Dustin Shrader

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SanMar Announces Vice President of Logistics

SanMar Announces Vice President of Logistics

SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Washington, has announced John Janson as Vice President, Global Logistics. The move marks a notable investment in the company’s leadership of its global and domestic supply network. Janson, a longtime SanMar leader who elevated the company’s...

Stealth Success

Stealth Success

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...

Decorating Methods Up Top

Decorating Methods Up Top

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...

On-Demand Apparel Decorating and Green

On-Demand Apparel Decorating and Green

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...

Finding the Right Heat Press: Part 2

Finding the Right Heat Press: Part 2

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 to Acquire Huntsman Textile Effects

Archroma to Acquire Huntsman Textile Effects

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...

An Education on Efficiency

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....

Heat Printing That Performs

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 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

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...

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