Operations and Workflow

If you've ever watched an experienced press operator, you'll notice something right away—they don't seem to move much. They're not rushing around the press. They're not constantly walking to grab tape, ink, squeegees, or screens. Everything they need is within arm's reach.

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.

Running a screen printing shop can feel like juggling flaming squeegees—especially when your workflow isn’t dialed, screens are breaking down, and nobody’s 100% sure what “best practices” even means anymore. We get it. That’s exactly why we created the MADE Training x Support Program. So, what is the Training x Support Program? It’s an in-person […]

If you’ve been in this industry long enough, you’ve probably said some version of:“Yeah, we stay busy.”Or… “It depends.”Or the classic… “It feels like we’re burning through screens lately.” The problem? Feels like isn’t a strategy. If you actually want to scale your shop — not just survive week to week — you need data. […]

If you’re a growing decorator, chances are you’re asking the same questions everyone in this industry eventually faces: How do I scale without breaking what’s working?Who can I trust as I grow?What’s coming next—and how do I prepare for it? ThreadX was built for that exact moment in your journey. Here are three reasons why […]

Let’s be real—fleece can be a pain to print on. It’s thick, it squishes, it holds moisture, and it loves to throw your registration out of whack. But with a few smart adjustments, you can dial it in and make fleece prints look just as clean and consistent as your best t-shirt runs. Here are […]