Gabby Houck
Gabby Houck is an associate content editor for the printing & packaging group at NAPCO Media/PRINTING United Alliance.
Holy Grail Design Tips for Digital Printing
Apparel decoration industry experts offer their must-follow design tips for digital printing, plus everything that must be considered.
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Printing Tote Bags: Best Methods, Materials, and Tips for High-Quality Results
Learn the best methods for printing tote bags, including screen printing, direct-to-film, and heat transfer. Discover how material choice, design, and testing impact quality and durability.
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Six Tips to Help Apparel Decorators Stand Out in 2026
How can apparel decorators stand out in 2026? We talked to some industry experts to help answer that question and provide some decorating trends, tips, and tricks so you don’t get lost in the noise.
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What Apparel Styles, Cuts, and Colors are on Tap for 2026
As we close the door to 2025 and usher in 2026, what apparel trends are staying, what’s going, and what should the apparel decoration community be keeping a close eye on?
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Meeting the Growing Demand for Sustainability
It’s no longer an option to offer eco-conscious products/have sustainable business practices; it’s a necessity. However, the question remains: How can a print operation be truly sustainable, and what keeps sustainability from just being another buzz word?
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Special-Effects Thread: Tips, Tools, and Best Practices
We talked to industry experts about the best tips, tricks, tools, and uses for special-effects thread. Here’s what advice they had for those looking to get their feet wet.
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Exploring the Opportunities of UV-DTF Print Technology
While DTF printing has boomed in the apparel decoration space, there remains a largely untapped opportunity for apparel decorators when it comes to UV-DTF technology.
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Tackling the Top Challenges in Embroidery
When facing the top embroidery challenges, there are several safeguards apparel decorators can implement to obtain successful results.
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