Whether you’re considering adding in-house screen printing or already have a plan in the works, Marshall Atkinson of Atkinson Consulting had tips on how to get started that really translated as key advice for any promo business. Here are six takeaways from his session at the PRINTING United Digital Experience…
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Allbirds Makes Sustainable Apparel Splash With New Line (Including T-shirt Made From Crab Shells)
Allbirds, the company known for its minimalist, sustainably made footwear, introduced its first line of apparel. In doing so, the retailer is making a huge statement about eco-friendly capabilities and the future of fits. The company’s initial launch features non-gendered items, including a T-shirt made from the shells of marine life…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Margarita Parties, HAZMAT Suits and More
Does everyone have their Halloween costume figured out? I’m thinking this year I’ll hand out candy to the kids in my neighborhood dressed as “The Sweatpants Monster” or “Basketball Shorts Zombie.” Can you tell I’m not exactly feeling motivated to go all out this year? The kids won’t care, as long as I give them…
Read MoreSouth Dakota Governor Pulls Hoodie From Campaign Store for Minor Legal Offense
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem had to remove a sweatshirt from her reelection campaign store due to the fact that it broke the law. The item, a zip-up hoodie with the state’s seal on the front, technically broke South Dakota law by using the state seal without “specific authorization from the secretary of state.” This, according to KOTA, “is a Class 1 misdemeanor”…
Read MoreDelta Apparel Introduces New On-Demand Digital Print Program
Delta Apparel, Greenville, S.C., announced the opening of its first ‘On Demand DC,’ fulfillment program, expanding its digital print business. Through the program, Delta will open its ninth DTG2Go business, integrated with apparel retailer Hot Topic’s Nashville distribution center. This will reduce Hot Topic’s shipping costs and give it the opportunity to increase its use…
Read MoreH&M Turns Old T-shirts Into Sweaters and Blankets In Store
Apparel recycling is getting more advanced by the day, and fast fashion brands like H&M are doing their bit to repair their reputation for selling cheap, short-lived apparel destined for a landfill. Some H&M locations in Stockholm are now going to have an in-store apparel…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Slack Sneakers, Mario Pins and More
It’s getting cold out there. Now is the time for any of our supplier friends to send us some promotional socks and slippers. Maybe a robe, too, for lounging on mornings where it’s chilly but not cold enough to turn the heat on. That’d be great. While you assemble those kits, we’ll just be looking at some of our favorite promo products that might not keep us warm, but are pretty cool…
Read MorePromotional Jackets and Outerwear: Trends to Watch in a Changing Market
The pandemic is still going strong, which means people are going to start needing outerwear and jackets if they want to stay outdoors in the colder months. With that in mind, we caught up with three industry outerwear experts about what styles to look out for this year, what’s changed in the market and what to know about promotional outerwear and jackets…
Read MoreEtsy, Amazon and eBay Remove Proud Boys Apparel, Merchandise
Last week, we reported that Fred Perry had stopped selling one of its iconic polo shirts after the design was co-opted by the far-right extremist group known as the Proud Boys. This week, various e-commerce sites have taken action to limit the spread of the group’s message by removing Proud Boys apparel and merchandise from their online shelves…
Read MoreFashion Designers Debut ‘Waist-Up’ Apparel for Our Video Call World
Donald Duck, rejoice: They’re finally making clothing for people who are only concerned with what they look like from the waist up! OK, this has more to do with the fact that everyone is “dressing up” (more like dressing waist-up) for Zoom calls and video meetings while they work from home, but fashion designers have been showcasing designs that allow for fancy tops and more relaxed bottoms…
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