How to Structure Computer- to-Screen Workflow

A step-by-step tour of how a screen is prepared using the computer-to-screen imaging method.
Oct 1, 2008

There's no question that converting traditional screen imaging procedures to a computer-to-screen (CTS) system will deliver dramatic time savings and increased quality. After researching the technology for more than a year, I now wish I had converted a long time ago. (Editor's Note: Greg chronicled his research, purchase and implementation of CTS in July and August Impressions.)

In this photo essay, I document the workflow process of how my shop staff uses CTS to image a screen. There are some adjustments that have to be made from traditional film positive procedures.

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Beyond the Gym
Performance apparel manufacturers are rolling out new options that not only keep wearers cool, clean and dry, but also are suitable for everyday use.
Enough was enough for Kevin Plank. In 1995, Plank, then-special teams captain of the University of Maryland football team, decided he had grown tired of repeatedly changing his soaking-wet cotton T-shirts during games.
November 01, 2008

Multitasking Graphics Offer Great Value
Follow these tips to make 10 bold graphics from one piece of art.
Multitasking your graphics is an excellent way to add value to a design collection. With a little imagination, you can wring a lot of mileage from one good vector image. In this article, I'll demonstrate how to take one vector design and use it creatively to print 10 distinct garments.
November 01, 2008

Add New Business with a Cutter
Learn how to add profits to your shop with this handy and relatively inexpensive piece of equipment.
To say that you can build existing business around a vinyl cutter is to put it mildly. In fact, my first business, What's Your Sign, was based entirely on a vinyl cutter. The key to expanding your shop's profits with a cutter is to understand the vast capabilities the machine offers — and how you can translate those offerings into new product sales.
November 01, 2008

How to Combine the Powers of Photoshop and Illustrator
Unleash the power of combining continuous tone raster images and scalable vector art — and do it so the file produces great separations.
Have you always wondered how to combine the raster separations of Adobe Photoshop with clean vector images and output them in a single file through Adobe Illustrator? In most screen print art departments, it is commonplace practice to utilize both raster- and vector-based art programs.
November 01, 2008

Growing Green
Effective marketing unlocks the profit in eco-friendly products and processes; here's how.
The worldwide "greening" of industries is not a passing trend, as social responsibility has become a mainstay in conducting business these days. Companies in the decorated apparel industry are doing their homework to properly educate and deliver green products and an eco-friendly philosophy to customers. But effectively marketing green products presents unique challenges for apparel decorators, so it pays to learn some green marketing lessons from the big boys.
October 01, 2008