The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade

Author : Pietra Rivoli Number of Pages : 288 Publisher : Wiley List Price : $16.95 Amazon Price : $9.20 Used Price : $9.10

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Praise for THE TRAVELS OF A T-SHIRT IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

"Engrossing . . . (Rivoli) goes wherever the T-shirt goes, and there are surprises around every corner . . . full of memorable characters and vivid scenes."
—Time

"An engaging and illuminating saga. . . . Rivoli follows her T-shirt along its route, but that is like saying that Melville follows his whale. . . . Her nuanced and fair-minded approach is all the more powerful for eschewing the pretense of ideological absolutism, and her telescopic look through a single industry has all the makings of an economics classic."
—The New York Times

"Rarely is a business book so well written that one would gladly stay up all night to finish it. Pietra Rivoli's The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is just such a page-turner."
—CIO magazine

"Succeeds admirably . . . T-shirts may not have changed the world, but their story is a useful account of how free trade and protectionism certainly have."
—Financial Times

"[A] fascinating exploration of the history, economics, and politics of world trade . . . The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is a thought-provoking yarn that exhibits the ugly, the bad, and the good of globalization, and points to the unintended positive consequences of the clash between proponents and opponents of free trade."
—Star-Telegram (Fort Worth)

"Part travelogue, part history, and part economics, The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is ALL storytelling, and in the grand style. A must-read."
—Peter J. Dougherty, Senior Economics Editor, Princeton University Press author of Who's Afraid of Adam Smith?

"A readable and evenhanded treatment of the complexities of free trade . . . As Rivoli repeatedly makes clear, there is absolutely nothing free about free trade except the slogan."
—San Francisco Chronicle

Customer reviews

Fantastic, well-written, and eye-opening by .. J. Seifert (Indianapolis, IN USA)
Upon first glance, it might appear that this book details economic aspects of a
single industry, namely that of T-shirts. You'd be mistaken. It instead offers
an insightful look into several different aspects of T-shirt production,
including agriculture, factory working conditions, free trade (and
lack thereof), and concluding with the world-wide used T-shirt market. Each of
these sections could merit a book topic in its own right, but Ms. Rivoli has
wonderfully combined them into a single book ripe for reading.

Learn about the history of cotton production, including the rise of American
production and why it's still on top. (Hint: the American government has more
than a small role, but farm subsidies aren't the major reason.) Learn about the
back-room political dealings that ensure that some of your clothes come from
Bangladesh and Mexico instead of China, even though China could provide them for
less (and why it might be a good idea to keep things that way). Learn about what
happens to a used T-shirt once it's donated to the Salvation Army, and how it
might end up being sold in a Kenyan's clothing stall instead of your local
thrift store.

There is not a dull moment to be found in the book, and in fact seems to get
more interesting as the book wears on. If there is any fault with the book, it
is that the book was published in 2005 which means that the revised textile
trade agreements from 2006 have been left out. A revised edition would be
appreciated. Luckily, that's the only fault I have with the book. Highly
recommended.

Insights into global trade by .. D. Goldenberg (California)
This is easy to read and understand, written in an engaging and conversational style, with some important insights into the mysteries of crop subsidies, textile quotas and the fate of donated clothing. It's a great illustration and analysis of globalization in action.

history of EVERYTHING about your t-shirt, from birth in a Texan cotton field to re-birth in a Tanzanian 2nd-hand clothing market by .. Magic Man (Brigadoon)
Allow me to provide a more descriptive title for this volume: What I did last summer + a history of cotton growing in America + a history of cotton mills around the world + a brief history of Shanghai + a brief history of child labor + a brief history of labor activism + a brief history of workplace safety regulations + a not-at-all-brief history of US textile protectionism + a characterization of the international market for used clothes. Interesting? Often.

In the course of all these histories - occasionally interspersed with a reminder that we are following Rivoli's t-shirt around the world - we jump from England to Japan to Texas to West Africa; we leap back and forth (and back and forth) from century to century. By the middle of the book, I had gotten dizzy and wished it had been a long magazine article.

But in fact, the second half is the most interesting. Rivoli gives a detailed history of textile protectionism in the United States, giving a peek into the dizzying, constantly morphing tariff and quota systems as well as the huge bureaucracy the system supports. And finally, she gives an illuminating description of what happens to the t-shirts after they get donated to the Salvation Army and how they make it to market stalls in East Africa.

