There are many ways to expand an apparel decorating business with more and more of today’s companies looking to the latest innovations to help them grow. One of the reasons this approach has become so popular is when properly applied, an innovative business will not...
Environmental awareness and a sensitivity to social justice in general have long been integral to much of the decorated apparel industry. Domestically sourced cotton, organic cotton, recycled polyester, fair-trade practices, you name it, the industry is in many ways...
Threadfast Apparel, New York, New York, has revealed its latest offering, the TAP Tee, a T-shirt that allows customers to connect with a personalized digital experience by tapping their smartphone on an NFC (near-field communication) chip that in turn directs them to...
When it comes to creating a layout for decorated apparel, whether it be screen printing, embroidery, heat pressing or direct-to-garment (DTG), there are some basic concepts it’s important to keep in mind to create a design that’s pleasing to the eye, catches your...
Born in Belize City, in Central America, John Pinnington’s early childhood was not an easy one. Pinnington survived on the streets from age 5, pickpocketing, shining shoes and taking food where he could find to help provide for his brothers and sister. When he was 10,...
Print and sign industry leader Grimco and ROQ.US, leading supplier of cutting-edge automatic digital and screen printing equipment, are uniting to make ROQ machines widely available across the United States. The deal comes hot on the heels of another high-profile...
Tempe, Arizona, based Inktavo, a provider of software solutions for the apparel decoration industry, and ROQ.US, a provider of automated digital and screen-printing equipment, have joined forces to, in the words of the two companies, “Bring new innovation and inspire...
Why Artwork Setup Matters in Apparel Decoration In the garment-decorating industry there are many different production methods available–screen printing, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, dye sublimation, direct-to-film (DTF) transfers, vinyl cutting and more. Each...
Find the best heat press for apparel decoration with tips on platen size, build quality, pressure control, and specialty options for T-shirts, hats, and more
For years now, Impression Expo Long Beach, set to take place January 20-22 at the Long Beach Convention Center, has been known as the place to catch the latest on offer across the decorated apparel industry—whether it be a cutting-edge digital printer, an innovative...
Kornit Digital Ltd., a worldwide leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, recently published what it describes as its “Impact Report” for 2021. Highlighting the company’s performance with respect to a number of...
Screen-printing veterans Danny Gruninger, of Denver, Colorado, based DayBirds Printing, and Rick Roth, founder of New England’s Mirror Image Screenprinting & Embroidery and Ink Kitchen, talk fast, efficient setups as part of the Shop Talk education series at the...
