Supply55 now carries
Precise Carbide Cutter
 Blades & Holders

      Supply55, Inc. a leading provider of unique value added products to the sign, screen and graphic arts market based in Ann Arbor, MI, is pleased to announce the release of Precise Carbide Premium Cutter Blades and Blade Holders for vinyl cutters and digital printers.
     Precise Carbide Premium Cutter Blades are manufactured from the finest sub-micron carbide using advanced computer integrated CNC machining technology. The combination of high quality base materials and advanced machining technology allows Supply55 to provide a premium product at a very competitive price.
     Cutter Blades starting at $8.25/each with quantity discounts available for Roland, Graphtec, P-Cut, Mutoh, Mimaki and other vinyl cutters and digital printers. Precise Carbide Premium Cutter Blades meet or exceed OEM specifications.
     Blade Holders starting at $39.95/each for Roland, Graphtec and Mimaki vinyl cutters and digital printers. Precise Carbide blade holders meet or exceed OEM specifications. Precise Carbide Premium Cutter Blades are available through authorized Supply55 dealers. Additional information is available on the Supply55 website. INSTANT INFO

NNEP offers new
Stabilizer e-Course

 Susan Ritchie

      One of the biggest challenges of creating beautiful embroidery is knowing which stabilizer to use with your apparel or fabric. Not only must you know what type to use, you often have to decide on the proper weight, fusible or non-fusible, and color. Many embroiderers waste valuable time and money using a trial-and-error method of selection.

        But there’s no reason to guess any more. The National Network of Embroidey Professionals (NNEP), based in Kent, Ohio, recently compiled a comprehensive resource for all embroiderers, whether commercial or home, to use as a guide to ensure they choose the best stabilizer for the project at hand.

       Embroidery Stabilizers Demystified, compiled by Susan Ritchie, a co-founder of NNEP, offers all anyone could ever need to completely learn about stabilizers and how to choose the best one for the job. This collection starts off with a 40-page manual that includes basic descriptions of the different types of stabilizers as well as what they are used for.

       There are scores of examples of jobs with suggestions on which type is best. Easy steps are outlined to help you select the correct stabilizer, and there’s a full-color chart of the most popular embroidery stabilizers on the market.

      Four videos and three audio interviews build on the information offered in the manual. Finally, there is a directory, listing the top suppliers to make it fast and easy to shop for a source.

    There is no comparable resource available anywhere in the home or commercial markets. It’s available for only $49 for a limited time (regular price is $99).

    To order, go to the NNEP website.

Chouinard offers
youth crew-neck
with comfort colors

       Where else but Comfort Colors By Chouinard can you find a youth basic crew-neck in such fashion forward colors as kiwi, royal caribe, burnt orange, and crimson? This preshrunk 100% cotton heavyweight short-sleeve youth T-shirt, style 9018, comes in 10 stock colors and sizes 3T/4T, 2/4, 6/8, 10/12, 14/16, and 18/20. It is made of 6.1-ounce fabric and features a ribbed collar, set-in sleeves, and shoulder to shoulder taping.

       Additional colors include flo blue, denim, blue spruce, blue jean, red orange, and white.

For programs that require matching adult and youth sizes, the adult version comes in sizes small up to 6X. Custom colors also are available for a minimum order.  For more information, contact Comfort Colors By Chouinard in Northfield, VT. INSTANT INFO

IKONICS Imaging
launches new website

     IKONICS Corporation, a Duluth-based imaging technology company, announced the launching of its new website for the company’s IKONICS Imaging Division.
     The newly redesigned site is a valuable source for product information and technical data. Incorporating four key components to the redesign—enhanced e-store, search engine optimization (SEO), navigation, and overall design—the IKONICS Imaging site is dramatically improved.
     The website features a user friendly e-store, printable product literature including MSDS sheets, the latest news, trade show events, schools, industry links and more. Visitors can view technical articles, sandcarving FAQ's and troubleshooting tips, as well as contact the technical support staff via e-mail.
     “With the new website, we wanted to create a stronger internet presence and expand the variety of services and information we provide on-line,” said Craig Kubasta, IKONICS Imaging Sales Manager. “We are now able to provide our customers with sales and technical support 24 hours a day.”
     IKONICS Imaging is the leading manufacturer and supplier of photoresist films, including wash-out films R3™, R5™ and RapidMask® the world's only dry processing photoresist. Discover these films and the most innovative line of sandcarvers; CrystalBlast™ Elite, Pro, and Pioneer at the website. INSTANT INFO

