PRINTING United Journal

Aligning with PRINTING United Alliance’s mission in serving an evolving industry, the PRINTING United Journal is designed to speak to all print segments, with technical and business-oriented articles from industry experts that provide printing operations with key takeaways in their respective markets or prospective areas of interest.

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September 2024: On a Roll

Las Vegas lights shine bright on 2024 PRINTING United Expo — a place to connect, learn, and win big for your business.

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June 2024: The Beauty of Design

The digital textile market has become a playground for designers exploring new production processes. But that's usually where it ends. Collaborating with PSPs is one way to bring magic to a project.

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March 2024: The AI Effect on Human Resources

New best friend or evil genius? AI can bring benefits like improved efficiency and accuracy, but it can also raise evolving legal concerns. Here is what to know about using AI in HR applications.

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The Solution for Printing More

It’s a simple equation. If you want to make more money, then print more. But how does an apparel decorator achieve this, and what exactly is more? Is it printing more items per hour by increasing the speed at which you produce garments? Or can you increase profits for your business simply by printing …

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Substrate is Everything

The subject of substrate in textile screen printing is one of both vastness and depth. While it may be an exaggeration to say “substrate is everything,” it is accurate to say substrate affects everything, both in the printing process and inished product (but that wouldn’t make for a great title). …

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The SGIA Journal Garment Edition Winter 2015

In an effort to better serve our garment decorator community, the SGIA Journal: Garment edition was launched in the Spring of 2013. Each edition includes in-depth articles and insights by industry experts, featuring new products, production techniques, best business practices and market …

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Two Ways to Tackle Tag-Free Labels

When it comes to apparel decorating, one necessary element is the label. The options are many, from sewn-in labels, pad printing, heat stamping and screen printing. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, challenges and benefits. Here, SGIA spoke with two manufacturers who have tackled the …

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The Question of K: A Primer on Gray Component Replacement

For a theoretically perfect inkjet printer, combining cyan (C), magenta (M) and yellow (Y) inks would produce a perfect black.

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The SGIA Journal Graphic Edition November/December 2014

Trends, Challenges and Customization

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Education in the Industry

SGIA has always recognized the important role educational institutions play in providing a skilled workforce to the trade.

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2D Digital Printing to 3D Additive Manufacturing: Add a New Dimension?

Change appears ever present in our own day, impacting and disrupting our technologies and businesses.

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Choosing a Roll Laminator

SGIA has charted more than 150 laminators on the market from 14 major manufacturers.

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If you have a noncommercial topic or article you’d like to share with the Journal, or the Printing Press Blog, please reach out to our editorial team.

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