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Apparel decorator using a heat press to apply a transfer to a T-shirt

Automated Heat Pressing: The Next Step in High-Volume Apparel Production

As DTF moves into larger production runs, automated heat-press systems are helping decorators tackle one of the process’s biggest remaining challenges: getting more finished garments out the door without adding…

Build Your Business September 22
Roland DG Dimense Surface textured wallcovering interior installation

Roland DG Launches Dimense Surface Textured Wallcoverings

Powered by the Dimense DA-640, the new wallcovering brand combines digitally printed graphics with embossed textures while creating new opportunities for authorized Dimense print providers

News September 22
Automate & Elevate 2026 AI and automation event logo from Branded Merch Network

Branded Merch Network Announces Automate & Elevate 2026

The free Nov. 12 online event will explore practical applications of AI and automation designed to improve workflows, efficiency and customer experiences across promo, print and apparel businesses

Uncategorized September 21
BigRock students wearing Atlantis Headwear caps during 2026 U.S. BigTour

Atlantis Headwear, BigRock Turn Custom Caps Into Creative Brand Experience

The collaboration puts Atlantis Dad Hat Five caps in the hands of BigRock students traveling across the U.S., challenging them to incorporate custom headwear into photography and visual storytelling

News September 21
Arcus Monarch FB1218 UV flatbed printer for custom products and specialty printing

Arcus Printers Launches Monarch FB1218 UV Flatbed Printer

The compact UV flatbed printer combines rigid and flexible media printing with rotary, UV DTF, dimensional-effects and optional vision-scanning capabilities for expanded custom-product production

News September 18
SanMar Chief Operating Officer Pat Noonan

SanMar Names Pat Noonan Chief Operating Officer

The 19-year SanMar veteran will oversee product, information technology, distribution and enterprise resource planning as the company expands its infrastructure for the branded-merchandise industry

News September 18
Shirt Lab decorated apparel six week management training session

Shirt Lab Launches Six-Week Decorated Apparel Leadership ‘Sprint’

Classes designed to help decorated-apparel shops build managers who actually lead Virtual working program focuses on building real leadership systems  Takeaways include priorities, delegation, concrete feedback and problem-solving The decorated…

News September 18
Melco commercial single-head embroidery machines configured for multi-machine apparel production

How to Choose the Best Commercial Embroidery Machine for Your Shop

From needle count and sewing speed to single-head vs. multi-head configurations, here’s what apparel decorators should consider when investing in commercial embroidery equipment

Build Your Business September 17
Hotronix Carousel Heat Press multi-station system for high-volume apparel heat printing

Hotronix Launches Carousel Heat Press for High-Volume Apparel Production

The new multi-station heat press system creates a continuous production workflow designed to increase apparel-decorating capacity and throughput without requiring additional operators

News September 17
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