Imprintables Warehouse
 presents HowTo
Roland VersaCAMM Video

ASI Research shows 2011
 industry sales up 6.2%

• Eighty-five percent of larger distributors (over $1 million in revenue) reported an increase in sales in 2011, while over two-thirds (70%) of all distributors reported an increase.
• Over one-half (54%) of all distributors reported an increase in the fourth quarter, with distributorships of at least $250,000 in annual revenue reporting greater percentage increases in sales than small distributorships.
• More than three-quarters (77%) of all distributors feel sales for 2012 will be higher than sales in 2011.
• The sales forecast among distributor firms for 2012 vs. 2011 shows consistency across different sized distributorships. About three-quarters of all sized distributor firms feel that sales in 2012 will be higher than in 2011.

SAi releases
Flexi and PhotoPRINT 10.5

     In this update, SAi has fixed some issues that were interfering with correct color management. Some users may now experience improved color because of these advancements. Other than these fixes, SAi has made no changes to the color management portion of the software, so users should not experience color differences. The new PDF RIP is only the color engine and does not affect the color management.You can continue to use the same ICC profiles you used before. There will be no interruption to your workflow. The new PDF RIP engine uses next generation raster image processing technology.        INSTANT INFO    

Pulse has new iPad or PC
app for DTG printing

Graphics Unleashed
Media Marketplace
now has 1500+ products

     The Graphics Unleashed Media Marketplace of Cave Creek, AZ, was built as a resource for products of interest to users of graphics software, most notably CorelDRAW users. There are now more than 1500 unique products available, such as vector artwork, seamless bitmap textures, add-ons, fonts, training materials and much more. Included are products not only created by Unleashed Productions but a wide variety of products from other companies.
      “Graphics Unleashed Media Marketplace has grown from an idea to a destination for designers to have access to reasonably priced design assets and tools.” says Foster D. Coburn III, President of Unleashed Productions.
      Of the more than 1500 products in Graphics Unleashed Media Marketplace, there are currently 78 that are completely free and another 1141 are priced at $5.00. There are 56 products priced between $5.01-$10.00, 56 priced from $10.01-$20.00, 73 priced between $20.01-$50.00, 51 priced from $50.01-$100.00 and 44 priced above $100.00.
     Graphics Unleashed Media Marketplace can be accessed online and is constantly growing with new products. Unleashed Productions is also looking for new products to add. Information on adding content can be found in the Media Marketplace FAQ. INSTANT INFO

Dalco offers lightweight
Dal-Plus letters / numbers

       Dal-Plus is one of the newest lettering/numbering materials offered by Dalco Athletic of Dallas, TX. With a look and feel similar to screen printing, Dal-Plus features a matte finish, a soft hand, and a sticky back that makes it easy to position.
       Dal-Plus comes in 14 traditional athletic colors, five metal flake colors, as well as neon pink and green. Choose from stock letters, numbers, and mascots or submit your own artwork and have it custom cut to your specifications. Stock fonts include plain block, antique block, full block, script, Crazy, United, and Brody. Also choose from straight or arch/flat top designs. Because it comes weeded, you simply position the cut pieces on your garment, press, and you’re done making it fast and easy to use.
       Dalco Athletic offers a full line of die-cut, water-jet cut, and kiss-cut letters, numbers, shapes, and mascots in a range of materials for creating team and spirit wear. They also offer roll materials to cut your own. Also available are decals for helmets such as baseball, lacrosse, and football, magnetic signs, banners, wall graphics, bumper stickers, and window decals among other things. INSTANT INFO