Rivoli is an economist and so recognizes that her inherent leaning is toward free trade, but she argues for the value of both sides of the textile battle, both the free traders and the student demonstrators.

The first half of the book feels too long (even though it isn't that long), and Rivoli's strength is in illuminating description rather than careful analysis. But if you get bored, just skip ahead to the next chapter: There's plenty to choose from!

[I listened to the unabridged audiobook narrated by Eliza Foss, published by Recorded Books. The reading is fine, but Foss's voice is too syrupy sweet and storybookish for 8 CDs (think the voice-over narration from Desperate Housewives).]

Boring and not informative enough by .. annoyed customer ()
Worst of both worlds - claims to be anecdotal to get around having to have too much actual information (other than the more boring parts of the history of the American textile industry, but trades in interesting anecdotes for general suppositions and a couple sucess stories.
The last section is very cool and interesting and saves this book from the bin. If you get it, skip to the end.

Great Read by .. Y. Li (NYC, NY)
The book is a good read, since I am taking my international trade class, this is actually one of the require reading. If someone who is very liberal, or cuddle to grave type of mentality, this book does not offer the cuddly senstivitive that the faint hearted people are looking for. But it is quite realistic. If you can look pass the sweatshops and all, this is a good read.

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Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt

Author : Megan Nicolay Number of Pages : 272 Publisher : Workman Publishing Company List Price : $14.95 Amazon Price : $8.49 Used Price : $6.70

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Make it yours. This inspirational guide with DIY attitude has everything you need to know about the world’s great T-shirt: how to cut it, sew it, deconstruct it, reconstruct it, and best of all, transform it. • Features more than 100 projects (plus 200 variations) for customized tees, tank tops, tube tops, T-skirts—even handbags, a patchwork blanket, iPod cozies, leg warmers, and more. • Not a DIY expert? Not to worry. More than one third of the projects are no sew, meaning anyone who can wield a pair of scissors can put a personal stamp on her wardrobe. But the sewing basics are here too: backstitch and whipstitch, gather and ruche, appliqué and drawstrings. • And the mission statement for Generation T: Ask not what your T-shirt can do for you; ask what you can do for your T-shirt. And then Do-It-Yourself!

Customer reviews

Love this book by .. Creative Ms. (Vermont)
A friend and I have after school programs and camps ages 6 to 13 and this book has made a huge impact on the whole group. The projects are fun and easy to do. The kids really wear the things they have made and feel good about recycling old t-shirts!! Wonderful book.

useful, but a lot of stuff i already knew by .. T. Lawrence (NYC)
I bought this book hoping to get some new ideas on sewing. It did give me a few new ideas; however, a lot of the stuff i already knew how to make.
For a beginning sewer it is a useful book of craftiness. But, if you already sew you brains out like i do, I would only buy it as a reference piece.

Too Young by .. Renee Reyes ()
I am sorry to say I was disappointed with the product. The whole book is geared for the younger girls and I was looking for something for the more mature.

Awesome T-Shirt Book by .. S. Reiser (Southern, IL)
Always wonder what to do with those t-shirts that are too big or too small, or a little worn out! I recommend this to anyone looking for a creative way to recycle their t-shirts!

A great place to start! by .. Apartment in Paris (SC, USA)
If you don't care to sew but want to join the altered,recycled clothing craze, this is a great place to start. Most projects are easily achieveable by the inexperienced crafter and are attractive and wearable. The main downside to this book is that most of the clothing isn't very sophisticated or wearable for those over about 35. I found it a great resource for working with my teenaged daughter and niece. They both liked the designs and found the directions easy to understand and follow.

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The Bloody Shirt: Terror After Appomattox

Format : Bargain Price Author : Stephen Budiansky Number of Pages : 336 Publisher : Viking Adult List Price : $27.95 Amazon Price : $4.76 Used Price : $5.28

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An intimate and gripping look at terrorist violence during the Reconstruction era

Between 1867, when the defeated South was forced to establish new state governments that fully represented both black and white citizens, and 1877, when the last of these governments was overthrown, more than three thousand African Americans and their white allies were killed by terrorist violence. That violence was spread by roving vigilantes connected only by ideology, and by the hateful invective printed in widely read newspapers and pamphlets. Amid all the chaos, however, some men and women struggled to establish a “New South” in which former slaves would have new rights and a new prosperity would be shared by all. In his vivid, fast-paced narrative of the era now known as Reconstruction, Stephen Budiansky illuminates the lives of five remarkable men—two Union officers, a Confederate general, a Northern entrepreneur, and a former slave—whose idealism in the face of overwhelming hatred would not be matched for nearly a century. The Bloody Shirt is a story of violence, racism, division, and heroism that sheds new light on a crucial time in America’s history.

