Fashion industry pollution as told by Kornit
The thumbnail version: One way to promote a process is to paint a worrying picture of the competing process But can such a comparison be misleading? The full version: In a recent promotion of DTG, Kornit listed startling statistics about the pollution perpetrated on...
Principles and glitter — expect a letdown
The thumbnail version: The fashion industry is the second-biggest polluter on earth Industry influencers generally agree that something has to be done about it Some major players and influencers are actually making changes; others are not If you care about the...
“The age of me and now”?
The thumbnail version: Kornit offers their assessment of the textile screen printing industry Does it match your experience of the state of the Canadian industry? The full version: Today Kornit distributed a very slick-looking document promoting their interpretation...
Hot weather and your computer hardware
The thumbnail version: Many of us are experiencing heatwaves Excessive heat can be bad for computers too The full version: According to RGC, a Scottish IT firm, an ideal operating temperature for most computer installations is 21°C. And while most can cope with higher...
Be better organized — colour code your Outlook calendar
The thumbnail version: A colour-coded Outlook calendar may help you keep track better The full version: Here's more helpful stuff from RGC, Edinburgh . . . Colour coding your Outlook may help you keep track better and quicker. here's how you do it . . . Go to the...
Dealing with a poor performer
The thumbnail version: Poor performers can affect profits Poor performers can affect staff morale Poor performers can be turned around The full version: The first thing is to distinguish between poor performance and misconduct. What we're discussing here is not...
PANTONE, avatars, and auras . . .
The thumbnail version: PANTONE™ has announced six new colours inspired by the metaverse They were developed for a new wearable hardware product The full version: The six new colours by PANTONE™ were apparently developed in conjunction with Spatial Labs...
Saving on power in the shop
The thumbnail version: Tony Palmer answers readers' questions for Images Magazine He has tips on saving power in the shop The full version: A reader asked Tony Palmer how he could save power in the shop. It's a good question considering the rising cost of electricity...
Disaster readiness
The thumbnail version: Are you disaster-ready? Disasters can strike anywhere at any time There are measures you should take now The full version: Fires, hail storms, floods, hurricanes, and even tornadoes occur regularly in different parts of Canada. And every time...
Bio-degradable polyester?
The thumbnail version: Carrington Textiles of the UK wins an award for its biodegradable polyester fibres The impact of biodegradable polyester on textile screen printing is still unknown The full version: Polyester, that substrate that can give both printers and...
Return calls
The thumbnail version: A real, live person to answer the phone is the best option Voice mail is the next best thing after a live person Unanswered calls should be returned promptly Potential customers are impatient enough to go elsewhere The full version: This is not...
Thinking of adding DTG to your screen printing shop?
The thumbnail version: Costing a DTG print involves many elements The full version: You may be thinking of adding a DTG printer for sampling and small orders that can't justify the set-up time and cost of screen printing. if so, an article in the June edition of...
The mental health of business owners is an ongoing issue
The thumbnail version: Business owners' mental health has widespread concern Prominent organizations like Shopify and BDC have recently addressed it The full version: Last month I addressed this topic after Shopify published an article encouraging business owners to...
Let’s say it again . . . all is not gold that glitters!
The thumbnail version: Images Magazine's June edition included an article promoting glitter prints Glitter is harmful to the environment The full version: I was disappointed to see that Images Magazine published an article in their June edition promoting glitter...
Dumping unprofitable products
The thumbnail version: Holding onto unprofitable products can hurt your business Analyzing the financial impact of individual products is a good business practice The full version: Some products could be costing you money and you may not even be aware of it. Products...