In the fast-moving decorated products industry, two techniques are rapidly gaining popularity: UV-DTF (UV direct-to-film) transfers for hard surfaces, and UV-HTV (UV heat transfer vinyl) for apparel. Together, they’re giving decorators a UV-curable transfer workflow that stretches across an unprecedented range of substrates, from drinkware and phone cases to baseball caps and performance wear. The substrate reach of these technologies is a large part of the appeal. UV-DTF transfers adhere directly to glass, metal, acrylic, ceramic, wood, and plastic surfaces that traditional heat-transfer methods simply can’t touch. With primers and appropriate…
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Karen Scarpino and her Michigan-based promo firm were creating unique upcycled products decades before it was a common practice in the industry.
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Colin Sinclair McDermott, the Online Print Coach, talks helping printers learn from the mistakes he’s made over the years and the differences between the U.S. and European print and promo industries.
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The Counselor Top 40 distributor reported $33.4 million in Q2 sales, up 2.4% year-over-year, with gross profit and net income both up so far in 2026.
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The Counselor Top 40 supplier also said it transitioned to products that don’t contain intentionally added PFAS “forever chemicals” last year.
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Industry distributors share the promo products that they love the most.
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The co-owner of Highland Computer Forms passed away on July 26 at the age of 66.
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The co-owner of Highland Computer Forms passed away on July 26 at the age
of 66.
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You will see a billable expense income account and a billable expense asset account in QuickBooks Online.
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We used State of the Industry findings, ASI Research metrics and broader economic data to determine if these well-worn business clichés hold up.
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