PromoKitchen, an independent volunteer group in the promotional products industry, has introduced a scholarship named after industry veteran Tee Hamilton. Hamilton passed away in December at age 54 after a lengthy battle with cancer. The Tee Hamilton Creative...
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Roland DGA Announces New 2021 Demo Days Roadshow Schedule
Roland DGA, Irvine, Calif., has announced a new schedule of “Business Builder” Demo Days Roadshow stops for 2021. Roadshow is comprised of unique events at authorized dealerships nationwide that enable print professionals to get a firsthand look at the company’s...
Startup Success with a Heat Press for Digital Decorators
The T-shirt and decorated apparel industry’s recent growth makes one thing astoundingly clear: These garments definitely are considered essential. Not only are they a necessary part of everyone’s wardrobe, but they’ve also recently been elevated to superhero status. A...
DTG Fills the Void
In the ever-changing world of garment and product decoration, a new category has emerged — somewhere between the one-off decorator and volume screen printers. On one side is the instant satisfaction of direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, cut vinyl, transfers and...
Digitizing for Thin Fabrics
Embroidering on fashionable fabrics — especially the thin varieties, such as tri-blends — is a little less forgiving than when it’s done on heavier fabrics. No matter what, the design should look like it belongs on the garment. That means it should be pliable and...
Epson to Host High Production DTG Printing Virtual Event
Epson America, Inc., Los Alamitos, Calif., will be hosting an upcoming virtual event for direct-to-garment (DTG) customers on April 7. The event, “Redefining High Production DTG Printing with the Epson SureColor F3070,” will showcase how Epson’s newest DTG printer is...
Doing the Heavy Lifting
Americans are resolving to make health-related goals a top priority in 2021, which is great news for fitness centers and gyms that experienced a severe downturn in 2020. In fact, 66% of people will be laser-focused on health-related goals like healthier eating,...
SanMar and T-Mobile #GiveThanksNotPranks for April Fools’ Day
SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Wash., announced its support for T-Mobile's #GiveThanksNotPranks movement by giving thanks to educators across the country instead of the traditional April Fool’s Day pranks. SanMar is partnering with T-Mobile to show appreciation for teachers...
ColDesi Adds Sign Blanks and Accessories to Supply Website
ColDesi, Inc., Tampa, Fla., recently announced the addition of signs, accessories and tools to its wholesale blanks collection on its supply division website, Colman & Company. The company now offers a wide variety of sign blanks in different shapes, materials,...
Digital Art Solutions Adds Additional April Graphics Academy Master Classes
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., launched its Graphics Academy Master Class series in March, which covers design, sales and marketing in the most popular decorating processes including screen printing and heat transfers; embroidery and appliqué; digital...
Athleisure: Channeling Fashion & Comfort
Athleisure is the transitional fusion of athletic wear and casual clothing. Although this popular apparel category has been on the rise, it has become even more prevalent during the past year. Comfortable and stylish, loungewear has finally reached its apex with...
Talking Trends: Dressing Down
If you think you’ve heard all there is to hear about the pandemic and its effect on fashion, think again. It’s a bona fide phenomenon, and 2021 will be no different. Womenswear fashion once again will swing in favor of work-from-home-inspired looks. That means brands...













