Shop Hacks

Returns As Test Prints

Using returns for test prints turns an unavoidable loss into a functional asset. When garments come back due to customer complaints—whether from sizing issues, misprints,...

Cutting Problem Clients

Screen clients the same way you screen suppliers—eliminate those who waste time, abuse deadlines, or create stress. Decline last-minute jobs from unverified customers, especially if...

One-Operator Print Flow

A return-belt dryer, like a Chiossi e Cavazzuti unit, can transform a manual print shop’s workflow when staff is limited. By allowing garments to return...

Block Exposure Edges

Keeping your exposure glass clean at the edges can save serious time during reclaim. When you coat and expose without blocking the perimeter, emulsion builds...

Lean Shop Efficiency

Lean principles focus on eliminating waste, improving flow, and maximizing value for the customer. In a screen printing shop, this can start with small, simple...

Kanban Supply System

Kanban supply management can be as simple as attaching a reorder card to the last case of a supply. In a screen print shop, this...

Heavy Duty Wipes

Heavy-duty cleaning wipes, such as Tub O’ Towels or Grime Boss, cut through ink, emulsion, and shop grime more effectively than standard rags or baby...

Baker's Screen Racks

Baker’s racks can be converted into cost-effective screen racks by widening them with basic hardware from a local store.  This setup accommodates screens of all...

Sponsor Local Coffee

Sponsor a full day of coffee at a popular local café without prior notice. Post in the morning inviting people for a free coffee, give...

Baby Wipes for Ink

Baby wipes are a quick, low-cost solution for cleaning small messes and excess ink in a screen printing shop. Their pre-moistened, lint-free material makes them...

Bungee Screen Rack

Run bungee cords vertically every foot or so along your rack. These act as dividers, creating clear sections for each job. When screens come back...

Box Dims On Table

Taping box dimensions onto the folding table ensures every garment is folded to fit perfectly in its shipping box. For shops using multiple box sizes,...