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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.

This article explores direct-to-garment inkjet technology and the workflow necessary to produce a digitally printed garment. It also presents highlights of the technologies embedded in the latest devices and recent trends in their development cycle.

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.

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.

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