Johnson plastics moves
 Illinois Office / Warehouse

     Johnson Plastics with headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, has moved their Illinois office/warehouse to a new location in Crystal Lake just a few miles from their previous location in Algonquin.  The address of the new office is: 975 Nimco, Suite U, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.   Their new local phone number is 815-404-2900, the new FAX number is 815-404-2909.
      The new facility provides nearly twice as much space as the old office which was bursting at the seams, according to Margaret Johnson, Johnson Plastics’ Director of Marketing.  “The Illinois crew is looking forward to starting the New Year in a clean, fresh, newly organized environment that was designed to meet their specific needs,” she added
      Johnson Plastics is a leading distributor of materials and supplies for the engraving and sublimation industries, with eight strategically-located offices throughout the United States. For more information about the company and their products, visit their website at www.johnsonplastics.com. INSTANT INFO

Stahls' ID Direct introduces
 line of Hotfix Rhinestones and Rhinestuds

       Adding bling to clothing and accessories is one of the hottest fashion trends. Stahls’ ID Direct  of St. Clair Shores, MI, introduces a full line of HotFix Rhinestones and HotFix Rhinestuds as well as the necessary accessories for dealers to create exciting new designs or add embellishments to existing garments.
      Rhinestones are perfect for adding sparkle and creating a dazzling effect. They can be used as a design all on their own or applied to a heat transfer or screen printed design to create a little extra flair. Rhinestones apply easily with a heat press and are extremely durable. They are packaged and sold in 5, 10, and 50 gross bags. Choose from 17 colors and four sizes including 10SS, 16SS, 20SS, and 30SS (crystal only). Manufactured in Korea, these high quality stones feature a very low amount of lead and are CPSIA compliant.
      Rhinestuds are made of metal and feature a flat surface similar to nail heads. Rhinestuds are perfect for adding character to vintage-inspired clothing and accessories or enhancing distressed designs. Featuring an adhesive backing, rhinestuds are applied with a heat press. Studs are available in 10 gross and 50 gross bags. Choose from 20 colors and three sizes including 3MM, 4MM, and 5MM. Manufactured in Korea, rhinestuds do not contain lead and are CPSIA compliant.
      Rhinestone and Rhinestud custom designs can be created easily with a vinyl cutter. Stahls’ ID Direct also features an entire line of tools and accessories to make the job easy. Choose from easy-to-weed stencil material for creating templates, as well as trays, tweezers, and brushes to help produce the designs, and transfer tape to hold the studs and stones in place while heat applying them to the garments.
      HotFix Rhinestones and Rhinestuds can be applied to cotton, polyester, and poly/cotton blends. Bling is just the thing to create high fashion T-shirts, studded vests, glitzy accessories, and more!
      Stahls’ ID Direct™ is a world leader specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of heat printing technologies. Stahls’ ID Direct™ provides customers with the most cost effective and efficient ways to decorate garments. Stahls’ ID Direct™ is located in St. Clair Shores, MI with GroupeSTAHL operations located throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. INSTANT INFO

Imprintables Warehouse
 offers Eco-Friendly Spectra
 Eco-Film in 60 colors

      Imprintables Warehouse of Masontown, PA, offers a digital cutter material that is free of PVC, a plus with companies that want to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Spectra Eco-Film is made with ecological polyurethane and is peeled hot.
      Eco-Film, which will meet even high European environmental standards, can be used on 100% cotton, 100% polyester, poly/cotton blends, and even nylon and leather. It is offered in 60 of the most popular athletic and fashion colors and comes in a 15-inch roll. There are a variety of lengths including 5-yard, 10-yard, 25-yard, and 50-yard rolls. This film is pressure sensitive, which means it can easily be positioned on the shirt without fear of shifting during heat pressing.
      Eco-Film is perfect for use on all kinds of sports and work uniforms as well as spiritwear, fashionwear, and all kinds of leisurewear. It can be cut into letters, numbers, or any shape.
      Imprintables Warehouse is a full-service distributor of equipment and supplies to create a wide range of heat-applied graphics including digital inkjet and laser transfers, digital cutters, digital cutting software, heat-applied materials, and heat presses. For more information, contact the company at 800-347-0068 fax: 724-583-0426; e-mail: info@imprintableswarehouse.com; or visit www.imprintables.com.
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Transfer Express offers
new 2012 Marketing Kit

