Graphtec America, Santa Ana, Calif., recently released its Graphtec Garment Element Matched (GEM) System, which includes a full line of branded supplies tailored for rhinestone apparel decoration, according to the company.
March 09, 2010
M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., recently introduced its online store, which carries more than 10,000 parts, accessories and supplies that will be available 24/7, according to the company.
March 09, 2010
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, recently announced Mark Monteleone and Harold Dunn, Image Works (Florida), as the winners of its Wildcard Advantage promotion and Texas Hold 'Em Tournament.
March 05, 2010
EnMart, Traverse City, Mich., in association with Sawgrass Technologies, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., recently debuted the Ricoh GX e3300N printer, a low-cost, high-performance addition to the sublimation marketplace, according to the company.
March 04, 2010
ISS Atlantic City attendees can learn how adding a printer/cutter can significantly grow their businesses by opening doors to new opportunities by attending a free seminar sponsored by Imprintables Warehouse, according to the company.
March 02, 2010
Be sure to arrange your trip to ISS Atlantic City to visit the multitude of exhibitors, as well as attend the revamped conference program, which features several new hands-on sessions.
March 02, 2010
Graphics One LLC, Burbank, Calif., recently launched a new Web site, inkjetfilmpositive.com.
February 25, 2010
The latest catalog from BITO, Oceanside, N.Y., features the company’s full line of Proel products that include laser-cutting equipment and software, embroidery digitizing software and rhinestone-setting equipment.
February 25, 2010
AnaJet Inc., Costa Mesa, Calif., has extended the hours for its technical support service, which will now be available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
February 24, 2010
SGIA, Fairfax, Va., recently announced it is backing the G7 calibration method that enables screen printers and wide-format inkjet printers to produce a similar visual appearance across multiple printing technologies and substrates.
February 23, 2010
BroderBros. Co., Trevose, Pa., recently announced that it has become a full-line supplier of the complete Anvil collection and will carry all of the styles, colors and sizes the brand offers.
February 22, 2010
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, recently announced plans for new facilities in mid-Georgia and Atlanta to further expand service in the Southeast.
February 18, 2010
Agion Technologies, Wakefield, Mass., and Cyberknit, a manufacturer of performance fabrics for the sports, fitness and tactical markets, recently announced a partnership develop a shirt that will incorporate dual odor-elimination capabilities, according to the company.
February 18, 2010
Performance Screen Supply, Manalapan, N.J., has launched BuyARip.com, a Web site dedicated to helping users choose and buy equipment and supplies for creating film positives for a screen printing operation.
February 18, 2010
Be sure to plan your trip to ISS Orlando, to be held Feb. 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center for three days of exciting product introductions, an unparalleled educational experience and important networking opportunities.
February 16, 2010
Aftershock, Los Angeles, introduces the new PanelFRAME, an earth-friendlier concept in mesh-to-frame installment and reinstallment.
February 16, 2010
AnaJet Inc., Costa Mesa, Calif., recently launched its AnaBRIGHT 220mL Ink XL cartridges, which will complement the company's current 110 mL cartridges.
February 09, 2010
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., recently launched its new Web site, which includes an updated design and other improved features.
February 09, 2010
Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, now offers same-day shipping on one-color Easy Prints screen printed transfers that are ordered by 11 a.m. EST, according to the company.
February 05, 2010
Gildan Activewear, St. Michael, Barbados, recently announced the launch of its "I Support..." program, an initiative aimed at supporting charities across the country.
February 05, 2010
Melco Embroidery Systems, Denver, launched its MelcoJet direct-to-garment printer at the Imprinted Sportswear Show, held last month in Long Beach, Calif.
February 04, 2010
Insta Graphic Systems, Cerritos, Calif., was selected for the 2009 Best of Cerritos Award in the Decalcomania Or Dry Transfers category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA), according to the company.
February 03, 2010
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, recently announced the addition of Kevin Bloomquist as Western Regional Manager.
February 03, 2010
Mind's Eye Graphics, Decatur, Ind., will host a ShopWorks POWERuser Meeting Feb. 4-6 to help users and qualified prospects learn the capabilities of ShopWorks OnSite 7.
