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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...

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2026 Teamwear and Athletic Apparel Trends: Performance, Athleisure and Customization Drive Growth

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STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine Adds AI Integration for Print-on-Demand Businesses

New connectivity with ChatGPT and Claude allows apparel decorators to analyze orders, identify sales trends and explore merchandise opportunities using conversational AI

News November 6

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SOLD OUT! Impressions Expo Long Beach Exhibition Space Fully Booked for 2027!

The January decorated apparel trade show will feature a packed exhibit hall, industry education and special activities celebrating Impressions’ 50th anniversary Impressions Expo Long Beach 2027 has officially sold out…

News November 5

Digital apparel printer decorating a white T-shirt with a colorful design in a print-on-demand workspace.

Printful Releases Guide to Print-on-Demand Processes and Decoration Methods

The educational resource outlines how print-on-demand fulfillment works and compares popular printing and embroidery techniques for custom products

News November 5

How Having 1,700 More Blanks Available Improves Your Quote Sheet

Ninja Blanks has expanded its catalog by more than 1,700 items, adding depth across leading brands including Gildan, Bella + Canvas, Comfort Colors, Champion, Jerzees, Next Level, Sport-Tek, Port &…

Light-colored perforated footwear components suspended inside a Carbon 3D printer during additive manufacturing.

Arkema, Carbon Expand Partnership to Advance 3D-Printed Consumer Products

The companies are combining advanced materials and digital manufacturing technology to support customized footwear, sporting goods and other consumer applications

News November 5

Four Lawson Workhorse Group representatives stand in front of printing equipment at the company's PRINTING United Expo booth.

Lawson Workhorse Group to Host DTF Automation Open House Nov. 6

The free St. Louis event will feature live demonstrations of the Vega S17 DTF System and Turbo-Stamp automatic transfer equipment

News November 4

S&S ZeroTouch QR-code labeling technology used to connect incoming apparel shipments with production workflows.

InkIQ Integrates S&S Catalog Ordering and ZeroTouch Receiving Into ERP Platform

The new integration connects supplier purchasing, shipment receiving and production management to help apparel decorators streamline workflows

News November 4

TeeCal Launches Web-Based Shop Management Platform for Apparel Decorators

Debuting at Impressions Expo Dallas, the rebuilt software combines quoting, artwork approvals, production scheduling, purchasing and invoicing in one system

News November 3