What is the one tool every shop needs to connect all the dots between taking an order, producing it on the shop floor, shipping it and getting that order invoiced and paid? Simple. It’s a shop operating system. Most companies in the decorated apparel industry...
If you ask Elaine Hayward to tell you the story about the man cave, she’s sure to smile. When she came up with the concept for her decorated apparel business, Absolutely Specialties Inc., she was looking for a way to balance her roles as a stay-at-home mom and (at...
Every business needs prospects. It doesn’t matter if it’s walk-ins, people responding to your print advertising, referrals from happy customers, or visitors to your website or Facebook page. Your business’ success depends on getting its message in front of a qualified...
The secret is simple, really, according to Rich Santo. Success not only comes when you can creatively and efficiently deliver on promises to your customers, but also when can push the limits. Culture Studio, the Chicago-based company Santo founded in 2008, offers a...
In the world of apparel decorating, there is nothing more popular or challenging than embellishing on performancewear. The category continues to grow and buyers are expanding their budgets to allow you more per-piece profit. The question really isn’t whether you will...
In the fast-paced performancewear market, consumers’ purchasing decisions are driven by comfort and high-tech details. With impressive technological features, breathable fabrications and athletic-chic finishes, this year’s selection gives customers the tools they need...
Picture this: You’re sublimating a T-shirt or picture frame with the words “Happy Mother’s Day” and an image of a mother and child. After carefully printing the image onto transfer paper and attaching it to the picture frame or piece of blank apparel, you press the...
When trying to garner new sales for your apparel decoration business, it is important to have a complete portfolio of what you have done, can do and potentially could do. One slight wrinkle to this is that what you think is your best print sample isn’t always...
In 2015, Roland, Irvine, Calif., is offering a complete schedule of comprehensive, two-day Born-to-Wrap workshops for vehicle wrap professionals, along with a variety of informative online webinars for owners and non-owners. Roland’s Born-to-Wrap workshops, led by the...
Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, has added new baseball and softball clipart and layouts for spring 2015. New artwork includes a catcher’s facemask, new ball styles, home plates, a T-ball with child up at bat, pitchers winding up, mitts and more. With Easy Prints,...
Speed and efficiency are the names of the digital game. Every year, this market segment offers exciting new state-of-the-art products and more cost-effective options, making it easier for businesses to update and expand their capabilities. From direct-to-garment...
One Step Papers, Miami, has developed a new color laser transfer paper called HiTemp Plus Premium. It is designed to fulfill three requirements: printability, transferability and washability at an affordable price, according to the company. Designed for the new...
