Industry Advice

Dye sublimation printing has transformed from a niche production method to one of the most sought-after techniques in the printwear industry. Jason Chapman, director of operations at the Regency Group, New York gives his view on the process and why he thinks it has grown in popularity. Sublimation printing has …

With DTF printing becoming more established within the industry, Jim Nicol, managing director of TheMagicTouch, has explained how using old sales practices could help build your business when used with this modern process. For the past five years the industry has witnessed the arrival of the incredible DTF transfer process. …

Embroidery is a key skill that, when used right, can bump profit margins of any business, but it is important when done right. In this column, Charlotte Darling, director of Amaya Sales UK, gives her advice on what to do when putting the work on jackets. Embroidering jackets is a …

With so many ways companies can look to expand business, the Online Print Coach, Colin Sinclair McDermott hastens to explain that perhaps the best way is in previous conversations. In this column he explains how rekindling prior conversations and email threads could find you that much needed business. [body] It’s …

For every decision a business has to make, none could be as important as pricing. Knowing where to place your prices in the market could be the difference between quick and easy profit and slow growth. Thankfully, Anuj Ghaghada, director at Longforte, has given his advice on how to approach …

Anuj Ghaghada, director at Longforte, outlines the unsung heroes of a good sublimation setup and why it’s the little things that make a big difference. Sublimation printing is often associated with the obvious essentials: a quality printer, a reliable heat press, maybe a mug press or convection oven. These are, …

Charlotte Darling, director at Amaya Sales UK, outlines why direct to garment printing should be considered the cleaner choice for a greener future. Sustainability is no longer a nice to have. It is becoming a necessity and expectation from consumers, regulators, and businesses alike. Nowhere is this more urgent than …

Whether you’re launching a new embroidery business or scaling an existing operation, having the right tools and consumables is essential for producing professional, high-quality results. Daniel Horgan, marketing executive at ETC Supplies, explains further. At ETC Supplies, we’ve supported commercial embroiderers across the UK and beyond for over 30 years, …

As the direct to film process matures, higher standards are anticipated. The DTF process is creeping into the precision colour field, using a process normally associated with litho printing and other high end inkjet systems. Colin Marsh, managing director of Resolute, reports. Until recently, I to felt spot colours were …

Liz Woodhouse of The Embroidery Academy shares how using the stitched detail of embroidery can provide a lift to your DTF and DTG prints. Enhancing DTF (direct to film) or DTG (direct to garment) prints with embroidery can create stunning, textured apparel that combines the best of digital and tactile …