      The new 2012 Marketing Kit from Transfer Express of Mentor, OH, has just been released. This full-color, personalized catalog is now offered in a much larger binder format with 152 pages of ideas, layouts, and marketing aids to ensure that you are successful at selling custom apparel transfers to your customers.
      Brand new to the 2012 edition is a blank T-shirt with a ready-to-press transfer designed by Dane Clement, a well-known industry artist. There’s also a static cling decal stating “We print T-shirts.”
      Also included in this valuable Marketing Kit is a personalized Easy Prints Idea Book that displays hundreds of layouts and artwork ideas to design one-of-a-kind shirts for your customers. There are 40 Easy Print transfers that coordinate with the color photos in your catalog including some in new ink formulas. Use these transfers to create samples you can display in your showroom.
      An Apparel Printing Color Selector allows you to show customers exactly what the screen printed color will look like so there are no surprises when transfers arrive and shirts are printed. A personalized retail price list on heavy stock ensures you are charging what you need to make a profit, and the dealer buying guide is a complete pricing list that shows what you are paying.
    A generic black and white version of the catalog also is included. And you get a $10 coupon to use toward your next order.
    The marketing kit also includes the Transfer Express Playbook, a step-by-step guide to getting started in the heat transfer business as well as samples of screen printed transfer numbers, letters, and names.
     STAHLS’ Transfer Express is an innovative company that manufactures custom, heat-applied screen-printed and digital paper transfers, and now decorative adhesive products such as banners, wall graphics, bumper stickers, helmet decals, and more. As the largest manufacturer of custom transfers in the world, STAHLS’ Transfer Express provides a competitive edge to dealers of imprinted sportswear by producing imprinted graphics quickly and with great accuracy. INSTANT INFO

Great Dane Graphics offers
 new special event stock art

      Great Dane Graphics, a leading supplier of royalty-free, high-quality, full-color stock images, recently added new images to its special event category. New designs include a birthday cake with a 50^th candle, a basket with a blanket and a baby’s hand holding a rattle peeking over the edge, and a champagne bucket with a bubbling bottle of champagne and two filled glasses. Other great designs in this category include an anniversary heart with roses and a birthday cake with sprinkles.
       As are all images in the Great Dane Collection, this artwork is a high-resolution, layered CorelDRAW or Photoshop file (Two Layers: Artwork & Background) that allows you to easily add your own type, logos, etc. It’s ideal for use on apparel, signs, brochures, and ad presentations. It can be used for embroidery digitizing, dye-sublimation, digital transfers (inkjet and color laser), digital direct-to-garment printing or screen printing.
       Artwork styles range from realistic to photographic to abstract. All designs in the collection are royalty free with no limitations on how many times they can be used. Designs can be purchased individually or, to save money, are offered in packages or libraries.  INSTANT INFO

Deco Network and Microsoft
 showcase latest
touch-screen technology
for personalization

