All-Over Print On The New Press!
Jump On This Weeks Real Deal
In honor of our new equipment arriving, we're offering 50% off all over pricing! The minimum is 150 shirts with any number of ink colors! The deal ends this Friday, so make sure to place your order before then. Click HERE for more information on this weeks 'Real Deal'.
If you're new to all over prints, check out the pictures we've posted here to get a general idea! These are some of my personal favorites from Design By Humans. If you're interested in purchasing any of these designs be sure to head over to their online store.
The Big Day Has Arrived!
Our new press is arriving tomorrow morning!!! We will have endless capabilities when it comes to image size and printing. Head over to the quote page and you will find additional information on all-over, oversized and jumbo printing. In the meantime, Patrick will be practicing his fork-lift maneuvering skills tonight for tomorrow's equipment move ;) Keep checking back for updates! Picking Out The Perfect Tee For Your Need
He reviews material, fit, quality and price and offers his suggestion on each. The pros and cons of some of the more popular brands are given as well. If you've ever wondered the difference between American Apparel, Alternative Apparel, Tultex and Alstyle, this article is for you. It definitely acts as a guide to help pick on the perfect tee for your need!
Make sure to check out the full article HERE before making your next big purchase!
A Special Delivery
We had a special delivery this afternoon. Our new washout sink arrived! Merry Christmas to Real Thread. Standing at nearly 6 ft tall and 8 ft wide, it's large enough to clean 2 all over screens at the same time. Patrick climbed in to show us just how big the sink REALLY is! Looks like it could be used as a shower too ;) A T-Shirt, Four Months, 350 Degrees
Almost four months ago, we printed shirts for SharePoint Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia.
Oddly enough, one of the shirts found its way into the darkside of the dryer for the past four months. As you can see, the once navy shirt is far from navy. This shirt is now completely brown, but wildly, it's a very, very consistent brown. I'd think it would have significant color variation from being folded and crunched of the last four months, but it doesn't seem to be. The brown is very constant. Having known no different, I would have said it was a brown shirt from the start, it looks that "good."
It clearly was torn to shreds after months of light belt friction and heavy, 350 degree heat hitting it for 40 hours a week over 16 weeks.
Previous post, SharePoint Saturday Hits Atlanta
Next Level Apparel's Burnout Hoodie
A client just brought this burnout hoodie to my attention. Great piece from Next Level Apparel, style 6521.
This would be a great hoodie to throw a simple graphic on and get some serious attention.
The issue to keep in mind when designing a graphic to print on a burnout shirt like this is the cotton/poly count. At 65% poly 35% cotton, there isn't much cotton in this piece to discharge, so lighter color inks will be very dull and muted.
That actually ties in well with yesterdays post, Discharge On An American Apparel 50/50.
Next Level does however make this hoodie in white, so if you want bright
The Email Counting T-Shirt
No, it's not on the drawing board for us :) Pretty innovative though, until it shocks your nipples off!
USA Today feature with Poppa D's Nuts
We were recently connected with the guys at Poppa D's Nuts in Orlando to print shirts for some of their marketing pieces. Poppa D's Nuts was recently selected by the USA Today to participate in their "Small Business Challenge" which watches and coaches five selected businesses as they struggle for entrepreneurial success.
Poppa D's was trying to work around the "red tape" associated with starting a business. One of their most challenging thus far has been protecting and promoting their name. Poppa D's was digging our eco-friendlier shirts so we had them into the shop one afternoon and printed up some nutty swag for the crew.
If you're loving Poppa D's as much as we are, make sure you cast your vote sure to vote here >> I'm voting Poppa D's >>
To read the full article, check out >> USA Today Small Business Challenge or page 4B in the April 5, 2010 issue of the USA Today.
You can also follow Poppa D's on Twitter at twitter.com/poppadsnuts and Facebook at facebook.com/poppadsnuts
Harco 2411 Dryer For Sale
WHAT // used Harco 2411 IR dryer with a 10 inch exhaust stack, it has a blower inside and new digital temp controls, 4 IR panels, it was also reconditioned at Brown Mfg about 8 months ago, runs like a champ // $2,300 obo
WHERE // Orlando, FL [we will ship, buyer pays crate and freight]
HOW // call Patrick at 407.679.3895 or patrick [at] realthread [dot] com
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