The Real History of Inkjet Printing on T-Shirts
This short article is one that was first posted on the U.S. Screen website a long time ago to show that none...
Woodstock…I was there … or was I?
This is a "reprint" of a fun little article I wrote on the 40th anniversary of Woodstock in August of 2009. I thought I...
Let Them See You Sweat
The Wall Street Journal had a great article today about "smart" clothes made from new fabrics that react to changes in the body. They...
Maximum Production
MAXIMUM PRODUCTION20102015
Probably 15 years ago, one of my sons was working on that report all our kids have to write at some point in...
Stop Ruining Great Artwork by Scott Fresener
This is a topic I deal with every day as I do high-end photorealistic color separations for the industry. The original artwork is often...
Four Rules of Management for Each Department
Sometimes in the heat of battle, we forget there is a customer involved in this process. If every department has the attitude of pleasing the customer, your business will prosper, guaranteed.
But the Experts Say…
Most of us who have been in this industry for a while can name those people we feel are the experts in the field....
My Tips and Tricks for Getting onto Twitter (Part 2)
So now that you know where I am coming from in this social networking world, I would like to share some of the tips...
Printing Photoshop Channel Separations in Illustrator or Corel Draw
It is very common to create "channel" color separations in Adobe Photoshop. This is how automated color separation programs like T-Seps make separations. And, if you...
The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act and You
This one has been bouncing around for a few years and was stayed a year ago pending review and defining the guidelines better. This...
Heat Transfer as a start to Direct-to-Garment
Direct to garment printing has come a long way since it first hit our industry as a decorating method that is here to stay...
Finally… a T-Shirt that can read your body!
This is what we have all been waiting for - a shirt that monitors key body indicators. The shirt is called the D-Shirt (for...
The “Print” Cycle of Life – Part One
Hey Hey Everyone! Phht Phht Check Check 1,2-1,2 Is this thing on? Mike Fresener here posting from a secret location deep in the Kentucky...
Secrets to High-End Printing on Dark Shirts – Important Information!
This article was promoted by yet another call from a new T-Seps user (large company) faced with the same old "we can't print that"...
“Is it possible to buy a GOOD/CHEAP (Insert Product Here)?” by Aaron Montgomery
I try to monitor the industry message boards as time permits and it amazes me how in our industry this seems to be the...
Why I read the Wall Street Journal
Call me a traditionalist. I still love the smell of coffee in the morning and a good newspaper to get my day started. As...
How to make Artwork Color Separation Friendly
It’s Time For An Artwork Resolution to Help Make Separations Easier and Better
The title of this article says it all. For high-end color separations...
Congrats to Tom Rauen for Wearing 247 Shirts!
A huge congratulations to industry member, Tom Rauen, of EnvisionTees.com in Dubuque, Iowa for beating the Guinness Book of World Records for the most...
The Four Day Work Week
Terry Combs talks about going to a 4-day workweek. Good ideas!
Scott Fresener Interview with 2 Regular Guys
If you want ALL the history of Scott Fresener and his life in and out of the T-Shirt business then grab some popcorn and...
I finally got a little “ink”
With rumors of my "retirement" rampant for the last year, it was refreshing to go to Fespa in Munich and at the same time...
Making Your Meetings Matter
Are you a meeting minimalist, or do you have meetings for the purpose of planning another meeting?
Five Things to Know about DTG
Five Things to Know Before Jumping into Digital Printing
This article is very PRO direct-to-garment or DTG. While some of the comments may sound negative...
Third Party Inks for Film and Direct to Garment
Someone quizzes me on this subject three or four times a week. So here’s the scoop on those third party...
Time to get with it! Hats are WAY in!
Scott Fresener still has a thing for hats.
A Good Day to Start a Business by Terry Combs
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know the economy has been down for months, jobs are being lost, credit is tight to non-existent,...
The Eagle Has Left The Nest
Have you been to the mall lately? Other than WAY TOO MANY neon colors - what did you notice that was missing?
Finally..... prints...
Scott Fresener Interview with The Print Life
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Cam Earven of the Facebook/YouTube channel The Print Life. The topic was "Buying Your First Automatic...
That Thing You Do With One Hand by Pat Fresener
I’ve been trying for some time to get around to writing on my blog. I’d like to say my excuse for not getting around...
New Profession
My wife, Pat, and I spend part of our summers in Bowling Green, Kentucky to be near our son Mike and family (grandkids!). We...
Why every company should do a Marketing Plan – Big or Small – by...
to be a Pulitzer prize winning coffee table document that takes thousands of dollars to produce, but it does have to be something that...
What to Look for in Curing Units/Dryers by Scott Fresener
If you are going to print T-shirts then you cannot live without a curing unit. Whether it be your oven at home or a...
NewBie or Not NewBie? That is the question by Pat Fresener
Hey, the good news is that this article is really for those who are thinking of joining the revered group called “newbies” so “experts”...
T-Seps is Compatible with the new Photoshop CC 2018.
Great news! T-Seps 3.5.5 is compatible with the new Adobe Photoshop CC 2018. Download a Free Trial today and start doing high-end printing on...
Union Ink Closing/Moving New Jersey Factory – after 87 years
No, Union Ink is not closing. But, their parent company Rutland Holdings, has moved the Union Ink production/manufacturing to their Pineville, NC facility. Wow!...
Where are the customers?
This article was first written in 2009 but it is still relevant today.
...
Color Separations 101 – by Scott Fresener
Color Separations 101 - Everything you ever wanted to know about Color Separations
This article is for anyone involved in creating, managing or just even...
The Future of Clear Inkjet Film by Terry Combs
“Why is this clear film so hard to find these days?”
Don’t we all want to work with professionals?
Commentary by Aaron Montgomery......I continue to be surprised by how some people stay in business. I do my darnedest to make sure that my...
Why I smoke cigars
OK, this has nothing to do with business..... or does it? I first started smoking cigars in high school.
They were called Swisher Sweets...
Some thoughts about working from home
So as I sit here in my office which is less than 20 paces from my bedroom, I think about the ups and downs...
Small Business Marketing Tips
Thank you small businesses! With your help our economy is recovering, and most people I talk to are telling me their businesses are improving.
Customer’s first job with T-Seps
I have been working with a start-up screen printer in Mesa, Arizona called Group Imaging and they are doing things all the right way....
Just what you need. A $170 T-Shirt to help your posture.
I was a little blown away when I first read about the UpCouture T-Shirt from France that was designed to help your posture. The...
Customer Service – Does anyone know what it means? By Aaron Montgomery
Aaron Montgomery talks about customer service.
Is The Future Here? – Watch Interview with Pete Bolsoni
We were thrilled when one of our very first students - and youngest - Pete Bolsoni told us he had upgraded his shop to...
Sensory Overload – Training in Today’s World of Garment Printing by Terry Combs
Much of the free screen printing information on YouTube and in the forums and the blogs is based on opinion and a limited, sheltered experience.
On Doing Business in Changing Times by Mark Coudray
The industry has been through economic fluctuations in the past. We've seen ups and downs based in the general economy. We've also see the disruptive impact of new and emerging technologies. Times have changed and almost everyone I know and talk to are challenged with a serious impact to their business. Here are some ideas to help you position yourself for more business in hard economic times.
Being Your Own Consultant
Terry Combs tells how to be your own consultant.