The Impressions Fort Worth show in September 2023 was the busiest we’ve attended in years. The aisles were full of the energy and buzz of customers engaging with vendors and looking for new and innovative product, equipment and services to help build their business. Take a closer look at what’s new in our world.

Years ago, if you finally landed that major corporate account and their ongoing uniform needs, then you were also obligated to invest in inventory, so that as new employees are hired you could pick and ship their needs quickly. And then, alas…a logo change or disagreement over a transactional issue and these relationships could potentially … Continued

3D embroidery and puff embroidery have gained popularity in recent years, representing advancements in embroidery techniques that allow for the creation of more visually striking and tactilely interesting pieces. Learn how both of these methods introduce a unique sense of depth, dimension, and texture to embroidered designs.

Sustainable garment decoration has been gaining momentum in recent years, as brands and consumers seek greener alternatives to traditional decoration methods. Explore the concept of sustainable garment decoration in detail and learn about some of the most innovative and eco-conscious techniques being used in the industry today.

PosiCharge technology was developed in 2012, meaning it now has more than 10 years to its history of reducing frustration when decorating on polyester. Learn more about the inherent issues of polyester fabric and how the cationic dye recipe of PosiCharge has assisted in making print shops of all shapes and sizes much happier when an order of polyester goods comes through the door.

Contract decoration is the process of providing decoration services to other businesses or individuals on a contract basis and can involve a wide range of techniques. A good marketing plan is necessary to grow your contract business in a competitive landscape. Here are a few strategies to consider.

Have you given consideration to where you store goods ready to be printed, or how they’re stored after they are decorated? An often-overlooked component to decorating garments is the environmental impact of the facility itself on the product. You likely have carefully mapped the workflow of your team from receiving garments, checking them in, staging … Continued

Decoration Spec sheets give you an excellent starting point for pre-production testing on SanMar products, and are constantly being updated from valuable decorator feedback. Take a closer look at our Decoration Spec Sheets and how they can put you in a position for success when learning how to decorate on new products.

As inventory is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, the race is on for companies to re-engage end users with a process that makes ordering products simple and effective. Single invoicing and making product available on-demand often align well with an e-commerce webstore, enabling employees to directly purchase goods in small orders while ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

The demand for custom printing has increased exponentially in the last few years, and Print On Demand has quickly surged to the forefront of successful e-commerce businesses. Thanks to UV printing technology, one of the largest markets for POD is hard goods — pens, water bottles, notebooks and more. Let’s explore what this means to your custom printing business.