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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.

Garment screen printers must employ a wide variety of techniques to satisfy the needs of their customers. Here is a summary of the separation and printing techniques used to handle the variety of production requirements.

Heat transfer machines have played an instrumental role in the garment embellishment industry since the early 1960s. Many may ask why they would want to screen print an image onto paper and then transfer the image to a garment. Flexibility, that's why.

The causes of dye migration in cotton/polyester fabric are well known. The practical prevention of migration is often misunderstood by screen printers. Proper ink and printing practices can overcome difficulties in decorating fabrics susceptible to dye migration.