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....
From athleisure to elevated basics to sustainable fabrics, women’s fashion is evolving providing fresh opportunities for decorators and brands.
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...
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 (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 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,...
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...
