During the past decade, there has been a new revolution in garment-manufacturing technology. Consumer demands have necessitated new fabric and style development using a wide variety of different organic and synthetic fibers.
One of the results of this consumer-driven demand is the tri-blend tee, which is fabricated with a combination of cotton, polyester and rayon. The latter has a comfortable fit with excellent stretch or elongation; polyester allows for excellent washfastness and the ability to hold its color; and cotton allows for a soft feel.
In this edition of the Impressions Tech Tips Newsletter, sponsored by ANVIL®, I will be working with the ANVIL® Adult Tri-Blend Tee and addressing different embellishment applications to which this garment lends itself.
Why do we often struggle with some of the seemingly simplest things, like slathering screen-printing ink onto a decorated-apparel garment. Slathering so that it looks clean, bright, opaque and altogether attractive.
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a secret formula for designing a best-selling T-shirt for a sports team, a business or for your own pre-print line?
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As is the case with any craft, when it comes to screen-printing T-shirts and other apparel the devil is in the details. The best art, the best press in the world will inevitably come up short if you don’t take care of the little things as well.
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