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What is on a shirt label? A lot more than you might think. Shirt labels contain much more than size information that is regulated by the garment industry and government. Here’s what it all means: What is a Shirt Label? Before we dive into what is included on a shirt label, it is important to

What to look for in a tag printing machine for clothes When analyzing which tag printing machine for clothes is best for you, it is important to ask the right questions. The infographic below outlines some questions as well as navigates you to find the right tag printing machine for clothes necessary for your business

Inkcups takes pride in offering the best technical support in the industry. If you own a pad printing machine, whether you use it for printing on promotional products or garment tag printing, proper loading of the plates and cups into the machine is key to getting a great print. The 5 Step Process for Proper

Garment printer ink as applied by tagless pad printing can bend and stretch without distorting the print at all. It almost appears to be part of the garment, but why?

Utilizing pad printed tagless tags instead of heat transfers or screen printing has many benefits. Namely, this method is more cost effective, durable and is much more sustainable. If you are still unfamiliar with the tagless process, be sure to read up on what is tagless label printing. Once you have made the decision that

Matthew Yates of Inkcups discusses sustainability in the printing industry, specifically the waste inherent in heat transfer printing for tagless apparel. Matthew explains just how much waste is generated by heat transfer, and how much power is consumed, and compares that to the much more eco-friendly and sustainable pad printing options.