In this truly unique and memorable piece of machine embroidery, a solitary figure walks along a rain-soaked city street beneath a vividly colored rainbow umbrella. Rendered in subdued charcoals and grays, the surrounding architecture recedes into a muted urban...
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2026 III Awards – Social Justice Award: INKclusivity
One of the great things about the decorated-apparel industry is the way it is very much an industry with a conscience—and nowhere is this more evident than in the soon to be released online publication, "INKclusivity: Company Benefits of Disability Inclusion &...
2026 III Awards – Screen Printing Design of the Year: International Coatings, “Medusa”
The ancient snake-haired monster that was the Medusa never looked so good. Doing the bulk of the work in this image, which was created by the specialists at International Coatings, is a combination of the company’s Axeon Non-PVC inks, specifically, Axeon Non-PVC White...
2026 III Awards – Green Award for Environmental Business Practices: Ninja Transfers
With revenue now topping $10 million for its Ninja Printhouse division alone and a host of other products and services continuing to come online, custom DTF/heat transfer manufacturer Ninja Transfers is clearly a company on the move. To its credit, though, the...
ColDesi Debuts Upgraded DTF-12H2 Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printer
ColDesi, a leading provider of digital garment decoration equipment, has announced an upgrade to its popular DTF-12H2 direct-to-film (DTF) printer, introducing a new expanded CMYKOG color system that significantly increases the printer’s color capabilities for apparel...
Take Full Advantage of Impressions Expo Atlantic City with the Show’s Mobile App
The upcoming 2026 Impressions Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is looking to be another great one with an estimated 6,000 or more industry professionals expected to attend. Equally, impressive—so to speak—no less than 17 percent of the 130 exhibitors taking part in...
Rush Order Tees Supports Pennsylvania SPCA Humane Education Programs
Custom apparel decorator Rush Order Tees has announced it intends to continue its partnership with the Pennsylvania SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) with funding for the organization’s Humane Education youth initiatives in the city of...
STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine Announces Dye Sublimation, Vapor Apparel Integration
STAHLS' Fulfill Engine has announced it is expanding its network fulfillment capabilities with the addition of dye sublimation for apparel in partnership with Vapor Apparel. According to STAHLS', the company’s latest initiative introduces spot sublimation decoration...
Chris O’Connor Named VP of Business Development at L2 Brands
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based L2 Brands, a leading headwear manufacturer known for such iconic brands as Legacy and Locale, has taken on industry veteran Chris O’Connor as its new vice president of business development. With more than 25 years of experience in the...
Q&A with Impressions Expo Atlantic City Show Director Kayla McGarry
In the wake of January’s record-setting 2026 Impressions Expo in Long Beach Expo, California, and with the 2026 Atlantic City show just around the corner, we figured it was high time we check in again with Impressions Expo show director Kayla McGarry to see what her...
Custom Patch Provider World Emblem Opens New Factory in Houston, Texas
New facility allows World Emblem to Further Expand its U.S. Operations to Better Serve the Custom Apparel Industry World Emblem, a leading provider of heat-applied emblems and patches to the decorated apparel industry, has announced the opening of a new...
2026 Impressions Expo Atlantic City Decorated Apparel Professional Education Series
For those looking to launch a new business or grow the business they already have, this year’s Impression Expo in Atlantic City New Jersey will offer plenty of networking and educational opportunities in addition to the countless products on offer on the main show...















