Hanes, Winston-Salem, N.C., recently launched its X-Temp Triblend with FreshIQ fashion tee in the wholesale decorated-apparel market. Merging lifestyle apparel and activewear — without compromising on either — this new fashion tee combines the heathered look of a...
A big part of the ongoing success of any decorated apparel shop in the team uniform market is staying abreast of the latest trends. Being perceived as the shop that always has the hottest new looks can be an advantage in this competitive arena. The saying “change or...
InkSoft, Albuquerque, N.M., has posted a blog exploring how apparel decorators can set—and get—the prices they need to be successful. Titled “The Secret to Charging Higher Prices in Your Print Shop,” the blog explains the risks and realities of competing solely on...
Holloway Sportswear, Sidney, Ohio, recently was tabbed as Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods’ 2016 Elite Vendor of the Year. For more than 75 years, Holloway has been focused on delivering premium sportswear and award jackets to millions of athletes. As a provider of gear...
Screen printing has long been a process that requires using hazardous chemicals that can harm the environment and cause health issues for its users. As such, manufacturers have developed alternative products to lessen the impact of traditional ones. But how “green”...
Nazdar SourceOne, Shawnee, Kan., has been recognized by EFI as its 2016 Dealer of the Year. For this, and its dedication to sharing EFI’s product portfolio with customers, Nazdar was presented with the EFI 2016 Award for Sales and Excellence at the recent EFI Connect...
One Stop, Grand Rapids, Mich., will start its traveling Road Show events in seven Midwest cities. The event will begin in Cleveland, touring to six additional cities throughout Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin during February. Sales representatives will educate...
Do you want to prevent unnecessary customer friction or problems before they arise? If so, maybe your shop should instill a “customer-training program.” While we all devote time to employee training, educating customers on how your shop operates can help mitigate...
Say the word “placket” in fashion circles, and watch the looks you get. Today, it continues to be a buzzword among style-conscious consumers looking to accentuate their outfitting options. Truth be told, this garment really presents a “pick-a-look-any-look”...
Garment decorators are unique because it’s not uncommon that they perform a variety of tasks — sales, production, marketing and accounting — on a daily basis. Because they wear so many hats and are often competing to win business, decorators may miss opportunities or...
The sublimation process is a chemical one that depends on molecular bonding. When used for apparel decoration it requires precise heat-press settings for three aspects: time, temperature and pressure. A small variance in one of these parameters can affect image...
BITO, Copiague, N.Y., now is selling Proel’s new version of its embroidery digitizing software, Millennium III version 9.3, with a variety of improvements. The program is a complete package that can be purchased at different levels to meet the needs of individual...