      DecoNetwork Pty. Ltd. of Sydney, Australia, and Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, WA,   showcased the latest in touch-screen kiosk technology at the ISS Long Beach (CA, USA) tradeshow between January 20^th and 22^nd 2012.
      On display was DecoKiosk™, a ‘design your own’ touch-screen kiosk powered by the DecoNetwork platform, Microsoft® Surface™ technology and CorelDRAW® graphics capability.
      This innovative solution allows consumers to personalize products on any Windows®-based touch-screen device such as portable tablet or wide-screen monitor and is managed remotely from anywhere in the world through the DecoNetwork platform.
       As an add-on to a DecoNetwork subscription, DecoKiosk can be a complementary sales tool in a busy printer’s showroom to assist with order taking. It can also be remotely positioned in an airport lounge for self-serving consumers to purchase those last minute personalized gifts.
       “In my 30 years in the industry this is by far the most exciting time to be in,” explains Martin Kristiaman, CEO of DecoNetwork. “This technology is the future of the decoration industry at a time when each of us carry our own touch-screen device in our pocket every day. DecoKiosk literally puts personalization into the hands of consumers, dramatically reducing the cost of producing mass customization and personalization quantity one.”
        “Our customers who have trialled DecoKiosk are extremely excited about the possibilities and are forming whole new business models around this ground-breaking step forward in the custom decoration industry.”   DecoKiosk is available for pre-order as an add-on to the DecoNetwork platform.
        DecoNetwork is the leading developer of e-commerce and business solutions for the decoration industry. According to the company, "We are passionately dedicated to improving the working life of custom goods decorators by developing smart and practical solutions that increase business’ performance and achieve new levels of productivity. From the front-end online designer or retail kiosk, to the back-end order management, DecoNetwork is the turnkey solution for the decoration industry built on innovation and experience." INSTANT INFO

Royal Apparel Features
 Hottest Trends in 2012 catalog

      Ensure that you are offering your customers the hottest looks and are on top of the most popular trends with Royal Apparel’s new 2012 catalog. This new edition is full of new styles that reflect what leading fashion designers and decorators demanded most in the past six months.
      In the eco-friendly category, Royal has added a recycled plastic T blended with organic cotton. A range of new made-in-the-USA shirts also have been added for those most concerned with keeping business local.
      For the customer most interested in price, Royal prides itself on using offshore factories with fair and safe labor practices, and you’ll find classic styles made in China and Pakistan. Tri-blend continues to be hot, and a variety of new tri-blend styles have been added including tank tops and a full-zip fleece hoodie. The extensive kidswear collection also has expanded with new fleece hoodies for infants and toddlers, as well as a new toddler rib-knit bottom.
      A new sheer jersey burnout in a V-neck style for women rounds out this year’s new offerings. You can always count on Royal to offer apparel with the highest quality, softest fabrics and sizing and tailoring that are intended to maximize comfort, no matter what the body type!
      Royal Apparel of Hauppauge, NY, features a full line of fashion apparel for men, women, and children. INSTANT INFO

Joint venture established
for Deco Network

       PikiCentral Pty Ltd and Wilcom Pty Ltd, both of Sydney, Australia, announce a joint venture in the formation of a new, independent entity, DecoNetwork Pty Ltd, to develop and manage the DecoNetwork platform.
      The companies’ joint efforts to date on the DecoNetwork platform have established it as a market leader and the partners felt that the time was right to formally consolidate the success to date in a joint venture. A key aspect of this decision was to merge the relevant resources from Wilcom and PikiCentral into a new entity to enable a rapid expansion of the DecoNetwork platform.
      Martin Kristiaman, former CEO of Wilcom, will become CEO of DecoNetwork Pty Ltd (effective December 1, 2011). The vacancy created in Wilcom from this move is being filled on an interim basis by Four Bells Advisory Pty Ltd, an independent advisory group commissioned to undertake an internal review of Wilcom’s businesses as the first stage of the 2012 strategic plan. It is envisaged that a search for a permanent new CEO for Wilcom will commence early in the New Year and (given Wilcom’s market leading position in this space) a strong candidate is expected to be appointed during Q1.
      “The early success of DecoNetwork,” Martin explains, “has encouraged this joint venture partnership which will secure the future development of the platform, but also maximize the opportunities and demand we’re seeing for DecoNetwork.”
       As a company, DecoNetwork will focus on the core DecoNetwork platform that encompasses the DecoNetwork eCommerce website platform plus the newly developed DecoKiosk, a ‘design your own’ touch-screen kiosk that brings personalization to the retail space.
      As a part of this re-organization, Wilcom will become a key shareholder of the DecoNetwork Pty. Ltd. and be represented on the Board of Directors. Wilcom will maintain a close cooperative role in the future product development and direction of the DecoNetwork platform.
      These changes have been reached as a result of the necessity of bringing a close and supportive business relationship between PikiCentral and Wilcom to a more formalized and dedicated joint venture status. 

