PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, Ohio, recently appointed David A. Jarus as its vice president of research and development, succeeding Christopher J. Murphy, who is retiring in July. Working with PolyOne’s technical teams, corporate marketing group, business units, and...
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., 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Each year, a strong trend or two dominate the athletic wear and team uniform categories. Last year saw a significant fashion influence, along with customization. In 2018, customization will remain in strong demand, but performance also will take a front seat....
Most garment-decoration methods involve “dialing in” machines to produce orders without hiccups from beginning to end — with the last print being like the first. When using a direct-to-garment (DTG) printer, other variables throughout the process potentially can...
There’s more to sports apparel than meets the eye. Sure, the team gets the most attention, but behind the scenes, practice happens before those players and uniforms ever hit the field or court on game day. And what about the fans who show their loyalty and spirit by...
Don’t quit your “real jobs.” That’s what everyone told Adam McCauley and Ryan Dost, co-owners of Michigan-based Sandlot Sports LLC, when they floated the idea of starting the business in 2008. But that advice wasn’t given with the notion that the duo, longtime friends...
Similar to order entry, your shop’s purchasing department also can impact the overall speed with which your business operates. Let’s consider not only consumable supplies, but also garments and other items necessary to run a shop. Many businesses in this industry have...
