The advancements in the production of new yarns and knitting techniques are allowing apparel manufacturers to create new fabrics and garment styles that are lighter, yet more durable than ever. One aspect to printing a lighter-weight fabric involves minimizing the ink film’s feel on the garment surface.
Conversely, when printing on heavyweight fleece, you can apply heavier ink films, embroidery and appliqués without adversely affecting the garment’s feel when being worn. Today’s lighter-weight fabrics demand a softer means of graphic embellishment to maintain the garment’s feel and drape.
In this installment of the Impressions Tech Tips Newsletter, sponsored by American Apparel, we will showcase the ladies’ Ultra Wash tee (style RSA6320).
Why do we often struggle with some of the seemingly simplest things, like slathering screen-printing ink onto a decorated-apparel garment. Slathering so that it looks clean, bright, opaque and altogether attractive.
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a secret formula for designing a best-selling T-shirt for a sports team, a business or for your own pre-print line?
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As is the case with any craft, when it comes to screen-printing T-shirts and other apparel the devil is in the details. The best art, the best press in the world will inevitably come up short if you don’t take care of the little things as well.
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