Check Screen Tension

Problems With Your Print? Check Screen Tension

Screen Tension. What's ironic about this industry that is called Screenprinting is that so many shops completely ignore the screen part of screenprinting. It's funny because it isn't like this is some sort of deep, dark, industry secret. Yet,…
Stop Using Band-Aids To Cover Up Problems

Stop Using Band-Aids to Cover Up Problems

Band-Aid Definition: an adhesive bandage with a gauze pad in the center used to cover minor wounds. a makeshift or temporary solution. Noun: band-aid; plural noun: band-aids "a band-aid solution to a much deeper problem" We're obviously…
Why Should Anyone Do Business With You?

Why Should Anyone Do Business With You?

Ask yourself, "Why should anyone do business with you?" I'm serious. Because if you can't answer that question, you are doomed. Plus, your answer can not contain anything about: Price Customer Service Quality Here's why. If your answer…
Shirt Lab St. Louis Another Melt Your Brain Event

Shirt Lab St. Louis - Another Melt Your Brain Event

It is official.  Shirt Lab St. Louis was an amazing success. One of the most interesting takeaways from Shirt Lab St. Louis was the fact that I was awestruck by the tremendous amount of expert knowledge not only in the room but being delivered…
Buy Nice or Buy Twice

Buy Nice or Buy Twice

"Buy nice or buy twice".  Have you heard that axiom before? I've spent a lot of time with shop owners over the years, and one thing I've learned is that some are super cheap when it comes to outfitting their shop, but others always seem…
When is it time to automate?

When Is It Time to Automate?

"When is it time to automate?" Have you ever asked this question? I'm not talking about just with your screen-printing presses either. There are many different areas in your shop that moving to an automated process could be a huge benefit. In…