InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., now offers a new “#SellMoreMerch” podcast discussing how one entrepreneur has rapidly quadrupled his business by using contractors to supply decorated products outside of his core production competency. In the episode, “Tips for Increasing...
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HanesBrands Launches C9 Champion Brand on Amazon
HanesBrands, Winston-Salem, N.C., recently introduced its C9 Champion performance athleticwear exclusively with Amazon Fashion worldwide as part of a multiyear agreement. C9 Champion, the value-priced product line from Champion, has made more than 100 styles of its...
American Apparel Highlights Sustainable Manufacturing
American Apparel, Los Angeles, is highlighting its brand through sustainable manufacturing and strong values. Long advocating for sweatshop-free manufacturing in an industry where complex and decentralized global supply chains are the norm, American Apparel produces...
Break Away from Boring Embroidery
Although hand embroidery and appliqué have been around for millennia, computerized machine embroidery is only about 40 years old. Prior to its advent, the Schiffli embroidery machine was invented in 1863 which was a fully automated machine that later used punch cards...
Tech Influences Sustainable Merch Design & Production
Not that many years ago, most high street shoppers’ notions of sustainable clothing and fashion were centered around hemp, organic cotton, and natural dyes. But these days, more and more consumers are switching to eco-conscious, ethically produced, and high-quality...
Transfer Express Offers ‘Create Your Own Home T-Shirt Business’ Video
Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, now offers a “Create Your Own Home T-Shirt Business” video. In the video, shown above, users will learn how to save time by using its online designer with more than 5,000 layouts and more than 7,000 pieces of clip art. The finished...
Stahls’ Offers Free March Webinar
Stahls’, Sterling Heights, Mich., is offering a free “Getting Started with Emblems and Patches” webinar, to be held March 18. The webinar will introduce decorators to the different types and styles of emblems available and how they can be employed to offer new looks...
ASB Sports Acquires Universal Athletic Team Business
ASB Sports, Odessa, Texas, an affiliate of Trivest Partners, recently acquired the team sports division of Universal Athletic, Bozeman, Mont. This partnership expands ASB’s sales coverage nationwide, adds significant management talent, deepens relationships with key...
InkSoft Offers ‘Selling More Embroidery Via Virtual Samples’ Video
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., now offers a “Selling More Embroidery with Virtual Samples” video and blog. The informative video, shown above, discusses how affordable specialized embroidery software tools, combined with webstore and marketing software, can help embroiderers...
Lawson Announces March Textile Tech Series
Lawson Screen and Digital Products, St. Louis, recently announced its upcoming Textile Tech Series of classes beginning March 20-21. Classes will be held March 20 at Lawson’s Atlanta location from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and March 20-21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the company’s St....
Gildan, Beale Racing Announce Three-Year Partnership
Gildan, Montreal, recently announced the launch of a multi-year partnership with the Beale Racing team. The partnership will feature Gildan as the primary sponsor, while also providing visibility to the American Apparel, Comfort Colors and PRIM + PREUX brands. As part...
Sportiqe Opens Phoenix Distribution Warehouse
Sportiqe, Tempe, Ariz., recently opened its new 30,000 square-foot distribution and screen-printing warehouse located in Phoenix. The facility will employ 30 new staff members and allow the brand to bring decorating, labeling, finishing, distribution and fulfillment...