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“Bucket of Ink” vs. “Bucket of Inks”: A Deep Dive into Embroidery & Screen Printing from an Industry Decorator

  As someone who’s spent more than two decades living and breathing custom apparel, I’ve learned that no two decoration processes are created equal, and neither are the resources that support them. That’s why I want to clear up a common point of confusion and, more importantly, spotlight an incredibly valuable resource for decorators: the difference between   “Bucket of Ink”   and  “Bucket of Inks” —two sides of the same powerhouse company,   Buckets of Ink . While they share a name and mission—to support and supply the custom apparel industry—their focus areas are distinct, and knowing which side to tap into can mean the difference between good production and great production. Let’s break it down, decorator to decorator. The Mission Behind the Brands Both "Bucket of Ink" and "Bucket of Inks" were created with the decorator in mind, but each caters to a specific specialty: Bucket of Ink  is the embroidery-focused branch of Buckets of Ink, dedicated to every...