Customer reviews

a tragic chapter in our history that is under taught by .. Woodstamper (New Hampshire, USA)
well written and researched story about the tragedies of post Civil War history in MI, LA and SC. much of this story was "edited" from many high school and college curriculums in the 50's and 60's--its history we all need to know about and understand--even if it is very uncomfortable.

Very Effective by .. C. P. Anderson (Charlotte, NC)
This is actually an excellent book. I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 only because it wasn't what I expected, plus it's not the kind of history I typically like.

As others have said, it does seem to be just a series of loosely strung-together vignettes, with very little analysis. On second thought, though, the particular vignettes the author chose are really very telling. And there is a real flow, from the early hopes of reconstruction to its tragic denouement. Similarly, there really isn't that much need for analysis - the facts really do speak for themselves.

In fact, this is the real strength of this book, in my opinion. The behaviour evidenced in this book is so awful (and typically so hidden and swept under the rug) that it really makes me wonder about this country, and how we can ever overcome a past like this.

If you're interested in more books along these lines, try:

The Slave Ship: A Human History

Buried in the Bitter Waters: The Hidden History of Racial Cleansing in America

Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism

Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II

The Day Freedom Died: The Colfax Massacre, the Supreme Court, and the Betrayal of Reconstruction

At the Hands of Persons Unknown: The Lynching of Black America (Modern Library Paperbacks)

The Pain Of Reconstruction by .. Ruth Thompson (Venice Florida)
This is a most interesting book about the period of reconstruction. The carpetbaggers did not make this process any easier for our Nation that had been torn apart. Race was a problem before the war, during the war, during reconstruction, and it is today. The war was over but the hate was still there. There were four years of the bloodiest war we have ever experienced. Families had been split apart, neighbors, states, and a nation. The Mason and Dixon line was still drawn. With reconstruction came the terror that resulted in hangings and political turmoil. Lincoln's untimely death was part of the terrorism that flooded the South. By Ruth Thompson author of "Natchez Above The River" and " The Bluegrass Dream"

Writing as a Small BusinessQualifying Laps: A Brewster County NovelSins of the Fathers: A Brewster County NovelTravelersNatchez Above The River: A Family's Survival In The Civil WarThe Bluegrass Dream: A Wilderness Adventure of Early Settlers

How the unrepentant rebels defeated reconstruction... by .. William E. Adams (Hobbs, NM USA)
This account of some of the worst atrocities perpetrated on free negros and their white allies in the decade following the Civil War by Klansman and their kinsmen brings to mind the difficulties the USA has now in occupying Iraq. If the majority culture in the land being occupied is willing to kill to keep its power, the occupier is doomed to eventual defeat. You just can't kill every mayor, shopkeeper and farmer in the land you want to "reform", and in the American South after 1865, that's what it would have taken for the Yankees to prevail in the "peace." The KKK justified its terrorism via The Bible, and their traditional culture, and stalled off racial Democracy in their states for an additional century. When their leaders told lies, even obvious ones, their people supported them because they did not want to give up their former privileges and powers. "We lost the uniformed war, but we don't have to lose the political war" seemed to be the slogan of the hour. This is worth reading if you have an interest in the Reconstruction, or if you want to understand better the hardships our troops and our diplomats face in the Middle East.

Popular History of Reconstruction by .. colinwoodward (Virginia)
Stephen Budiansky has written a popular history of the Reconstruction era. His is no easy task, as Reconstruction falls far behind the Civil War as a subject of popular interest, despite their closeness on the historical timeline, and despite the fact that many of the Civil War's main players (such as James Longstreet, who's featured here) were very active in both. "The Bloody Shirt" is a well-researched and well-written account that focuses on several individuals and events rather than try to examine the period as a whole. The author explores Reconstruction in Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina--the Deep South states that were the heart of the large plantation economy.