January 29, 2010
Nielsen Business Media, publishers of Impressions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with MediaBrains, an expert in online advertising, to build the new, enhanced Impressions Online Directory.
January 29, 2010
Heritage Sportswear, Hebron, Ohio, recently released its 2010 catalog, which contains five new brands: Champion, Kariban, KC Caps, Liberty Bags and Timberland, for a total of 52 available brands.
January 26, 2010
BroderBros. Co., Trevose, Pa., recently expanded its Houston distribution center, located at 10215 S. Sam Houston Pkwy. W. The 32,000-square-foot facility, which currently offers pickup-only services, will offer full shipping capabilities.
January 26, 2010
Roland DGA Corp., Irvine, Calif., has expanded its R-Wear line of custom apparel solutions with HeatSoft, a new, improved heat transfer solution for the apparel decoration market.
January 25, 2010
Wilcom, Sidney, Australia, capitalizing on the popularity of online shopping, has unveiled an online store solution that lets customers design and print their own apparel and sell it worldwide.
January 20, 2010
AZONPRINTER, Zagreb, Croatia, announces the debut of the Azon DTS, a direct-to-substrate printer, at this week’s Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show. The company will be demonstrating the machine in booth #154.
January 20, 2010
Don’t miss seeing the winners or the 2010 Impressions Awards Student Competition at this week’s Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show.
January 20, 2010
Brother Industries Ltd. recently received Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for inkjet printing for cotton fabrics, pretreatment and printing with five-color pigments.
January 19, 2010
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) recently announced its support of Screen Print 2010, which will be held in Mumbai from Dec. 8-10.
January 19, 2010
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., is providing over 300 production ready vector clip art images to all Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show attendees.
January 15, 2010
Kornit Digital, Rosh-Ha’Ayin, Israel, is introducing its Breeze 921 entry-level direct-on-garment printer at this week’s Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS).
January 15, 2010
Roland DGA Corp., Irvine, Calif., has announced that its 2010 Roland University workshop schedule will include some of its most popular classes, as well as new additions, such as a digital printing boot camp.
January 14, 2010
Sawgrass Technologies, Charleston, S.C., has launched Windows 7 versions of its ChromaBlast and PowerDriver IQ software solutions for the Ricoh GelSprinter GX7000 printer.
January 14, 2010
Lawson Screen & Digital Products, St. Louis, recently debuted the schedule of its hands-on workshops for beginner textile printers in 2010.
January 12, 2010
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., recently released its 2010 catalog — its biggest ever, at 484 pages, according to the company.
January 12, 2010
Sawgrass Technologies Consumer Division, Charleston, S.C., recently announced a new educational webinar program.
January 11, 2010
Sportco, Naperville, Ill., recently announced the hire of Jason Temme as sales director for its promotional product industry efforts.
January 11, 2010
Full-line embroidery supply distributor United Thread, Opa Locka, Fla., recently added Cotswold stabilizers to its inventory.
January 06, 2010
Kerusso, Berryville, Ark., recently announced that it has been awarded an apparel license by David C. Cook Publishing for the book, "Crazy Love," by Francis Chan.
January 06, 2010
Boxercraft, Atlanta, recently unveiled a new spring catalog packed with bright colors, new patterns and new flannel pants, according to the company.
January 05, 2010
River's End Trading Co., Hopkins, Minn., acquired the rights to Page & Tuttle on Dec. 11, 2009. The deal also included the license for the Forsyth brand for the promotional products and golf industries in the United States, according to the company.
January 05, 2010
There’s a lot to see and do at the Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS), to be held Jan. 22-24, and a don’t-miss showcase is the 2010 winners of the Impressions Awards Student Decorating Competition.
January 04, 2010
Industry veteran John Moshay, chairman of the board at A4, Los Angeles, died Jan. 1 after a long battle with cancer.
January 04, 2010
BroderBros. Co., Trevose, Pa., has added econscious organic and sustainable apparel to its 2010 product selection, citing the brand's certified organic cotton and recycled polyester as main selling points.
December 30, 2009
Sawgrass Technologies Consumer Division, Charleston, S.C., recently announced the immediate availability of a Cap Cleaning Kit for the Brother GT-541 direct-to-garment printer.
