Workhorse Products, Phoenix, will host a beginner’s workshop on Nov. 4-5 on how to start a T-shirt screen-printing business. This hands-on class will be taught by Terry Combs, a veteran screen printer and educator with more than 30 years of experience printing...
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Transfer Express Named Best Place To Work
Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, recently was recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's 99 best places to work as part of the Northcoast 99 program. The recognition was given by ERC, a company that provides human resources, training, consulting and coaching services. This...
Brother DTG Launches GTX DTG Printer on Facebook Live
Brother DTG, a division of Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., recently launched its new Brother GTX direct-to-garment (DTG) printer during a Facebook Live broadcast. Held Aug. 31, the broadcast was viewed by more than 5,000 people. The video highlights the GTX's...
CenterGate Capital Acquires TSC Apparel
An affilliate of private-equity firm CenterGate Capital, Austin, Texas, recently made an investment in TSC Apparel, Cincinnati. A national B2B distributor of imprintable activewear and accessories, TSC Apparel stocks and sources thousands of styles of T-shirts,...
Hanes Acquires Alternative Apparel
HanesBrands, Winston-Salem, N.C., announced it has purchased Alternative Apparel, Norcross, Ga., for about $60 million in an all-cash transaction that closed Oct. 13. Founded in 1995, Alternative Apparel sells basic T-shirts, fleece, and other tops and bottoms under...
InkSoft Offers Article On Evaluating Staff
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., has released a new article outlining 10 key traits to consider in evaluating employees. The article, titled "Would You Rehire Your Staff? 10 Employee Traits That Matter," written by industry veteran Marshall Atkinson, poses the question: Would...
Augusta Sportswear’s Attain Line Stands Out Among New Fall Products
Augusta Sportswear, Augusta, Ga., recently announced a slew of new products, including the Attain performancewear line, for its 2017 fall catalog. Focused on off-field, fanwear and training pieces, the new apparel incorporates fashion-forward styling and the latest...
Ricoma Celebrates Global Expansion, New Distributors
Ricoma Intl. Corp., Miami, recently celebrated its global expansion and welcomed new distributors during a reception at the China International Sewing Machinery & Accessory Show (CISMA), which was held Sept. 26-29 in Shanghai, China. The reception, which included...
InkSoft Article Addresses Convenience As A Sales Tool
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., now offers a new "Shop Talk" article focusing on convenience as a key selling tool for apparel decorators in today’s digital age. The article, titled "Convenience: An Unrivaled Sales Tool for Apparel," was written by industry guru Marshall...
Stitch It Intl. Receives SWF Distributor Award
Stitch It Intl., Patton, Mo., recently received a performance award from SWF manufacturer SunStar at the company's Korea headquarters. Stitch It Intl. is the second-largest global distributor for SWF embroidery machines, and has been the official United States...
Penn Emblem Co. Renews WBENC Certification
Penn Emblem Co., Philadelphia, recently renewed its National Women's Business Enterprise Certification for 2018. Penn Emblem is a woman-owned-and-operated business, with many women taking important leadership roles within the company. The WBENC fosters such...
TSC Apparel Announces ‘Win a Year of Gildan’ Promotion
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, has announced its latest promotion, ‘Win a Year of Gildan,’ in which five winners will win one case a month of select Gildan styles for an entire year. The promotion will run through Oct. 31, 2017. To win, the person entering must be an active...