Episode 317

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6th Jul 2026

Stein & Bev | xTool and Soul & Grace Designs | Shirt Show 317

The differences in capabilities and offerings between a print shop and promo product shop are getting blurrier by the minute. This week we brought in Stein Shi from xTool and Bev Pennington of Soul & Grace Designs to talk about the growing crossover between laser engraving and garment decoration, and where this kind of equipment actually fits in a modern shop. Topics of discussion include: how xTool grew from education into the creator space, the plug-and-play feel of the equipment, expanding into DTF, built-in maintenance tools, real-world production capabilities, the demo program, live events, UV printing, consumables, community engagement, and Pennywise.

Check out xTool: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-apparel-printer-a-new-era-of-apparel-printing/?ref=mtygjlhc&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=5306

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SHIRT SHOW
Talkin' shirt with Dylan Gilligan of Upstate Merch.
Shirt Show deep dives into all things screen printing and apparel decoration with shop hacks along the way. Hosted by Dylan Gilligan of Upstate Merch.

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