No Dye-Sub? No Problem. You Can Still Print Great Fabrics

There’s no doubt about it: Printed fabrics are in demand right now. And with the textile market seeing a 75% increase in the soft signage category, print service providers need to offer fabric as an alternative substrate, or their customers may just walk on by.

One major misconception is that printers need dye-sublimation technology to print fabrics correctly. But with the advancements in media options and printer technology, that’s certainly no longer the case. And in some instances, inkjet-printed fabrics are an even better option than dye-sub.

SGIA 2014 Workshops Tackle Color Management, Sublimation and T-Shirts

SGIA Color Management WorkshopThe Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) released its Workshop schedule for 2014, including the return of popular sessions on color management and screen printing, as well as a brand new series on large format dye sublimation.

The Workshops take place at SGIA’s state-of-the-art laboratory, Digital Imaging Lab and classroom facility, located in Fairfax, Va. (a suburb of Washington, D.C.).

Color Management Boot Camp, March 11-13, 2014: Civilians, business owners and production personnel will learn how to set up and maintain a color-managed workflow in a production environment.

Totally T-Shirts! Garment Screen Printing: Basic to Advanced, April 28 through May 2, 2014: This class is ideal for shops that want become professional and profitable garment screen printers, whether you’re new to the screen printing industry or a seasoned professional. Attendees will take an active role in this class by stretching, coating, exposing, and setting up the press, and will leave with a complete understanding of each process.

Operation Sublimation (Mission: Wide-Format), May 13-14, 2014: Learn how to set up and maintain a wide-format dye sublimation workflow in a production environment, whether you’re starting up a business or need to improve your product line. This workshop will cover the specifics of dye-sublimation, including materials, inks and processes to help boost profitability.

Register here, and for more information on these Workshops and other upcoming events at SGIA, visit SGIA.org.