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The Role of Screen Tension in Screen Printing Efficiency

Mechanics of Ink Transfer in Printing In traditional printing methods like lithography, flexography, and rotogra...

Screen Printing FAQ for Beginners: Essential Tips, Equipment, Supplies & Costs for 2025

Screen Printing FAQ for First-Time Printers: Your Guide to Getting Started in 2025 Screen printing is a versatil...

5 Ways to Streamline Screen Making

Every screen printer aims to grow their business by increasing output. The key to boosting productivity is upgra...

9 Principles For Consistent Screen Coating

Screen coating techniques vary widely among print shops, with some employing complex methods involving up to sev...

A Deep Dive on High-Tension Meshes in Screen Printing

In screen printing, "mesh" refers to the screen material, while "fabric" means the substrate being printed, like...

Tips to Master Screen Making

The ability to print any design onto apparel hinges on the quality of the screen and the image it carries. Despi...

The Role of Flashing From Design to Press

Flash-cure units are essential in textile screen printing, playing a pivotal role regardless of a printer’s expe...

Unlock Better Prints with Off-Contact & Peel-Off Tips

The terms “off-contact,” “snap-off,” and “peel-off” are commonly misunderstood and a source of confusion for pri...

What Does DTF Printing Mean?

DTF means Direct to Film. Though there are other interpretations, in the digital textile printing world DTF prin...

How Automatic Screen Printing Machines Save Time, Labor, and Costs

Most startup screen printers begin with a manual screen printing press, while some beginner printers opt for aut...

Icon Fast Cotton White: The Superior Replacement for MCO-1560 50/50 White

Upgrade to Icon Fast Cotton White: Replacing MCO-1560 50/50 White At Lawson Screen & Digital Products, we’...

Revolutionize Your Prints with Icon Faster Fusion Plastisol Inks

Introducing Icon Faster Fusion Plastisol Inks: The Ultimate Choice for Screen Printers Are you ready to elevate...

What Screen Printers Need to Know About DTF Printing

Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing has become a buzzword in the printing industry, especially among screen printers l...

Contest Chargebacks in Screen Print & DTF Shops: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Contest Chargebacks in Your Screen Print or DTF Printing Shop: Win Disputes & Protect Revenue Runnin...

The Best Screen Printing Machines for Small Business [2025]

Discover top screen printing machines for small business in 2025! All-in-one startup sets with equipment, supplies, training, and support to launch your shop!

What Should I Name My Screen Print Shop? Ten Things to Consider

Choosing a name for your screen printing LLC is a big decision—it’s the first impression customers get, and it c...

How T-Shirts Are Screen Printed

Learn How T-Shirts Are Printed Now that you have all of your screen printing equipment and supplies, it is tim...

How to Start a Screen Printing Business [2025]

Fundamentals about starting up your own screen printing business, and tips to help you succeed in the garment pr...

Understanding the Differences: Direct-To-Garment and Direct-To-Film vs. Screen Printing

When it comes to apparel printing, three of the most popular methods are screen printing, direct-to-garment (DTG...

Free Shipping on Printing Supplies

Lawson Screen & Digital Products is offering Free Shipping on supply orders over $100. In conjunction with a...

Gas vs. Electric Dryers for Screen Printing: Which One is Right for You?

When it comes to curing prints in screen printing and digital printing, choosing the right dryer is essential to...

Can I Screen Print Through a Screen Door?

Can you screen print through an aluminum mesh screen with a mesh count of... maybe 10? We're going to find out!...

Stay Safe and Compliant: Meeting OSHA's Top 3 Regulations For Screen Printers

In the fast-paced world of the screen printing industry, safety should always be a top priority. Unfortunately, ...

How You Can Save Money on Your Taxes!

Buying screen printing machines can come at a hefty cost, but don't break the bank. There are ways to finance yo...

Plastisol Ink Tips: Reduce Plastisol Ink Build Up

Do you struggle with having to stop screen printing frequently to clean plastisol ink off the back of your scree...

Nine Proven Methods to Optimize Plastisol Ink

Modifying and adjusting plastisol ink is essential for achieving optimal print quality, print-ability and speci...

Experience Lawson's Screen Printing Class | Learn How To Screen Print

Join students Jenna & Katlyn as they master their hands-on learning experience at Lawson Screen & Digit...

When to and How to Restretch Screen Printing Frames

In 1994 I worked for a hole-in-the-wall T-shirt shop in Macon, Georgia. Back then we were doing art by hand, had...

Automation for Screen Printing Efficiency: Screen Printing Equipment Options

Traditionally a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, screen printing requires experienced and skilled kno...

Twin Express Press/Dryer Combo Machine

The Lawson Twin Express Combo Press/Dryer is a compact 4, or 6 color manual screen printing machine The Easy to ...

Best Practices for Starting Up a Garage or Basement Screen Printing Shop

When starting a screen printing business, many people print out of their garage or basement. This is a great way...

Is Your Old Screen Printing Equipment Costing You Money?

Congratulations! The 10-year-old screen printing machine that you opened your decorating business with is still ...

The Value of a Heat Press For T-Shirt Printing

All the Things You Can Do With A Heat Press: Best Uses for Screen Printing, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Screen Printed ...

Cure DTG Ink: Conveyor Dryer vs Heat Press

Choosing the Right Method for Drying Your Direct to Garment (DTG) Prints: Curing with Conveyor Dryers vs Drying ...

What to Know About Specialty Platen Options

Screen printing is one of the most versatile methods of decorating. Whether it is t-shirts, koozies, hats, or ja...

