Imagine someone giving you $100,000 in cash but the money must be spent on your company, and every second it is not put into play, you lose a dollar. How fast would you act!? Likely, really fast, right? Now imagine the same concept but instead of money, the currency is TIME. Would you react as … Continued

As a member of the Decorator and Digital Solutions Team, one of the luxuries of my job is the ability to explore and research the challenges that decorators face. We strive to learn every day and are eager to share those experiences any time we can. Recently, a decorating challenge came in about screen printing … Continued

Today, it wouldn’t be a surprise to have an end user require a custom decorated product delivered within two to three days – something that would have been an exception to the rule a decade ago. The evolving norm of consumer behavior has driven us further toward an on-demand expectation, requiring a blend of product … Continued

Digitizing has made embroidery a very simple task – you only have to select a design, create its digital file and plug it onto embroidery machine. But if you are looking to make unique garments with supple, soft embroidery designs, there are many things you need to know, including giving importance to your fabric when … Continued

It is now a common practice to wear a face mask or face cover when in public and many want to show off their team affiliation, company, hobby or just something funny through the decoration on their mask. Companies want to be sure their employees and guests are safe and also want their masks branded. … Continued

The process of screen printing has remained virtually unchanged for many many years. Sure, there have been advances like computer-to-screen imaging and automation for the process of setting up and breaking down screen, but the nuts and bolts of the process are the same. Since the mid-90s, there’s been a new kid on the block: … Continued

It’s pretty much inevitable. With so many people covering their faces, eventually someone is going to want to enhance the look and add some decoration to it. We’re already seeing some fun examples of creative ideas out in the wild. These face covers are an important way to help slow the spread of the coronavirus … Continued

Today’s fabrics have become so much more technical and heat transfers are pacing right along with those fabrics when it comes to innovation. Improvements like stronger adhesives, flex materials for stretch and compression wear, lower temps and quicker times are all really opening up options for us when it comes to heat pressing. Even though … Continued

Why does a decoration business really care about the latest video trend? Well, influencers are trying to monetize their exposure to thousands or even millions of followers. As the promotional industry is well versed at tracking the best items to promote, it lends well that t-shirts could be a primary topic for these influencers! What … Continued

All embroiderers have struggles from time to time with an item that just cannot be hooped in a traditional tubular frame. It is a challenge that many deal with on a regular basis and it may end up with a company having to turn business and potential profits away. A clamping system is an investment … Continued