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...
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,...
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, 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....
Sun Chemical, Parsippany, N.J., recently released its Summer 2022 Regulatory Newsletter for customers. Some of the regulations featured in the newsletter include: • Delayed Revision of European Union Food-Contact Material Legislation • Prohibition of Titanium Dioxide...
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., is adding a 200,000-square-foot distribution center in West Chester Township, Ohio, to its operations. Located just outside Cincinnati, the facility will expand the supplier’s distribution network and improve service levels while...
Made Lab, Fort Worth, Texas, has partnered with Japan-based Matsui International Company to expand education and product immersion. The new partnership strives to bring awareness to sustainable practices, an increase in education to the apparel decoration market, and...
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Ottawa, Canada, has introduced several valuable updates for subscribers. These updates allow individuals to maximize their creativity and productivity, while remaining connected with clients and colleagues in an ever-increasing world of...
HanesBrands (HBI), Winston-Salem, N.C., has announced a new primary apparel partnership with the University of Southern California (USC). The 10-year agreement gives HBI exclusive rights in the mass and mid-tier retail channels to develop consumer-driven collections...
Garment decorators always are looking for ways to create special effects (SFX) with their screen-printed designs by offering specialty inks — puff, glitter, suede, shimmer, high-density and more — to keep their artwork on the cutting edge. Those offering SFX designs...
Design is a central part of printed merchandise, whether it’s a screen-printed T-shirt, embroidered polo, tote bag decorated with a heat transfer or DTG-printed hoodie. The biggest challenges shops run into with artwork often falls into two categories: A...
If you are catering to businesses in the hospitality niche—such as bars, restaurants and hotels—with employee uniforms, you are leaving money on the table if you are not also offering staff identification. A professional name badge or patch helps customers identify an...
