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Fewer Problems with Poly

Fewer Problems with Poly

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...

‘It’s in My DNA’: A Roundtable Q&A

‘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

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

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...

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 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...

Sublimation Pricing Solutions: Part 1

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...

Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series