About Wilcom: In the decorated goods industry they are most renowned for their leading embroidery and print design software, utilized by leaders in Schiffli lace/fashion work, industrial sports/apparel decorations and popular in the home hobby/craft market. They provide business solutions and web services for the corporate business as well as the small business and retailers.  Wilcom is present in over 70 countries with products in over 12 languages and over 200,000 licensed customers. To provide the best-of- breed solutions they strive to continually produce quality products that are built with stability and ease-of-use for practical applications.

About DecoNetwork (formerly PikiCentral): They are an innovative team of software and web developers, researchers, and decoration industry experts with strategic management that understands the importance of marketing, quality and superior service.  Their passion is to translate their creative genius into a vastly scalable service with a unique business model empowering their business partners, affiliates, associates and passionate users to grow their business through enhanced services to their audiences.

About Four Bells Advisory: Four Bells Advisory understands that organisations seeking capital or other forms of value recognition for their business need to be well prepared and presented in an “investment ready” state. They specialize in working with clients over an extended period to prepare their companies so that they are ready and able to be invested in, sold or listed on a stock exchange.
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Roland announces
December award winner

    Roland DGA Corp. of Irvine, CA, has announced that Carolyn Klages of Klages Kreations in Oviedo, Fla., is the North American December People’s Choice winner in the Roland Creative Awards international design contest.  From a field more than 60 entries, Klages’ unique “ski wrap” was voted number one in December, winning her a 16 GB Apple iPad2 and Roland headphones.
     Her winning entry was designed around a collection of five pairs of skis, lined up and individually wrapped to display the company’s logo. Produced on a Roland VersaCAMM VS-420 42-inch metallic inkjet printer/cutter, the wrap includes metallic elements, such as scrollwork and snowflakes, which give it a reflective quality and unified look.  Printed on adhesive-backed vinyl using the layered metallic setting in Roland VersaWorks^® RIP software, the shimmering prints were then laminated, precision cut on the VS, and installed on each ski.  Ski bindings were removed prior to installation and then reattached to create the whimsical display.
      “I entered December’s contest and was very pleased to hear that we had won,” Klages said.  “But the real prize for me has been taking a look at creative projects produced by Roland users from all over the globe.  Looking at all the many ways artists are using Roland equipment has really sparked our creativity.  A big ‘thank you’ goes out to Roland for sponsoring such a wonderful contest to encourage creativity in our field, and also for making great equipment!”
      Founded in 1995, Klages Kreations is a custom embroidery, monogramming and design business that also offers twill and chenille work. The company recently expanded its capability by adding a Roland VersaCAMM VS-420, allowing it to now offer printed, full-color heat transfers, banners, decals and window clings, as well as custom “ski wraps” produced from original artwork.
      Since its launch in September 2011, the Roland Creative Awards contest has received more than 750 entries from 14 participating regions representing 123 countries worldwide.  Contest entrants compete for monthly People’s Choice awards, as well as the grand prize trip to Japan and a machine of their choice. Entries are being accepted through January 29, 2012. 
      To submit your best work, or to join in the vote for January’s North American People’s Choice winner, visit the Roland Creative Awards official site. INSTANT INFO

Hirsch hosts World Champion
 Sumo Wrestler to launch
 new Sumo embroidery machine

