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The Canva Dilemma: You're downloading the wrong file!
The Canva Dilemma We get it. You have a brand. You have a vision. You opened a free Canva account, picked a template, changed some text, and now you’re ready to share your masterpiece with the world. The dilemma? Your iPhone screen is roughly 6 inches tall, and your hoodie is ....hopefully bigger? If you downloaded your file as a basic JPG and asked us to "blow it up" for a full-back print, you're not really asking for a service anymore; you’re basically asking for a miracle.
2 days ago2 min read


The "I Need It Yesterday" Guide to Not Panicking
Looking for last-minute custom t-shirts in Vancouver? We break down the screen printing process at our Gastown studio, from burning screens to curing ink. Learn about turnaround times, why we don't usually charge rush fees, and the reality of shipping across Canada.
Mar 103 min read


Why Your Screen Printed Shirts Are Cracking (Hint: It's You, Not Me)
1. You Don't Need to Cook Your Clothes in the Dryer (Stop the Heat) Look, the "High Heat" setting on your dryer is for towels and nothing else. If you’re wondering why your graphic is starting to crack, it’s because you’ve basically turned your dryer into a really poorly designed convection oven. Pro Tip: Air dry your clothes , or use the "Air Fluff" setting if you absolutely have to. Pro Tip 2: Please don't try to cook dinner in your dryer. 2. Stop Letting Your Zippers
Feb 242 min read


How to Order Custom Screen Printing in Vancouver Without Being Forced to Buy 500 of Them
Looking for low-minimum screen printing in Vancouver? Learn why our 12–25 shirt minimum is the secret weapon for local brands, cafés, and bands who don't need a mountain of inventory.
Feb 122 min read


Carry the Heavy Burden of Your Existence in a Custom Branded Tote!
If you’re in a band in East Van, running a boutique in Gastown, own a cafe in Chinatown you’ve probably noticed that everyone already has a custom t-shirt. Most of those shirts are currently being used as pajamas or rags to clean with. If you want to stay in your customer's peripheral vision—and not just their laundry hamper—you need to start printing tote bags . At Unimpressed Screen Printing , we know that in 2026, the only thing more certain than more chaos south of the b
Feb 22 min read


Why Small-Batch Printing is Better for Vancouver Indie Bands (And Your Failing Bank Account)
In the 2026 Vancouver music scene, "making it" usually means you’ve successfully transitioned from living in your parents’ basement in Burnaby to renting a dilapidated "East Van Special" for a small fortune, shared with six other "artists." Streaming royalties currently pay about 0.0004 cents per play—which means you need roughly six million streams just to afford a mediocre burrito to share before your show. Your merch table shouldn't just be an after thought; it’s the only
Jan 282 min read


Learn about my boring ass life!
I keep reading that having a blog is important. Something about SEO or GEO or making money with your business and not becoming homeless. I like having a home, so I decided a years so ago to start a blog on my site!
Jun 8, 20191 min read
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