Thread & Ink // a Blog by JB

Originality, Relevance, and Reputation

Explore the relationship between originality, relevance, and reputation, while looking back at the New York apparel trade that shaped JB Screen Printing & Embroidery.

Why you should "not" Embroider Snapbacks.

Embroidering Snapbacks and most concave shaped, non-linear items such as a canvas flat, a dad cap, or some other such malleable material,

Why are Pantone Colors so expensive?

For six decades, Pantone® has set the global standard for color communication, making sure colors remain consistent regardless of where they're printed.

The Perils of Overseas Printing.

It was Friday, 7:40pm, we thought the day was over. The weekend was rolling in. We received an interesting request. One that had been pressing us for the last 3 days and finally had a break through.

Small Text Embroidery.

One of the challenges we encounter when Embroidering small text or Artwork, for example, 1" wide or less, is that the smaller the design, the more difficult it becomes to retain perfect resolution and sharpness.

Columbia University Donor Wall Lettering Installation.

Large-scale architectural lettering is very different from apparel printing or small signage.