The main problem I had with the book was its emphasis on description rather than analysis. It reads like dispatches from the Reconstruction "front." That's fine, to a point, but at times it is more a string of primary sources than a monograph. Very often, letters and newspaper editorials, frequently printed whole, are left to speak for themselves. Much of this information could've been boiled down--and more importantly, should've been commented upon. For example, at one point, one Southern newspaper makes reference to "Colfax." Those familiar with the Reconstruction period will know this means the "Colfax Massacre" of 1873, which happened in Louisiana (if one wants to read about that, he/she can read the recent book "Redemption" by Nicholas Lemann).

Most importantly, the book lacks sufficient political context. The last portions of the book deal with the infamous Hamburg massacre (or, as Democrats fashioned it, the Hamburg "riot") in South Carolina. Budiansky unfortunately, doesn't give us much context about Reconstruction politics in that state. Despite the violence there, it was one of the last Reconstruction governments to fall and was the only one to have a mostly black legislature. The Republicans survived in South Carolina largely because of the state's majority black population. Budiansky doesn't lay this out, and makes it seem as if African Americans were merely victims of some last-minute white terror. By that point, however, Reconstruction had failed, and it was not because of events in South Carolina alone.

The extent to which Democrats resorted to violence and fraud was inexcusable, but Budiansky doesn't examine some of the faults of the Reconstruction governments. Republican mismanagement and corruption enabled Democrats to build their case for overthrowing Republican rule (on this subject, check out Thomas Holt's "Black Over White" about the Reconstruction government in South Carolina). As overstated or even outright false as many Democrats' claims were, there was mismangement and corruption among Republicans. That does not justify the Democratic backlash, but even the Republican governments' legitimate expenses--for things as seemingly basic as public education and infrastructure projects--were hotly debated by Southerners.

Nevertheless, Budiansky is correct in saying that the real cause for overthrowing Reconstruction was not fiscal conservatism--which he addresses in the case of the Republican Governor Ames of Mississippi--but white anger with "Negro rule." And he is also correct in showing that African Americans were eventually abandoned by Northerners who had grown tired with events in the South. Once the Federal government decided blacks weren't worth defending, the radical Republican governments could not succeed.

If Budiansky's sympathies are with the right people, another problem I had with the book was its fragmented nature. As soon as we are introduced to some figures and events in Reconstruction, we are whisked away to somewhere else. The passages about James Longstreet are well written, but Longstreet feels dropped in from nowhere. No sooner does he appear then he is gone.

In sum, Budiansky's description of the violence of the period is well done, and he certainly is passionate in his defense of the white-black coalition governments. This is a good place to start for someone who is not well versed in the Reconstruction period. If I were to suggest an academic book about terror after Lee's surrender, I would suggest Richard Zuczek's "State of Rebellion," about Reconstruction in South Carolina. As a work of popular history, Budiansky's book illustrates some of the features of Reconstruction, but it doesn't break any new ground in the field of study. And those looking for a more comprehensive study might want to check out Eric Foner's "Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution."

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How to Print T-Shirts for Fun and Profit

Author : Scott Fresener and Pat Fresener Edition : 2008 Number of Pages : 260 Publisher : ST Media Group International Inc. List Price : $39.95 Amazon Price : $39.95

Product Description

This is the #1 reference and source for anyone wanting to print T-shirts or decorate garments. How to Print T-Shirts for Fun and Profit covers the details of screen printing, heat transfers, and the inkjet-to-garment process in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner. First published in 1978, and just updated with the latest information in 2008, this book has sold more than 140,000 copies. Long known as The T-Shirt Printer's Bible, this latest edition lays out the technical processes, how to start a shop, how to market and sell T-shirts, a complete source directory, and plans for simple printing equipment. Whether you are a hobbyist or want to start a profitable business, How to Print T-Shirts for Fun and Profit is the best, most updated book available.

Customer reviews

I hate this book.... by .. Red Raven (portland OR)
I have been a screen printer over 27 years...of about everything that can be screen printed. I design and build screen print equipment(since 1990); I have a series of vids on youtube (search: YOUTEES "A better Way to Screen Print'" there).

