InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., recently published a social-distancing blog, “Now’s the Time to Diversify,” offering ideas and examples of things anyone can be doing right now to bring in revenue that don’t require face-to-face contact. Additionally, the blog discusses ways to...
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., is offering online classes specifically geared to the decorated apparel and personalization industries. Free for the first 1,000 people who register, the sessions will focus on three areas: proficiency and efficiency, sales, and...
SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Wash., has joined a coalition of United States apparel companies that are building a supply chain of much-needed face masks to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of masks will be distributed by the federal government to support...
Unisub, Louisville, Ky., is offering a Mother’s Day and Father’s Day webinar to be held April 8. Hosted by Peggy Waters, Unisub’s global brand manager, the webinar will cover using free art and a list of fonts that are compatible for those specific designs. Waters...
Monarch Color Corp., Charlotte, N.C., recently launched two new plastisol inks: ULT II, ultra-low temperature white plastisol ink and ULT Shield Grey, an ultra-low temperature, dye-blocking, underbase grey. The ULT II White is built upon the ULT White with the ULT II...
HanesBrands, Winston-Salem, N.C., will begin production on face masks for healthcare professionals to aid the shortage during the Coronavirus pandemic. The announcement was made during President Trump’s media briefing this past Saturday. The production on the cotton...
Here's an article I never thought that I would have to write. In fact, I have another one that was ready to go, but I scrapped it at the last minute because I feel that this is more critical. For most businesses in this industry 2020 started off amazingly well. For a...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
