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In-depth feature stories on the businesses, projects, and trends shaping the sign, apparel decoration, and personalization industry.

  • RIP image
    Graphic Design/Software

    What is RIP software?

    And what does it actually do?
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  • National First Responders Day awards
    Awards

    National First Responders Day: For those who answer the call

    Customized tributes that honor courage, service & commitment.
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  • PRINTING United Expo show floor
    Apparel

    10 things you can’t miss at PRINTING United Expo

    Our pick of the top 10 things to see at the show.
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  • september products
    Apparel

    Product Picks: September 2026

    Products that caught our attention from Gemline, Independent Trading, Ninja Transfers, Roland DG & Transfer Express.
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  • fleece
    Apparel

    Fleece trending as a year-round option for apparel shops

    Industry experts weigh in on decorated apparel shops getting into fleece & outerwear.
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  • UV textured effects
    Apparel

    How textured effects create new opportunities for UV printers

    Going beyond traditional flat printing.
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  • Chicago Wrap wrap
    Wide-Format Printing & Finishing

    Hoodlines & hustle: Q&A with Sean Heffner, founder of Chicago Wrap

    The journey from young pinstriper to shop owner.
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  • pink jeep design on T-shirts
    Apparel

    Pretty in pink: Hand-drawn design tops AI submissions in T-shirt contest

    A hand-drawn colored pencil watercolor original becomes wearable art.
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  • Ai robot confused
    Business and Marketing

    New technologies are rarely understood & AI is no exception

    Embrace the technology but treat it as exactly what it is: a powerful new tool that demands significant time & learning to yield useful results.
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  • Early sketches and material studies help transform an initial idea into a finished recognition piece. (Images courtesy of Polaris Custom Awards)
    Awards

    Stop selling awards, start solving recognition problems

    Help clients decide how to commemorate important achievements.
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  • LED signage
    Architectural/Interior Signage

    Understanding LED signage

    Q&A with Mike Bluhm of Watchfire.
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  • august products
    Apparel

    Product Picks: August 2026

    Products that caught our attention from Avery Dennison, Pukka, Roland DG, STAHLS’ & Watchfire.
    Read More →: Product Picks: August 2026

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