Weekly Snapshot 

The year has started with a bang, and as we wrap up February and look ahead to spring, the industry continues to dive deep into community and innovation.  

Headlines From Around the Industry

• Heat Transfer Warehouse Announces Closure
  • Why it matters: The long-time heat transfer supplier and distributor has served the apparel decoration industry for more than 15 years. 
• Registration Now Open for Flyover Con 2026 
  • Why it matters: Industry events focused on practical, real-world education help apparel decorators stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. 
• Roland DGA Launches New UV-DTF System with Enhanced Media 
  • Why it matters: With the onset of UV-DTF, apparel decorators have access to a new revenue stream offering decorated hard goods. 

Featured Picks 

• 2026 POD Conference Recap: Innovation, Automation, and the Customer Experience 
  • Why we picked it: POD is more than minimum order quantities of one. It’s about offering customers a personalized, premium experience.
• How to Cure Direct-to-Film Transfers 
  • Why we picked it: Without a proper cure, what would otherwise be a solid DTF print can fail quickly. 
• Alliance Members Have Their Eyes on iLEARNING+ 
  • Why we picked it: As printers move into new markets, having access to ongoing education and reliable industry support can make all the difference.