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Everything for shops that decorate garments and soft goods: screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer, sublimation, DTF and DTG. Find techniques, equipment, production tips and the business advice that keeps a decorated apparel shop profitable.

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Apparel

Back to basics: Mastering the fundamentals of screen printing

Set yourself up for long-term success.
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Business and Marketing

How to open an online store & grow your business, part 2

How to open your online store in 5 simple steps.
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Latest Apparel Decoration News
- Gildan publishes 2025 sustainability report
  June 2, 2026 The report covers the company's sustainability target progress, strategies & ongoing efforts.
- Infinity Product Group enters licensing partnership with Anheuser-Busch
  May 27, 2026 The company will produce men’s & women’s headwear & T-shirts featuring Anheuser-Busch’s beer brands.
- Orbus earns ASI’s ‘Best Place to Work’
  May 26, 2026 Orbus specializes in solutions for exhibits, live events, retail & interiors.
- Shirt Lab to host 2026 AI Summit
  May 20, 2026 Registration for the June 23 event is now open.
- Imperial named top headwear brand by Association of Golf Merchandisers
  May 18, 2026 This marks the ninth consecutive year Imperial has earned the top honor from AGM members.
Apparel

Creating racing shirts for DetermiNation

The design behind the shirts supporting the American Cancer Society.
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Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

5 questions with Lon Riley

Lon Riley of DPI Laboratory talked Catalyst printers, industry challenges, opportunities & more.
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Business and Marketing

Making moves with a process reality check

Invest in processes that allow you to do more with less.
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Graphic Design/Software

Creating the distressed look in CorelDRAW

A step-by-step guide.
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Apparel

Take womenswear beyond mom shirts

There are many ways to customize items for women.
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Graphic Design/Software

Key reminders when preparing to print

Follow these crucial Photoshop steps before you hit the print button.
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Business and Marketing

13 tricks of the trade for business success

Strategies to propel your company to the next level.
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Apparel

Ski train tournament tees

Using historic images for current events merch.
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Apparel

Shifting the embroidery professional mindset

From operator to entrepreneur.
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Business and Marketing

How to open an online store & grow your business, part 1

Scale your small business, reach a global audience & operate 24/7.
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