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What does more automation mean for DTF?
Automation is a popular term, but that can make it feel like a buzzword rather than a benefit. So why is it important to ignore the hype, and what does ‘more automation’ mean for DTF? For the most part, automation simply means adding a piece of equipment or software to your production workflow, to remove […]
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Lifetime Warranties on DTF print heads
After specialist inks, one of the next biggest differentiators in Direct To Film (DTF) printing is end-unit production costs, but how do you get overheads down, keep your product quality up, and still make a profit? We’ve been supporting the textile print industry for over a quarter of a century, and believe we have the […]
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DTF. State of the Market, 2024
It’s now late autumn, 2024 – how is the market looking, and what’s next in DTF? For Direct to Film printers, business has exploded over the last couple of years. It’s done much better than anyone could have expected. We’ve been in textile printing for over quarter of a century and a year ago, we […]
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Starting Your Own T Shirt Printing Business
If you’re seriously considering starting your own t shirt printing business, this guide should help. Prior to developments in digital technology, printed t shirts were mainly produced by conventional screen print methods. This needed a screen to be assembled for every colour featured in the design, making it very time consuming for the printer to […]
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Why choose Kiian inks
Quality matters. In business, we all know and understand the meaning of ‘head count’. But in relation to digital printing ‘head count’ can take on a completely different meaning. Use cheap inferior inks that are not compatible with your heads and count how many heads you may damage and replace over time. Then do the […]
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The History of T-shirt Printing
The humble t-shirt has gone from modest undergarment to ubiquitous style statement over the last 100 years. We take a look at why the printed t-shirt is so popular and how it gained cult status. These days, almost everyone, from babies to grandmas, can be seen sporting printed t-shirts. From AC/DC to Versace, there’s no […]
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