When it comes to investing in equipment for your apparel decorating business, choosing the right heat press is crucial to achieving high-quality results and maximizing efficiency. Understanding what to look for in a high-quality, professional heat press can make all…
Beyond DTF: Different Heat Transfers Your Apparel Business Can Utilize
As direct to film (DTF) transfers continue to dominate the apparel decoration industry, many decorators rely on them as their go-to method for customizing T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and accessories. However, if you’re using DTF transfers for everything, you might be…
Unlocking the Power of Custom Headwear
Custom headwear is more popular than ever in the apparel decoration industry. With innovative techniques and premium finishes, decorators can now customize hats in new and exciting ways—across different styles and placement areas. From modernized snapbacks to vintage-inspired rope hats,…
How to Run a Custom Hat Bar: Tips for Success
On-site T-shirt decoration has long been a staple at fairs, trade shows, and pop-ups, but custom hat bars are the latest trend in apparel decoration. The demand for headwear is on the rise, and running a hat bar is a…
How USColorworks Prints on Demand with Fulfill Engine
In the world of Amazon 2-day delivery, customers increasingly want their products decorated and delivered fast. In order to keep up with this demand, efficiency and automation are the keys to success—especially when it comes to print-on-demand production. For USColorworks,…
Get a FREE 11″x15″ Quick Change Platen with Fusion IQ® Purchase
If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a new heat press or upgrading from your old model, now is the time to act! STAHLS’ is offering an all-new promotion with a heat press purchase! While supplies last, every Hotronix® Fusion IQ®…
Apply for the 2025 Stahl Family Scholarship!
Five years ago, we launched the Stahl Family Scholarship to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in growing their apparel decoration businesses. Since then, we’ve awarded a total of 37 winners over $100,000 worth of equipment—and we’re not stopping anytime soon!…
New, Now, Next: Changing the Premium Apparel Industry with USSA
Selling premium-quality apparel is a powerful way to differentiate yourself in the apparel decoration industry. Whether catering to streetwear brands, music merchandisers, or luxury apparel markets, there is a continuous demand for high-end garments. Premium apparel is about more than…
How to Achieve a Screen Printed Finish on Nylon
Screen printing or heat printing on nylon garments can be challenging for garment decorators. Screen printing often requires specialty inks that adhere to nylon and withstand curing without overheating the garment. Heat printing presents similar hurdles as the high heat…