An Introduction to Hybrid Garment Printing

What is Hybrid Printing and the Digital Squeegee: An Introduction to & Why You Should Add Digital Hybrid Pri...

Polyester Pretreat Guide & Instructions

Download a PDF copy of instructions Garment print quality and durability are affected by many factors, including...

Emulsion Problems: Freezing Emulsion

How to Handle Screen Printing Emulsion Problems: Freezing & Freeze-Thaw Emulsion Screen printers are constan...

Paper Screen Print Numbering Stencils

How to Easily Screen Print Numbers Using Paper Numbering Stencils Printing for a youth or adult sports league ca...

Tips for Sewing with Metallic Thread

8 Easy Tips for Sewing with Metallic Thread Metallic Threads are a great way to add some pop and shimmer to an e...

New Screen Printing Equipment Starter Kits

Having begun pioneering screen printing machines in 1949, Lawson remains the first choice for garment decorators...

Virginia Printwear's Review of The Ajax-R

There never seems to be enough hours in the day to finish all the work at most screen printing shops. Virgin...

New Plastisol Ink - Dynamic Ink Series

A completely new line of Ready-for-Use plastisol ink designed for production printing - Dynamic Ink. Dynamic Ink...

The Lawson Blazer Conveyor Dryer

Introducing the new Lawson Blazer conveyor dryer. Read about its features. We know you want to have the best sc...

Lawson M2-Encore Conveyor Dryer

Introducing A New Screen Printing Conveyor Dryer: The M2-Encore Whether you are new to screen printing, or an...

Robison-Anton Threads & Embroidery Supplies

We have partnered with Robison-Anton to distribute embroidery supplies. Beginning in January 2018, Lawson will h...

A Better Start: Screen Printing Test Tubes

Find out why screen print test tubes are a better solution to test printing.Make the switch today. Do you t...

New Screen Printing Equipment Packages

The Launching Of Our New Screen Printing Packages Announcing new screen printing equipment start-up packages, ac...

Image Lock Is Eco Passport Certified

Lawson's Image Lock Pre-Treat Solution Gains Eco Passport Certification by Oeko-Tex Image Lock is the only comme...

Is a Computer-To-Screen Worth the Price?

The first economical screen imaging device featuring simple maintenance and interchangeable print heads. THE LAW...

Trade In & Trade Up: Upgrade Your Old Screen Printing Equipment

Screen Printing Equipment Trade-In Trade-Up Program One of the best ways to beat your competition, and get a pro...

Authorized Dealer for Livingston Platens

These Livingston TucLoc platens allow the operator to print without placing the "hoop" around the garment. Lawso...

Dye-Sublimation Epson SureColor Printers

We are now an authorized dealer for the Epson F-Series dye sublimation printers. SureColor F6200 SureCo...

Epson SureColor P800 Printer Floor Stand

An ergonomic design, and included casters; the Epson P800 Floor Stand helps solve issues of space. Introducing t...

Introducing SBQ-1077 Red Screen Printing Emulsion

Newly designed, SBQ-1077 Red Emulsion is a special photo-polymer emulsion. Read more about its features. Lawson ...

Epson T Series & P800 Screen Print Edition

Lawson offers Free Shipping on both the Epson T-3270 and P-800 printers, along with comprehensive Training. Adva...

Multi-Tech's Plastisol Ink Color Charts

Here is an image of Glen printing a 64-color job on a Lawson Trooper automatic screen printing press. The perk...

Glow in the Dark Plastisol Ink

Halloween is right around the corner...a perfect time to capitalize on glow-in-the-dark apparel and accessories....

Roland Eco-Sol Max Printer Ink Cartridges

Roland Eco Sol Max Ink is formulated to adhere to a broad range of media. A Match Made Perfectly: Roland Eco Sol...

Sublimation Printing and Heat Transfer

Sublimation printing is a remarkable process that allows printers to print custom on a variety of substrates. T...

Plastisol Ink & Spot Remover - The IR-303

Lawson's IR-303 Plastisol Ink Remover, when used in a spot cleaning gun, can clean mistakes up quickly. The Won...

New Line of Screen Printing Chemicals

Screen printing can be a messy job, and cleanup can be a pain. Fortunately, Lawson has a full line of screen p...

Ulano Orange Textile Printing Emulsion

Ulano Orange Emulsion is Sold on the Lawson e-Store This photopolymer direct emulsion was created for imprint...

Graphic Screen Printing Presses for Textiles and More

Use screen printing for graphic applications and other textiles outside of the t-shirt printing business. Lawso...

Diamond-Jet Express-Jet Digital Ink Jet Printer

Diamond Jet DTG -- not just a state-of-the-art industrial machine, but unmatched installation, support, and serv...

Pretreat Solution for Epson DTG Printers

We are happy to announce our new Pretreat Solution for Epson-based DTG printers. New DTG Pretreatment Solutio...

Stretching it out: The Wonderful Panel (Eco) Frame

I knew it was good, but man, people truly love it! Next time we talk, I'll be sure to mention it. Panel Frame...

Do The Dip! Lawson's Dip Tanks

The dip tank can help users realize deficiencies that are otherwise difficult to attain. Dip Tanks are useful no...

The Lawson HD-MAX Manual Press

The HD Max manual screen printing press comes in one- to eight-colors and one- to eight-station models. The revo...

Eco-Friendly Screen Printing Chemicals

Lawson Screen & Digital Products' new Eco Friendly Screen Printing Chemicals line includes stencil removers,...