Rich Khun is a man of many talents. He began his career in 2004 as a graphic designer, creating among other things, CD covers, nightclub flyers and billboard designs. At one point, he even added videography to his repertoire. A decade later, Khun started a clothing...
My career started in the imprinted sportswear industry selling both screen-print and heat-transfer equipment for embellishing caps. My job included testing various methods for decorating headwear. Little did I know that 38 years later I would still be involved in...
The “Busy Season.” Depending on what you’re producing, or for whom, that phrase likely conjures up a specific time of year. Producing and decorating licensed gear for schools means the “busy season” could be late summer—stocking shelves and fulfilling rush orders to...
In Part 1 of our three-part series on heat presses, we looked at the basic design types and features decorators want to keep in mind when considering a new press. Building on this foundation, Part 2 will look at some of the more specialized heat press types available...
Archroma, Pratteln, Switzerland, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for industries such as textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings, recently announced that it has secured all regulatory approvals required to complete the...
There is no greater goal that any shop can have than to be efficient. When you are “efficient,” you are squeezing the most out of every minute, maximizing income. You are not wasting anything. You are optimizing your resources to the highest degree possible....
In the decorated-apparel space, the womenswear market continues to evolve. From those days when the female consumers persuaded manufacturers to create a ladies’ fit basic T-shirt to avoid wearing oversized and ill-fitting men’s shirts to today’s fashion offerings,...
As people across the globe continue to work from home, their wardrobe staples have transitioned from dress pants and blazers to athleisure — think matching sweat suits, leggings and other lightweight apparel. For most people, comfort is a motivating factor. For...
A continued work-from-home landscape and a consumer loyalty to all things athleisure is keeping the segment strong in 2023 The year 2022 was a solid indicator that “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” A return to the office has changed the athleisure...
Next Level Apparel (NLA), Los Angeles, has announced another key addition to its executive team with Michael (Mike) Alexander taking on the role of president. Most recently, Alexander served as executive vice president at Careismatic Brands, Inc., and brings 10 years...
According to Future Market Insights, the direct-to-garment (DTG) printing market will surpass $1.8 billion by 2032. The purchasing habits of consumers is the primary reason for the growth of the DTG market forecasted over the next nine years. Millennials, a central...
Epson, Los Alamitos, California, recently announced the expansion of the Epson Print Academy™ YouTube channel to include content for additional Epson Professional Imaging markets. Initially created for professional photographers, the expanded YouTube channel now...
