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DIRECT-TO-GARMENT

an expert DTG decorator, that window is much smaller than most
other decoration methods. For example, screen printing requires
using a variety of screen mesh counts, ink options, etc. DTG
printing basically involves repeating the same steps in production. In fact, most of the printing decisions are made in the art
department. A DTG machine operator generally only loads and
unloads garments.
If it hasn't happened already, DTG printing likely is in your future.
With advances in inks, pretreatment and machines, this transition is
becoming a much easier process to conquer. 
Terry Combs has more than 40 years of experience in the garment-printing
industry, and has managed production shops large and small across the United
States. He has written hundreds of management and technical articles for
industry publications and spoken at industry events worldwide. He currently
does DTG sales and training with Equipment Zone.

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Using a conveyor dryer to cure
DTG-printed garments is more
common today, especially in shops
with multiple DTG printers.

New Digital Decorating Products

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7. Big Head Caps Custom Screen-Printed Transfers
Alternative to an embroidered patch  Applied with an industrial heat press
and not designed for use with home irons  Completely customizable
Use Info⋅Action #306 at impressionsmag.com/infoaction

8. Action Engineering Kornit-Style Face Mask Pallet
Designed speficially for Kornit direct-to-garment printers  Available in
fitted, flat and universal designs  Fitted pallet is made for form-fitted masks
with a chin seam  Flat pallet accommodates flat masks with no chin seam
 Available with a four-piece minimum

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Use Info⋅Action #307 at impressionsmag.com/infoaction

9. Brother GTXpro
Replaces bulk-ink system of Brother's GTXpro B with smaller pouches
 Ideal for small to medium shops, according to the company  Can print up

to 40 dark garments and 55 light garments  Ink pouches available in 350cc,
500cc and 700cc sizes
Use Info⋅Action #308 at impressionsmag.com/infoaction

10. RTP Apparel Youth Athletic Grey Shirt
Entire shirt comes completely pretreated for direct-to-garment printing
 Print area should be pressed first to remove moisture  Available in youth

sizes XS-XL

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Use Info⋅Action #309 at impressionsmag.com/infoaction

11. Insta Graphic Systems Model 256 Heat Press
Designed to generate and evenly distribute pressure throughout the entire
platen  The 16" x 20" platen swings almost a full 180 degrees, providing
unobstructed access to the lower platen  Quick-change feature allows
lower platen to be quickly swapped or rotated to suit applications
Use Info⋅Action #310 at impressionsmag.com/infoaction

12. Transfer Express UltraColor Soft Screen-Printed Transfers
Full-color, soft-feel transfers can be purchased by the 11.5" x 18" sheet  For
face-mask printing, 90 1-inch images can fit on each sheet  Can be applied
to cotton, polyester and polyester/cotton blends
Use Info⋅Action #311 at impressionsmag.com/infoaction

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - September 2020

Impressions - September 2020
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Expo Scene
Digital Decorating Report: Why DTG is in Your Future
Digital Decorating Report: Inside the Sublimation Boom
Digital Decorating Report: The MOD Advantage
Meeting New Fashion Demands
Shop Talk
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Technique
Direct-To-Garment
Ad Index/Classifieds
On Design
Impressions - September 2020 - CT1
Impressions - September 2020 - CT2
Impressions - September 2020 - Impressions - September 2020
Impressions - September 2020 - Cover2
Impressions - September 2020 - 1
Impressions - September 2020 - 2
Impressions - September 2020 - 3
Impressions - September 2020 - 4
Impressions - September 2020 - First Impressions
Impressions - September 2020 - From the Show Director
Impressions - September 2020 - 7
Impressions - September 2020 - Overheard
Impressions - September 2020 - 9
Impressions - September 2020 - 10
Impressions - September 2020 - 11
Impressions - September 2020 - 11A
Impressions - September 2020 - 11B
Impressions - September 2020 - First Look
Impressions - September 2020 - 13
Impressions - September 2020 - Expo Scene
Impressions - September 2020 - 15
Impressions - September 2020 - Digital Decorating Report: Why DTG is in Your Future
Impressions - September 2020 - 17
Impressions - September 2020 - 18
Impressions - September 2020 - 19
Impressions - September 2020 - Digital Decorating Report: Inside the Sublimation Boom
Impressions - September 2020 - 21
Impressions - September 2020 - Digital Decorating Report: The MOD Advantage
Impressions - September 2020 - 23
Impressions - September 2020 - 24
Impressions - September 2020 - 25
Impressions - September 2020 - 26
Impressions - September 2020 - 27
Impressions - September 2020 - Meeting New Fashion Demands
Impressions - September 2020 - 29
Impressions - September 2020 - 30
Impressions - September 2020 - 31
Impressions - September 2020 - Shop Talk
Impressions - September 2020 - 33
Impressions - September 2020 - Embroidery Production
Impressions - September 2020 - 35
Impressions - September 2020 - 36
Impressions - September 2020 - 37
Impressions - September 2020 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - September 2020 - 39
Impressions - September 2020 - 40
Impressions - September 2020 - 41
Impressions - September 2020 - Screen Printing Technique
Impressions - September 2020 - 43
Impressions - September 2020 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - September 2020 - 45
Impressions - September 2020 - 46
Impressions - September 2020 - Ad Index/Classifieds
Impressions - September 2020 - On Design
Impressions - September 2020 - Cover3
Impressions - September 2020 - Cover4
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/202103
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20210102
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20201011
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/202003
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/202002
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/202001
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201912
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/dd_2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201910
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201909
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamactive_2019fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201908
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20190607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201905
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201904
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201903
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamactive_2019spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201902
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201901
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201812
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/dd_2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201810
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201809
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2018fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201808
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201806
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201805
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201804
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201803
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2018spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201802
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201801
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201712
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201710
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201709
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201708
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2017fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20170607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201705
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201704
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201703
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2017spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201702
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201701
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201612
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201610
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201609
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201608
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20160607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201605
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201604
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201603
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201602
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201601
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2015fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201510
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201509
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201508
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2015fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20150607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2015summer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201506
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201504
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201503
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2015spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201502
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201501
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201412
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201412
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201410
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_2014fall
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201408
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2014fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2014summer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20140607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_2014spring
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_teamspirit_2012fall
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