Time to get with it! Hats are WAY in!
Scott Fresener still has a thing for hats.
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...
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...
Examples of Good Marketing Tools by Aaron Montgomery
This article was written back in 2010 by our good friend, Aaron Montgomery, and the information is timeless. Enjoy.
After a long break from writing...
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...
The Print Cycle Of Life c.2 – Part Two
When we first started this site five years ago, Mike Fresener did some blogging on it. We have gotten things down to less bloggers...
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...
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"...
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...
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.
The Work Order Flow Through Typical Production
I talked last week with printers in Florida, discussing how a physical work order progresses through a production shop. Here's how it works for...
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 Future of Clear Inkjet Film by Terry Combs
“Why is this clear film so hard to find these days?”
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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”...
The Four Day Work Week
Terry Combs talks about going to a 4-day workweek. Good ideas!
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...
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 “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...
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...
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....
What Value Do You Add? By Mark Coudray
In general, the public sees apparel decorators as "just another t shirt guy." We must be recognized as the premiere authority of decorated apparel in our market or niche. Our credentials must be unchallenged. Our technical ability recognized by the marketplace. Our reputation must go beyond our local market/niche to encompass everything about how our product is used. But how do we accomplish this?
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...
The Three Fastest Ways to Get New Business by Mark Coudray
The fastest way to get more business is to look at your existing customer base and see if you can't sell them more. There are a variety of ways of doing this. Two of the fastest are to create bundles and programs. Beyond these easy to implement ways are to reactivate old or lost accounts.
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...
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...
Who really uses T-Seps and FastFilms?
Some days I feel like a hairdresser. I know much more than I should. Over the years I have had the great pleasure of...
The T-Shirt Report with Scott Fresener & Richard Greaves – Episode 24 ISS Show...
We just released Episode 24 of the T-Shirt Report. The T-Shirt Report is an industry internet vblog that we are doing with our very...
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.
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...
Making Your Meetings Matter
Are you a meeting minimalist, or do you have meetings for the purpose of planning another meeting?
Understanding White Ink Options
White plastisol is white plastisol, right? On the surface it all seems simple, but there are a variety of whites on the market and...
Small Business Marketing Tips – Second Edition by Aaron Montgomery
Marketing without being a Fortune 500 company.
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...
Life Changes by Aaron Montgomery
It has again been a while since you all last heard from me. Sorry for that! As with most people I had the greatest...
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.
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...
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...
Wall Street Journal Article and Video – Finding the Perfect T-Shirt
On June 4, 2014, The Wall Street Journal had a great article and video titled Finding the Perfect T-Shirt. It was very informative and...
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...
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....
Happy Birthday Adobe! 25 Great Years
Adobe - the makers of Photoshop - is celebrating their 25th year! Who would have thought that a little company and simple program to...
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...
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...