Retro Fonts for your Vintage Design Project

Vintage inspired designs are everywhere, and promotional products are no exception. One of easiest ways to tap into the vintage aesthetic is using a font made with design sensibilities from decades ago. Here are a few fun choices to consider for your next retro design project.   Designed way back in 1922, this font is […]

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Choosing Colors for Printed Apparel

Many times, when decorating promotional products, selecting colors for the product and embellishment is easy. Most logos come with colors already chosen, so it is as simple as matching a color to an ink or thread. Apparel colors can be chosen to complement the logo or for functional reasons such as bright safety colors for […]

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7 Tips for Screen Printed Art

The more you know! Are you interested in having something screen printed, but not quite sure how to get the process started? Follow the tips below to get the best looking art on your garments.       Vectored Files Submitting vector artwork will always be the best option. What makes vector art special is […]

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Why Your Company Needs Branded Garments

 Branded garments are SO important for your business! Read below to find out the many benefits of branding your shirts, outerwear, hats and more!     Cost Effective Marketing — Improves Recognition for your company — Reach a Wide, Versatile Audience — Great for Uniforming Employees — Inspires Employees — Continuous Brand Exposure — Generates […]

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When is an Underlay needed?

To learn how to determine whether or not an underlay is needed, read the article below! The biggest determining factor on whether a design will or will not need an underlay is the garment material, garment color, and ink colors. Remember that if you ever have any questions on whether an order will or will not need […]

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Sublimation Process

The Sublimation Solution

Have you ever had a full color intricate design but only need a few pieces and are working on a budget?  Like an old spaghetti western this article will help break down the Good, the Not So Good, and the Ugly with sublimation transfers. Click to learn more.

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vintage shirt

The Vintage Advantage

Vintage prints are a great way to add an interesting look to your logo and save money.  We have all seen shirts with a weathered print that has a cracked and faded look as if it’s weathered the years. In this article we show you how it’s done and why you should go with a vintage design for your next t-shirt.

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color seperation

Color Separation: The Basics

What is color separation in screen printing? What is it used for? Brad Fowler in our Art Department walks us through the steps of color separation and why it’s used. Click the link to learn more.

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screen printing pantone colors

Printing Pantone Colors on White Underlays

In the world of design, we most frequently refer to specific colors as Pantone colors. In screen printing, many factors may cause a color to vary when printing. Here is how we match Pantone colors, no matter the color or garment. Click to learn more.

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Screen Print vs Embroidery: What’s Right For Your Design?

Screen printing and embroidery are the two most common embellishment processes designed for different garments and styles of application. In this blog, we help you better understand the differences between the two processes and which one is better for your design.

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A Brief History of Screen Printing

The art of screen printing has made significant advancements within the last 100 years, impacting how we print today. Click to read how it began and where we are now, starting over 1,000 years ago with the creation of paper money.

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Halftones

Halftones in Screen Printing

Halftones are a process in screen printing to blend colors and add shadows. Adding halftones to a design can really add an extra touch to make your design pop. Are halftones right for your design?

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