Daniel is basically a print scientist. He’s got a lab, he’s constantly testing decoration methods on Stanley/Stella apparel, and he gets to make cool shit along the way. But more importantly, he’s an advocate for printers, helping bridge the gap between the people making the garments and the decorators actually putting ink on them. Let’s frickin get into this one already!Topics of discussion include: New drivers, Dylan’s MASSIVE TV show opportunity, early printing days, testing print methods, big corporations getting into printing, getting folded by a press, joining Stanley/Stella, creating a garment from start to finish, 100% cotton heathers, imposter syndrome, helping decorators troubleshoot, the disconnect between manufacturers and decorators, why not all organic cotton is created equal, dischargeable garment dyes, the vibe shift between screen printing and print on demand, being present, and Kaiju.🔗 All Our Links: https://linktree.com/shirtshow
Kayla McGarry is the Group Show Director for Impressions Expo, and she’s here to tell us how she found her way into the trade show world, what goes into putting on an event of this size, and why you don’t want to miss the inaugural Manifest professional conference with MADE Lab at Impressions Expo Dallas. Spoiler alert - WE’LL BE THERE! Topics of discussion include: working in the trade show industry, traveling, how your approach to attending events changes over time, increasing focus on education, the social aspect of a trade show, the state of Impressions Atlantic City, teaming up with MADE lab on Manifest, vetting exhibitors, rites of passage, Impressions magazine, awards and friendly competition, workshops, and the casino walk of shame. Impressions Expo Dallas Discount code: ShirtShow50 for 50% expo pass🔗 All Our Links: https://linktree.com/shirtshow
Cassie and Christina from BELLA+CANVAS join us to talk about where the brand has been, where it’s going, and why things feel new and exciting again. Cassie shares how she found her way into the industry and takes us through her 18-year journey with B+C, while Christina gives us the perspective of someone coming up on two years with the company during a pretty major new chapter.Topics of discussion include: how lessons learned at early jobs can follow you through your career, trade show etiquette of yesteryear, educational campaigns, company culture, curating your offerings, B+C shifting gears with more modern garment styles and weights, their biggest garment expansion yet coming in 2027, printer resources, and our inability to do laundry properly.🔗 All Our Links: https://linktree.com/shirtshow
After 30+ years of Maxis Screen Printing, John Mack is calling it a career, but he’s clearly not done printing just yet. We talk about what 50 years of printing experience has taught him, what’s worth passing down, and how to know when it’s finally time to walk away from the shop. Also, wtf does walking away even look like?Topics of discussion include: evolving your processes over time, teaching screen printing and coaching football, passing the torch to your children, sketchy processes from the early days, camaraderie at industry events, knowing your numbers, lessons learned, the benefits of a fixer-upper shop, shop disasters, knowing when to retire, defining your own success, and Tombstone.🔗 All Our Links: https://linktree.com/shirtshow
The Stampinator is one of those pieces of equipment that seems to get either high praise or absolute slander, with very little room in the middle. We’ve been asked about it enough times that we figured it was time to go straight to the source. Jeff from Slant joins us to explain how the Stampinator came to be, what it was actually designed to do, and how shops should be using it. Lon Winters is also here for emotional support, firsthand testimony, and to keep things appropriately screen printy. Topics of discussion include: diving deeper into the craft, the OG Stampinator, sharing ideas with your peers, different applications and techniques, figuring out whether the stampinator belongs in your shop, keeping customers happy, and hot market printing.🔗 All Our Links: https://linktree.com/shirtshow