Weekly Snapshot

This week is about strengthening your business from the inside out, with the debut of a new column on solving hidden shop bottlenecks and a look at new industry partnerships designed to foster growth and community.

Featured Picks

• Designing a Universe Worth Wearing
  • Why we picked it: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design that will be featured in this year’s Apparel Zone. 
• The Broken Needle: A Guide to Solving Production Problems
  • Why we picked it: The Broken Needle, a new column for Apparelist, identifies where a shop’s margins quietly erode.
• Real Conversations Beyond Social Media
  • Why we picked it: In-person discussions tell a deeper story than a social media post. PRINTING United Expo is the place to have those conversations.

Headlines From Around the Industry

• Vantage Apparel Remembers CEO Rob Watson
  • Why it matters: The industry reflects on Rob Watson’s legacy and his deep care for Vantage, its people, and the friendships he built. 
• STCH Network Launches to Help Independent Print and Graphics Businesses Grow Stronger Together
  • Why it matters: STCH is designed to give business owners access to resources and relationships that can help them address industry challenges together.
• Nazdar Names Edward Baiden President and CEO
  • Why it matters: Edward Baiden brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience across industrial and specialty materials businesses.