Imagine a scenario where you turn your direct-to-garment (DTG) printer on in the morning, print shirts all day, make handfuls of cash, then turn it off and sleep well knowing it will work just as well tomorrow. A few years ago, such a scenario was difficult to...
Corel Trainer, Coeur d’Alene, Ind., has released a new Corel Trainer 2.0 software plug-in that adds Google search technology and four-minute shorts. to improve printers' ability to learn CorelDRAW. With this new version, Google search technology can be used to find...
Gaiters have been the subject of a lot of speculation lately as the nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and find safe ways to protect citizens against it. Researchers at Duke University tested 14 different face coverings, including N95 face masks,...
If there’s a buzzword that sums up the predominant 2020 trend in athletic wear, it’s “sublimation.” Though not a new technology, sublimation has been a game changer for decorators who embellish athletic wear due to its ease of use on most fabrics, general...
In the February 2020 issue of Impressions, we covered sustainable practices in screen prep, choosing among the multitude of inks, screen-printing production and more. The takeaway: Many screen-printing processes may not be considered green or sustainable, but they...
What’s the new reality for your print shop after COVID-19? Honestly, it may be difficult to determine, as businesses most likely are at different points in the reopening process due to regional differences determined on a state-by-state — or even a county-by-county —...
My industry experience has led me to one realization about many decorated-apparel shops: They don’t charge enough money for their offerings. This usually is the result of fear that they won’t land a job if they charge too much. This, in turn, leads to the dangerous...
The athletic, team sports and uniform markets have grown rapidly during the past several years. Soccer, basketball, football and baseball are a few team sports that are leading the charge at all levels — from organized-sports groups to collegiate teams and...
As an embroiderer, you must consider many aspects when it comes to lettering on headwear. From 3-D puff to outlined text, the game changes when embroidery is done on a cap. Lettering can go on any area of a cap: the front, left panel, back, closure strap or side. It...
Animal prints may lead you to think of a racy leopard-print jacket or something more reminiscent of the 1980s, but times have changed. Similarly, so has what is considered an animal print or pattern. While some uses and patterns can be more traditional, there are even...
Are you considering jumping into the sign, graphics and visual communications industry? Despite the obvious natural tie-ins — and customers — stepping into a new line of business can bring big opportunities, along with significant questions. Whether any of these...
Impressions Expo, the leading trade show dedicated to the imprinted and decorated-apparel community, with five regional events held annually, has cancelled its Baton Rouge event, which had been scheduled for June 18-20 at Raising Cane's River Center in Baton Rouge,...
