Roland DGA, Irvine, Calif., recently announced that three of its products – the TrueVIS VG2 series printer/cutters, TR2 ink and the Texart RT-640M multifunction dye-sublimation printer – have won 2019 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Product of the Year...
Champion Athleticwear, a brand offered by HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., recently expanded its retail presence with its first store in Las Vegas and its sixth U.S. retail specialty store overall, joining other locations in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia,...
Much like one’s personal wardrobe, the retail apparel business is constantly evolving with new looks and fashions, as well as innovative trends. One relatively recent innovation that is worth examining for those in the decorated apparel industry is the emergence of...
One of the most necessary pieces of screen-printing equipment for any apparel decorator is a good flash cure unit. A flash, also called a spot cure, helps every printing company achieve better screen-printed T-shirts. This is especially true when printing on a dark...
Kornit Digital Americas, Englewood, N.J., recently announced it will be bringing its “Road Show” event series to Los Angeles with a three-day program to be held Sept. 11-13. The event will include presentations on how to monetize digital print systems and testimonials...
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., recently launched the “SellMoreMerch” podcast, hosted by JP Hunt, InkSoft’s co-founder and vice president of sales and marketing. The new podcast focuses on new sales and marketing ideas, as well as gaining greater insights into issues that...
Stahls’, Sterling Heights, Mich., is offering two workshops in which attendees will learn the basics of heat-transfer vinyl and tips for taking their vinyl cutters to the next level. To be held Sept. 25 and 26, the workshop sessions vary by day, time and location. See...
Trimark, Pittsburgh, the apparel division of Polyconcept North America (PCNA), recently announced it has hired Kate Boyce as its new vice president and general manager. In her new role, Boyce will oversee all aspects of Trimark’s business in the United States and...
Champion, Winston-Salem, N.C., has become the premium brand partner for PepWear, Cedar Hill, Texas. “We are thrilled to work with Champion as our premium brand partner,” says Craig Johnson, CEO of PepWear. “Champion is an iconic brand that shares our values —...
Sportiqe, Tempe, Ariz., recently announced the expansion of its wholesale division with the addition of 31 new clients in the second quarter by inking deals with nationally recognized brands such as Peloton, Microsoft Xbox, Tillamook Creamery, Sierra Nevada, JSX, Trek...
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., will sponsor the Water-Based Printing Summit, hosted by Motion Textile Inc., Sacramento, Calif. From Sept. 20-21, attendees will learn to work with the latest technology in water-based ink, from traditional...
Ricoma Intl. Corp, Miami, will introduce DecoSummit, a fully realized convention with guest speakers, training courses, master classes and prize raffles. The event will be held Oct. 11-12 at Ricoma’s new headquarters. Custom apparel decorators, from business owners to...