December 30, 2009
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), as part of its Comprehensive Webinar Series, will hold a webinar session, "CPSIA — Implementation Tips and Techniques," on Jan. 28, 2010 at 2 p.m. EST.
December 30, 2009
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, was recently nominated to receive the 2009 SAGE Rating Award for having an "A" rating among SAGE distributors.
December 22, 2009
Vastex Screen Printing Equipment, Allentown, Pa., has added four new distributors that will be offering the company's full line of manual screen printing equipment. Two distributors are located in the United States and two are located in Europe.
December 22, 2009
Vastex Screen Printing Equipment, Allentown, Pa., is offering an intensive training program designed to help newcomers "avoid many of the issues that come up as they are learning to screen print," according to the company.
December 17, 2009
The International Oeko-Tex Association recently announced that its 10,000th Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certificate of the year has been issued to Anvil Knitwear, New York.
December 17, 2009
MyVersaCAMM.com, a Web site devoted to offering education, solutions and a networking community for Roland VersaCAMM print-and-cut digital cutter users, is hosting a design contest.
December 16, 2009
Johnson Plastics, Minneapolis, has launched a new, improved Web site designed to make it easier for customers to find and order materials, supplies and equipment that it distributes, according to the company.
December 16, 2009
A new archive page is coming. It is under construction over the holidays and should be back up by mid-January 2010 at the latest. Thank you for your patience.
December 15, 2009
Lawson Screen & Digital Products Inc., St. Louis, now offers interchangeable screen printing platens that fit any style of Lawson press, including those from 50 years ago, according to the company.
December 14, 2009
The Embroidery Mall recently announced that it has scheduled its next special event, "ICU," for Jan. 15, 2010.
December 14, 2009
GroupeSTAHL, St. Clair Shores, Mich., recently announced the promotion of Debra Romalia to director of Web marketing.
December 11, 2009
Spectro Coating Corp., Leominster, Mass., recently introduced a patent-pending line of flocked fabrics that can be printed with sublimation inks to create colorfast pictures and patterns.
December 11, 2009
Anvil Knitwear, New York, recently was announced as a partner with Earth Day Network as the organization's official T-shirt and knitwear partner. The partnership includes lead sponsorship of Earth Day, to be held April 25, 2010, and involvement in the 40th anniversary events leading up to it.
December 10, 2009
Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., makers of REPREVE recycled fibers, and BlueAvocado, Austin, Texas, an eco-conscious lifestyle products company, recently joined forces to reduce their environmental footprints by diverting materials from ending up in landfills.
December 09, 2009
Pantograms Mfg. Co. Inc., Tampa, Fla., a longtime distributor of Toyota embroidery machines east of the Mississippi River, including Missouri and Iowa, for more than 20 years, recently expanded its sales territory.
December 08, 2009
A4, Los Angeles, recently launched its "Hall of Fame" collection of performance athletic sportswear, which is available at reduced prices in 15 styles, according to the company.
December 08, 2009
Barudan America, Solon, Ohio, recently introduced its new Web store for ordering parts and supplies.
December 07, 2009
Impressions has now joined the social networking community of Facebook! Become a fan of the new Impressions Magazine page and share Impressions with your peers and colleagues.
December 04, 2009
Steve Kahane, president of International Coatings Co., Cerritos, Calif., was recently named chairman of the North American Specialty Printing Manufacturers' Association (NASMA).
December 04, 2009
Air Waves Inc., Columbus, Ohio, recently announced that its majority shares have been purchased by local entrepreneurs Kyle Kantner and Michael Leaventon.
December 03, 2009
iQuote, Studio City, Calif., recently released the iQuote Xpress quotation system, which helps businesses increase revenue and profits through improved sales force productivity and information, according to the company.
December 03, 2009
Boxercraft, Atlanta, recently donated more than 600 apparel items to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, including fleece shorts, flannel pants, hoodies, blankets and bags.
December 01, 2009
J.B. Bloomers, Akron, Ohio, a supplier of cheer and dance clothing and accessories, was sold yesterday to Bloomers Inc. by managing partner Barry Lipsky.
