STAHLS’, Sterling Heights, Mich., recently defended its intellectual property rights by reaching a wide-ranging settlement in a federal lawsuit. The three defendants in the case have agreed to cease their infringement of STAHLS’ patents, trademarks and copyrighted...
Experienced embroiderers know when a design will result in a quality sewout, and their customers will be happy with the results. But embroidering on headwear presents a special set of challenges, which leads many embroiderers to avoid these projects. The complexity of...
The consumer and retailers of today’s market have driven the textile embellishment industry to research and develop new technologies to meet demands. Those demands include more environmentally friendly inks and prints with a softer hand than that which traditional...
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., has hired Neal Young and Coleen Sylvester as regional sales representatives. Young comes to Vantage after spending 15 years as a key account manager with Sanford B2B. He will be responsible for the Texas and Oklahoma territory, and can...
Licensed sports apparel company Majestic Athletic, Tampa, Fla., and camouflage lifestyle brand Mossy Oak, West Point, Miss., have entered into a licensing agreement. The multi-year partnership will allow Majestic to design, manufacture and market sports-licensed...
In today’s marketplace, being a consumer is easier than ever. Online marketing and technology have revolutionized the way business is conducted and customer expectations. Understanding the new paradigm and incorporating it into your sales model is critical for...
Custom work comprises the very thread of the decoration industry. It carries a high perceived value, which means you typically can charge a premium. The availability of new printing and embroidery technology now makes custom work not only feasible, but also...
It’s all about lifestyle when it comes to womenswear this year, with suppliers offering up-to-date, tailored-to-her looks fit for the gym, office and everywhere in between. In the women’s apparel world, a just-right hem, drape or seam can be the difference between a...
When you think about the term “evolution,” you likely think about changes that occur during a long period of time. Not so with anything related to direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. With respect to pretreatment solutions and methods, evolution and progress have...
Decorating T-shirts with heat transfers isn’t a new endeavor by any means, but the fashionable garments worn by women today are comprised of a wide range of fabrics. These include poly/cotton blends, tri-blends, performancewear, burnout materials and more. Ladies’...
Adding hard-surface sublimation to your current lineup of services is a great option regardless of whether you’re just starting a business or have been decorating for years. With the correct tools and equipment, hard-surface sublimation not only allows you to...
The Mira Loma Safety Committee at Penn Emblem, Philadelphia, recently accepted the Safety Achievement Award from Captive Resources LLC. An independent consulting company empowering businesses to control insurance costs, Captive Resources has helped businesses for...
