Ink tack is the ratio of how much the ink likes to stick to itself over how much it likes to stick to something else. With rare exceptions, we all want a low-tack ink irrespective of type or color. To facilitate transfer of inks with a higher tack level, the fill-rate of the mesh should be maximized and the flexion of the blade should be optimized to fit the mesh and apply sufficient shear-stress to the ink. 

Ensuring sustainable practices throughout the entire supply chain is near impossible to do. The best way to proceed is to first start implementing sustainable practices in your own business. This is the environment that you can control.

By mastering the ever-expanding range of special effects that can be achieved on apparel today, you can take your relationship with clients to an entirely new level. 

For Mother’s Day prints think outside of the box and use specialty inks to create designs that shine. Moms love bling.

In an article published by Screen Printing Magazine, John Levocz and author Kevin Kauth of Chromaline, give us some tips on how to achieve the best white print. 

A big question that every screen printer asks in his or her career is whether to push or pull a squeegee. Although there is no wrong answer because there is similar quality when the substrate is finished, this has seemed to be an ongoing debate for many years especially with beginners. Truthfully, whether you’re pushing or pulling a squeegee, there are both positive and negative effects. So, it comes down to the printer’s personal preference.

When it comes to emulsions, paying attention to the small details makes a big difference.