We have a lineup of heavy-hitters in headlines this week, but first, two keynote sponsors have been announced for the Apparel Decoration Summit. And in case you missed the drop of episode three of the Apparelist podcast, it dives into continuing education, how to tell if information is credible, and more.

Happening in Sustainability

This week’s headlines focus on sustainability:

• If passed, this California bill governing recycling could affect apparel decorators in more than one way
• Next Level Apparel teams up with Oritain for cotton verification as more companies discuss sourcing and human rights
• Champion Thread Company opens a domestic facility with a focus on service and sustainability

Acquisitions, Celebrations, and New Growth

There have also been a few acquisitions this week as well as some exciting growth:

• ASPEQ Heating Group announces the acquisition of the assets of BBC Industries Inc.
• Avery Dennison takes another step in the apparel direction with this acquisition
• Q-TEES celebrates 35 years in the promotional products industry — read about how the company came to be known by its current name
• Multicraft Inc. and ROQ.US are all set for the grand opening of their Chicago showroom
• HanesBrands announces an exclusive partnership with this university
• Get the details on SanMar’s newest flagship location