Industry Advice

Have you ever caught yourself questioning whether offering discount codes will boost your business or whether it will leave you worse off? Well, Colin Sinclair McDermott, aka The Online Print Coach delves into the pros and cons of discounting, and delivers tips on how to offer discounts effectively. This is …

Are you uncertain on whether you should be opting for direct to film or direct to garment printing? Fret no more, as Folker Stachetzki, head of marketing at Brother, weighs in on the pros and cons of both printing processes. The textile industry has developed rapidly in recent years, particularly …

As we get closer to Christmas, Colin Marsh, managing director at Resolute, takes a look at how your direct to film printer can glitz up these high value seasonal products. As DTF films catch-up with traditional vinyls, the glitz returns to festive promotional wear, with DTF UV decorating those corporate …

It can sometimes be difficult to gauge when your embroidery needles need to be changed. However, Jas Purba, technical advisor at ETC Supplies, is here to explain the steps to take to ensure you get the most of out your needles. How often should your embroidery needle be changed? This …

In this article, industry expert Jason Chapman of BezierOne outlines the differences between two very different printing processes – dye sublimation and screen printing. Screen printing and dye sublimation are two distinct printing methods used to transfer designs onto various materials, especially textiles. Here’s a breakdown of each process… Screen …

You could have the best marketing strategies in the world but if you don’t have the time to execute them, someone else will be grabbing your client’s attention. Colin Sinclair McDermott aka The Online Print Coach, gives his tips on how to best manage your time. Marketing is something, as …

With the inception and rise of direct to film, what does the future look like for direct to garment printing? John-Paul Burton, managing director of YES Group, answers this question, assessing the differences between DTF and DTG while also delving into the realm of hybrid DTG/ DTF printers. At one …

Molly Harmon, senior marketing executive at Stahls’ UK, talks through the step-by-step process of how to perfect the art of printing on premium jackets using a heat press. Decorating premium jackets is one of the most exciting and lucrative opportunities for garment decorators. The most accessible method of decorating for …

It’s no secret direct to film printing can be time consuming and labour intensive. Colin Marsh, managing director at Resolute, speaks on why you should be streamlining your DTF process and the ways in which this can be achieved. Since the inception of direct to film, just a few years …

As a garment decorator, you know that time is money. But did you know you could save a massive 86 working days a year just by tweaking your T shirt printing process? Molly Harmon, senior marketing executive at Stahl’s, explains how to turn your printing efficiency up to 11 and …