Designing graphics for headwear requires a specific expertise. A full-front graphic that looks good on a T-shirt will not necessarily work on a hat. A good headwear design is simple and readable from a short distance. Oftentimes, when trying to convert a corporate...
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Options for Apparel Decorators on Numbering Athletic Uniforms
Apparel decorators are preparing for a big surge in local team sports in 2021 as the nation rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, now is the time to gear up for athletic-numbering season in your local market. The anticipated increase in demand for everything...
Can Emulsion Coverage Indicate Print Quality?
One of the top complaints I have heard in my career is that textile inks, whites in particular, are not opaque enough. Whenever I receive a “complaint,” I try to ascertain which product was used and the steps they took to print it. Better yet, I ask for them to send...
Prepping Screens for Printing Glitter Ink
Adding glitter to a print design intstantly elevates its value and fashion appeal. Any printer should incorporate glitter in their offering, as it is simple to print. Many start-up printers are unsure of how to print glitter or how to get the best results. Here are...
Facebook Offers New Business Suite Platform for Managing Pages
In March and April, I discussed the need to be auditing and reviewing the free analytical data that Facebook provides to maximize the impact and effectiveness of your content. This data offered in “Page Insights,” has been available under the “Manage Page” tab on your...
Cotton Heritage Opens New Distribution Center
Cotton Heritage, Dallas, recently announced the opening of a new distribution center in Coppell, Texas. This new facility will help Cotton Heritage service the local market, as well as widen their reach for two-day shipping nationwide, according to the company. "This...
Charles River Apparel Names New VP of Sales
Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., recently announced that Dave Saracino has joined the company as its vice president of sales. Saracino’s industry experience includes more than 35 years with Koozie Group (formerly BIC Graphic USA), where he served as vice...
Delta Apparel Partners with Autoscale.ai
Delta Apparel, Inc., Greenville, S.C., has announced a strategic partnership with Dallas-based Autoscale.ai to integrate its technology which automates product design, marketplace listings and advertising management for online retail. The partnership will help to...
Kornit Digital Launches MAX Technology
Kornit Digital, Rosh Ha’Ayin, has announced the release of its new MAX technology. MAX technology surpasses industry norms for retail quality on multiple fabric types and breaks new grounds of versatility with previously unattainable print applications, significantly...
Polyprint Launches DTF Xpress
Polyprint, Thessaloniki, Greece, has launched DTF Xpress, a direct-to-film (DTF) printing solution that can be used by TexJet DTG printer users. TexJet DTG printer users can now print DTF transfers on dark or light polyester, nylon and multiple other fabrics. Users...
Digital Art Solutions Becomes GraphicsFlow
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., under parent-company InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., is being rebranded as the new technology tool, GraphicsFlow. GraphicsFlow is the creation of a synergy between Digital Art Solutions’ graphics and InkSoft’s web-based software, according...
BELLA+CANVAS to Host One-Day Virtual Event
BELLA+CANVAS, Los Angeles, will host its all-new Digital Experience on April 29. This one-day virtual event includes sales-boosting sessions and a virtual trade show space featuring the latest product trends. “We designed the BELLA+CANVAS Digital Experience for...












