BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Session Board//Session Board//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164283-20270121T145000Z@longbeach.impressionsexpo.com DTSTAMP:20261114T001605Z DTSTART:20270121T145000Z DTEND:20270121T160000Z SUMMARY:AP02 –\; Production 1-100\, Screen Printing &\; DTF Transfers DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn artwork into finished apparel? Join Ryan Moor\, Heather Jones\, and the Ryonet team for a hands-on introduction to screen printing and DTF heat transfers. Follow the same design through both production methods\, learning how to prepare\, stage\, align\, print\, and maintain quality while avoiding costly mistakes. Then see both processes in action and get more hands-on experience at the Ryonet Booth in the ROQ Atrium #2701.\nWho Should Come\nBeginners\, aspiring apparel decorators\, new print shop owners\, and anyone exploring screen printing or DTF transfers. Also ideal for existing businesses considering adding a new decoration method or training team members on production fundamentals.\nNo prior printing experience required.\nWhat They Will Learn\n\nScreen Printing Fundamentals: Learn the basics of screens\, inks\, press setup\, registration\, printing\, and curing.\nDTF Transfer Fundamentals: Explore how DTF transfers work\, including transfer preparation\, heat press settings\, positioning\, pressing\, and peeling.\nStaging\, Alignment &\; Workflow: Learn how to organize garments\, position designs consistently\, set up workstations\, and create a repeatable production process.\nQuality Control &\; Troubleshooting: Discover how to avoid common mistakes\, including crooked prints\, poor adhesion\, registration problems\, inconsistent prints\, and improper curing.\nScreen Printing vs. DTF: Compare the advantages\, limitations\, costs\, and ideal applications of each method using the same artwork.\nHands-On Production: Get experience operating both screen printing presses and heat presses to understand how each process works. LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR