from stem to steam: connect the dots with direct to garment printing
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FROM STEM TO STEAMCONNECT THE DOTS WITH DIRECT TO GARMENT PRINTING
Gary Daniels, Amtek Company
www.amtekcompany.com
@amtekcompany
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how do students think about their design process in traditional science, technology and engineering classrooms?
how can we help them think in new ways?
WHAT IS DIRECT-TO-GARMENT PRINTING?
Direct-to-garment printing
each image prints digitally (similar to a paper printer)
embroidery stitching on fabrics with thread or yarn• doesn’t allow for photographic detail
screen printing mesh is used to transfer ink onto substrate except on blocking stencil• multiple colors are expensive • high set-up costs of each image
heat transfers images imprinted on fabric with heat• deliver a thick, rubbery feel to the
graphic
dye sublimation uses heat to transfer dye onto fabric• only for 100% synthetic fabrics
complex digital graphics
full digital color safe for classroom
simple setup and cleanup
no toxic chemicals no fumes
INKJET, DIRECT ON GARMENT
MATERIALS 100% cotton high cotton
blends polyester canvas hemp linen
WHO CAN USE DIRECT-TO-GARMENT PRINTING?
arts graphic arts multimedia technology education pre-engineering science, engineering,
sports clubs T-shirts gifts for corporate sponsors team building / team spirit
school fundraising
EXTENDED APPLICATIONS: BEYOND GARMENTS
EXTENDEDmedia™ metal, glass, wood
METALfoil™ applications ARTprints™ canvas
prints hats
HOW DOES IT WORK?
design custom graphic in your own graphic design software
drag and drop graphic into AnaRIP software Adjust ink settings, image placement as
desired load garment onto printer
preview image on the console press print place on heat press for 60-90 seconds
MPOWER™ SOFTWARE
AnaRIP™ drag-and-drop media into
application automatic bkgd strikeout ink cost calculator advanced art
customization new with i-series:
superfine print mode
LCD preview on printer easy job list selection enhanced preview screen
LET THE PRINTING COMMENCE!
Gary Daniels, Amtek Company
www.amtekcompany.com
@amtekcompany