While contemplating this month’s editorial, I came across the following pair of African proverbs, both of which couldn’t be more applicable to not one but two of the articles published in our May-June issue. The first, “Only a fool tests the depth of a river with both...
A little over a year ago, we sat down with Michael “Ninja Mike” Nemeroff, CEO of custom direct-to-film (DTF) transfer provider Ninja Transfers (ninjatransfers.com), in order to gain some insight into the state of this fast-moving sector of the decorated-apparel...
Screen printers, embroiderers and heat press decorators need not despair in the face of what look to be the continuing economic headwinds Between the threat of rising inflation, uncertain economic forecasts and the increasing effects of the on-again-off-again Trump...
Custom transfer specialist’s move intended to support customers during a time of increased costs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Ninja Transfers, a leading provider of direct-to-film (DTF) transfers for the custom apparel and merch sectors, has announced it will not...
A few months ago, my wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. (I know, crazy! How time flies!) I mention this because a decades-old piece of decorated apparel ended up playing an integral part in the celebratory dinner I arranged for the occasion. The two...
St. Clair Shores, Michigan–STAHLS’, a global leader in heat printing technology and custom apparel decoration solutions, has appointed Thomas Heuer as its new director of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, i.e., the EMEA region. With more than 25 years of...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Ninja Transfers, a leader in the DTF (direct-to-film) transfer and custom decorated-apparel space, has announced the launch an all-new online "mockup creator," a design tool configured to make it possible for custom decorators to...
Lenexa, Kansas – Sportsman, one of the two in-house brands at Sportsman Cap & Bag, has launched eight all-new styles as part of a relaunch intended to redefine the company’s line from budget-friendly basics to higher-quality solutions that feature upgraded...
In the words of the immortal Babe Ruth, “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” And while it still amazes me how the friggin’ Red Sox ever thought it made sense letting a player like that go, it’s good to see the decorated-apparel business, at least—whether...
Bourbon, Missouri—Imperial, a leader in design, manufacturing and distribution of headwear and apparel has appointed Jeremy Davis as its new chief executive officer. Imperial owns and operates multiple brands and companies, including Imperial, Pukka and the Peter...
Amid a rapidly shifting global trade environment and the impact of new tariffs, global brands and retailers are being forced to rethink long-standing offshore production strategies. Historically, cost savings have driven manufacturing overseas, often at the expense of...
Heat transfer and custom direct-to-film (DTF) transfer provider 613 Originals is raising the bar for heat transfer professionals with newly expanded shipping benefits. Known for its premium heat transfer solutions, the company now offers free UPS Ground Shipping on...
