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Roland DG Relocates Company Headquarters

Roland DG Relocates Company Headquarters

Roland DG Corporation, Hamamatsu, Japan, has announced that the company will relocate and consolidate its headquarters to Miyakoda and construct a new “Nearly ZEB” certified building that will reduce energy consumption by 75%. To further improve efficiency, Roland has...

DTG Comes of Age

DTG Comes of Age

The past few years have brought changes to almost every industry, and decorated garment production is no exception. With the rapid rise of e-commerce came an increased demand for specialty printed and short run decorated apparel, and direct-to-garment (DTG) printers...

On Design: Mighty Shot

On Design: Mighty Shot

With this month’s On Design, we travel deep into the jungles of Central Mexico, harkening back to an ancient time where the Aztecs roamed the earth whilst building a formidable empire. “Tree Love Azteca” helms from Dallas-based Embroidery Graphix. The...

Outerwear and Jacket Trends Through 2023

Outerwear and Jacket Trends Through 2023

The approach to garment design and fabrications as we move through 2022 into 2023, once again, yields to the younger Gen-Z and Millennial demographics. Product development continues to be driven by a continued emphasis on color, higher cotton content and, of course,...

Fleecewear: Ahead of the Curve

Fleecewear: Ahead of the Curve

While many aspects of life have slowed down during the pandemic, apparel decoration has seen considerable growth. Despite facing supply chain issues, material shortages, and other detrimental factors, the apparel industry is booming with opportunities for decorators...

ColDesi Debuts New High Volume DTF Printer

ColDesi Debuts New High Volume DTF Printer

ColDesi, Inc., Tampa, Fla., announced the release of the all new DigitalHeat FX DTF-24H4 high volume direct-to-film (DTF) printer. High volume automated DTF printers have an integrated roll-fed film printer and an integrated hot melt applicator and belt dryer....

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