Weekly Snapshot

The power of POD, partnerships, and building better personalized experiences continue to reshape the apparel decorating industry, defining what it means to be successful in today’s business landscape.

Headlines From Around the Industry

• Ninja Transfers Named Official T-Shirt Transfer Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers
  •  Why it matters: Partnerships emphasize the value that the industry provides to end-users in the form of elevated branding and designs.
• Minuteman Press International Launches Print-on-Demand Program
  • Why it matters: POD is no longer a trend, but a growing business model that helps bring in more profit for decorators.
• STAHLS’ Releases Special Edition Heat Press Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
  • Why it matters: The line is a celebration of American craftsmanship and creativity, two defining qualities of apparel decorators.

Featured Picks

• How We Built a Branded Merch Package: Screen Printing Techniques
  • Why we picked it: Left chest logos are no longer good enough to promote a brand; decorators must help tell a story through creative designs.
• From Fast to Responsible: Time to Fix Apparel’s Broken Global Supply Chain
  • Why we picked it: From standing up to fast fashion to handling challenges caused by widespread tariffs, the industry must adapt to the new economic climate.
• Shop Safety – Protecting Your Shop and Employees
  • Why we picked it: The right safety procedures help you and your employees avoid serious injury and even fatalities.