Why We’ve Been Loving SAATI Hi-Dro Mesh in the Shop

Artificial intelligence is transforming workflows. Automation is eliminating repetitive tasks. New equipment is dramatically reducing labor costs. And the print shops that embrace these changes will build a major competitive advantage over the next decade.

The Branded Apparel Space is experiencing a period of significant transition. Over the last few years, merger and acquisition (M&A) news has dominated headlines, from massive corporate consolidations like S&S Activewear acquiring alphabroder, to numerous transactions among independent decorators [1]. Whether you are a shop owner contemplating an exit strategy or an entrepreneur looking to expand through acquisition, understanding the dynamics of buying and selling a decorated apparel business is crucial.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working all day but not really getting ahead, you’re not alone.

Let’s be honest—nobody dreams of more meetings. But a quick, focused pre-shift huddle? That’s a game-changer. In busy print shops, especially those juggling multiple jobs, presses, and departments, just five minutes at the start of the day can make everything run smoother—and it’s one of the easiest ways to boost morale and keep people aligned. Here’s why it works, what to cover, and how to make it stick.

In screen printing, we spend a lot of time talking about meshes, inks, exposures, and press settings—but often one of the most important tools in the entire process often gets overlooked: The squeegee. At the end of the day, the squeegee is the tool that’s actually *doing the printing*. It’s the component physically shearing the ink through the screen and onto the garment. If that action isn’t clean and precise, nothing else upstream really matters.

Save your spot and join the industry on the East Coast for one of the most iconic decorated apparel trade shows of the year. Since 1979, the Atlantic City Expo has been a cornerstone event for the decorated apparel industry. Generations of screen printers, embroiderers, and shop owners have made the trip to the Jersey Shore to learn, connect, and grow their businesses.