SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Wash., announced a new partnership with WonderWink, Winston-Salem, N.C., to offer world-class healthcare scrubs. The partnership marks SanMar’s entrance into the healthcare apparel space, combining the company’s extensive distribution network...
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i-Group Technologies Names New Creative Marketing Director
i-Group Technologies, Midvale, Ohio, recently announced the hiring of Dean Biscan Jr. as the company’s new creative marketing director. Biscan has been in the apparel decorating industry since 2012, runs his own custom apparel company NSD Designs, and previously was...
Equipment Zone to Host Virtual DTG Training Academy
Equipment Zone, Franklin Lakes, N.J., will host a virtual DTG Training Academy for business owners and entrepreneurs in the decorated-apparel industry. The event will be held Feb. 4 from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EST. It will feature 14 industry leaders and experts who will...
STAHLS’ Partners with Graphics Solutions Group
STAHLS’, Sterling Heights, Mich., has partnered with Graphics Solutions Group (GSG), Dallas. GSG will begin offering STAHLS’ complete range of CAD-CUT heat transfer vinyl and best-selling athletic numbers, and Hotronix heat press equipment. STAHLS’ and GSG will work...
TSC Apparel Expanding to Larger Distribution Center
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, is expanding to a larger distribution center in Moreno Valley, Calif. TSC plans to relocate its Fullerton, Calif., location to a state-of-the-art, 125,000-square-foot distribution center in Moreno Valley making it the largest and only southern...
Penn Emblem Receives 2020-2021 WBENC Recertification
Penn Emblem Co., Philadelphia, recently announced it has renewed its WBENC Certification for the 2020-2021 year, making this the company’s 10-year anniversary with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. The WBENC is “the largest certifier of women-owned...
Tips for Apparel Decorators on Embroidery Powers Plackets
Regardless of which fashion trends are prevalent in the market in any given year, placket shirts always remain a staple for embroiderers and apparel decorators. Named for the front opening portion of a garment, placket shirts vary in quality, style, fabrication and,...
Towel Specialties Names New President
Towel Specialties, Baltimore, recently announced the promotion of Shawn Kanak as its new president. As both president of Towel Specialties and an integral member of the executive team, Kanak will oversee national sales efforts for Towel Specialties, Cobblestone Mills...
Merch and More
When he was 17, Upstate Merch owner Dylan Gilligan was installing appliances for a New York Sears by day and practicing with his band at night. In addition to band practices, Gilligan operated a button company, Merch Buttons. His connections with other bands and...
Tunes & Tees: A Perfect Match
Being a musician nowadays may be tougher than ever before. The evolution of how we consume our favorite tunes has taken some money out of musicians’ pockets and forced them to get creative with how they recoup some of it. Long gone are the days of fans rushing to...
Tees: Still Comfy & Classic
In recent years, T-shirts have evolved to be anything but basic. Identity and versatility consistently define tees, according to industry suppliers, communicating consumers’ needs and visions. The basic tee is not only fashionable, but also adaptable to current...
M&R Names New SM&RT Products Sales Manager
M&R Printing Equipment, Inc., Roselle, Ill., recently announced that Patrick Lashbrook has returned to the sales department as the SM&RT product sales manager. In his new role, Lashbrook will assist with M&R’s hybrid and digital product lines. Lashbrook...










