Industry veteran and longtime Vastex educator expands role to lead technical marketing efforts for the screen printing, DTG and DTF equipment manufacturer
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Outdoor Cap Launches Made-in-USA “Revolutionary Rollback” Headwear Promotion for America’s 250th Birthday
Outdoor Cap is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with special pricing on Made-in-USA caps, offering decorators and distributors domestically manufactured headwear styles ready for customization
S&S Activewear Launches Sustainability Filters for Responsibly Produced Apparel Search
New digital tools from S&S Activewear make it easier for apparel decorators and promotional product buyers to search products by sustainability certifications and responsible material attributes
Rush Order Tees Creates Philadelphia Flyers Custom Playoff Jackets in 7 Days
Philadelphia-based custom apparel company completed fast-turnaround leather embroidery for Philadelphia Flyers partners ahead of the team’s first home playoff game.
Great Signs & Graphics Scales Custom Sticker Sales With Antigro Designer Sticker Builder
Canadian print shop Great Signs & Graphics streamlined custom sticker ordering, reduced manual design work, and improved conversions after implementing Antigro Designer’s Sticker Builder platform
Roland DG Expands Industrial Digital Printing With New VersaObject UV Printer Portfolio
Company previews new industrial UV flatbed and cylindrical printers, plus durable hard UV ink, as part of a broader push into industrial digital decoration
Imperial Signs LPGA Pro Benedetta Moresco as New Headwear Ambassador
Golf headwear brand Imperial expands its athlete ambassador roster with LPGA professional Benedetta Moresco, reinforcing its visibility across golf, resort, and promotional markets
Ninja Transfers Adds Free Shipping on All Heat Press Nation Heat Presses
New policy removes freight costs on Heat Press Nation equipment sold through Ninja Transfers, lowering the barrier to entry for decorators, crafters, and small print shops
S&S Activewear Launches ApparelSoft IQ to Improve Inventory Forecasting for Apparel Decorators
Machine learning-powered intelligence platform uses decades of apparel distribution data to reduce stockouts, improve fulfillment, and strengthen inventory planning across S&S Activewear’s network
Legacy Launches Liberty Collection Celebrating 250 Years of American Heritage
The premium headwear brand introduces a patriotic Liberty Collection featuring vintage-inspired designs aimed at retail, collegiate, golf, corporate, and promotional markets
Lane Seven Launches First Women’s Apparel Collection with New Tees, Fleece and Tanks
The premium blank apparel supplier expands beyond its fleece roots with a new women’s collection designed for decorators, retail programs and lifestyle apparel applications
SanMar Named 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company, Earns Gold Honoree Recognition
The wholesale apparel supplier was recognized for excellence in strategy, execution, culture, and financial performance as part of Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal’s annual program















