Want to know one of the simplest ways to take your screen-printing shop to the next level? Hiring a professional artist on a freelance basis to help you with difficult jobs can help you expand your capabilities while minimizing labor expenses. For many shop owners,...
In 2020, expect the basic tee to be anything but basic. Like last year, expect trends to reflect both identity and versatility. However, this year comfort will be king. “Basic tees are evolving and serve so many more purposes now than ever before,” says Jennifer...
Impressions gives apparel decorators from around the world an opportunity to submit their most impressive work, compete alongside their peers and show off their talents to the industry in its annual Impressions Awards decorating competition. Entries for the...
If you’re a new heat press owner, then you’ve likely been busy mastering time, temperature and pressure, while also figuring out how to appropriately charge for your services to make a profit. But could you be doing better? Maybe your back hurts from bending over, or...
Phil Gandy calls it the “bulldog mindset” — that drive and ambition that was necessary when he started Gandy Ink in San Angelo, Texas, more than 30 years ago. In 1988, working out of a modest, 1,000-square-foot building, Gandy and his one employee ran the company with...
Are everyday business challenges limiting your company’s potential? Are you searching for the best way to tackle demands head on in a competitive industry? With the beginning of a new year, move forward with a fresh start to improve on past ways of doing business. An...
CorelTrainer.com, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, recently debuted a training program that is designed for use inside CorelDRAW. The new plug-in software is an A-to-Z training program that has 26 initial steps to allow any Corel user advancement beyond a beginner’s level. The...
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., recently announced Stanley Cup winner Alex Ovechkin of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals has launched his very own online store, selling Nike-branded products emblazoned with his signature logo. The online store, which launched...
Equipment Zone, Franklin Lakes, N.J., is planning its final Lunch & Learn of 2019, with an event to be held Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at its headquarters. Staff will be printing holiday-themed graphics on all of the Epson SureColor digital printing systems,...
These days, athleisure is much more than an apparel buzzword. It’s a phenomenon that has changed where and how consumers wear apparel like slogan T-shirts, leggings, joggers, hoodies and caps. “Athleisure is a power combination of comfort meets style, and fashion...
Quickly designing a graphic is much different than developing a brand-defining logo for a client. When your customer asks, “Can you put this image on a tee, hat or promotional item?” you should understand the breadth of the question. The production process; image...
Equipment Zone, Franklin Lakes, N.J., will host a two-day training academy for direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, to be held Dec. 12-13 in Tempe, Ariz. Seasoned DTG operators and novice decorators alike will experience a business course designed with both classroom and...
