Designing for Flashes: Boosting Speed and Opacity in Garment Printing

Flash-cure units are essential in textile screen printing, playing a pivotal role regardless of a printer’s experience level. Understanding their function and the technical aspects of the flashing process can significantly enhance print quality and efficiency. Outside of automatic presses, no other equipment has influenced garment design and printing as profoundly as flash-cure units. Over 98% of dark garments undergo flashing, and even some white garments are flashed to achieve unique special effects that appeal to consumers.

Workhorse Products Newsletter – June 2025

Here’s your quick update from the team at Workhorse / Lawson! We’ve got some exciting things happening this month, special promotions, helpful tips, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Whether you're looking to upgrade your equipment, fine-tune your print shop, or just stay in the loop, we’ve got you covered. As always, we’re here to support your success and keep your equipment running strong.

Introducing Icon Faster Fusion Plastisol Inks: The Ultimate Choice for Screen Printers

Are you ready to elevate your screen printing game? Look no further than Icon Faster Fusion Plastisol Inks from Multi-Tech, a game-changer crafted to set a new benchmark in the world of plastisol inks. Designed with cutting-edge technology and proudly made in the USA, this innovative ink line is here to transform your prints with unmatched quality, efficiency, and versatility. Whether you’re a small business owner, a hobbyist, or running a high-volume print shop, Icon Inks are engineered to deliver exceptional results every time.

Lawson & Workhorse: A Game-Changing Merger for the Screen Printing Industry

Lawson Screen & Digital Products and Workhorse Products have officially merged as of February 1, 2025—bringing together two industry powerhouses to provide screen printers with more innovation, more efficiency, and more value than ever before.

Best DTF Printers for Small Businesses [2025]

If you're a small business owner looking to enter the world of Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, finding the right printer to meet your needs is essential. DTF printing offers a high-quality, versatile solution for creating custom apparel, accessories, and more. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the best DTF printers for small businesses, including the DTF Station R1, R2, and R2 Pro, as well as bundles designed to get you started with everything you need.

Workhorse Products Newsletter – December 2023

Where has 2023 gone? As we approach the year’s end and look back, we at Workhorse will find this past year had its challenges, but was also filled with opportunities, including a turning point towards our future. We are eager for 2024, as we have some exciting plans and projects in the pipeline, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Workhorse Products Newsletter – June 2023

Hello Printers! Welcome to our second quarter newsletter! Schools are letting out and as summer approaches, we hope this finds you doing well and gearing up for some well-deserved summer vacation time! In this issue we will expand on the topic of press automation and explore ancillary equipment to consider with your automatic press. Ancillary equipment plays a vital role in maximizing the efficiency and productivity of your automatic press and we have put together a brief guide to help you navigate these items. We’ll explore dryers, compressors, exposure units, flashes, your building, and more! But that’s not all! Our dealers are hard at work, offering a variety of exclusive discounts, package deals, and add-on incentives to meet your needs. Whether you are considering an automatic press purchase, ancillary equipment options, or looking at your first manual equipment set-up, now is the perfect time to take advantage of these incredible offers. Call me at (602) 414-3695 and I will make sure to find the incentive that’s right for you! As always, our goal with this newsletter is to keep you informed and engaged with our print community. We value your feedback and suggestions, so please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think. Ancillary Equipment to Consider with an Auto Purchase Upgrading to an automatic press is no doubt a significant step in your business growth. Now that you’ve made that decision, it’s time to consider the ancillary items that go hand in hand with this upgrade. If you haven’t made the decision to purchase an automatic press, be sure to read the article in our March 2023 newsletter, 6 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade to and Automatic Press. These ancillary items may seem less significant, but they play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of your printing business. In this article, we’ll look into these products and explain their importance. Read More See What Our Customers Are Saying “Those of us who have Workhorse presses – we don’t get rid of them. They’re good, solid presses! We’re not getting rid of Workhorse machines unless you pry them from our cold, dead hands!” Monica Maglaris Co-Owner Liberty Screen Print Read the Full Story International T-Shirt Day Is on June 21st In our March newsletter, we offered a plan to take advantage of the opportunity that is International T-Shirt Day! In addition to promoting it on your social media (as we outlined in our previous newsletter), you can also encourage participation in other ways. This year, the celebration falls on June 21st, so now is the time to get the message out to your customers. As we mentioned in our last newsletter, you can release new designs, have a promotional event at your business, offer a discount [...]