From May 11-15, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., will host its “Screen Making: Basic to Advanced Workshop” at its Fairfax headquarters. The workshop combines classroom presentations and hands-on practice to teach screen printers the how and...
German sportswear company adidas is partnering with the Parley for the Oceans to reduce marine plastic waste, according to Reuters. Through the partnership, the companies have come up with a plan to develop materials made from marine plastic waste that can be used in...
A common problem experienced by many sublimation apparel decorators is dots — colored or white — seen on the final product or image, for example on a T-shirt, cap or hoodie. The following tips will help your final product appear dot-free. Eliminating colored dots when...
For the fourth year in a row, Stahls’, St. Clair Shores, Mich., is heat printing behind the scenes at the NFL Draft, held in Chicago from April 30-May 2. New personalized team jerseys held up by players are hot off a Hotronix heat press. Player names were cut in...
Today, Coastal Business Supplies Inc., Maryland Heights, Mo., will celebrate 25 years in business with an anniversary party at its headquarters. Starting at 1 p.m. there will be a barbecue, cake and games conducted in the facility parking lot. Also, from 9 a.m. until...
In Part 1 of this three-part series on business software, Impressions spoke with four companies about the general direction they feel shop operating system technology is going. Part 2 of the series focused on specific products being offered from each company and the...
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Imaging Supplies Warehouse to help educate the industry about color laser printers. It is not an endorsement of the company or technology over any other decorating discipline. Please do further research on the technology...
As of April 2015, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., is the first printing trade association to join the SmartWay Affiliate Program. Launched in 2004, SmartWay is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that aims to reduce...
This year, GSG, Dallas, is celebrating the 16th anniversary of the company’s annual Hank Granberry Golf Classic Tournament. The event — which honors Hank Granberry, father of GSG President Mark Granberry — will take place Oct. 29-30 at the Stonebriar Fazio...
Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, is offering a free online class called “5 Ways to Grow Your T-Shirt Business.” The interactive webinar will be held May 14 at 2 p.m. EST, and will offer ideas for getting your current customers to buy more,...
On May 1-2, Mind’s Eye Graphics, Decatur, Ind., will host its “Greaves on Garments” screen-printing class. The 12-hour class, led by industry veteran Richard Greaves, will be held at veteran apparel decorator Greg Kitson’s shop. Greaves insights will cover...
GSG, Dallas, recently hosted an open house at its Baton Rouge, La., location. Held April 23 from noon to 4 p.m., attendees enjoyed a free lunch, networked with peers, won prizes, and learned about the latest equipment, supplies and techniques. There also was a...
