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Leveling Up: From Identity Crisis to Competitive Advantage – Part 2

In Part 2 of this two-part series the author takes another look at the Value Per Hour concept…

Build Your Business July 6
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Handling the Rush that is the Holiday Custom Apparel Decorating Season

Top apparel decorators share how they prepare for the busiest—and most profitable—season of the year For today’s print…

Build Your Business July 6
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Women’s Apparel Trends 2026: Blank Apparel, Heavyweight Fabrics and Retail-Inspired Styles Drive Decorated Fashion

From heavyweight blank apparel and faded color palettes to retail-inspired silhouettes and premium decoration techniques, here's what's shaping…

Build Your Business July 3
Planning an effective social media marketing campaign in advance of the holidays

Holiday Season Social Media Strategies for Maximizing Decorated Apparel Sales

Decorated apparel businesses large and small can enjoy big holiday promo paydays with the right social media strategy…

Build Your Business July 2
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Print-On-Demand POD

7 Steps to Print-on-Demand Success: The Rise of Micro Fast Fashion

Learn how apparel decorators can successfully incorporate print-on-demand production using e-commerce, automation, DTF printing and scalable workflows to…

Build Your Business June 26
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DTF Printers: When Does It Make Sense to Bring Direct-to-Film Printing In-House?

As direct-to-film printing continues to reshape apparel decoration, shop owners must decide when outsourcing DTF transfers no longer…

Build Your Business June 8
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High school football player sprinting across a field wearing an A4 performance football uniform featuring moisture-wicking athletic fabric and custom team graphics.

2026 Teamwear and Athletic Apparel Trends: Performance, Athleisure and Customization Drive Growth

Youth sports, school programs, athleisure lifestyles and sustainability initiatives are reshaping teamwear and athletic apparel in 2026, creating…

Build Your Business June 1
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Leveling Up: From Identity Crisis to Competitive Advantage in Decorated Apparel – Part 1 of 2

In Part 1 of a two-part series, the author looks at why decorators feel like they’re continually falling…

Build Your Business April 29
INKclusivity: Company Benefits of Disability Inclusion & How-to Implementation Guide

Hiring Employees with Disabilities and the Decorated Apparel Industry: Debunking Fears, Stigmas and Myths

The idea of hiring a person with a disability may be an intimidating one, but it shouldn’t be…

Build Your Business April 7
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series