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Flocking embed short fibers of rayon or nylon material in an adhesive that has been screen printed on a garment. The electrostatic process drives the fibers into the adhesive and produces a smooth velvet look and feel.

Part 2 of a 3-part series analyzing acceptable methods commonly used to sharpen a squeegee.

Theories abound when it comes to mesh tensioning, how much tension is needed, and what tensioning method is best. Screen printers can shorten production time, reduce labor costs, and simplify screen making through rapid mesh tensioning, a method developed by SPTF.

The adoption rate of digital printing and imaging is very strong, but if your shop has not yet integrated digital, here's an overview of the technology choices available to the apparel decorator.

There are several technology choices for generating film positives and imaging stencils for screen printing, but choosing which to use can be an overwhelming task. The major technology choices are presented here.