My screen print career started with National Screen Print. We had 14 locations across the U.S. and our shop was second in production of all(only because number one was open 16 hours/ two shifts). We were right down the street(Tempe, AZ)from Scott and Pat Fresener's facility. Our boss used to send us down there for seminars and we would come away shaking our heads and chuckling. The long and short of it is this: Screen printing is very popular and (apparently)a GREAT way for air conditioned office personnel to make a living. However...it is a different world for the REAL and TRUE day to day screen printers who have had to master things far beyond what the 'teach more than do's' are out there putting into books and vids.
I am not a race car driver...but I could write a book on race car driving that you might find convincing! Keep that in mind as you decide whether to buy this book. Yes (just like my race car driving book would have), you will find a lot of basic okay info; as much that is outdated or just plane tied up in old thinking. My issue is why EVER, does a book that appears(or pretends)to be from/by professionals(???)have to mix in some outright dishonesty? I could have been more 'pc' and said 'misleading'(which it is)...but DISHONEST is a better word.
Whether you hope to be a small business or a larger one, you will need to have honesty and quality at and as your fundamental base. So...when I pick up a book that has been selling for over 30 years and it STILL teaches you how to take "psychological" advantage of your customers(see how long they keep YOU as their printer!)...then I KNOW honesty is NOT at the forefront in the authors minds! And 30 years is far too long to be naive...about such.

In fact I emailed Scott a few years ago and asked him why he was STILL telling people(in the subsection labeled "PACKAGING")how to hide not so great prints from the customers? He got VERY angry at me and got all egofied about it as well.
Scott(and Pat)say(go read it for yourself at the library...before you pay this guy $40.00 for such.): 'The difference between a professional and a novice is in packaging'...'always bag your shirts 6 to a bag'(which makes no sense in any universe...unless you have some other agenda...and HOLD ON!...because the DO!)...'that way the customer won't go looking through all the tees'...'if there is a bad one you can bet they will find it!'...'leave a couple of your best prints laying loose/unbagged on top and that way they will only look at THOSE'. Then they say 'always tell your customers how great their job came out...this gives you a psychological advantage over them'.
Tip one: I have never and would never advise MY customers to do any of these things. Quality work can and should speak for itself. Not how stupidly you can bag it up when your are done. Obviously Scott and Pat want you to aim for less it seems and then take it out on your customer.

I'm surprised they don't also tell us how to run red lights to get to work on time, since that would give you a 'psychological advantage' with your boss!

I have pointed this out to the SP suppliers who sell this junk, and they are or play surprised as if they had no clue they were taking part in such dissemination of crookery. Don't like what I am saying?...okay then...follow the Fresener's advice and bag shirts '6 to a bag'(hey why not TEN to a bag!, would not be any more ridiculous). ALL the pro printers fold shirts in half 6 or 12 to a bundle and IF we bag them it is ONE shirt to a bag. WHAT store in ANY universe needs 6 tees in one bag? You just make stupid work for them as they have to UNbag them! NO printer I have met or worked with in over 27 years and across 5 states does what the Freseners delude you into being the 'pro' way and recommend. Are YOU going to be the first? Good luck with that.


There are as many(or more!) disinformers re SP as there are informers and I have sold a LOT of equipment being ONLY truthful about what one needs and does NOT need to screen print with quality; accuracy and save a lot of money. part of my honest is that 1.) I am pro enough to where my mistakes are very very few. and 2.) When I make a mistake THAT gets shown and admitted to the customer. I find the TRUTH to be a better choice than the "psychological advantage" that is designed to get your money and misguide you(and others.) Everytime I sell a piece of equipment I SHOW this to my customers(right out of the book...I got at a thrift store for $3.00!) so they can know we who market SP equipment and info are NOT all the same.

Due to the obsolete methods in this book, and the outright dishonesty(IMO) I would not and do not recommend this ruse of a book to anybody.
the same company has a VERY good program on Adobe and corel(see I am not just some hater)...yet they have remained stubborn in keeping this explained dishonesty(even getting outright mad at me for mentioning it)in the book they want YOU to buy.

I make better screen printers than that. Or I would not be doing it or building equipment at all.

Great Resource by .. J. Jennifer ()
I have heard from most people I talked with concerning screen printing that this is the Bible of the business and it is quite informational. Not finished yet, but seems it will be a great help in getting started and being profitable.

Nice info by .. Fairly Odd Mother (Caldwell, ID)
Lots of great info in this book. Some things we knew, a lot we didn't. If you are starting a t shirt business, this is worth a look.

