Nazdar SourceOne is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Textile Ink Business Unit (TIBU), Simon Romero, as Technical Applications Specialist. In this role, Simon will be responsible for conducting product testing, product qualification, application training and technical support with all aspects of the textile garment printing process.

Not all squeegees are created equal. Understanding the key components of squeegees will assist in choosing the right squeegee for the right application.

Nothing lasts forever, but the better you take care of your heat press, the longer you avoid a breakdown. Be sure to regularly and thoroughly clean the upper and the lower platens. They should be kept free of dust and dirt as well as adhesive residue and ink.

Nazdar SourceOne is pleased to announce that Beth Kerfes recently joined the Nazdar SourceOne Inside Sales team as Inside Sales Specialist. In this role, Beth will be implementing inside sales strategies and campaigns designed to increase the sale of products and services to new and existing customers within the graphic arts industry.

Most consumers can’t differentiate between a high-quality heat transfer decoration and direct printing. Screen-printing technology produces most high-quality heat transfers, and there are many heat-transfer inks designed for a variety of fabrics. Special effects, like dimensional puff and glitter, can produce stunning garment decorations.

Get an inside look at the differences between traditional screen printing and the up-and-coming direct-to-garment solutions, to better understand what works for your business.

This is not so much a question as it is a procedure that many decorators employ to deter dye migration. The theory is that by running your 100 percent polyester garments or poly blends through the dryer prior to printing, you can burn off any excessive residual dyes, and they float out the dryer exhaust.

New video from CCI! Learn how to save water and time using a dip tank

A review of the components and procedures required to produce the best quality screens.