February 12, 2019
Wearables News Briefs - February 2019
AnaJet, a Ricoh company, has partnered with Kothari Info-Tech to release Kothari Print Pro, premium raster image processor (RIP) software, configured for Ricoh direct-to-garment (DTG) printers. The new software is available exclusively through AnaJet’s online store for customers in the United States.
Vastex International has introduced a new vacuum pallet to hold poster board, corrugated plastic and other flat substrates in place quickly and firmly on a standard textile screen printing press. The all-steel pallet with a suction grid is perfect for diversifying into printing signage, bumper stickers and posters.
Stahls’ announces a “Workshop Wednesday” even for May 15 at its Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas showroom and training facilities. The hands-on class focuses on heat printing team uniforms. For more details, click here.
InkSoft has released an episode of its Big Idea Podcast with apparel decorating veteran Richard Greaves. The latest episode delves into the history of screen printing. The company has also published a new blog post, offering five tips to sell more merch in 2019.
Great Dane Graphics has released volume eight of its stock art collection, with hundreds of images in more than 30 categories. More information on the collection is available here.
Mind’s Eye Graphics Inc. has partnered with SAATI Americas to host the PROScreen Professional Screenmaking Workshop from March 7 to 9 at 1019 W. Commerce Drive, Decatur, IN 46733. The $199 two-day hands-on workshop will focus on all aspects of screen making. Email workshop@mindseyeg.com for a full agenda, travel and housing information. Click here to register.
BG Tech Services is holding a two-day training class, March 8 to 9, on commercial embroidery in Tampa, FL. Industry veteran Bill Garvin will explore topics including understanding embroidery and digitizing and machine maintenance. Register here.
Heritage Sportswear (asi/60582) now offers new fleece styles from J. America. Among the new items for 2019 are the adult melange hood (J8677), the ladies melange hood (J8674) and the adult Baja hood (J8692).
Transfer Paper Experts offers opaque print laser transfer paper, allowing for the transferring of bright-colored images onto the darkest of fabrics using a color laser printer. The paper is durable, washes well and has a soft-hand feel. Learn more here.
Stahls’ offers FlexStyle heat-applied emblems, a lightweight alternative to embroidery. More information on the product is available here.
Dalco Athletic offers custom applied braid sewing services for baseball, softball, football, basketball and cheerleading uniforms. Braid come in your choice of nylon or polyester and widths starting from 1/8th inch up to 6 inches. Dalco also offers full-color dye-sublimation patches.
Transfer Express offers a collection of on-trend layouts, ideal for crafters who sell on online venues like Etsy. The company has also published a video on caring for decorated apparel. Transfer Express is planning a February webinar on baseball and softball uniform ideas. The webinar will be held Feb. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. EST. Register here.
Stahls’ offers its 2019 product catalog and price guide, an 80-page, full-color guide with product specs, application instructions, reference charts and more. It also offers a “Get This Look” video on how to create personalized team-themed accessories.
The PAS Store offers Allied Grid-Lock plastic tubular embroidery hoops, which offer quick, accurate alignment.
Pacific Emblem Co. now offers high-quality chenille patches.
BITO offers the Z Galva standalone laser, with a laser head that can move up or down to accommodate a greater variety of applications than other laser heads. It can be used for wide range of textiles, including embroidery appliqué and certain rigid materials such as plastics. With higher wattages, it can cut leather and other tough materials, as well as mark wood and synthetics.
Roland DGA introduces the DGSHAPE DE-3 rotary engraver, ideal for a variety of engraving applications ranging from signage and industrial nameplates to personalized awards and gifts.
Hirsch Solutions now has exclusive distribution rights for OvalJet, a large-scale direct-to-garment printer that can print more than 240 full-size, full-color graphics per hour. OvalJet’s closed-loop technology moves each garment through a carousel of automated stations that prep and print garments. Hirsch will handle all OvalJet sales, installation, training, service and support.