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problem on detailed designs that have several flashes, especially if the tack loses its
stickiness after a round or two of hoodies.
Some of the eco-friendly, non-spray adhesive products aren't sufficient for keeping
hoodies in place after multiple flashes and
colors, so make sure your tack is reliable
during the actual print run.
OTHER PRINT PLACEMENTS
Hoodies seem to be magnets for alternate printing locations and this can add
another layer of challenges to garments
that already have many variables. Prints in
locations like the back shoulder, rib, hip,
back hem - and even the hood itself -
are becoming common requests.
With any new location, first look at
your equipment to ensure it will provide
a quality, flat surface so that the screen
and squeegee can have a level print release. Some alternative prints can work
on sleeve or youth platens; others, such as
over-the-zipper, side or back-of-the-hood
prints, may require a custom platen.
Hoodie prints that go over a seam may
require a softer platen surface or a grooved
surface to accommodate the thickness in
the seam and become level for the print.
The most important thing to remember
is to test this process prior to promising a
client that you can print a new location. A
clear understanding of the artwork complexity, garment size spread for the order
and variables for the printing location will
allow the best odds for a quality print on a
unique location.
Hoodies are known to have challenges
that are greater than T-shirts, but they
also are one of the most popular garment
types for a variety of screen-printing
customers. Becoming a go-to printer for
great-looking hoodies can elevate you
above the competition, resulting in satisfied clients who return every year and
refer your company to their friends.
talking SHOP
Thomas Trimingham has been working
in screen printing for more than 22 years as
an industry consultant, freelance artist and
high-end separator. He is an award-winning
illustrator, designer and author of more than
125 articles on screen-printing art and separations. For more information or to comment
on this article, contact Thomas through his
educational website, screenprintingartist.com.
Suggested
Reading
Like this article? Read these and
other screen-printing articles at
impressionsmag.com:
* "Handling Hoodies with Unique
Printing Locations"
* "Adding the 'Wow' to
Womenswear"
* "How to Maximize Your Screen
Printing Profits"
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First Impressions
From the Show Director
FYI
Product Gallery
ISS Conferences
On Design
On Deck: Outerwear
Subbing It Out
The Online Fast Lane
Wearable (Bankable) Art
Protect Your Rep
Shop Spotlight
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Digital Decorating
Classifieds
Online Directory
Ad Index
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Impressions - September 2015 - Contents
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Impressions - September 2015 - First Impressions
Impressions - September 2015 - 5
Impressions - September 2015 - From the Show Director
Impressions - September 2015 - 7
Impressions - September 2015 - FYI
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Impressions - September 2015 - On Design
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Impressions - September 2015 - On Deck: Outerwear
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Impressions - September 2015 - Subbing It Out
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Impressions - September 2015 - The Online Fast Lane
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Impressions - September 2015 - Protect Your Rep
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Impressions - September 2015 - Shop Spotlight
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Impressions - September 2015 - Embroidery Production
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Impressions - September 2015 - Digital Decorating
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Impressions - September 2015 - Classifieds
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