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**Camie 888 Silicone Spray-** This silicone release agent/lubricant is ideal for preventing shirts/ink from sticking to the underside of screens. This...
## **CARHARTT** **No Collegiate Orders:** The decoration of any Carhartt garment with the proprietary mark, name or logo of any professional athletic...
Stretch Additive can be mixed with any standard or custom PMS ink color. It helps give ink a little give, perfect for slightly stretchy apparel like o...
**Staging Goods** When taking apparel out of the box start with the highest number box (ex: 2 of 2). The first bundle should be the largest size app...
**Tri-Loc:** Precise, repeatable registration from screen-to-screen. A stop block is mounted on the pallet arm and allows you to position the Tri-Loc...
Production Department Navigation Access resources for: Screen Print, Embroidery Department, Imaging Department, Digital DTG Department, Heat Press De...
Position Contract Template [Position Contract Template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SXFXW-CkSbmbny1Z9Ku3Efj7oWgAMXchpWpDjovOUEU/edit?usp=shar...
## TEXTILE BLASTER PROTOCOLS ### How to use 01. Go over to the blaster station. 02. Turn on the vacuum. The switch is located on the upper back rig...
# This is Header 1 (Bold) This is the body text.
## DE-HAZING 1. Spray both sides of the screens with IW-108 (ink degrader/pigment remover) 2. Scrub the squeegee side of the screen with scrubber fr...
### **WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING OPACITIES TO SAVE ON COLOR COUNT** We are able to reduce color count by using various opacities of one ink color, but...
# HOW TO SET UP LEFT/RIGHT CHEST LOCATIONS ## Steps: 1. Align to artboard: align to middle AND align to top. 2. Hold shift + down arrow 8 times to ...
### **combining ink and foiL** We have a [**disclaimer note**](https://resources.utees.com/disclaimer-notes) you can screenshot on our disclaimer pag...
**_2. Financial Ownership (PnL= Profit & Loss Statement)_** - Financial stewardship of the department. - Payroll, COGS, and discretionary spending ...
WHAT IS VINTAGE SCREEN PRINT? Vintage Screen Printing (VSP) is a variation of our standard plastisol print process but the colors print straight onto...
The Embroidery Manager is responsible for the quality, efficiency, and retention/culture of the embroidery department in support by leading the embroi...
## **STEP 2) MAKE ARTWORK** - Start with the E-Comm Art Template. - Create the artwork for all 25 organizations. - If there is a PSD, then make sure ...
## WHAT IS A SIGNATURE ART REQUEST? Signature art requests are designs that usually have the baseline of a UTees design but involve some drawing! Thi...
**Assist Embroidery Operators** - During downtime - the QCI is expected to assist the machine operators and be eagerly learning the skills of an oper...
The Finishing manager position is responsible for oversight of the packaging, heat press, and branding departments. This role is vital in making sure ...
## **RUNNING THE LINE** 1. We start by pulling up the job on the packaging schedule on the tablet on the folding machine. Enter the PO and enter the ...
**3. Maintain Workstation Standards** - Workstation must be left per standards set by Management - Supplies are fully stocked, machines wiped down,...
# Position Responsibilities ## Screen Print Orders Timely and Without Errors 1. Receive individual job in SOSA 2. Gather required materials specific...
Alpha Gamma Delta ΑΓΔ — UTees Resource Site Established: 1904 Phrases: "LOVING LEADING LASTING" "Inspire The Woman. Impact the World." Symbols: Squ...
Flocking FAQ - Vinyl and Flock Combinations Can we print the vinyl base or the flock by itself? Yes. We do NOT have to combine the vinyl and the floc...
QCI Processes [Textile Blaster Protocols](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-hmUMTTGZRuTrFm0s-1huIaS1shn5GjDfJ15FVkNgno/edit?usp=drive_link) [Tapi...
Are there different size rhinestones or one standard size? Technically yes, HOWEVER, our vendor decides what size is best for the design. Our proofing...
### Processes [Pre-Press Reference Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19BihGVHpRc3lyywBWCzdQN13c3DkwtCr1ICzpBjSAuo/edit?usp=drive_link) [How ...
Why UTees Assets - Downloadable PDF A vertical format PDF asset is available for download to share with customers explaining Why UTees. Download URL...
## DRYING SCREENS 1. Once rack is filled up, move it through the right door of the hot box. 2. Repeat the process moving carts to the left through t...
**Key Result Areas – KRAs: Manage** 1. Lead bi-weekly L10 meetings 2. Perform Daily Standup with all team members at the beginning of each shift 3. E...
ORDER NOTE CHECKLIST - Required for every pre-sale order: ☐ DDD (Delivery date) in notes & DNSE if applicable ☐ Matching set (if so) - job number not...
**Multiple Screen Run** 1. Plan your jobs the same as you would for a single screen run. 2. Once planned and loaded click at the top of the LTS contr...