December 01, 2009
BroderBros. Co., Trevose, Pa., recently announced that its 2010 Alpha, Broder and NES catalogs will be available in January 2010. Although traditionally released in the fall, the new release date is a result of the company reevaluating its product offerings and strategic partnerships.
November 23, 2009
MyversaCAMM.com was recently launched as a Web site devoted to offering education, solutions and networking opportunities for anyone who uses a Roland VersaCAMM print and cut digital cutter.
November 19, 2009
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, recently made improvements to its premiere Powerhouse dryer series that make it more versatile and dependable, according to the company.
November 19, 2009
InteliCoat Technologies, South Hadley, Mass., recently announced that it will transition from its current white-box packaging to an eco-friendly brown box alternative.
November 18, 2009
Insta Graphic Systems, Cerritos, Calif., was recently honored with the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Golden Image Gold award for "Skelly Bones" in the Heat Transfer — Textile Products/True Process Colors category, as well as the Howard Schellenberg for Chroma Depth 3-D Art in the Heat Transfer — Textile Products/Digital category.
November 18, 2009
EmbroideryFX, Chattanooga, Tenn., will host four quarterly embroidery workshops in 2010, taught by Melanie Coakley, a 20-year embroidery and digitizing educator and veteran.
November 17, 2009
BroderBros. Co., Trevose, Pa., has added Alo performance apparel to its 2010 product selection, including a variety of short- and long-sleeved performance T-shirts for men and women.
November 17, 2009
Vapor Apparel, N. Charleston, S.C., recently received the DPI Product of the Year Award for the Digital Media category. The award was presented by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) at its Expo, held Oct. 7-9.
November 13, 2009
The Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT) recently presented awards to winners of its Student Screen Printing and Digital Imaging Awards competition during the 2009 SGIA Expo, which was held Oct. 7-9 in New Orleans.
November 13, 2009
International Coatings Co., Cerritos, Calif., recently launched its 3820 Direct Print Flock Adhesive, which is phthalate-free and provides adhesion to most flock fibers, resulting in a soft, flexible flock print.
November 11, 2009
FastManager, developed by JCW Software LLC, Palm Beach, Fla., recently announced its membership in the Embellished Activewear Standards Initiative (EASI).
November 11, 2009
The year’s kick-off trade show event will be the Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show, to be held Jan. 22-24, 2010. In addition to the vast array of exhibitors to visit on the show floor, ISS Long Beach offers several don’t-miss events and displays. Here’s just a sampling: # Award-Winning Decoration: The Impressions booth will showcase the 2009 winners of the prestigious Impressions Awards competition, as well as the 2010 winners of the Impressions Awards Student Decorating Competition, which honors high school screen printers and digital decorators. Stop by and see the best of the best from your peers, as well as the industry’s future entrepreneurs. # Reduced Conference Prices: Because investing in your education is critical, we’ve lowered our ISS conference pricing structure for next year, allowing you to attend these important classes for less. For example, a full-conference package in 2010 will cost just $99 pre-show and $225 on site. A single seminar can be purchased for $25 pre-show or $75 on site, and the all-day workshop fee is just $99 in advance, or $150 on site. Join the industry’s top educators for next year’s sessions, which cover screen printing, embroidery, digitizing, digital decorating and a strong emphasis on doing business in the decorated apparel market. The majority of the program is new, with several hands-on classes that let you get involved. # More Cool Stuff: Visit expert consultant Charlie Taublieb on the show floor at Charlie’s Corner, where you can try your hand at manual screen printing. Also, pick up your Booth Bingo card when you register and visit with sponsoring exhibitors to see their newest products. Then, turn in your card for a chance to win one of five $250 prizes throughout the three-day show. Also, check out the latest in green products at the Eco Pavilion, located in the registration lobby. — M.D.
November 10, 2009
Show season 2010 is set to begin with the year’s kick-off event, the Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show, to be held Jan. 22-24, 2010. Join us at the Long Beach Convention Center for three days of exciting product introductions, an unparalleled educational experience and important networking opportunities. Invest in your business’s future at this must-attend event to shop for everything from apparel to equipment and supplies from an array of industry vendors. Whether screen printing, embroidery, digital decorating or promotional products is your firm’s focus, ISS Long Beach has something for everyone. Also, check out the comprehensive educational lineup, featuring five NEW workshops and 43 seminars, 40 of which are NEW!
