People often ask me whether waste inks can be thrown in the garbage or flushed down the sink. The short answer is “No” on both counts. Regardless of whether you’re using plastisol or water-based inks, you must remember these inks contain industrial chemicals, the...
Sublimation decoration of T-shirts, jersey, other apparel and a wide range of non-apparel promotional merchandise takes 10 minutes to learn and a lifetime to master. The equipment and products are always changing, so whether you have been sublimating for 20 years or...
If you are primarily a custom decorator, a great way to increase sales is by reaching out to independent retail stores and boutiques with products specific to their customer base. While you might be offering some personalization, you also can increase your sales by...
The deadline for entry to the industry’s most prestigious apparel decorating competition, the 2017 Impressions Awards, has been extended to Sept. 6. That means interested participants have even more time to send in their work. Decorators of all sizes and experience...
Augusta Sportswear Group, Grovetown, Ga., recently announced new products for its fall 2017 catalog, including off-field, fanwear and training pieces. The new apparel features fashion-forward styling and advancements in performance fabrics and construction, and will...
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., recently announced it is organizing a behind-the-scenes trip for supporters, partners, early adopters and financial backers of its Allmade T-shirt brand. In March 2017, Ryonet, working in cooperation with the GO Exchange (GOEX) and 10...
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., has enhanced its online stores platform to include an image slider for slide presentations to reinforce branding and password protection for customers who need privacy. The image slider also lets store owners highlight events, promotions and...
Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, recently released a video that shows how to make clip art created for a light background look great on a dark one using the Easy View Online Designer. https://youtu.be/5EIEPUULDIs When viewing "Inverting Colors in Easy View," shown...
RTP Apparel and Image Armor, New Philadelphia, Ohio, recently announced they will hold a direct-to-garment (DTG) printing training and educational seminar in conjunction with Equipment Zone, Franklin Lakes, N.J. The all-day DTG Training and Educational seminar, which...
DuPont Advanced Materials, Wilmington, Del., debuted its newest generation of stretchable electronic inks and films for smart clothing. The materials were unveiled concurrently with a new brand identity: DuPont Intexar smart clothing technology. Debuted at the recent...
Hirsch Solutions, Huntersville, N.C., has released a new video showing how to use the Brother GT-381 direct-to-garment (DTG) printer to quickly and easily print high-resolution, full-color art on cap bills. https://vimeo.com/215015708 In this segment of the Brother...
SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Wash., has released its newest full-line collection in its 2018 Apparel, Bags and Caps catalog. The launch features elevated basics, tech and performance styles, trend-right looks and the addition of the Rabbit Skins brand, all culminating in...
