BEHIND THE MESH WITH VAL KIRPS - T-SHIRT OZ
Behind the Mesh with Val Kirps Getting to know Val owner of T-Shirt Oz Meet Val Kirps, the owner of T-Shirt Oz, a thriving screenprinting business in Coburg North, Melbourne. Val's career in the garment industry began with a company that specialized in zippers, elastics, and other garment fixings. He quickly distinguished himself as a top salesman. Through his industry connections, Val was introduced to screen printing in his early twenties by a customer and recognized a significant gap in the supply and demand for garment decoration in Australia. Starting small, Val began screen printing in his mum's garage. His dedication and rapid learning curve soon paid off when he secured his first major order: 4,000 garments for a sleepwear manufacturer. This success marked the beginning of Val's screenprinting journey. Today, T-Shirt Oz prints thousands of garments regularly for brands and businesses across Australia. Join us as we delve into Val's inspiring story and gain ins...
