Connected Threads - Making Sense of What’s Next (And More From This Week)
Weekly Snapshot
From learning how to juggle financials to staying up on fast-moving technology shifts and AI, apparel decorators are navigating a landscape that demands smarter planning and sharper decision-making.
Headlines From Around the Industry
- Trade Show Insights on Technology, Trends, and On-Demand Decoration
- Why it matters: Trends in equipment, technology, and styles reflect an industry that is ready to embrace new opportunities.
- Apparel Decoration Summit Keynote Sponsor DuPont Artistri to Highlight Innovation at Event
- Why it matters: The Summit is a key hub for education, collaboration, and industry insight.
- Marshall Atkinson’s New Book Examines the Decorated Apparel Industry in 2026
- Why it matters: Real-world perspectives share why many apparel businesses feel stuck despite steady demand.
Featured Picks
- Busy But Broke: Financial Mistakes Apparel Decorators Make
- Why we picked it: Misaligned financial habits are common in the apparel decorating industry — and can quickly limit profitability.
- Technology Trends: What’s New in Equipment and Tools
- Why we picked it: Now is the time to take stock of industry trends and explore the equipment needed to get your shop up to speed.
- What’s Trending Now: 3 Key Insights to Build a Winning AI Game Plan
- Why we picked it: As AI reshapes workflows and decision-making, this video helps printers make sense of the trends.