With the popularity of allover printing, it’s becoming increasingly common to screen print over zippers, seams and pockets, particularly on fleece apparel. Non-standard placements also have gained popularity, necessitating this type of printing. In this Tech Tips...
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., offers a printing system for decorators looking to create an on-demand digital printing business with a direct-to-garment printer. The Smart Garment Printing System is a combination of products, information, support and training....
Some people work to live and, consequently, live to work. Thus, the perception is they work because they have to work. Mark Wright, however, is an entrepreneur. He subscribes to the notion that if you do what you love, then you love what you do. Wright, co-owner of...
Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., recently announced the debut of its new sewing, quilting and embroidery machine, the Duetta 2. The new machine is controlled by an enhanced LCD touchscreen display with intuitive icons that are easy to see and easy to use,...
I believe the customer is always right — and that’s because, regardless of the reason, if he’s not happy, it means you did not meet his expectations. This usually happens when you didn’t do what he thought you were going to do, or you didn’t ask the right questions....
When someone says the word “fleece,” what do you think of? What probably comes to mind is either a crew-neck sweat shirt, which is practically an American icon, or maybe a full-zip hoodie, which has become a streetwear staple for millions of people. While these two...
Stahls ID Direct, St. Clair Shores, Mich., has introduced an online “CutUps” flipbook catalog, allowing customers to preview the company’s newest stock art. Stahls’ CutUps, which was created by Great Dane Graphics, offers more than 1,200 unique images in 13...
Nazdar SourceOne, Shawnee, Kan., recently announced that it will sponsor the Garment Reception at SGIA Expo in Las Vegas. The networking event for garment decorators will be held on Oct. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register for SGIA Expo and receive your free ticket...
Nazdar SourceOne, Shawnee, Kan., announced that Lindsay Ortmeier has joined the company’s marketing team as a business development specialist. In this role, Ortmeier will be responsible for interacting with new customers and introducing them to the company’s products...
Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., recently unveiled the new fifth-generation V-Series of embroidery machines at its annual convention in Nashville, Tenn. The new series includes the DreamWeaver, a high-end quilting and sewing machine; the DreamMaker XE, a...
Stahls’ ID Direct, St. Clair Shores, Mich., is offering a free Quick Slip Lower Platen Protector with the purchase of any Hotronix or MAXX heat press. The fitted, non-stick covers slip snugly over the bottom platen, making it easy to slide garments on and off a press,...
Roland DGA Corp., Irvine, Calif., recently named Mark Caron of MHC Sign and Design, Payson, Utah, as the grand-prize winner of the Roland Race Experience Challenge. Compliments of Roland, he and a guest will travel to Charlotte, N.C., to tour the Richard Childress...
