level. While the sun is shining now, your customers will be thinking about the products this autumn/ winter. And with this season comes zips, pockets, buttons and un-even pressure! Find out more …

Tom Owers, pro graphics manager at Epson UK, provides five reasons why you should adopt dye sublimation printing today. The textile manufacturing industry is on the cusp of significant change. It is being shaped by an increased focus on sustainable practices, the move towards reshoring and local production to reduce …

Natalie Greetham, senior marketing co-ordinator, and Julia Redfern, industrial sales executive, at Madeira UK, provide some invaluable basic machine maintenance advice. Your embroidery machine is the single most important piece of equipment for any embroidery business and undoubtedly the most expensive of investments within the business – after all, no …

In this month’s article, Dmitry Sarbaev, managing director of FLUXMALL DTG, provides some useful advice for increasing the efficiency of your direct to garment setup. As a DTG machinery and consumables distributor in Vietnam, one of the major hubs for the world’s garment manufacturing and decoration, we are constantly asked …

Are you feeling tired and need inspiration? Do you want to see new ideas and have contact with other embroiders to share your experience? Jas Purba, managing director of ETC Supplies, tells you how. We recently started a co-operation agreement with Kim Thane who has her own embroidery business. Kim …

Although we recommend investing in quality designs, it’s also a good idea to have free elements and designs to complement your collection. Here are Sawgrass education manager, Jimmy Lamb’s top tips for sourcing designs. Everyone knows one of the best ways for your product to attract attention is by having …