In his book, “The FUNdamentals of Business Success,” veteran decorator, business coach, CEO of the Our Success Group business consultancy group (oursuccessgroup.com) and co-host of the “2 Regular Guys” podcast, Aaron Montgomery has a lot to say about the nuts and...
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Machine Embroidery Needles 101
Understanding the differences between machine embroidery needles and knowing which needle to use for each project will go a long way in developing your skills as a proficient commercial embroiderer. Unfortunately, many beginning embroiderers have either been taught...
Decorated Apparel Market Estimated to Grow 12.9 percent
Starting from a 2023 baseline, the decorated apparel market is forecast to rise to a valuation of $29.4 billion in the United States and $99 billion globally by 2033, representing a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9 percent. According to the research...
Augusta Sportswear, Founder Sport Group Launch Momentec Brands
Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group have unveiled their combined company’s new corporate identity, Momentec Brands, as well as the venture’s new tagline “Outfitting Moments that Matter.” Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group were recently...
Ask the Experts: Ninja Transfers and Direct-to-Film Custom Decorating
In this installment from the Impressions “Ask the Experts” series, Impressions Content Director, Adam Cort, discusses the state of direct-to-film (DTF) technology and its implications for the decorated-apparel industry as a whole with, “Ninja Mike,” founder and CEO of...
Finding the Right Screen-Printing Press
The screen-printing business can be both funky and inspiring. On the one hand, tales abound of ex-rockers who started out decorating T-shirts for whatever band they happened to be in at the time ending up creating a multi-million-dollar business. On the other, there...
ROQ Revolutionizes Digital Printing with ROQDigital.com
ROQ International and ROQ.US have announced the debut of ROQDigital.com, a platform exclusively dedicated to the world of digital print. In keeping with the brand’s over four decades of innovation at the cutting edge of the decorated apparel industry, ROQ digital...
Effective Social Media for Custom Apparel
So, you know you’re supposed to be on social media, but you sit down at your computer to write a post, and the blank screen stares back at you menacingly, the cursor taunting you with its rhythmic blink. Your fingers hover over the keyboard begging each letter to type...
Ask the Experts: Marshall Atkinson and Generative AI
In this excerpt from the Impressions “Ask the Experts” series, Impressions Content Director, Adam Cort, discusses the importance of artificial intelligence, or AI, with veteran screen-printer Marshall Atkinson. Atkinson, a long-time business coach and principal of...
Screen-printing and Decorated Apparel: It Takes a Village: Part 2 of 2
As discussed in the first part of this two-part series, in which we focused on flash units and dryers, when it comes to screen printing, the press is only part of the equation. Equally important are the ancillary units that are also involved, to a degree where, as...
Easisolv Screen-Printing Squeegee and Floodbar Wash
Easiway Systems, a leader in screen cleaning technology, has unveiled its latest breakthrough–Easisolv 401N Squeegee and Floodbar Wash. According to the company, the “revolutionary” product sets a new standard in cleaning solutions, featuring a first-of-its-kind...
Ninja Transfers Offering Low-Cost Next Day Delivery
Pennsylvania-based Ninja Transfers, an industry leader in custom direct-to-film (DTF) transfers for apparel, has announced a number of significant changes in its shipping options: the latest chapter in the company’s longstanding commitment to providing its customers...