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Top Headlines – Week of May 22, 2023

Curated Content from Around the Industry

Veteran-Owned Clothing Brand Says it Discovered One of its Suppliers Uses Cotton from Slave Labor Region

Tyler Merritt, veteran and CEO of Nine Line Apparel, shares why he conducts isotopic testing on fabric to determine where it comes from and why he wants his products to come from sustainable sources.

iPROMOTEu Announces Key Leadership Promotions at the Executive and Director Levels

Joe Hoffmann and Dave Kneram have been promoted to senior vice president roles; Emily Codner and Mike Segal have been promoted to director roles.

Printing With Pride: Printing Apparel for Pride Month

Pride wear is an increasingly popular way for both brands and individuals to show their acceptance and support.

Tap into the Summer and Back-to-School Rush with Design Drops

With the busy summer events season just around the corner and the back-to-school rush not far behind, you’ll want to ensure you have all the right elements to easily and quickly create professional, high-quality artwork for customers.

Netflix Continues Co-branding Push with Lacoste Apparel Line

Brands like Doritos and the band Metallica have already released collaborative lines with “Stranger Things,” and Netflix has created immersive merchandise experiences for fans over the years.

Kornit Digital Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

Kornit Digital Ltd. reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Comparing DTG to DTF: One Decorator’s Perspective

Both processes are life savers for small decorators who want to cater to low-volume orders.

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