August 20, 2014
Mesh fabrics have been used in the athletic apparel market since the 1940s. Originally, nylon micro mesh was primarily used in making football jerseys. As technology progressed, polyester fibers were used to manufacture similar fabrics at a greatly reduced price while maintaining the same product/fabric performance.
Today, polyester micro mesh is used in a variety of athletic and casual garments, ranging from football jerseys to casual tops and dresses. Embellishment facilities have debated for years when attempting to determine the best way to decorate these garments.
In this Impressions Tech Tips Newsletter, we will look at the American Apparel unisex polyester mesh athletic tank (style H458) and T-shirt, and the different means of embellishing these garments.
April 5, 2024 | Process + Techniques
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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March 13, 2024 | Process + Techniques
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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January 25, 2024 | Process + Techniques
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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