November 10, 2009
Pulse, a division of Hirsch Intl., Hauppauge, N.Y., is offering customers who have the Composer level or higher of digitizing software the chance to try a more advanced level of Tajima DG/ML for 30 days.
November 09, 2009
Brother Intl. Corp.'s Industrial Products division, Bridgewater, N.J., is offering a new "Cash for Trash" promotion that will allow customers to save money on the purchase of a direct-to-garment inkjet printer.
November 09, 2009
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, will include four additional brands in its 2010 catalog, which will be released later this month. The new additions will bring the wholesaler's portfolio to 38 brands.
November 05, 2009
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, recently announced the third quarter winners of its 2009 Wildcard Advantage promotion. This year, the company, along with sponsors Anvil and Gildan, will send 10 winners and their guests on a trip to the 2010 PPAI show, to be held in Las Vegas.
November 05, 2009
School spirit is alive and well at Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark., as the retailer recently teamed up with Disney Consumer Products on a new line of collegiate women's loungewear and baby apparel.
November 04, 2009
With today’s challenging economy, doing smart business is the way to stay in business. To stay on top of trends, refine your technical expertise or expand your shop’s decorating capabilities, join us at the 2010 Imprinted Sportswear Shows for our extensive educational conference program.
October 28, 2009
Heritage Sportswear, Hebron, Ohio, will add five new brands to its 2010 collection: Champion, KC Caps, Kariban, Liberty Bags and Timberland.
October 28, 2009
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) recently announced that Joseph Shondel of Selecto-Flash Inc., West Orange, N.J., will be the chairman for its 2010 Board of Directors.
October 28, 2009
Holloway Sportswear Inc., Sidney, Ohio, recently debuted a new e-commerce site, which will improve convenience and provide added support for the its diversified customer base, according to the company.
October 26, 2009
Graphics One LLC, Burbank, Calif., recently launched its new GO FabInk ink line, which features direct-to-garment printer inks with SuperBinder and NanoColor technology.
October 23, 2009
Impressions, the one-stop source for authoritative information and education crucial to starting up and building a profitable decorated apparel business, has joined Twitter!
October 23, 2009
International Coatings Co., Cerritos, Calif., has unveiled its new 3804 Phthalate-Free (PF) Low Cure Additive for textile screen printing inks.
October 21, 2009
River's End Trading Co., Minneapolis, recently held a customer appreciation event for more than 500 guests.
October 21, 2009
Bucking the trend of widespread layoffs, Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., a leading manufacturer of active wear for the decorated apparel market, announced Oct. 19, 2009 that the company has increased staff at its headquarters by more than 40% in recent months. The company has has added 20 new positions spanning most departments, including sales, production, embroidery, IT and customer service.
October 20, 2009
Imprintables Warehouse, Masontown, Pa., is offering a series of videos that instructs viewers on how to use print-and-cut material with a VersaCAMM or VP300 digital cutter to create graphics for team uniforms, spiritwear, corporate apparel and more.
October 20, 2009
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, recently announced that it will open a distribution center in Houston in January 2010. The company currently has locations in Cincinnati, Atlanta and Fullerton, Calif.
October 20, 2009
EnMart, Traverse City, Mich., has added sublimation blanks to its product inventory to complement its printers, ink, paper and other supplies.
October 16, 2009
Custom Chocolate LLC, St. Paul, Minn., recently launched a new Web site to better serve clients in the promotional products industry.
October 16, 2009
Faytex Corp., Weymouth, Mass., will partner with polyester and nylon yarn producer Unifi to accelerate the development of environmentally friendly apparel and footwear by incorporating REPREVE recycled fibers into its Dri-Lex Eco fabric line.
October 13, 2009
Headwear manufacturer Otto Intl. Inc., Ontario, Calif., has launched a new apparel collection: OTTO Apparel. The first product to debut in the line is a 7-ounce Piqué Knit Sport Shirt.
