STAHLS’, a global leader in heat printing technology and apparel decorating solutions, has announced the release of its 2025 STAHLS’ Fanwear Guide, a comprehensive resource for the latest trends in custom fanwear, decoration techniques, and blank apparel styles.
According to the company, the 2025 STAHLS’ Fanwear Guide “offers high-impact inspiration, highlighting a wide range of blank apparel styles and heat printing techniques curated to help decorators deliver customized looks across high school, collegiate, and NIL markets. From on-site personalization strategies to scalable print-on-demand solutions, the guide is designed to support decorators in navigating the evolving fanwear landscape.” Some of the specific sections making up this year’s guide include:
- Curated Apparel Pairings, including garment selections from leading brands such as SanMar, Lane Seven, BELLA+CANVAS, AWDis, TriDri, and Next Level Apparel—paired with decoration methods optimized for each product.
- Heat Printing Techniques, employing such applications as the company’s UltraColorMAX DTF, Goof Proof screen printed transfers, CAD-CUT heat transfer vinyl and specialty finishes.
- Design Applications, such as layered effects, mixed media, specialty placements, and trend-driven looks including joggers, crop tanks, accessories, and pet apparel.
Another dedicated section introduces the idea of “Chaotic Customization,” a trend reflecting Gen Z’s preference for high-impact personalization. The guide outlines methods for achieving this look through oversized appliqué, vibrant color schemes, mixed textures, and alternative placements.
Scalable Custom Collegiate Apparel Strategies
With the integration of STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine, the guide also addresses opportunities in NIL merchandise. Specifically, decorators can access scalable production strategies for custom collegiate apparel, including vintage-inspired graphics and retro-influenced silhouettes. The 2025 guide also outlines sustainable college fashion ideas with a nostalgic twist: rocker tees, oversized fits, vintage graphics, and washed fabrics, combined with the scalable power of print-on-demand technology.
Beyond that, decorators can take fanwear further with on-site customization bars at games and rallies. From rally towels and trucker hats to stadium seats and crossbody bags, the guide shows decorators how to create unforgettable, live personalization experiences using only a heat press.
“This is the best fanwear guide we’ve ever created,” says STAHLS’ VP Creative & Art, Dane Clement. “It’s more than trend forecasting. It’s a practical toolkit to help decorators elevate their apparel offerings with ideas that are profitable, scalable, and easy to execute with the right tools.”
To download the full 2025 STAHLS’ Fanwear Guide go to stahls.com/fanwear-guide. For more on STAHLS’ complete line of customs transfer solutions click here. For more on it comprehensive line of heat-pressing equipment, click here.
