STAHLS’ podcast celebrates 100th episode

STAHLS’ has released the 100th episode of its podcast series, “Heat Press for Profit Live.” The milestone episode, titled “What’s Hot in 2025: Apparel Decorating Trends You Need to Know,” streamed on Thursday, April 24, and spotlighted major developments shaping the future of apparel decoration in 2025 and beyond.

Hosted by STAHLS’ industry experts Dave Conner, Kelly Walters, and Jenna Sackett, the weekly series has become a source of education and insight for apparel decorators, small business owners, and heat printers across North America.

With Episode 100, the podcast delivered a comprehensive breakdown of trend-driven strategies, product shifts, and production insights for 2025, including:

• Apparel trends: Bold minimalism, typography-driven designs, heavyweight blanks, and vintage-inspired sportswear.
• Decoration techniques: Rising demand for textured and dimensional heat transfers, scalable creative methods, and the continued heat press advantage.
• Print-on-demand (POD): How decorators are leveraging POD to lower inventory risk, test new products, and operate with greater flexibility.
• Direct to film (DTF): Equipment adoption, common pain points, and the growing importance of innovation and differentiation in DTF workflows.
• HTV resurgence: Renewed interest in specialty HTV finishes like glitter, flock, foam, and silicone for unique applications and material compatibility.
• Operational strategies: How hybrid shop models, automation, and lean production are driving profitability and responding to evolving market demands.

“This 100th episode is a significant milestone, not just for our STAHLS’ team, but for the ever-growing community of decorators we are committed to serving,” said Dave Conner, STAHLS’ content director. “It reflects the momentum of this industry and the STAHLS’ mission of helping build confident and capable decorators in charge of their business growth.”

“Heat Press for Profit LIVE” airs every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET on LinkedIn Live and YouTube. The show features actionable education, live discussion, and direct engagement with industry professionals aimed at helping decorators maximize their success with heat-applied graphics.