POLI-TAPE GROUP, Jacksonville, Fla., recently announced it has acquired V-License for Vegan products. The first two POLI-TAPE heat transfer vinyl product series to obtain this certification are POLI-FLEX PREMIUM and our POLI-FLEX TURBO products. Other product series...
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American & Efird to Purchase Charles Craft Performance Yarns
Elevate Textiles, Inc., Charlotte, N.C., recently announced that its American & Efird (A&E) division has agreed to purchase Charles Craft, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance flame resistant/cut-resistant industrial yarns and other...
Shirt Lab Forge Registration Now Open
Shirt Lab, Dubuque, Iowa, recently opened registration for Shirt Lab Forge, its virtual decorated-apparel education event focusing on the intricacies of E-commerce platforms. “One of the biggest problems many small businesses and shops in this industry currently face...
Why Buyers Can’t Get Enough of Streetwear-Inspired Pullovers
Think of streetwear as comfort fashion—pullovers, T-shirts, joggers and sneakers. Designers took cues from consumers who want styles that meld the uber-athletic and runway-ready: This year’s styles blend on-trend silhouettes, tailored fits, luxe fabrications and...
Durst Acquires Majority Stake in Vanguard Digital Printing
Durst Imaging Technology, Brixen, Italy, recently acquired a majority stake in Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, Lawrenceville, Ga. With the acquisition, Durst adds new printer classes to its large format portfolio, while Vanguard now has a global distribution and...
Proven Ideas for Creating Great Educational Social Media Content
As I have been preaching in this column from the beginning, the best kind of content either educates, entertains or inspires. Promotional copy is appropriate on occasion, but it should be sprinkled lightly among your other posts. You might be wondering what...
Digital Art Solutions Launches Mask Builder Design Kit
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., recently released the Mask Builder, a custom face mask design kit. The kit is a complete design toolbox for face masks, featuring 144 vector face mask designs, 24 vector mascots, and 24 fonts. Each template can be adapted for...
Sportsman Cap & Bag Debuts New Maverick Adjustable Face Mask
Sportsman Cap & Bag, Kansas City, Mo., recently added the new Maverick adjustable face mask to its adjustable mask collection. “We have a lot of great masks in our inventory, but we wanted to continue to offer options tailored to a younger demographic,” says Dan...
ColDesi Reveals New Logo
ColDesi Inc., Tampa, Fla., recently introduced a new logo, symbolizing its continued growth and impact on the customization industry, according to the company. "ColDesi products and services have grown so much since we created the original logo, that our art director...
Robert Gore of Gore-Tex Passes Away
Robert W. “Bob” Gore, chairman emeritus of the board of directors of W. L. Gore & Associates and the inventor of Gore-Tex outerwear, passed away on Sept. 17 at the age of 83. Gore assumed the chairman emeritus role in 2018 after 57 years of service on the Gore...
Digital Art Solutions Offers Free October Classes
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., is offering free classes in October as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series. Generate Revenue with Custom Sublimated Masks Oct. 2 This info-packed class, sponsored by Conde Systems, will discuss how to generate revenue...
Our Success Group Launches Business Training Membership Program
Our Success Group (OSG), Cottleville, Mo., recently launched its Membership Program with the garment, personalized, and promotional products industry. The company has a goal of helping more than 1,000 business owners grow their companies with a wide array of training...