**How will the shirts be delivered to me?** - Pickup from shipping post arrival or decoration completion. - Shipped directly to you - Cost of shippin...
To import orders from ShipStation, the UT DTG store must be updated. After updating, new orders will need to be selected then marked as ReadyForProduc...
The press assistant works closely with the press operator ensuring shirts are printed accurately and efficiently while keeping quality top of mind. Th...
**High Opacity Screen Print:** For decades, screen printers have used an opaque print for t-shirts. An opaque print means the colors are more vibrant...
Check the Temp - Monitor and verify the temperature settings on your flash dryer to ensure proper ink curing and prevent damage to the garment.
## INK REMOVAL BEST PRACTICES 1. Using the sharp side of a scrape card, remove the ink from the screen. Scrape out the ink in small amounts to keep i...
DO NOT POST FLYERS/STORY TEMPLATES AS POSTS! These will ruin your flow/aesthetic and are meant to be posted as stories!
### CM Marketing Requirements [Content Submission Form](https://resources.utees.com/marketingresources/2024/8/21/cm-marketing-requirements?rq=CM%20Ma...
Unlike Greek licensing which primarily uses ONE company to manage their brand (i.e. Affinity), collegiate organizations use a few different companies ...
Our five values are promises we make to each other, so we can keep our promises to you. These core values—Selfless, Driven, Loyal, Resourceful, and Ni...
## INK REMOVAL BEST PRACTICES 1. Using the sharp side of a scrape card, remove the ink from the screen. Scrape out the ink in small amounts to keep i...
**What are the benefits?** - Low cost blank apparel from all of our suppliers - 25% OFF decorated apparel - Disclaimer - this is not meant to be used...
Standard Fonts available for custom name embroidery include: Full Block, Athletic Outline, Government, Greek, Two Color Greek, Greek Block, Russ Times...
# Purchasing You can access all our Purchasing resources here! Please note that the search bar is case sensitive. ### Position Contracts [Purchasin...
A near-miss is a potential hazard or incident that has not resulted in any personal injury or property damage. Some examples of near-misses are unsafe...
**Step 5) Enter your Items** The final step is to enter your items into the packaging schedule and close out the P.O. in the order app.
**Starting The Equipment** Fold the apparel for the job you are completing. Small Sizes in the front of the table, larger sizes in back. Confirm quan...
## PRINT RUN ORDER BEST PRACTICES ### These colors will do best towards the end of the run order. Ink colors can run light-to-dark or dark-to-light ...
OPS, Scheduling, Maintenance, & Production — UTees Resource Site You can access OPS, scheduling, maintenance, and production resources here! Please n...
All Kindly Hearts Initiative items must be purchased through Xi Boutique. The Kindly Hearts Initiative is a focus, not a specific organization or char...
Organizing your Saved Instagram Folders is essential and will make your job that much easier! This process helps you categorize and quickly access sav...
A near-miss is a potential hazard or incident that has not resulted in any personal injury or property damage. Some examples of near-misses are unsafe...
We offer UV thread that looks off-white when embroidered, but will change color in UV light. We can combine this UV thread with puff embroidery or use...
Shipping & Staging Department - Day & Night Crews Team Members: Darrin Lewis, Nick Rajca, Steve Almeida, Stacy Hillenbrand, Patrick Boland, Matt Sach...
The most common use of this rule is using special location marks to size up designs on tank tops when they are being combined with t-shirts in the sam...
## COLOR CHANGE PROCESS 1. Safely enter the Press area and remove your tooling from the screen. 2. Scrape cards work well removing the ink from the ...
Use vertical college logo variants for embroidery. College department logos often have text that is quite small. In general, avoid horizontal logos as...
### 375 (RED CAN) **Uses:** - Best used on fleece. - 100% poly garments (Sport Tek) - Wind breakers - Bags - Some Tri-Blend jobs may require thi...
1. **Upload the SVG file to the order app** 2. **Add a production note for the full print size** - Example: "3ft x 5ft" 3. **Add "Full Color" as ...
Package the apparel and label the boxes according to the 717 standards.
Apparel Guide (Good, Better, Best) — UTees Resource Site A great resource if you're looking for a Good, Better, Best of our favorite products! This g...
Natural disaster drill evacuation routes are available for all University Tees facility locations including Asset Prep, EMB, Packaging, Screen Print 1...
Stoles (also called sashes) are a very popular promo item during graduation season! The majority of the stoles we work on will come from Wolfmark, so ...
### CAMP COLLECTION [Main Page](https://resources.utees.com/product-guide-1/2025/10/14/camp-collection-main-page) - START HERE! [Varsity Sweatshirt]...
**Seasonal Schedule** **July 1 is the beginning of our Fiscal Year.** Due to the nature of our business we have low volume seasons and high volume s...
