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20+ T-shirt Terms Every Screen Printer Should Know

Jacelyn WedmanJul 29, 2022

Jumping into the world of screen printing means a pretty big learning curve. There are endless terms, practices, and tips to learn about the trade. Whether you’re new to screen printing or have been in the game for a while, there are some terms you should know about T-shirts. Check out any clothing distributor’s website. Are there terms you don’t recognize? Here’s a list of popular T-shirt terms that you’ll see and regularly use in the screen printing industry.

Everything You Need to Know to Screen Print on Spandex Garments

Jacelyn WedmanJun 01, 2022

Sometimes you need to print on stretchy fabrics. Think leggings, jerseys, athletic clothing, and more. Stretchy clothes are likely to have Spandex, or Lycra, in them. In order to print on ultra-stretchy garments with plastisol ink, you’ll need a special tool in your arsenal: FN-INK™ Stretch. Let’s talk about everything you need to know to print on Spandex and Spandex-blended garments.

Advice on Purchasing Wholesale Shirts for New Printers

Sage LarsonSep 11, 2020

Thousands of different t-shirts, brands, and markets exist. How in the world do you even begin to pick and choose? Ryonet's printing experts shared their insights and experience on researching and selecting shirts, finding vendors, and some of our favorite brands and shirts.

How to Print Black Plastisol Ink on a White Garment

Sage LarsonAug 14, 2020

We learned about printing white plastisol ink on a black shirt, but what about black plastisol ink on a white shirt? In our latest video, expert Colin Huggins explores the nuances of printing black plastisol ink on light-colored garments.

How to Do Eco-Friendly Screen Printing

Sage LarsonJul 16, 2020

Let’s face it. Screen printing is dirty, messy, and toxic at times. From the chemicals, garment manufacturers, chemical waste, to water pollution, screen printing has a long road ahead to becoming eco-friendly. Implementing greener practices seems challenging and expensive, but that’s not the case.

Our choices matter. Let’s look at ways screen printers can implement environmentally friendly products and processes in their shops.

Meet the Ryonet Instructors

Sage LarsonFeb 26, 2020

Are you interested in learning how to screen print? Have you watched a few YouTube videos, tried it yourself, and decided you would like some help...

Education and Community – The Partner Summit

Sage LarsonFeb 19, 2020

One of Ryonet's values is to serve. To serve the printer, whether they need guidance for picking their first press or need help figuring out why th...

[VIDEO] Choosing the Best Garments For Printing

Amy RobertsMar 20, 2018

Ryan goes over the basics of garments and which is best to print on for these processes. At Ryonet we love to educate first. With classes across the U.S., online design courses and thousands of how-to videos; education is the cornerstone of what we do. Join us and start #PoweringThePrint. Check out all of our […]

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Get Your Prints Lit With Gold Foil Transfers

Amy RobertsDec 06, 2017

Why Gold Foil Popping your prints with gold foil transfers is a great way to spice up your shirts for the upcoming holiday season. The flash of the foil will not only help your shirts get noticed, but will also increase the value of your shirts. Gold foil transfers are easy to do when you […]

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Turning Lemons into Lemonade: How to Reuse Misprints

Kaitlyn IngramApr 24, 2017

Mistakes happen. Even the best of us occasionally produces a misprint or two. But there is a way to turn those proverbial “lemons” into lemonade. Reuse those rejects to save money, and help the environment. Green screen printing practices are a cornerstone of Ryonet’s philosophy and business strategy. They’re important to us, and they’re important […]

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Do You Believe It Too?

Ryan MoorApr 10, 2017

A Note from Allmade Founding Partner, Ryan Moor I was sitting on an airplane, jamming out to the Goo Goo Dolls and typing aggressively on my Macbook as I pieced together my pitch to Allmade’s partners when I heard it. Still reeling from the stark differences I had witnessed on my recent flight to Haiti […]

Help Break The Cycle with Allmade Apparel: An Ethical Apparel Brand

Shawn ZimmermanApr 04, 2017

With Allmade Apparel, a shirt is more than a shirt; It’s an opportunity to break the cycle of exploitative garment manufacturing, and give Haitian families a livable income. It’s a chance to make a change in the world’s second most environmentally harmful industry, fashion. It’s time for a change. Are you ready to help us […]

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