Despite the chaos that dominated much of 2025, the apparel decorating community has proved it’s here to hustle. Shops are leaning into automation, AI, sales sharpening, and more to cement their business’s success.

Headlines From Around the Industry

• AS Colour Back as Official Merch Partner for SXSW 2026
• Kati Headwear Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary
• State of the Decorated Apparel Industry 2025: Key Trends, Risks, and Opportunities Revealed

This Week’s Top Topics

• Bonus Podcast Episode – When Reality Hits: One Shop’s Experience Printing for Reality TV
• Big Picture: Economic Planning and Forecasting for Decorators
• Build a Scalable Sales Engine That Keeps Your Shop Growing