Researchers at North Carolina State University have found a way to print layers of electrically conductive ink onto polyester fabric at room temperature, creating a new method of manufacturing wearable tech that uses inkjet printing technology. “Inkjet printing is a rapidly advancing new technology that’s used in flexible electronics to make films used in cellphone…
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Our Five Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Tupac ‘Pride’ T-shirts, Magic 8-Balls and More
It’s pretty unfair that June, being one of the best months of the year, only has 30 days. Why can’t we shave a day or two off of January? Speaking of limitations, it was hard to select only five promotional products this week, but we are nothing without our integrity. So, please enjoy this week’s batch…
Read MoreFerrari Introduces High Fashion Line While Trimming Licensed Merchandise by 50%
Ferrari debuted its first in-house fashion collection, part of a plan to invest outside of its automobile business, with the goal of non-auto revenue accounting for 10% of its revenue within the next decade. “We want to attract young people and women,” Rocco Iannone, Ferrari creative director, said…
Read MoreDecoration Diaries: How One Distributor Handled a Complex Uniform Revamp With a Company Store and Fulfillment Program
Here’s how one distributor overcame a yearlong pandemic-related delay, and utilized both its branded apparel and e-commerce capabilities to design a food service uniform program with a company store component that successfully outfitted everyone from chefs to corporate employees…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Lego Adidas Shoes, Dog Pins and More
This week, our five favorite promotional products includes a real Lego set modeled after Adidas sneakers, a long-awaited Nintendo release complete with special packaging and prints, some very cool stickers and pins, and more. Let’s get to it!…
Read MoreDelta Apparel Acquires Innovative Technology Company Autoscale.ai
Delta Apparel, Greenville, S.C., announced that it has acquired Dallas-based technology company Autoscale.ai to further leverage its existing proprietary automated product workflow from design to fulfillment. Delta’s DTG2Go platform is a market leader in the on-demand, direct-to-garment digital print and fulfillment industry, bringing technology and innovation to the supply chain of its customers. Combined with…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: George Harrison Gnomes, Team USA Gear and More
We’ve been to a lot of weddings lately, and it got us thinking about some merch ideas. Here’s one: branded mini rugs that say “thanks for cutting a rug at [couple’s] wedding”? Thoughts? While you ruminate on that one, check out some of our favorite promotional products from this week…
Read MoreAlaska Airlines Attendant Says Uniform Policy Is Discriminatory Against Non-Binary Employees
Alaska Airlines’ uniform allows for transgender employees to wear uniforms that conform to their gender identity, and includes different pieces to assemble a uniform outfit. But each set is given the “male” or “female” binary, and employees cannot mix a “female” piece with a “male” outfit, such as a scarf or tie…
Read MoreDecoration Diaries: How One Distributor Wowed His Client With a Branded Apparel Kit
Ideas sometimes go beyond finding the latest decoration method. When his concrete installation client wanted to maintain the high price point of its previous employee gifts, but avoid repeating previous years’ promos, John Helder created a multi-piece apparel collection that wowed his client…
Read MoreHow an English Soccer Team Is Using Augmented Reality on Its New Jerseys
With augmented reality technology, an ad is more than an ad. In this case, a shirt is much more than a shirt. This shirt in particular is the official jersey for English Premier League team Southampton F.C., which is using AR technology to give fans more than just a way to rep their favorite team…
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