Hirsch Solutions Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., is now offering PulseID Connect, a new order-management and workflow system specifically designed for direct-to-garment printing. The system provides a standardized communication platform between fulfillment centers and those...
Most apparel decorators are familiar with direct screen printing and heat transfers, but many are uncertain about which method is best for their businesses. While there are advantages and disadvantages to each decorating process, there are occasions when heat...
Countless small-shop owners, garage-based operations, hometown printers and startup decorators make a living via the manual screen-printing process, as it remains the heart of most garment printing. Even larger, automated facilities use manual screen-printing presses...
In the decorated apparel industry, shop owners always are looking for ways to level out their business cycle. One proven method is to partner with marketing firms and agencies that offer promotional items, as these companies steadily are in front of potential...
In the heart of the Ozarks and nestled against the fringe of the Boston Mountains lies Fayetteville, Arkansas. The northwestern portion of the state is known for being the birthplace of retail mammoth Wal-Mart, but Fayetteville is home to The University of Arkansas...
As a shop owner or staff member who is daily entrenched in the decorated apparel business, you probably no longer think about the minutiae involved in the production process for great-looking apparel. Sorting and counting hundreds of garments has become methodical and...
From flame-resistant pants and high-visibility shirts to scrubs and chef apparel, the workwear market is full of on-the-job essentials. Durable and practical, these garments are designed to keep wearers feeling comfortable and looking professional while they’re on the...
Whether it’s protection from the elements or statements of style to accompany a favorite outfit, jackets — and the entire outerwear category at large — have undergone a transformation. Gone are the primitive heavyweight options that left wearers suffocated and sweaty....
Appliqué may be a fancy-sounding word complete with an accent mark, but the process is nothing more than simply sewing a piece of fabric on top of another and adding a neat border of stitches. The technique can be used to quickly and inexpensively fill a large...
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, releases the Professional Package 3, a Mach six-color, four-station manual screen-printing press. The Mach is capable of handling orders from 50-200 pieces per hour, according to the company. It is coupled with a 36-inch Wash-It sink that...
Stahls’, Sterling Heights, Mich., is offering a free guide to heat press basics and finding the machine to fit a decorator’s needs. The 11-page Heat Press Buying Guide discusses the types of heat press, their pros and cons, and basic components and features. It also...
Brother Intl., Bridgewater, N.J., has launched a customer-appreciation program that provides rewards for printing using one of its DTG printers. Customers can earn different levels of VISA e-rewards, ranging from $25 to $250, based on the number of prints shown on a...
