One Stop Shop for Screenprinting Supplies

[eliteinkprinting]

Hey everyone,
Anyone have any recommendations on a supplier where we can get all our inks, emulsion, chemicals, etc.
We use willflex,IC, 701,ulano orange.
Thanks!

[3Deep]

There is no one stop shop supplier if you use different brands of products, you might can find a supplier and try all the brands they sell.  Over the years I've had to which suppliers because they stop selling the brand that I like or I which brands that I like to use they didn't carry.

[Sbrem]

It's a lot like supermarkets; they all have Campbell's soups and Tide laundry detergent, but some items you can only get in specific stores...

Steve

[Prince Art]

Yep, I've tried to consolidate sources for years, and still have to order from multiple places. In fact, it's gone the opposite direction - the more I've dialed in what specific products work best for us, the more sources I've had to use. Getting what works best & keeps everything operating smoothly has proven more important than saving on shipping costs & ordering time.

Some we use are River City, NazDar, One Stroke, and a few smaller distributors that are close to use. (1-day ship times via UPS Ground can be important sometimes!)

[Frog]

It's a lot like supermarkets; they all have Campbell's soups and Tide laundry detergent, but some items you can only get in specific stores...

Steve

Actually, to that point, they don't all even stock every single variety of Campbell's soup! There are a few that I have trouble finding!
The same is certainly true with many lines of inks and chemicals. Just because they carry a line, doesn't mean that they stock every item.
Can't blame either our suppliers, or the markets. Shelf space is finite, and they probably know what moves for them.

[eliteinkprinting]

Thanks for all the replies. After sorting through a lot of sites it looks like GSG has a majority of the supplies I'm looking for.
Happy Printing

[Sbrem]

It's a lot like supermarkets; they all have Campbell's soups and Tide laundry detergent, but some items you can only get in specific stores...

Steve

Actually, to that point, they don't all even stock every single variety of Campbell's soup! There are a few that I have trouble finding!
The same is certainly true with many lines of inks and chemicals. Just because they carry a line, doesn't mean that they stock every item.
Can't blame either our suppliers, or the markets. Shelf space is finite, and they probably know what moves for them.

Yep, the shelf space goes to the best sellers. Though I rarely eat soup from a can, I really like Progresso's Chickarina, but can't find it for the last few months. I'll live of course.

Steve

[Frog]

It's a lot like supermarkets; they all have Campbell's soups and Tide laundry detergent, but some items you can only get in specific stores...

Steve

Actually, to that point, they don't all even stock every single variety of Campbell's soup! There are a few that I have trouble finding!
The same is certainly true with many lines of inks and chemicals. Just because they carry a line, doesn't mean that they stock every item.
Can't blame either our suppliers, or the markets. Shelf space is finite, and they probably know what moves for them.

Yep, the shelf space goes to the best sellers. Though I rarely eat soup from a can, I really like Progresso's Chickarina, but can't find it for the last few months. I'll live of course.

Steve

For me, the tough one to find (and a connection to my childhood) is Campbells Green Pea. (not split pea). This one, condensed, is similar to the "mushy peas" often found with British pub fare. The issue with your Progresso, is that it seems that in the last few years, their choices have tripled!

[Sbrem]

It's a lot like supermarkets; they all have Campbell's soups and Tide laundry detergent, but some items you can only get in specific stores...

Steve

Actually, to that point, they don't all even stock every single variety of Campbell's soup! There are a few that I have trouble finding!
The same is certainly true with many lines of inks and chemicals. Just because they carry a line, doesn't mean that they stock every item.
Can't blame either our suppliers, or the markets. Shelf space is finite, and they probably know what moves for them.

Yep, the shelf space goes to the best sellers. Though I rarely eat soup from a can, I really like Progresso's Chickarina, but can't find it for the last few months. I'll live of course.

Steve

For me, the tough one to find (and a connection to my childhood) is Campbells Green Pea. (not split pea). This one, condensed, is similar to the "mushy peas" often found with British pub fare. The issue with your Progresso, is that it seems that in the last few years, their choices have tripled!

Yes, reduced sodium this, 1/3 less fat that; I ignore those of course. Progresso has a Split Pea & Ham, which I like after snow removal in the winter.

Steve

[tonypep]

I have been a relocated Northener for some time now.........In Abbeville SC we make this from dried pea beans, bacon grease, ham hock, onions and celery (finely diced), salt/pepper and a few spices that must remain undisclosed. Adding smoked pork links is considered cheating but serve with cornbread and Bob (as they say) is your Uncle.

[Sbrem]

To the OP, sorry for the side track. What products are you using now? Can you get them from someone fairly local? Is there something about what you're using that you wish was different? Though you probably won't be able to get everything you'll ever need from one supplier, you can probably get the bulk from someone close to help keep your shipping down.

Steve

[Homer]

  d'hell?! late to this soup party...

OP -I would suggest to ditch brand loyalty and find a local supplier and use what they offer. Build that relationship, it will save your bacon some day.....I chased products /prices etc and finally said eff it, it was a waste of time, because technically it's all the same stuff more or less...

[3Deep]

Jay you got a way with words LOL

[bimmridder]

I believe he found the source he was looking for. He just wasn't clear on all of the search functions. One day shipping, no freight charges (you know, free freight). As long as he can get along with his rep, he should be set. And, some of the better pricing I've seen