October 13, 2009
American Apparel, Los Angeles, is heading to Sesame Street. The clothing company is collaborating with design studio Mighty Fine to create T-shirts imprinted with the original line drawings of classic Sesame Street characters such as Big Bird, Burt and Ernie.
October 12, 2009
Thirty-year industry veteran Terry Combs is offering a business course that will teach attendees all aspects involved in starting a profitable screen printing business.
October 08, 2009
Pulse, a division of Hirsch Intl., Hauppauge, N.Y., now offers Embroidery i2, which lets apparel decorators create ready-to-sew embroidery designs directly inside CorelDraw.
October 08, 2009
To help celebrate the fourth anniversary of T-ShirtForums.com, Imprintables Warehouse, Masontown, Pa., recently hosted a Triple Heat Press Giveaway.
October 07, 2009
JCW Software LLC, Palm Beach, Fla., the developer of business management software for apparel embellishers, recently announced a conversion program designed to make it easy and affordable for clients to convert to its FastManager software.
October 07, 2009
Sawgrass Technologies Inc., a leading innovator of sustainable digital printing ink technologies announces its division into two new business units; Sawgrass Consumer Division and Sawgrass Industrial Division.
October 06, 2009
While the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) recently granted a one-year stay on testing and certification until 2010, Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, has provided proof of safety and fair labor statements from all its suppliers.
October 06, 2009
Equipment Zone, Fair Lawn, N.J., will host an open house Oct. 24 that will teach attendees how to get started in digital direct-to-garment printing.
October 06, 2009
Vapor Apparel, N. Charleston, S.C., is marking its fifth anniversary by consolidating all of its North American operations into a 22,000 square-foot LEED-certified facility, which is located on N. Charleston’s historic Navy Yard.
October 02, 2009
A third-generation garment decorator, Zackary Faraj got the idea for a line of customizable T-shirts, Custom T Couture, Fairview, N.J., after seeing the decline in domestic garment production.
October 02, 2009
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, recently announced changes within its national sales force. Michael Galati will transition to outside sales representative in the Florida territory, and Judy Chase will be the sales representative for the North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia territories.
October 02, 2009
For the first time, SWF East, Tampa, Fla., held a fundraiser benefiting breast cancer research and awareness at the recent Imprinted Sportswear Show in Atlanta, held Sept. 10-12.
October 02, 2009
A decorator specalizing in Christian-themed apparel, Kerusso, Berryville, Ark., recently launched a “Fearless” line of licensed T-shirt apparel, inspired by Max Lucado’s book, “Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear.”
October 02, 2009
After years of expanding into various sectors of the apparel industry, including eco-friendly and safety apparel, and uniforms, Tri-Mountain, Irwindale, Calif., has targeted the racewear segment.
October 02, 2009
UltraSol Inks, Mexico City, Mexico, recently opened a regional office — its first in the United States — in Austin, Texas.
September 30, 2009
McBee Supply, Houston, now offers a monthly two-day training class on how to get started in screen printing.
September 30, 2009
Digital Art Solutions has introduced The Smart Garment Printing System — a direct-to-garment (DTG) Digital Art's ASSET concept. That acronym stands for Artwork, Software, Support, Equipment, Training equals Success. Digital Art Solutions is an industry-leading producer of production-ready digital art and add-on graphics software.
September 28, 2009
A new video from Hirsch Intl. shows how to print oversize designs on the Mimaki inkjet garment printer the company distributes. To see the video, visit hirschinternational.com . Click on “Direct To Garment Printer” and search the right navigation bar for available videos.
September 28, 2009
The results are in! For months, decorators of all sizes and experience levels have submitted their entries for the 2009 Impressions Awards, the industry’s most prestigious apparel decorating contest. The 31st annual contest was judged at the Fort Worth Imprinted Sportswear Show, which was held Sept. 25-27.
September 27, 2009
International Coatings, Cerritos, Calif., recently launched a new blog site, InternationalCoatingsBlog.com, to respond to customers who want to receive information and communicate in the social networking world.
September 24, 2009
BroderBros. Co., Trevose, Pa., recently added several fleece styles to its Total Team Guarantee (TTG) seletionof Gildan and Jerzees products. Additional Hanes and Outer Banks styles also have been added.
