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...
Dustin Shrader
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An Education on Efficiency
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....
How Today’s Women’s Apparel Trends Are Changing Decorated Fashion
From athleisure to elevated basics to sustainable fabrics, women’s fashion is evolving providing fresh opportunities for decorators and brands.
Heat Printing That Performs
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...
Next Level Apparel Welcomes New President
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...
DTG Printing Market to Exceed $1 Billion by 2032
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 Print Academy YouTube Channel Expands Content Across Professional Imaging Markets
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...
Social Imprints Raises Green Standard with New Sustainability Initiative
Social Imprints, San Francisco, a swag company based in the Bay Area, is raising the standard for sustainability in the promotional products industry. The company curated the world’s largest collection of eco-friendly promotional products, launched a tree planting...
Next Level Apparel and GK Global Form Strategic Nearshore Fabric Supply Partnership
Next Level Apparel (NLA), Los Angeles, has announced a strategic partnership with Honduras-based GK Global (GK) to provide nearshore fabric. The combination of NLA and GK, a diversified global textiles company, is the latest advancement toward 100 percent U.S. grown...
Roland DGA Announces Major Expansion of TrueVIS Printer Family
Roland DGA Corp., Irvine, California, has announced an expansion of its TrueVIS line, with six new and innovative inkjets joining the product family. The newly launched models include the AP-640 resin printer, the LG-640/540/300 high-productivity UV printer/cutters,...
Impressions Expo Long Beach Reaches New Heights
Every January, the Impressions team highly anticipates traveling to the first Impressions Expo event held in Long Beach, California. This year, the excitement was even more palpable due to the current energy radiating throughout the decorated apparel industry. After a...
Gildan Launches New Positioning and Marketing Campaigns for Core Brands
Gildan, Montreal, has announced the release of the newest positioning and marketing campaigns for the Gildan, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors brands. This change comes at a time when the brands are evolving and expanding their respective global reach, in line...