Goofy, but worthwhile by .. Christopher J. Betz ()
This book is a great reference and "kickstarter" to get one up and going in the screenprinting biz. It, however, is by no means the "be-all" and "end-all" to learning the trade.

Practice practice practice and talk to those that are doing it, but use this book for orientation.

I Created an Entire Screen Printing Business With This Book! by .. C. Clayton (Tucson AZ)
In the early 1980's I started a screen printing business out of my home. I purchased How to Print T-shirts for Fun and Profit by Scott Fresener and Pat Fresener. This is the bible of screen printing. It is the best "how to" book I have ever purchased. With this book I started a part time screen printing business; and for a while, a full time business. I had the business for over a year.

The book taught me a common sense approach on how to build a screen printing business from the ground up, the equipment to purchase and how to price and market the products. It also showed me where to buy shirts, and caps, inks and other supplies. It was only 175 pages long, but was full of ideas, resources and illustrations. Few words were wasted!

I think this version is probably much more powerful than the one I used!

The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide to: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking

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The T-Shirt Revolution: Building Your Business Using a Digital Apparel Printer

Author : Chase Roh Ph.D. Number of Pages : 167 Publisher : Amboss Publishing List Price : $12.95 Amazon Price : $11.65 Used Price : $12.16

Product Description

This book is about decorative apparel printing by digital press. The $22-billion garment printing business is going through a rapid change thanks to the exciting new digital technology. The authors give a comprehensive overview of the industry's past, present and future, and explain how to adopt the new technology and profit from it. Garment decorators and entrepreneurs alike will benefit enormously by taking advantage of the new digital printers, a.k.a. T-shirt Printers.
The authors are twenty-year veterans of the industry and experts in inkjet technology. They introduced the digital revolution to the sign and screen printing industry nearly a quarter-century ago. Now they are leading the way in digitally transforming the apparel textile printing process. This book is a comprehensive and indispensable reference guide for anyone considering digital garment decoration.

Customer reviews

Amazing! by .. VGuz13 (Boulder, CO)
As an experienced screenprinter, I NEEDED this book to get me into the profitable digital printing market. It has a lot of great tips and info about t shirt printing. I think it would be great for a first timer, as it has a lot about how to start a new business in there. But the information on marketing and selling and basic digital printing was helpful for even me, who has had a business for years.

A must for Tshirt printers by .. Eric Stovel (Hampton, NJ)
This book as has all the info you need to make a business out of selling printed tshirts. I have been a screen printer for 10 years and this book is the real deal. I recommend it for anyone looking to get into decorating or selling tshirts.

An easy, yet informative read! by .. BryantScott ()
As a prospective entrepeneur in the screenprinting business, this book made me realize my dreams can become a reality much easier than I initially imagined! Honestly, if you have any interest in making your own garments, graphic design, or starting your own business, this is a must read. Digital printing is the wave of the future, and unfortunately there are painfully few books currently available on the topic, and even fewer that cover the topic in such an informative and elloquent way. Two thumbs up to the authors; you'll be dying to start up your own printing business by the time you're through reading.

Also, kudos for promoting a printing process that is "green". With the growing trend of companies trying to run cleaner and more efficiently, this book makes itself much more relevant to even established businesses.

5 stars!

Embroiderers! by .. M. Shaw ()
I got into garment decorating years ago with embroidery. More and more of my customers have wanted shirts that are embroidered AND printed. I've had to field out this work to other people, and it takes away from my profits. So I decided to get into printing myself. I had no idea where to start so I started researching. This book was the end-all, go-to book for my research. It told me everything I needed to know.

The Bible of T-Shirt Printing! by .. readerUSA ()
Don't waste your time reading other books. This one has all you need to know about digital apparel printing. It really is the "Bible of T-shirt Printing," as they say. It's basically all you need to know about t-shirt printing and starting your own business.

Chase Roh and David LaVita are leaders of this industry and know their stuff. They've ran three successful businesses (two of which have been sold to multi-billion dollar companies) and it shows when they talk about making your business successful. This book talks about the criteria you need to ensure your business will be successful, and the authors say it is the same criteria they used when developing their first two companies.

This is a newly developing industry so there aren't too many current and relevant books out there like this one. It is up to date and really is the go-to guide for t-shirt printing.

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