New AI-powered assistant provides 24/7 order-aware customer support, helping decorators manage DTF transfer orders, production questions, and purchasing decisions in real time
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S&S Becomes Exclusive U.S. Distributor for adidas Team Apparel
Expanded partnership gives decorators, team dealers, and promotional products distributors exclusive U.S. access to adidas team apparel through S&S’s nationwide distribution network
STAHLS’ Delivers Real-Time Jersey Customization at the 2026 NHL Draft
Apparel decoration leader partners with the NHL to produce personalized jerseys moments after first-round draft picks are announced, showcasing the power of on-demand customization
Coats and Tajima Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Embroidery Innovation
New collaboration combines Coats’ premium embroidery threads and technical expertise with Tajima’s embroidery machinery and digital technologies to help manufacturers improve quality, productivity, and sustainability
Lane Seven Spotlights Residency Merch’s Mission to Fund Trauma Therapy Through Custom Apparel
Latest “Meet the Innovator” feature highlights how Los Angeles nonprofit Residency Merch uses custom merchandise sales to support trauma therapy for people transitioning out of homelessness
Royal Apparel Launches Basic Supply Co. for Blank Apparel and Decorators
New apparel division expands sourcing options with competitively priced, decorator-friendly garments while complementing Royal Apparel’s Made-in-USA product lineup
SanMar Partners with MiiR to Expand Wholesale Apparel and Bags Distribution
Exclusive wholesale partnership brings MiiR’s new apparel and bag collection to decorators, promotional products distributors, and branded merchandise programs nationwide
STAHLS’ Launches Debossed Leather Patches for Premium Apparel Decoration
New genuine leather patches feature a debossed finish that gives apparel decorators a premium, retail-inspired embellishment for garments, headwear and hard goods
Next Level Apparel Partners with Got Sole for 2026 U.S. Festival Tour
Partnership brings premium blank apparel, live customization, and exclusive merchandise to one of sneaker culture’s largest touring events
Roland DG Introduces EUV-H UV Hard Ink for Industrial Printing
New industrial-grade UV ink delivers enhanced durability, expanded substrate compatibility, and greater opportunities for high-value customization
Charles River Apparel Names Ben Drysdale Strategic Account Representative
Industry veteran Ben Drysdale joins Charles River Apparel to support national accounts and buying groups, bringing nearly six years of promotional products experience
BELLA+CANVAS Completes SanMar Acquisition, Continues Under Existing Leadership
BELLA+CANVAS has completed its acquisition by SanMar and will continue operating as an independent brand under Executive Vice President Megan Spire while expanding product development and innovation
