It’s not just that screen printing by hand allows for greater control of print detail, as we can see here, it also allows for varied intensities of colour within the print.

The majority of pricing for screen print allows for a couple of straight pulls of the squeegee blade across the screen, but due to the large heart and the true craftsmen’s approach of our very own Matt, we spotted him layering up colours at no extra cost, with a slightly more freestyle and creative approach.

He’s a modest man, so we filmed him secretly, but hope you agree that our screen printers have a tendency to go beyond the call of duty…

It’s not just your fashion types that are asking for bamboo T-shirts and nice soft discharge inks, oh no, even the students are onto it now…there was no sit in, no placards, and no chanting ’What do we want, organic T-shirts, when do we want them, now!’, but they did wander politely in with a specific screen print requirement, that suggested they had done their homework. And so the Loughborough University Windsurfing team ended up with the garment and ink technique that we would usually reserve for the streets of Soho, and rather lovely they looked…good luck lads, and try not to drown.

But, we recently discovered that we are able to supply you with re-branded life saving waterproof things, that you can apply your own logo to, from the luminary likes of North Face, Helly Hansen, Sprayway, Mammut and Berghaus. Jackets, gilets, shoes, bags, anti polar bear pants, and all sorts of things that we can print and embroider, to keep the wind and the rain from whistling around your Trossachs. We don’t understand it all yet…700 fill goose down, with breathable Aquafoil two layered Gore-tex and Taslan fabrics, but whatever, let’s all hold hands and wander off, into the chilly willies..

October is still all about printing for and supporting brand new brands, and the brand new Venon are no exception. In their own words…’The Venon team is all about design, creativity and having fun. The teams interests are skiing in the winter and surfing in the summer, with the aim being to develop a sports lifestyle brand around these sports… We are only small but should you want to get in contact drop us a mail at alexspringett55@hotmail.com‘

We wish them all the best, in store, on slope and sea..

Women’s Colour

texture, contrast and color for fall 2011 – pairing menswear with feminine twists, warm prints with cool metals, incorporating both old and new influences, and creating an intriguing balance between colors.

“Designers take a painterly approach to fall 2011 by artfully combining bright colors with staple neutrals, reminiscent of how an artist would construct a stunning work of art,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Much like a painter’s masterpiece, there is a certain romance to this season’s palette.”

Bamboo, a surprising fall hue, brings a warm, exotic flavor to the season. Like a filtered sunset on the waning days of fall, Bamboo is a standout yellow with a subtle green undertone. This dappled shade pairs dramatically with several of the top 10, including Phlox, Teal and Honeysuckle.

Radiant Emberglow, a traditional autumnal tone, emanates the warmth of a glowing fire – the perfect panacea to the crisp air of fall. Combine Emberglow with Coffee Liqueúr for a classic look, or with Honeysuckle for something a bit more retro. Add a spark with shoes or a handbag in Emberglow, or perhaps a patterned scarf combining purpled Phlox or Deep Teal.

Offering a sense of continuity from spring, dynamic Honeysuckle adds a bold punctuation point. This playful, reddish pink works with any other color in the palette, especially fall staples like Coffee Liqueúr and Nougat. To add some intensity, pair it with complementary Bamboo. Flirtatious and festive, Honeysuckle produces a healthy glow – great for cosmetics and holiday soirees.

Phlox, a magical, deep purple with a hint of mystery, is an outstanding statement when worn on its own. Add Phlox to this season’s neutrals to create a bit of drama, or combine it with Cedar, Deep Teal or Coffee Liqueúr for something extraordinary. To add even more excitement, pair Phlox with Honeysuckle or Bamboo against a Cedar background – a combination inspired by Mother Nature.

Evoking the freshness of a cool mist in a dark forest, Cedar is a versatile, mid-tone neutral green. It is a natural with Deep Teal, and sophisticated and timeless with Phlox or Orchid Hush. Deep Teal, a strong, blue-toned green, suggests ocean depths and the color of the sky as daylight descends into darkness. A great standard when used with Cedar, its color-wheel neighbor, Deep Teal is also a unique counterpoint to Honeysuckle.

Consumers continue to add stability to their wardrobes with neutrals. Rich, decadent Coffee Liqueúr brings a sense of elegance to fall, and is a savory alternative to basic black. A deliciously warm camel tan, Nougat is tastefully embellished by Phlox, Emberglow or Honeysuckle. Orchid Hush, a unique tone of gray with complex orchid undertones, blends well with any other color in the palette. Quarry, a reliable medium gray, remains, as always, a practical, dependable staple.

For over 17 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season’s most important color trends. This report previews the most prominent hues for fall 2011. Download PDF Guide here.

Men’s Colour

Similar to the women’s palette, men’s hues take a painterly approach for fall 2011, but with a few nuanced variations, depicting a more masculine style. Reliable basics, including Nougat, Coffee Liqueúr, Cedar, Deep Teal, Quarry and Cadet, anchor the palette for menswear, while vibrant accents like Bamboo, Burnt Sienna, Raspberry Wine and Phox add pops of vivid color.

Taking orange in a more masculine direction, Burnt Sienna serves as the standard, fall classic. Accent pieces including ties, scarves and pocket squares in this warm orange are a must. Providing men an alternative to Honeysuckle, Raspberry Wine has more sparkle than a merlot, making a statement with its vital red characteristics. The assemblage of Deep Teal, Cedar and Raspberry Wine is a spectacular composition.

Cadet, the perfect marriage of blue and gray, is another indisputable classic, serving as a dependable backbone that can be worn from season to season. Magical purple Phlox blooms against a neutral background of Nougat, Coffee Liqueúr and Quarry.

Download PDF Guide here.

The ‘Hebrew’ t-shirt being worn on the chat show pictured, is now for a limited period being given away free with every t-shirt or hoodie purchased online. So what you waiting for?Head on over to www.summerjunk.co.uk and have a gander. All items are shipped in hand sprayed boxes with vinyl stickers and beer mats.Very nice too.

There are loads of ways to personalise a garment for your own range: screen prints of course, embroideries naturally, hem tabs, back neck labels, zip pullers, high definition woven badges, swing tickets, fairy dust and sparkly bits…but let us not forget the honest, humble, does a good job…button. Done up to keep you warm, or ripped open in a moment of rampant passion, or if you’ve got a bad case of the Tom Tits, the button carries your name with pride, and adds the final touch.

Worth a thought perhaps, with polo shirt season upon us….

http://www.deadmau5store.co.uk/home.jsp?CategoryPK=unittest-WwIrRJuEiKKEthBDqN3IEb-1142

They produce quirky designs that stand out from the crowd…but nothing is perfect at Silent Faith and thats the way they like it, because ‘perfect is boring’! Rough edges, faded prints and inconsistency is what it’s all about…

Goto: http://www.silentfaith.co.uk

Get this garment style plain for your next design range here.