The future is now for direct-to-film (DTF) printing and the decorated-apparel industry Decorators of all kinds are adopting direct-to-film (DTF) as a means of improving their bottom line. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we look at the nuts-and-bolts of DTF and the...
According to the Greek philosopher Aristotle, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Granted, living more than two millennia before the advent of the industrial revolution, Aristotle probably didn’t have today’s mass-market...
Long a go-to brand for screen printers and direct-to-garment (DTG) decorated-apparel professionals seeking premium, highly printable garments, blank apparel manufacturer Cotton Heritage has announced the development of an all-new online design tool, set to launch in...
Allmade, a leader in sustainable apparel, is calling on consumers and apparel decorators across the country to showcase their commitment to sustainability in its “Our Power, Our Planet Earth Day” video contest—the winner of which will receive an all-expenses-paid trip...
Hirsch Solutions, a leading distributor of embroidery technology in North America, is currently promoting the i-TM (Intelligent Thread Management) feature now available on its Tajima TMEZ embroidery machines. According to Hirsch, the groundbreaking innovation “marks a...
Custom direct-to-film (DTF) specialist Ninja Transfers has announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art AI design tool, an innovation set to transform how customers create and customize designs for heat transfer printing. According to Philadelphia,...
Coming hot on the heels of the record-setting Impressions Expo in Long Beach, California, this past January, the 2025 Impressions Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was yet another winner. Though not as expansive as the Long Beach show—Impressions’ premier event—this...
There are plenty of reasons the cutting-edge decorating technique that is DTF continues to grow in popularity For newbies and established businesses in the custom decorated apparel field, finding innovative methods to boost profits is essential. Whether you're a...
Per the market-research company Future Market Insights Global and Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (FMI) the direct-to-garment (DTG) printing market will be worth around $873.5 million by the end of 2025. Moving forward, the market is expected to rise at a 4.4 percent CAGR from...
With less than a week to go to the start of the 2025 Impressions Expo decorated-apparel industry trade show in Atlantic City, New Jersey, (March 20-22) the time has come to make sure you’re ready to go for this year’s event. First and foremost, for those who have...
Roselle, Illinois-based M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. has announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with inks and coatings specialist Nazdar SourceOne. According to M&R, effective immediately, Nazdar SourceOne has been granted exclusive...
ROQ, a global leader in automated screen and digital printing solutions, has announced a new strategic partnership with GSG (Graphic Solutions Group). With a long-standing reputation for excellence in service, installation and customer support, GSG has been a trusted...
