Sublimate Glitter Flake for Full Color Sparkle

by Courtney Kubitza, Stahls’ TV This bow is made with sublimated CAD-CUT® Glitter Flake™ heat transfer material. Dye sublimation. This technology is just one of the many buzzwords being discussed in the apparel decorating industry. It has an unique ability…

Reflect Well on Your Shop with Reflective Materials

by Matt DeLaere, Marketing Reflective designs aren’t just for safety anymore. Active customers will always be looking for attractive safety apparel that keeps them safe and looking good, but reflective designs also make a splash on apparel for parties, events,…

Decorate for Spring Sports

Spring Sports Are Right Around the Corner

by Melissa Summers, Marketing Depending on what part of the country you’re from it may be hard to believe, but spring sports are just around the corner. With 12.7 million outdoor soccer players, 4.5 million Little Leaguers, and nearly 1.8…

Decorating Jackets the Quick & Easy Way

by Courtney Matlick, CAD-CUT Direct One great way to increase sales in winter months is to decorate jackets to keep your customers warm as the temperatures begin to drop. Unfortunately, many apparel decorators stay away from this high-margin opportunity because…

Get in on the Soccer Buzz with Decorated Shoes

by Matt DeLaere, Marketing Soccer is one of the most-played sports in the United States, with over 12 million playing the outdoor game and almost 5 million playing the indoor version. Soccer fever is sure to intensify this June, when…

2016 Trends in the Heat Printing Industry

by Melissa Summers, Marketing Last week Josh and Zach Ellsworth of Stahls’ TV hosted a live 2016 trends forecast event with their predictions for trends in apparel, decorating, and business. An Industry Ignited – Forecasting 2016 forecasts 18 trends for…

A Hot Trend for the New Year

by Jenna Sackett, Sales The new year brings many great opportunities for the beginning of the Winter/Spring Sports season – basketball, baseball, hockey, and competitive cheerleading. What’s the most trending item for this winter and spring season? You probably guessed…