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Cprintables.com on Nov 23, 2011 09:32AM
Pantone Fashion Color Report Sprint 2012
In search of the latest color trends? Here is the latest from Pantone. http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr.aspx?pg=20911&ca=4 Here is a link to a helpful online tool that helps with finding complimentary colors. http://colorschemedesigner.com/![]()
Cprintables.com on Jun 12, 2011 01:42PM
Plastisol vs. Water base Inks Screen Printing
PLASTISOL: Pros ? best color accuracy based on pantone color matching, creates vibrant colors, most resistant to fading, able to layer colors without any blending, less expensive to produce. Cons ? creates thicker texture and weight to garment (more hand), can chip or peel over time, when printing over seams can bunch up and create [...]![]()
Cprintables.com on May 15, 2011 12:44PM
Importing vs. Domestic Production
Usually direct import orders will carry a cost of $2500 or more to meet minimum production quantities whether the item is $1.00 or $10.00 each. Overseas orders take 30-75 days which includes transit by boat. In most cases manufacturing takes 30 days and transit by ocean 20-30 days. You do need to allow extra time [...]![]()
Cprintables.com on Apr 05, 2011 04:31PM
What Apparel does not wear out too fast?
Catalog and online product pictures and descriptions make these items out to be winners when they might be losers. With so many options for t-shirts, polos, and fleece; how do we know what is really a winner? If the end user will be putting clothes in a washer and dryer, than blending fabrics get the [...]![]()
Cprintables.com on Mar 07, 2011 04:45PM
Over the past few years performance fabrics have become all the rage. Used mostly in sport shirts and t-shirts, these fabrics can vary quite a bit. Most of these fabrics are 100% polyester and in some cases anti-microbial and moisture wicking attributes are added. Be aware that antimicrobial additives are on the surface of the [...]![]()