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...
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’, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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...
Durst North America, Rochester, N.Y., recently announced that Steve Lynn has joined the company as a new director. In his new role, Lynn will focus his attention on developing Durst’s growing software suite and the expanding digital markets of narrow web and...
ROQ Intl., Vancouver, Wash., recently announced the official launch of ROQ.US, a new company endeavor now serving North American partners. Previously announced at Impressions Expo in Long Beach, Calif., ROQ.US is expanding its outreach. Carrying the reputation of a...
RhinoTech, Eagan, Minn., recently launched its redesigned website. Its functional improvements include an easier search process, more simplified e-store ordering method and ability to register for RhinoTech’s customer rewards program from the home page, according to...