**How do I order decorated Apparel?** - Please schedule a meeting with Mark to review your needs and to get quote. - Come prepared with your design i...
### METALLIC INKS **Deposit:** Thick Heavy Deposit **Mesh:** Low to very low mesh 110 to 38
Workstation must be left per standards set by Management including supplies fully stocked, machines wiped down, trash removed, etc. Checklist complete...
## Staffing & Training ### Support the hiring process 1. Perform working interviews as needed 2. Give thorough performance feedback to the hiring ma...
**5. Integration** 1. The screen print manager is the point person to collaborate with cross departments and shifts 2. May be required to support ope...
# Brett McNally _Chief Production Officer_ **Screen Print** Steve Boie, Day Manager Alyssa Schlaf, Night Manager **Embroidery** Tessa Loga, Embr...
**2. Production Support** - Expected to back fill for all areas of production depending upon the day-to-day needs - Production Supervisors are resp...
The Screen Print Quality Control Inspector (QCI) is in charge of ensuring our customers receives the highest quality imprint possible. They do this by...
### Position Contracts [Shipping Lead](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kMacG5u9nvw1lRlle3SDrjBLEfSy4eVxPfjvQp4kRv8/edit?usp=sharing) [Shipping A...
**Can we do color changes with appliqué?** Yes! We can change either the thread color OR the fabric type. We just cannot change the stitch type (sati...
Position: HP & Digital Lead Reports to: Production Supervisor This role oversees HP digital printing operations and leads the digital production tea...
**SECONDARY LOGOS** - Download secondary logos. The first secondary logo should be used in place of the University Tees Primary Logo on collateral for...
## DE-INKING 1. Scrap any remaining ink off of the mesh. 2. Spray and scrub both sides of the screens with RTU (ink degrader) 3. Using the pressure...
**Last Event** Apparel that is finished and ready to ship will say LAST event on SOSA. Finish packing slip gets put into box when job is finished. Th...
**3. Staffing & Training** **Hiring Support** - Perform working interviews as needed - Give thorough performance feedback to the hiring manager - Be ...
1. The screen print manager is the point person to collaborate with cross departments and shifts 2. May be required to support operations, sales, pre...
Safety posters and graphics are available covering multiple topics including COVID-19 prevention tips, proper mask wearing techniques, winter health a...
1. Uphold all workstation standards at the close of each shift. Each work area and the general production floor will be cleaned and maintained daily.
**3. Lead Trainer** - Work side by side with new press operators and assistants to walk through the training program. - Daily/weekly report of new ...
### Free-Height **Free-Height** is the unsupported part of the blade that protrudes from the squeegee holder, which determines how much the blade wil...
Off-contact is the distance between the bottom of the screen mesh and the top of the garment being printed. The adjustment is calibrated in four setti...
Follow the steps below for an abridged version of the Set Up Process. **Step 1) Determine Your Print Plan & Load the Screens** **Determine your Prin...
## HOW TO LOAD A SHIRT 1. Grab one garment piece at a time and load onto pallet. 2. As you load each piece observe the garment for any lint or debri...
The terms "Platen" and "Pallet" are interchangeable here but the preferred terminology at UTees is "Pallet". UTees uses six (7) different types of pal...
Promo orders are requests where the item being printed on is not an apparel item. Often these items are not something we carry in-house, and might nee...
Follow the steps below to learn the process of taping screens for screen printing. Watch QCI Max find his rhythm while taping up his teams screens.
We do offer tackle twill on sleeves and bottoms, but we have two additional rules that MUST be followed for these situations in particular: 1. We can...
### Product Logistics [How to: Banners](https://resources.utees.com/product-guide-1/2025/8/5/how-to-banners) [Apparel Design Guide](https://resource...
### STEP 3) Check off-contact and pitch. About 1/8" - 1/4" is an acceptable amount of off-contact for printing on paper; too much and the ink will sq...
## CHEMICAL SINK PROTOCOLS ### How to use: 1. Set press tooling in the sink that needs to be cleaned. (Ensure ink is thoroughly scraped off the tool...
# TEXTILE BLASTER PROTOCOLS ## General Notes - 100% Polyester Garments 100% polyester garments - Can be blasted, BUT VERY CAREFULLY - They tend to ...
STEP 1) Use stitchcounter.com You will need to make a JetDocs to get the login info for using this stitch counter! Once you have the login info be su...
### **HOW DO I PROCESS MISPRINTS, SUPPLIER ISSUES (SI) AND FIXES?** **Misprint:** Open up both the Misprint and the Original order. Read Misprint no...
**5. Integrator - Remove Obstacles** - Work closely with area leaders to remove pain points and obstacles. - The warehouse is the front and back end ...
A One Hit order means the location will only need one hit of ink on press, so an underbase is not needed. The order may also be set up for a Rotation,...
