Labor Day Holiday Hours: KolorMatrix Closed Sept. 4–7
KolorMatrix will be closed Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7 for Labor Day weekend. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8 for normal business hours.
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Understanding Screen Printing Mesh Count: Why 110, 156, 230 & 305 Mesh Print Differently
Mesh count is one of the most misunderstood parts of screen printing. Learn how thread count, thread diameter, open area, ink deposit, artwork detail, and garment color all work together...
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The Danger of Discounts: Why Lower Prices Can Make Print Shops Work Harder for Less
A 10%, 20%, or 30% discount does not just lower your selling price — it can force your print shop to produce far more shirts just to make the same...
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Common HTV Pressing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
HTV problems are often caused by application mistakes, not the vinyl itself. Learn how to avoid common heat transfer vinyl issues like peeling, lifting, scorching, dye migration, wrong pressure, incorrect...
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When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Screen Printing Equipment?
Older screen printing equipment may still work, but it could be costing your shop time, power, floor space, consistency, and production speed. Learn when it may be time to upgrade...
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Why DTF Film Quality Matters: Coatings, Thickness & Release Performance
Not all DTF film is created equal. Learn how film thickness, receptive coatings, surface treatment, and release performance affect ink behavior, powder adhesion, transfer quality, and production consistency.
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Price, Quality & Service: Helping Customers See the Real Value Behind Your Print Shop
A healthy print shop needs to understand the balance between price, quality, and service. Learn how to educate customers beyond the cheapest quote, find your best value zone, and charge...
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Why Is My White Plastisol Print Rough, Blurry, or Heavy?
A white plastisol print can cover and still look bad. If your white ink feels rough, looks blurry, or prints too heavy, the problem is usually a balance issue between...
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Why We Chose These Three Projects for Our 3-Day Professional Screen Printing Class
Discover why every student in our 3-Day Professional Screen Printing Class prints a vector design, a simulated process image, and a CMYK four-color process project.
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The Sabbath Reset: What Six Months of Real Rest Taught Me About Stress, Health & Productivity
After years of working seven days a week, Brian Toney decided to honor the Sabbath with no laptop, no email, no social media, and no checking orders. Six months later,...
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