[SeattleSea]

Hi There, After lurking the past few months, I've finally joined!

I'm diving in head first to the t-shirt biz and look forward to learning a lot from you all here on the forum.

 

[MarStephenson761]

Nice to see the NW represented What is it you are planning on doing? Heat Transfer, DTG, Rhinestones, Screen Printing?

 

[SeattleSea]

Hi Mark! I'm designing a line of custom tees. And am weighing my options with outsourcing to a local screenprinting biz vs. getting setup with in-house production.

 

[MarStephenson761]

Well, I'm a bit prejudiced because our sister company sells them, but DTG machines produce some amazing quality prints. Also, rhinestone t's are ridiculously popular.

 

[SeattleSea]

Thanks for the info. I'll check out your website.

 

[Keystone]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum. I would like to hear more about your plans. I am located in Bellevue and am interested in the business side. There may be some things we can do to help each other.
Regards,
Frank

 

[Philnwife]

"Seattle" Torture! What I'd give to be there right now!

I'm not sure if I'm qualified to welcome you, as I just began posting today! Its kinda like when flight attendants welcome you to a place that they are arriving at as well?!

Cheers!

 

[SeattleSea]

Well Felix, It's dark and drizzly here. You're not missing anything

 

[SeattleSea]

I'm planning on marketing to a specific group of people with designing my own line and possibly offering custom printed tees. What do you have in mind? Are you looking more to invest in a shop/storefront or ???. I'm open to hearing ideas...

 

[Keystone]

Can you send me an email at [email protected]? I have some equipment for possible investment, etc. that will be available in a few months. Can send more info easier via email.

Regards,
Frank

 

[Deathtricity]

Hello SeattleSea, Im just down in Federal Way, If your interested in buying equipment try craigslist. Over the last 3 months I bought a 4/1 silver press, flash dryer, a nice exposure unit, about 25 Quarts of different colors inks, a epson 1800 printer, a ciss for it, film positives and EVERYTHING else you would need to print (cleaning supplies squegees ext.) and about 10 aluminum screens (brand new) for a little less then $1000. That is less then a small stock of shirts printed from a printer. But experience is what takes a lot more time and cost more then anything in waste. But I Love every minute of it!! just something to think about!! Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Philnwife]

Are you kidding? I love it up there! So much open space! yeah its wet, but its nice! My cousin lives in Tacoma and I have a friend in Tumwater. My mom and son are currently up there. She goes a month at a time (just about every other month!). Must be nice to be retired!

 

[thedigiguy]

Welcom to the BIZ. We are in Seattle as well and have been Embroidering and Screen Printing for 22 years now. About 6 years ago we added Direct to Garment printing. Good luck on your new venture.

Chuck
dtgready.com

 

[coil1002]

Welcome Seattle

I am in the auburn area Lots of screen printers in the PNW . IF you decide to do it yourself let me know, be more then happy to help you a long the way.

 

[LMCTees]

Glad you finally joined! We are based in the NW! Welcome to the forum!