Parcel Shipment Services: UPS World Ship, Fed Ex Ship Manager. LTL/Freight: R&L Carriers. Courier: Reliable Runners.
Receiving associates are responsible for confirming that the blank assets are the correct style, color, size and quantity per the order in the 717 app...
**3. Issue Resolution / Job Planning** - Point person for team members experiencing problems in production. - Asset allocation - Putting jobs on ho...
## Order Fulfillment Support 1. Support the fulfillment associate on daily orders when needed.
Items that must be submitted as PROMO PRODUCTS: - socks - pens - drinkware (cups, mugs, glasses, waterbottles) - stoles - phone accessories - tattoos...
### SPECIAL LOCATIONS You'll know you have a special location order if you see a special location note about the item and a "NON STANDARD LOCATION" n...
## EMBROIDERY ON HOODS ### APPAREL RESTRICTIONS All hoods are not created equally. Some hoods have full center seams that are the entire length of t...
**4. Maintain Equipment and Work Area** - Maintain a clean and safe work area for all - Perform beginning of day and end of day cleaning procedures a...
When the order form calls for an "Underbase" under Work Setup Requirement AND the location is a 1-color white design on an order with 50 or more appar...
Department Administration 1. Process incoming orders 2. Coordinate with asset prep department to ensure timely delivery of all needed assets 3. Coord...
**Use Embroidery swatches ONLY -** Do not use SP swatches **Custom PMS colors -** Swatches from the Pantone Solid Coated book can be used when applic...
### HOW TO SET UP A SIDE PANEL EMBROIDERY ORDER **FIRST LOCATION - Full Front** Max Dimensions - 5 inches wide x 2 inches tall **Important -** Add a...
UTees Resource Site - Find Exactly What You Need This is the main resource hub for UTees, providing organized access to comprehensive materials for b...
Position Contracts: - Finishing Manager (WIP) - Heat Press Lead: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kCrxk1B1bfCBtsve80DEJg5NiYzgjBFB/edit?usp=sharing...
**Team Member Expectations:** Embody UTees's core values, vision, and mission as a team member and individual Prioritize decisions by: What's best f...
The line associate ensures that all orders are bagged, tagged, and shipped out on time with high accuracy. The line associate must have great communic...
**Quality Control** 1. 100% of orders are verified accurately 2. Inconsistencies corrected immediately - Monitor imprint quality and alignment on ...
## **WHAT IS VINTAGE SCREEN PRINT?** Learn more [**here**](https://resources.utees.com/decoration-guide/2020/5/11/when-to-request-vintage-screen-prin...
# Position Statement The Heat Press lead works closely with the finishing manager ensuring shirts are pressed accurately and efficiently while keepin...
Stock items vary from apparel to promo items such as phone wallets, stickers, keychains, and some stock apparel is sold as blank promo items. All prom...
DTG (Direct-to-Garment) printers use a very similar process to your printer at home. They use an ink-jet process and need only a PNG file with a trans...
LMA over the Staging team members. - Lead - Manage - Hold Accountable Staging Processes - Understand, document, train, and implement new staging pr...
# Position Responsibilities **1: Equipment Maintenance** - Ensure all equipment is serviced timely and in priority order - This may require off ho...
**3. Production Associate** - Expect daily touch-base and direction from Supervisor to determine game plan and projects - Heat Press Support - see h...
Thermo-FILM® is the best choice for contact sports with its extreme durability and enhanced abrasion resistance. Its superior opacity is perfect for p...
## HOW TO SET UP YOUR WORKSPACE We require all NEW pre-press team members to follow this set up _exactly_ as show below. We promise it sincerely make...
## **METALLICS** **_Metallics_** includes any shimmers, glitters, and liquid gold/silver. The ink will feel rough on any light-weight apparel items d...
Pressure Sensitive Poly-TWILL material is backed with a peel and stick adhesive, allowing you to securely position your appliqué design before sewing.
**Clean and Maintain All Community Spaces** 1. **Break Areas (Daily)** - Areas Include: Screen Print Floor, Ink/Heat Press, Receiving - Wipe do...
## Design Resources - Customer Designs with Canva (Nov 11, 2022) - Knowledge Base (Sep 1, 2022) - UTees Essentials Line (Nov 2, 2021) - Art Styles, F...
# Position Statement The Line Lead has oversight of packaging line. Ensure that all orders are tagged and shipped out on time with high accuracy. Wor...
Customer Thank You Card Templates — UTees Resource Site Print Ready Files Two thank you card templates are available for download: 1. UT Thank You ...
CAMPUS MANAGER RESOURCES Campus managers have access to the following resource sections: 1. Sales Resources - Sales-related materials and guides 2. ...
**Seasonal Schedule** **July 1 is the beginning of our Fiscal Year.** Due to the nature of our business we have low volume seasons and high volume s...