September 24, 2009
Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., recently was selected as a finalist in the “Mid-Size Business” category for the Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards.
September 23, 2009
The Fort Worth Imprinted Sportswear Show, to be held Sept. 25-27, is offering attendees a chance to save on individual seminars or workshops.
September 23, 2009
Kornit Digital, Rosh-Ha’Ayin, Israel, recently announced that it has implemented an organizational change to its International Customer Support (ICS) division.
September 23, 2009
Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, Glen Raven, N.C., and specialty fabrics manufacturer Performance Textiles Inc., Greensboro, N.C., recently announced that they will soon introduce GlenGuard Hi-Vis mesh fabric, a high-visibility, flame- and arc flash-resistant mesh fabric designed to make safety vests cooler and more comfortable without sacrificing protective benefits.
September 22, 2009
Sawgrass Technologies Inc., Charleston, S.C., recently introduced the ChromaBlast-R solution for the Ricoh GX7000 printer, a professional cotton decorating system.
September 22, 2009
Dunbrooke Apparel Corp., Independence, Mo., recently launched its 2010 catalog, which includes new jackets, knits, wovens, Reebok products, bags, robes, towels, fleece and T-shirts.
September 18, 2009
Music fans can now sport their inner-diva on the outside, thanks to a new partnership between CafePress and VH1 Save the Music Foundation that will offer exclusive “Divas” T-shirts to celebrate VH1’s “Divas” Live Concert, airing on Sept 17 from New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music.
September 18, 2009
Flexfit, Hicksville, N.Y., recently announced its sponsorship of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Chldren Open, to be held Oct. 11-18 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.
September 16, 2009
Christian-themed apparel decorator Kerusso, Berryville, Ark., recently launched a “Fearless” line of licensed T-shirt apparel, inspired by the book, “Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear,” by Max Lucado.
September 16, 2009
Joto, Blaine, Wash., recently announced the addition of the Stone Stencil Rhinestone Transfer System to its line of digital image transfer products.
September 15, 2009
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, recently culminated its 70th anniversary celebrations with an employee picnic, including carnival games and an executive dunk tank.
September 15, 2009
JCW Software, Palm Beach, Fla., has introduced FastManager “Q,” a quotation-only version of the FastManager software that allows users to create professional wearables quotes for customers and prospects.
September 10, 2009
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, recently announced an expanded order cut-off time, as well as longer pick-up hours.
September 09, 2009
SanMar Corp., Seattle, is releasing this month its 2009 Holiday Gift Guide, targeted to the gift-giving season. This year’s Gift Guide is grouped into six distinct personalities and offers further sales aids, like icons for “Under $20” and “Under $10” gifts.
September 09, 2009
Equipment Zone, manufacturer of the Veloci-Jet direct-to-garment printer — and one of the country's largest parts, service and support centers for direct-to-garment printers — will host an open house at its New Jersey facility on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
September 08, 2009
Boxercraft, Atlanta, recently announced that its efforts to go "green," starting with the release of a green campaign in 2008, are still going strong. The company pledged to become environmentally friendly by reducing, reusing and recycling. With its commitment, 96 trees and 2,280 gallons of oil will be saved each year with this initiative alone, according to the company.
September 08, 2009
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, recently announced its partnership with Jerzees for a month-long promotion giving away an iPod Touch away every business day in September.
September 04, 2009
EnMart, Traverse City, Mich., recently announced the expansion and relocation of its New Jersey warehouse and shipping facility. The EnMart East facility is now located at 148 71st St. in Guttenberg, N.J.
September 03, 2009
After years of expanding into various sectors of the apparel industry, including eco-friendly and safety apparel, and uniforms, Tri-Mountain, Irwindale, Calif., has targeted the racewear segment.
September 02, 2009
After years of expanding into various sectors of the apparel industry, including eco-friendly and safety apparel, and uniforms, Tri-Mountain, Irwindale, Calif., has targeted the racewear segment.
September 02, 2009
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., recently announced that it has released its new Forerunner catalog, which is a preview of fall and winter favorites for 2009-2010.
