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Dustin Shrader

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The Innovators

The Innovators

Editor’s Note: Impressions recently solicited feedback from editorial advisors, decorators and other experts about suppliers who embody innovative philosophies in their products, approaches and company cultures. This snapshot should not be considered an...

Stumbling Upon a ‘Hit’

Stumbling Upon a ‘Hit’

Stuart McKown doesn’t have a long history in the decorated-apparel industry. In fact, he was in a different industry during the country’s most recent economic recession in 2008. As a result, McKown closed his construction business 10 years ago, which led to a new...

Cultivating the Cutting Edge

Cultivating the Cutting Edge

Just how innovative is this industry? Though it seems like the business of garment decorating hasn’t evolved much during the years, the fact is that everything is in a constant state of change. It can be easy to miss new developments when you’re locked down in your...

Heritage Sportswear Releases 2018 Fashion Tee Catalog

Heritage Sportswear, Hebron, Ohio, released Fashion Tees 2018,a Zoom catalog flip book focused on fashion tees and current trends. Brands highlighted in this new edition include Anvil, American Apparel, BELLA + CANVAS, Next Level Apparel and LAT Apparel. The 2018...

TSC Apparel Acquires Thinc Actionwear

TSC Apparel Acquires Thinc Actionwear

TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, has acquired Thinc Actionwear, Portland, Ore., in a move that further expands TSC’s coverage in the Pacific Northwest. “We are excited about the opportunity to serve Thinc’s customer base,” says TSC Apparel CEO Bob Winget. “I believe they will...

Vastex Intl. Updates VRS PIN Registration Station

Vastex Intl. Updates VRS PIN Registration Station

Vastex Intl., Bethlehem, Pa., announced a new VRS PIN Registration Station for rear and side-clamp screen-printing presses featuring a new mobile base with flat files and a storage shelf, according to the company. Taking up less floor space, the station now allows...

Teamwork Announces the Launch of New MLBPA Apparel

Teamwork Announces the Launch of New MLBPA Apparel

Teamwork Athletic, San Marcos, Calif., has launched fresh and unique Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) designs in a new collection for the current baseball season. Released on March 26, the MLBPA Travel Series consists of fanwear and lifestyle...

The Brand Boost

The Brand Boost

In the past, retail trends appeared at wholesale on a time delay; today, trends in both channels seemingly are one in the same. Styles currently on store shelves likely also can be seen simultaneously on industry supplier websites and trade-show floors. A shift in...

Transfer Express Offers Names and Numbers Video

Transfer Express Offers Names and Numbers Video

https://youtu.be/Up_GXRYbHag Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio., has debuted a video tutorial detailing an easy method for adding names and numbers to uniforms and other choice apparel. The video delivers a quick introduction to pre-spaced, custom screen-printed Express...

Your Underbase is Showing

Your Underbase is Showing

It can be scary to realize a print’s underbase is showing when it shouldn’t be. Many times, a design’s top colors should completely cover the underbase, but a variety of things can happen to cause the white print on a dark garment to spread slightly and peek out from...

Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series