David Rush holds the record for catching T-shirts fired from a cannon and putting them on. We spoke to him about the efficiency of the T-shirt cannon and choosing the right T-shirt for the job.
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Researchers Develop 3-D Printing Process Using Scrap Wood
The advancement of 3-D printing could change the way products are made. And, in an increasingly eco-conscious world, consumers want products that they know were made sustainably, but also of high quality. Researchers have developed a method of 3-D printing using wood scraps to create new wooden products that look and feel like products made…
Read MoreMinor League Baseball Teams Join Local Indie Rock Bands on Co-Branded Merchandise Capsule
Official League’s MiLB capsule pairs three teams with their local indie rock bands on hats, jackets and sweatshirts.
Read MoreRyan Reynolds Invests in Licensed Apparel Brand Homage
Ryan Reynolds, known as a shrewd investor, is adding Homage, a growing licensed apparel company, to his portfolio.
Read MoreOrbus Visual Communications Acquires CRĒO Industrial Arts
Orbus Visual Communications, Woodridge, Illinois, announced that it has acquired Seattle-based CRĒO Industrial Arts, a custom fabricator that specializes in architectural and exhibit products for organizations that include museums and public art installations. Financial terms of the deal were not released. “We are excited to collaborate with CRĒO’s remarkable team,” said Orbus CEO Gary Keefer.…
Read MoreStarbucks’ Summer Drinkware Line Leans Into Cold Beverage Demand
Starbucks just released its latest drinkware line for the summer, complete with new color combinations and twists on the releases from the previous year. Some of the products are ones we’ve seen in the last few seasonal drops, with different color schemes to fit the summery vibe. For example, the Cold Cups this time come…
Read MoreStudy Finds Xinjiang Cotton in 19% of Apparel Sold in U.S., Abroad
A study using isotopic testing found Chinese cotton was present in 19% of a sample of apparel sold between February 2023 and March 2024 in the U.S. and abroad, including on products advertised as using only American materials.
Read MoreSauce Packet Proposals and Baja Blast Champagne Flutes: Inside Taco Bell Weddings
Matt Prince, head of marketing and PR for Taco Bell, gives us some background on Taco Bell’s branded Vegas wedding experience.
Read MoreHow Koozie Group Handled Their Pen Going Viral on TikTok
A TikTok user shared a story about the “best pen she’s ever used,” and now Koozie Group is managing demand and educating potential customers about their products.
Read MoreAdidas Is Seriously Not Giving Up On Its Thom Browne Trademark Lawsuit
Adidas tried to re-open its trademark case against designer Thom Browne over horizontal stripes, but the court wasn’t having it.
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