SGIA - Garment Decorators Community Page

Here are some of the new resources SGIA has developed for Garment Decorators, check these out or browse through our Technology, Business Management or Training and Education Resources.

Featured Technology

Ten Tips to Avoid Halftone Moire In Garment Printing

Discover what causes moire in garment printing for 4CP and half-tones.

Speed up your production with a registration system

Pre-registration is a huge set-up time saver. Time is money.

More Technology Resources

Featured Government & Business Information

New — SGIA' s 4-Step Sustainability Action Plan
Interested in starting down the sustainability pathway, but unsure where to start? Check out SGIA's resources which include compliance checklists, webinars, metric worksheets and more.

Surveys & Statistics
Your headquarters for graphic imaging industry statistics. Learn the industry's financial outlook, business growth plans, marketing trends, business practices, and much more.

More Government and Business Information Resources

Featured Training & Education

Screen Making: Basic to Professional
Beginning with the most basic methods and progressing to cutting-edge technology, students master the how and why of making screens

Textile Printing: Basic to Professional
Build your garment decorating business with new skills and know- how. Charlie Taublieb, recognized industry expert in textile printing, will show you the ropes.

More Training and Education Resources

Welcome New Members!

CustomInk, LLC

Inked Graphix

International Plastics Inc

Scraps Design Group

AK Apparel

Dennison T-Shirt Graphics Ltd

WOW Designs LLC

Sapphire Embroidery & Screen Printing, LLC

Big Picture Group USA

CustomTeesEtc.com

H&L Screenprint

Spectrum Uniforms

North Shore Graphix

Blue Gum LLC

A & J Athletic Wear and Printing, LLC

Consuul Printing & Design

3Nuts Inc

Workrags, LLC

SGIA Surveys and Statistics

SGIA's newest survey, 2009 Market Trends Survey is now open! Take the survey today and benchmark your business next month.

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Canada
US and other countries

Featured Viewpoint

JohnnyShell

Garment Decorators Get Innovative to Combat Tough Times
We caught up with Johnny Shell, SGIA’s Vice President of Technical Services, to discuss current garment trends, market forecasts and how the economy has played a role in this sector of the industry.

Question: What are garment decorators doing today and why?

Answer: In today’s tight economy, garment decorators are making wiser equipment purchasing decisions. Businesses attempting to diversify and offer a broader range of products are opting for technologies that will get the job done — it just may not be what they intended to purchase initially.

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Featured Artist

Lynda Christman, Mystiq Dezign

Trendy fashions take a special combination of knowledge of the latest designs and an eye to future fashion. The passion to challenge the mundane and excel in creating timely fashion designs for men, women and teens.

Browse the Artist Registry