Often referred to as athletic, performance, synthetic, novelty or blended apparel, high-polyester blended garments have grown in popularity, which can be attributed to the athleisure trend. In fact, the United States athleisure market is expected to reach $83 billion...
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‘It’s in My DNA’: A Roundtable Q&A
The world has seen a cultural shift in the past few years, with women in all industries being embraced in roles ranging from supervisors and directors to C-suite executives — and every leadership rung on the proverbial ladder in between. As 2020 unfolds, female...
What Women Are Wearing
With the many evolutions of women’s apparel, it can be challenging to stay updated on current trends. One fashion trend, however, remains constant: customized tees and other wearables. As a custom print shop, it’s easy to maintain a solid grip on this trend; to do so...
Tuning in to Social Channels
With Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest each having billions of monthly users, it’s clear that social media is here to stay. If you’re using it for your business — which is widely recommended — remember the following guidelines to ensure the best return for...
ROQ.US to Host Virtual ‘ROQtail’ Party
ROQ.US, Vancouver, Wash., is hosting its first-ever "#WomenROQ ROQtail Party" on April 22 at 4:30 p.m. PDT (7:30 p.m. EST). According to the event's Facebook page, whether a "ROQtail or MOQtail, we invite you to join us in a casual hangout to chat and reconnect with...
Insta Graphic’s Wells to Lead California COVID-19 Task Force
Insta Graphic Systems, Cerritos, Calif., recently announced Janet A. Wells, president and CEO, was appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office to lead an emergency task force to help source qualified vendors of medical supplies. Comprised of three other...
Equipment Zone to Host Live Pretreatment Webinar
Equipment Zone, Franklin Lakes, N.J., will host a live webinar April 23 at 1 p.m. EST to address what direct-to-garment (DTG) decorators need to know about pretreatment. Called "5 Things You Need to Know About Pretreatment Application," the webinar will be hosted by...
Delta Apparel to Produce Cotton Face Masks
Delta Apparel Inc., Greenville, S.C., will leverage its manufacturing facilities to begin producing cotton face masks to help fight the spread of COVID-19. The company recently announced it has joined a coalition of apparel brands, including Hanesbrands and Gildan...
Corel Trainer Offers Free CorelDRAW 2020
Corel Trainer, Coeur d'Alene, Ind., is offering CorelDRAW 2020 free with its top-tier membership. The company will offer CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for free as part of a "better-than-show" deal. It includes a top-level Corel Trainer "A-Z" membership, which features...
Reece Supply Hosts Webinar Week
UPDATE: A replay of the April 20 panel discussion about the state of the screen-printing industry is available for replay by clicking here. Starting April 20, Reece Supply Co., Irving, Texas, will host "Webinar Week," offering free courses for the screen-printing, and...
Equipment Zone to Host Webinar Answering Frequently Asked DTG Questions
Equipment Zone, Franklin Lakes, N.J., will host a webinar April 9 at 1 p.m. EST to answer the most frequently asked direct-to-garment (DTG) printing questions from customers. The webinar is geared toward decorators who are confused by DTG printing and the...
Sublimation Pricing Solutions: Part 1
How many times have you heard clients say they can get a product that you sell at a cheaper price somewhere else? Have you “given away” your products because you were afraid you were charging too much or been hesitant when giving a price quote? Have you ever felt like...