2020 will definitely be a year we’ll remember, with a worldwide pandemic and ripple-effect it had on industries across the country. With a record number of nearly half of Americans out of work and 1 million small businesses shutting their doors for good due to...
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Techniques for Great Heat Transfer Applications
Use a quality calibrated heat press In this ever changing world, consistency is key when it comes to applying heat transfers to any substrate. Using a reliable, durable and calibrated heat press is your most important tool when producing custom quality images with...
Pallet Attachment Trends for DTG Printing
In today’s uncertain economic climate, staying successful in business means diversifying your company’s offerings as much as possible. And also that means finding a niche that sets your shop apart from the competition. Whether it is printing in unique locations or on...
STAHLS’ Offers T-Shirt Business Building Scholarship
STAHLS’, Sterling Heights, Mich., is helping people get started in the business of printing T-shirts with a new A2Z Heat Press Scholarship Program. “This new program echos STAHLS’ core values when it comes to helping customers succeed,” says Carleen Gray, CEO,...
GSG Inc. Acquires The PAS Store
GSG Inc., Dallas, recently announced that it has acquired The PAS Store from the Industrial Products Division of Brother International Corporation. As Brother continues to grow in the industrial direct-to-garment (DTG) equipment sector, the company made a strategic...
Digital Art Solutions Offers Free November Classes
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., is offering free classes in November as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series. Business Opportunities for Decorated Apparel in the Current Marketplace Oct. 30 Learn how to use technology to reach decision-makers, identify...
Vantage Apparel Creates New Digital Team
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., recently announced it formed a new Digital Team to support a growing need for on-demand, eCommerce opportunities and order integration. Vantage is committed to ensuring its customers’ online success and helping to regain lost revenue...
Vastex Debuts New Screen-Printing Prepress System
Vastex Intl., Bethlehem, Pa., has introduced a prepress system for screen-printing shops comprised of performance-matched components that significantly reduce prepress time and increase registration accuracy, according to the company. The package includes a washout...
Mutoh MS41 Eco Solvent Inks Backed by 3M Performance Guarantee
Mutoh America, Inc., Phoenix, recently announced that its MS41 Eco Solvent inks are now backed by the 3M Performance Guarantee. The 3M Performance Guarantee allows customers printing with Mutoh's eco solvent XpertJets 1641SR and 1682SR while using 3M products to print...
Gildan Named One of the World’s Most Sustainably Managed Companies
Gildan Activewear Inc., Montreal, recently announced that it has ranked 32nd overall among The Wall Street Journal’s new ranking of the Top 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the world. The company also claimed the 6th spot among the top 10 companies in the...
Universal Woods, LLC Announces New President and CEO
Universal Woods, LLC, Louisville, Ky., recently announced Bob Rowan as its new president and CEO. Rowan succeeds Paul Neumann, who served as president and CEO of Universal Woods for more than 25 years. Neumann announced his retirement in July of 2020 and will remain...
Lawson Wins Printing United 2020 Product of the Year Award
Lawson Screen & Digital Products, St. Louis, recently announced it has won the Printing United (formerly SGIA) Product of the Year Award for 2020 for its Digi-Star Elite conveyor dryer. It was recognized as the Best Screen Printing Conveyor Dryer. Lawson beat out...







