Whether it's making sure you packed everything in your suitcase, or making sure everything fits in your suitcase, sometimes traveling can be stressful. But the Travel Buddy from Michigan-based Twin Bay Treasures is one way to simplify traveling.
August 04, 2008
Imagine seeing nearly every apparel decorating process in a hands-on environment, with educated staff walking you through how each machine can help you improve or diversify your shop's services. Hirsch Intl. Corp., Hauppauge, N.Y., recently hosted an open house for the grand opening of its Hirsch Solutions Studio in Solon, Ohio, where more than 200 guests saw the industry's latest technologies up close.
August 01, 2008
Mark Hopper, president of Hopper's Silk Screen, Fond du Lac, Wis., knows his company barely escaped a major heartache, as recent floodwaters — which still plague the Midwest — came within 50 yards of his shop and could have destroyed his facility.
August 01, 2008
While most teenagers worry about passing their driver's license tests or securing dates for the homecoming dance, eight 14- and 15-year-old girls from Long Island, N.Y., are focusing on saving children from forced labor in Ghana's fishing villages.
August 01, 2008
After about a decade as an award-winning embroidery machine operator, Darla Hall wanted a new challenge. Working at a company called Canyon Gear, she approached her boss about learning to digitize. He agreed, with the stipulation that she had to teach herself. "His wife turned on the computer and said, 'See you tomorrow,'" Hall recalls.
August 01, 2008
Just back from our show in New England, we're heading back to the Midwest for ISS Schaumburg, to be held Aug. 7-9 in Schaumburg, Ill. This is your opportunity to shop for everything from the latest in blank apparel to apparel decorating equipment and supplies. You'll also network with peers and suppliers, and gain decorating insight through our comprehensive conference program developed by Impressions editors.
August 01, 2008
It's not every day that GAME Sportswear Ltd., Yorktown Heights, N.Y., gets a request from a celebrity for a specific item, but music artist and producer Wyclef Jean has put the company on the fashion-forward map.
August 01, 2008
Surviving in the textile screen printing market requires constant improvement in every area of the process, even if you are a seasoned veteran. This means always looking at even the most basic aspects of the production cycle to determine where you can improve efficiency. One thing to pay close attention to is the different variables of the squeegee. This simple tool acts as your paintbrush, and squeegee speed, hardness, sharpness and angle all factor into creating a good, clean print.
August 01, 2008
Appliqué is the process that replaces fill stitches with fabric and is a creative way to increase your margins, save stitches and time, and deliver quality results. Appliqué is a three-step process in machine embroidery. The first step is creating a placement line, which is a running stitch that sews on the garment to tell you exactly where to place the appliqué.
August 01, 2008
It's old news to many in the decorated apparel market that retail trends largely determine standards for customized wearable and nonwearable products. Wholesale vendors of apparel, tote bags and other items ideal for screen printing and embroidery have responded to this movement by adding fashionable styles comparable to what's seen in boutiques, chain shops and department stores. But that may not be enough to appease end users. Consumers are seeing decoration techniques such as burnout prints and frayed edging as they browse through their favorite clothing stores. Therefore, they want their customized products to reflect similar detailing and finishing touches. A basic left-chest embroidered set of initials or front, center print may not cut it for customers seeking trendier techniques.
August 01, 2008
The Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) have long recognized the importance of regional events, and this August marks our third year staging a full-scale exhibition and conference for apparel decorators and promotional products distributors at Schaumburg, Ill., in the Midwest.
July 31, 2008
Kornit Digital, Magshimim, Israel, recently announced that the Kornit 933 beta site period ended successfully, and the device is now available to purchase.
July 31, 2008
Sawgrass Technologies, Charleston, S.C., recently accepted two honors from the Federation of European Screen Printers Association's digital division as a top leader in Innovative Products and Planet Friendliness. In addition, Sawgrass was named the Most Ecological Company at the Protextile Digital 2008 Conference held in Spain.
July 31, 2008
The Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) awarded five attendees at ISS New England, held July 18-20 in Providence, R.I., $1,000 worth of apparel, supplies, equipment and shipping from any exhibitor at the show.
July 31, 2008
TheMagicTouch USA recently partnered with OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions brand. OKI will perform ongoing product testing of TheMagicTouch’s transfer papers.
July 30, 2008
Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich., has developed breakthrough technologies for screen printing inks that allows manufacturers to print on a wide range of high-performance garments.
July 30, 2008
Alpha Shirt Co., Trevose, Pa., recently expanded its collection of Columbia Sportswear styles.
July 29, 2008
E-Zee Backing & Topping, a division of Madeira USA, Laconia, N.H., recently introduced E-Zee Aqua Just Right, a water-soluble topping that holds down the pile of high-profile fabrics during embroidery.
July 29, 2008
Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., is helping frugal fashionistas revamp their wardrobes with its "Project Runway" series of sewing machines.
July 29, 2008
The University of Kansas (KU), Lawrence, Kan., recently won a trademark infringement lawsuit over Joe-College.com, an online T-shirt shop. Joe-College must pay KU $127,000 in penalties for selling T-shirts that jurors found violated the university's trademark or insulted its image.
July 25, 2008
Tri-Mountain Apparel, Irwindale, Calif., recently launched a new and improved Web site.
July 25, 2008
Instant Imprints, San Diego, is restructuring its franchise framework to instigate major growth for the future, according to Leo Kats, president. The company, which is opening 15 stores this year despite the grueling economy, has roughly 100 stores in North America and is taking several initiatives to accommodate major expansion in the next three to five years.
July 24, 2008
Advansa, a European manufacturer of polyester fiber and yarn, recently introduced a unique thermoregulation fiber to the U.S. market. ThermoCool is specifically designed for performance sports apparel and footwear.
July 24, 2008
Vancouver, Wash.-based Ryonet recently debuted Enviroline, its new line of environmentally friendly inks and chemicals. The collection features water-based inks and biodegradable chemicals with soy and citrus bases.
July 24, 2008
Charles River Apparel, Medford, Mass., recently received the iParenting Media Award in the Gifts category for its Traveler Convertible Bag/Blanket.
July 23, 2008
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