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Empire Screen Printing Roll to Roll Innovations Achieves New Levels of Efficiency, Repeatability and Quality
November 17, 2021 at 10:49 am

Empire Screen Printing, Onalaska, Wisc., expanded its printing capabilities with the introduction of a revolutionary new multi-color, roll-to-roll screening press that more efficiently produces superior quality, highly-durable printed products for the industrial decal and OEM markets. The technologically sophisticated and environmentally-friendly system delivers high volume, reduces setup and streamlines the production process. Empire’s roll-to-roll screen…

Selling Pride Merchandise? You Might Want to Consider Where It's Made
June 20, 2018 at 1:33 pm

The New York Times recently published an article delving into the manufacturing origins of some pride apparel, and the findings aren't exactly positive. Retailers like H&M, Target, Primark and Levi Strauss have been known to manufacture their merchandise in countries where it is illegal to be gay, or where gay individuals are regularly persecuted...

U.S. Textile Industry Pushing Hard for Tariffs on Chinese Apparel
June 20, 2018 at 1:06 pm

In President Trump's initial list of products subject to tariffs, home textiles were notably absent (although types of textiles machinery were included). But the National Council of Textile Organizations is calling for Chinese textiles and finished apparel to be added to the official roster, according to Home Textiles Today...

T-shirt Inspired by Governor's 'Knock It Off' COVID-19 Quote Takes Rhode Island by Storm
April 22, 2020 at 12:30 pm

Frog & Toad, a small shop based in Providence, R.I., has thus far become a major benefactor for such entities as food banks and charities. That's because it has sold more than 7,500 shirts bearing the governor's "knock it off" quote regarding folks not abiding by social distancing rules. The shirts have generated more than $32,000 in relief funds...

Edwards Garment Rebrands Bishop Custom Clothing as EdwardsX
November 2, 2021 at 10:11 am

Edwards Garment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, today announced the final steps in the acquisition of Bishop Custom Clothing, which is now rebranded as EdwardsX. EdwardsX strengthens Edwards Garment’s position as a global brand providing a broad assortment of career apparel products and services to the industry...

Kornit Fashion Week LA Showcased Apparel's Exciting (Digitally Printed) Present and Future
November 10, 2021 at 9:36 am

Sustainability, inclusion and diversity were the focus at the Kornit Fashion Week, which took place Nov. 2-5 in Los Angeles. Featuring keynote speakers and presentations, educational sessions, live demos and, of course, runway shows, the event put the spotlight on how fashionable apparel can be created sustainably using digital printing technology...

KFC's Answer to the Ugly Sweater Trend is the Finger Lickin’ Chicken Mitten Bucket Hugger
November 10, 2021 at 9:36 am

KFC is selling an item called the “Finger Lickin’ Chicken Mitten Bucket Hugger. "It’s literally a knitted sweater (of the “ugly” variety) designed to wrap around a KFC bucket, with little mittens sewn into the side. From now until Nov. 11, customers who order online either for pickup or delivery will receive a code to claim one for free while supplies last...

Vantage Apparel Launches New Website With Decorated Order Technology
November 10, 2021 at 9:19 am

Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., announced the launch of its all-new, redesigned vantageapparel.com, which offers enhanced features for customers, including a new design tool that lets distributors add decorated apparel orders to their shopping cart. Other features of the new site include...