Photos and spec sheets only tell part of the story. If you want to know how a 360° sock printer really works (how a sock is loaded, how the design wraps around the roller, what a finished print looks like), the best way is to watch one running.

That’s why Colorido goes live on YouTube every week. Our live streams show real sock and tubular printing on our machines, and you can ask questions and get answers in real time.

👉 Watch and subscribe: Joan Colorido on YouTube (@ColoridoJoan)

What You Can Expect

Live 360° printing demos

See our sock printers at work on socks and other tubular products. Depending on the session, demos may feature machines such as:

You’ll see the full process from loading a blank to a finished print, so you can judge the workflow for yourself.

Live Q&A

Bring your questions. Common topics include:

  • Sock printers: which configuration suits your products, space, and order volume
  • Materials: printing polyester, cotton, nylon, wool, and blends
  • Inks: matching ink types to fibers
  • Pretreatment and finishing: preparing natural fibers and fixing colors after printing
  • Maintenance: daily and weekly care that keeps printheads healthy
  • Print-on-demand workflow: handling personalized orders, file preparation, and scaling up

Practical tips

Our team shares hands-on advice from working with these machines every day, from loading techniques to getting cleaner results on tricky blanks.

Who It’s For

  • People thinking about buying a sock printer who want to see machines in action before deciding
  • Current Colorido users looking for tips on operation, maintenance, and new products
  • Print shops and promo businesses exploring socks, sweatbands, arm sleeves, and headwear as add-on products
  • POD sellers and custom brands considering bringing print on demand socks in-house
  • Sock factories that want to add digital customization to their production
  • Activewear makers curious about printing seamless yoga wear

If you’re simply curious how custom printed socks are made, you’re welcome too.

How to Join

  1. Go to our channel: youtube.com/channel/UCPkerHZPHoBOnnNr6IQsO_g
  2. Subscribe to the channel.
  3. Turn on notifications (the bell icon) so you get an alert when we go live.
  4. Join the chat during the stream and ask your questions.

We go live every week. The best way not to miss a session is to subscribe and turn on notifications.

Can’t make it live?

Past streams stay on the channel, so you can watch them later. Browse the channel’s live tab to catch up on earlier sessions, such as “How to use the sock printer to print socks?”

Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Live Session

  • Prepare your questions. Note your products, materials, and expected volume. The more specific the question, the more useful the answer.
  • Share what you’re printing. Mention the sock blank or fiber you use, and we can talk about the right ink and finishing approach.
  • Ask about your space. Tell us roughly how much room you have, and we can talk about which machine configuration fits.
  • Take notes. Live demos move quickly, so jot down the tips that matter to you.

Why We Do It

Buying production equipment is a big decision, especially from overseas. We believe buyers should see machines working, hear honest answers, and understand the full workflow, including pretreatment, finishing, and maintenance, not just the printing step.

The live streams are also a way to support customers after they buy. Many practical questions are easier to answer by showing than by telling.

Explore More

While you wait for the next stream:

  • Browse our sock printer lineup through the machine links above.
  • See what our sock printers produce on our custom printed socks page.
  • Read our blog for guides on materials, pretreatment, maintenance, and print-on-demand.

FAQ

How often does Colorido go live?

Every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you’re alerted when a stream starts.

Do I need an account to watch?

You can watch on YouTube without signing in, but you’ll need a YouTube account to chat, ask questions, and subscribe.

Can I ask about a specific machine?

Yes. Ask about any Colorido machine, and we’ll answer live when we can.

Are past streams available?

Yes. Past live streams are available on the channel to watch any time.

See You Live

Whether you’re planning your first sock printer or growing an established business, our weekly live streams are the easiest way to see Colorido sock printers in action and get your questions answered. Subscribe to Joan Colorido on YouTube and join us at the next session.