In September 2012, 21-year-old Josiah Blackmore had hit rock bottom. A part-time worker at what he terms a “dead-end job,” Blackmore was searching for something more — his calling. He says a radical spiritual encounter gave him the direction he needed, and the rest...
InkSoft, Albuquerque, N.M., is offering tips on finding the ideal wording for fund raising. The tips discuss which phrase has merits in fund-raising negotiations and which could be detrimental to the business. Tips can be found on InkSoft’s website. — M.Q.
Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., has updated its website with the aim of creating a more user-friendly experience, according to the company. The website now has a quick-view feature where users can peruse each style color with one click. Users also can filter options...
Lifestyle company The Mitten State, Grand Rapids, Mich., has partnered with General Motors to develop a new line of T-shirts inspired by the company's vintage performance cars. The new premium T-shirts offer a modern shape and fit, and feature a vintage look to...
Renowned freelance artist and high-end separator Thomas Trimingham, who runs ScreenPrintingArtist.com, is offering early-access pricing for an upcoming CorelDRAW course. The six-week course, “CorelDRAW 0-60 Bootcamp,” gives students access to two lessons a week with...
M&R, Roselle, Ill., recently produced the 500th i-Image computer-to-screen imaging system. The unit, an i-Image STE I imaging and exposure system, will be adorned with special badging marking the occasion and displayed at SGIA 2016 in Las Vegas. “The i-Image line,...
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How would I find your business if I were looking for it? Do you advertise on the radio? Would I see a billboard? Maybe I would see your vehicle wrapped with a custom message promoting your company and what it can do for me. Though each of these advertising methods can...
One of the best things about being in the decorated apparel industry is the opportunity to be creative. Even if you come up with an idea that may not necessarily be production friendly or ideal for a high-volume job, it pays to play around with your equipment and...
Imprintables Warehouse, Masontown, Pa., has released a video showing how to add an extra dimension to garment decorations using SPECTRA Pattern heat transfer vinyl. In the video, shown above, educator Adam Yukish addresses cutting, weeding, masking, pressing and...
Stahls’ TV, Sterling Heights, Mich., has released a video aimed at boosting sales by tying into the upcoming 2016 Olympics. The new installment of “Project Press It,” shown above, details how to create Olympic-inspired, heat-printed designs using CAD-CUT...
SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Wash., has announced 99 new styles as part of its fall collection. “There are a lot of trends sparking excitement in the industry, such as athleisure, varsity looks and camouflage,” says Lee Strom, vice president of marketing, SanMar. “This new...
