Caps are a marketing tool The question is how to get more marketing bang for our buck. There are so many options to choose from that makes this process confusing. The objective is to capture eyeballs. If you are a mega size corporation you start looking at a medium to […]
A big problem with a family owned business is when is it the best time to pass the torch. There are two problems one being is the founder ready to give it up. Or is it too early to give it up. A goal with all entrepreneurs is to retire […]
The leader in DTG printing in Seattle Northwest Custom Apparel is the largest DTG (direct to garment ) printer in the Pacific Northwest. They have been in business since 1977 starting out with one embroidery machine. The now do screen printing, DTG printing, Embroidery, custom sewing and whatever you can […]
Embroidered patches Embroidered patches are a economical way to decorate a item of apparel. The use of patches was very big during World War II. Each unit from a corps to a platoon used embroidered patches to promote comrade and a sense of belonging. After the war the market for […]
T Shirt Quality There is a difference in tee shirt quality. Many manufacturers have introduced premium tee shirts which are a little finer, a little heavier and sized to fit. These are the styles that Northwest Custom Apparel offers its customers. The norm is now customers are asking for a […]
Direct to Garment printing problems. I am going to try and summarize some of the problems which do occur with DTG printing. Purchasing a DTG Printer One big problem is purchasing a machine which is designed for hobbyists. I won’t name them but you can figure out who they are […]
Marketing DTG printing Direct to garment printing is not exactly new to the decorated apparel industry. However it is starting to get recognized as a decoration of choice. The benefits for DTG need to be incorporated into any marketing program a decorator choosing. The best way if you are a […]
Screen Printing vs Digital Printing The question always asked is what process is better for decorating tee shirt? Quality of the print One feature of digital to garment printing is the quality of the print. The detail on DTG printing is far superior to screen printing With dtg you can […]
Tees, Tees and more tees Our investment in a Kornit printer was a wise move. We purchased the unit with some reluctance because of the price. DTG Pricing You can expect to spend close to $300,000.00 for a new machine. We bit the bullet and purchased three. We never looked […]
Direct to Garment printing is coming Direct to garment apparel printing is still a nascent industry. Right now it is so new that we have a hard time understanding of what DTG printing is. Essentially it is printing apparel using water based inks which contain no chemicals or toxic substances. […]