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From Idea to Income: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Successful Shirt Business
By Jacob Smith Owner of Meltdown Graphics and directtofilm.shop Start Your Own Shirt Business: The Heat Press & DTF Transfer Blueprint Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Shirt Business Landscape Why Choose Heat Press & DTF Transfers? Essential Equipment & Setup Sourcing Blanks & Transfers Design Basics & File Prep The Production Process: Step-by-Step Pricing, Profit, and Financial Basics Building Your Brand & Finding Customers Order Management & Customer Servic
Jacob Smith
Oct 2711 min read
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Choosing the Right T-Shirts for Custom Printing: A Guide from Meltdown Graphics
When it comes to custom t-shirts, the options can be overwhelming. At Meltdown Graphics, we’ve spent two decades helping Knoxville businesses, schools, and individuals bring their ideas to life on soft, high-quality garments. Whether you’re outfitting a sports team, promoting your business, or planning an event, choosing the right shirt is the first step to a product you’ll love. 1. Start with the Fabric Not all t-shirts are created equal. We recommend soft style shirts for c
Jacob Smith
Oct 161 min read
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Custom T-Shirts in Knoxville: How to Get Retail-Ready Prints Without the Headaches
Looking for Custom shirts in or around the Knoxville area? Check out why we get the job done, efficiently, effectively, and give you a headache free experience.
Jacob Smith
Sep 183 min read
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Screen Printing vs. Direct-to-Film: Which Method is Right for Your Project?
This article describes the differences between Screen Printing and Direct-To-Film (DTF) Printing to help guide you in finding what method is best for your order!
Jacob Smith
Sep 126 min read
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Tips for Effective Branding with Custom Screen Printed Apparel
Learn tips on how to elevate your business with branding
Jacob Smith
Aug 282 min read
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