September 02, 2009
Impressions interviewed apparel decorators from all corners of the industry to discuss the promise and the real-world results of investing in digital inkjet-to-garment printers.
September 01, 2009
Davis Intl. Inc., Fairport, N.Y., recently announced that it will hold its first-annual open house screen printing trade show and seminar.
August 27, 2009
Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., announced that it recently installed the first GT-782 white ink-capable dual platen garment printer, which is now available worldwide.
August 27, 2009
Augusta Sportswear, Augusta, Ga., recently released its first two catalogs for 2010. The Outerwear/Warmups/Sideline and Basketball/Volleyball/Sideline catalogs both feature new fabrics and styles for teams and athletes.
August 25, 2009
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, was recently honored with awards from Promo Marketing magazine, as well as embroidery franchise EmbroidMe.
August 25, 2009
Stahls' ID Direct, St. Clair Shores, Mich., recently teamed up with Boxercraft, Atlanta, to offer custom cut designs in Boxercraft's plaid and other unique patterns for school, team and corporate wear.
August 21, 2009
Equipment Zone, Fair Lawn, N.J., recently released the upgraded version of FastArtist, EZ Artist 2.0.
August 20, 2009
Insta Graphic Systems now stocks 3-D heat transfers for promotional and licensing opportunities.
August 20, 2009
Custom HBC Corp., a health and beauty care supplier to the promotional products industry located in Waconia, Minn., recently announced that it has acquired Custom Chocolate, St. Paul, Minn.
August 18, 2009
Hirsch Intl., Hauppauge, N.Y., distributes the Tajima TCMX 604 four-head embroidery machine which is designed to create chenille stitches traditionally produced by manual chenille embroidery machines, but at higher speeds and with less labor, according to the company.
August 18, 2009
As the recession drags on, there has been talk of fresh consumer interest in "buying American." An AdweekMedia/Harris Poll indicates this is indeed an attitude marketers of U.S.-made goods could tap into, though such sentiment may be more wide than deep.
August 18, 2009
Graphics One, Burbank, Calif., recently launched MaxRIP for Epson desktop printers, which was developed for screen printers by screen printers.
August 14, 2009
Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., recently announced that it is now offering a new print head cleaning service for the GT-541 and GT-782 garment printers.
August 13, 2009
The ways in which the current recession will impact consumers' interest in playing sports, working out or getting regular exercise — and buying the gear to participate — forms the cornerstone of a new report from just-style.com on the active sportswear and athletic footwear market.
August 12, 2009
VSP Specialty Printers offers the Magic 360 Pro and FLB-24 printers.
August 12, 2009
Screen Works Inc., a top-volume screen printer based in Dayton, Ohio, recently helped out "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" when the show traveled to Beavercreek, Ohio, by volunteering co-owner Ron Witters for the project.
August 12, 2009
Through Aug. 31, Wilcom Intl. is offering previously unseen low prices for its EmbroideryStudio e1.5 to North American decorators who trade in their current digitizing software. The amount of discount depends upon the brand and level of software being traded in.
August 11, 2009
At the 2009 SGIA Expo Oct. 7-9 in New Orleans, selected industry experts will demonstrate the latest innovations in digital apparel technology in a special, non-sales area of the show floor, according to Johnny Shell, vice president of technical services, SGIA (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association), Fairfax, Va.
August 10, 2009
Boyd Technologies, South Lee, Mass., has announced that it recently relocated Wellington Custom Fabrics, Columbus, Ga., to its Massachusetts headquarters.
August 10, 2009
Ahlstrom, Helsinki, Finland, recently announced that its nonwoven embroidery and apparel fabrics now comply with the requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 regarding lead and phthalates.
August 07, 2009
Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, recently debuted an informative 16-page booklet titled "T-Shirt Business Start-Up Guide."
August 07, 2009
Today’s kids are sporting some decidedly progressive, adult-driven apparel, including sun dresses with Affliction-style heraldry designs, diapers decorated with abstract sublimated designs, vintage-wash fabrics and organic cotton one-piece body suits. These fashion-forward offerings are part of a bumper crop of products from industry suppliers, who continue to unveil new twists for tots, even as classic kidswear items retain their perennial popularity.
July 01, 2009
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