Now production has to stop. Someone has to figure out if there’s another bucket hiding somewhere in the shop, determine whether you can mix what you need, or place an order and wait for more product to arrive.
At MADE Laboratory, we believe the best industry education comes from people who have actually done the work—people who understand the realities of production, have solved problems at the machine, and are willing to share what they’ve learned.
Our punk-rock-inspired design was all about creating something that didn’t look brand new. We wanted a heavy, cracked print that felt like it could have come off a vintage band tee that had already spent years being worn, washed, and abused.
MADE Laboratory was founded through a partnership with SanMar's Decorator Solutions Team and our founders Tom, Brett, and Brian Lessard, who brings 30 years of screen printing and ink manufacturing experience to the lab. The mission was simple: provide manufacturers and decorators with reliable, scientific data so they can make better decisions before anything hits the press.
Every screen printing shop wants smoother production, fewer surprises, and more time spent printing instead of scrambling. One of the biggest factors that determines whether your shop runs proactively or reactively starts in a place that doesn't always get the attention it deserves—the screen room.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re working all day but not really getting ahead, you’re not alone.