       The Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show will be the stage where Hirsch International of Hauppauge, NY, debuts its new Tajima Sumo large-format embroidery machine, designed to easily do oversize designs on jackets backs, blankets, banners and more.
       As part of the Sumo launch, Byambajav Ulambayar, a three-time world champion sumo wrestler will be on hand to sign autographs and take photos. He will be in the Hirsch booth and walking the floor all day on Friday and Saturday to meet with attendees.
      Known as Byamba, the professional wrestler won two consecutive World Sumo Champion titles (2006 in Japan and 2007 in Thailand). In 2009, when the World Sumo Championships were not held, Byamba competed in the World Games, which is held every four years and run by the International Olympic Committee. At the competition in Taiwan, Byamba thrilled the crowds by winning the gold medal – his third World title!
       Byamba continues to win tournament after tournament. At one point, he had a streak of more than 100 consecutive victories in matches mostly against national champions of other nations. Based in Los Angeles, Byamba also had a part in the movie “Oceans 13,” as well as more than 120 TV shows, films, commercials, and live events all over the world.
     Just like Byamba, the Sumo can make you a champion with your customers. It uses a 23-inch by 23-inch hoop that makes it possible to not only sew on oversized jackets, jerseys and fleece with giant designs or appliqué, but it also opens the door to home decorations such as tablecloths, table runners, curtains, bedspreads and more. Large tote bags and luggage, banners, blankets, and wall hangings are just a few of the many product categories that this machine is designed to accommodate. Embroiderers will find they can do large pieces quickly and efficiently allowing them to solicit work that previously would have been a production nightmare. INSTANT INFO

Tri-Mountain features
jersey crewneck shirt
with UltraCool

       The Tiger, style #024, is the latest addition to Tri-Mountain’s Performance line featuring Tri-Mountain UltraCool® moisture-wicking technology. This 100% polyester jersey crewneck shirt is made of 6-ounce fabric and has raglan sleeves and a crew neck.  Color blocking gives the shirt a fashion look as well as opportunities to match school or corporate colors. Piping along the white mesh side panels makes attractive accents.
      It comes in small through 4XL in black/black/white, dark maroon/black/white, forest green/black/white, gold/black/white, royal/black/white, navy/navy/white, orange/black/white, purple/black/white, and red/black/white.
      Tri-Mountain of Irwindale, CA, manufactures a wide range of blank apparel suitable for decorating including knit shirts, woven shirts, fleece, and outerwear. It offers a mix of fashion forward and basics at a variety of price points to meet every budget. In additional to traditional corporate apparel, the company specializes in styles for motorsports racing, safety, and work uniforms. It also offers eco-friendly apparel for those who care about the environment.  INSTANT INFO

Conde offers updated
 Crystal Decorating System

Independent Trading Co.
 offers new "sweatshirt"
for beverages

      Liquid Loungewear is the perfect accessory for your favorite beverage. Gone are the days of boring koozies; dress up your favorite beverage with this custom zip sweatshirt.  Whether your beverage of choice is a 24-ounce energy drink, 20-ounce soda can, or stainless steel water bottle, this polyester blend hoodie is the perfect fit.
      The fleece bottle holder can be embellished, so it’s easy to decorate with a company logo, event, or personalize with names. It’s available for at-once delivery in black, navy, and pink. It’s also available in custom colors, sizes, and fabrications. Contact Independent Trading Co. today to discuss having custom loungewear created for your favorite beverage. INSTANT INFO

NovaChrome adds
new lacquered boxes
with sublimation tiles

     Nova Chrome of Pleasant Hill, CA, announces their first new product for 2012 is economically priced, beautiful, lined lacquer boxes. Available in either lacquer black or lacquer golden oak these are not just any ol' box. With your favorite picture, graphic or logo on the inlaid tile, our 4" x 4"  or 6" x 8" boxes can be used for much more than jewelry. These beautiful lacquer boxes make perfect gifts for awards, presentations, keepsakes, etc. The best news is the price! The 4" x 4" boxes (including tile) are only $14.95 each while the 6" x 8" box is only $18.95. For those not wanting to do the imprinting, we'll do it for you. INSTANT INFO

Octi-Tech Ltd names
Jason Wright as new
Director of Marketing

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Corel offers Free Webinar
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Joe Diaz' Winning Artwork

Rowmark congratulates
Int'l. Sales Mgr.
Francoise Yvon on Retirement

       After many years of dedicated service to Rowmark, International Sales Manager Françoise Yvon announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2011.
      Yvon joined Rowmark in 2001 as an International Sales Manager in support of Rowmark’s growing Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Authorized Distribution network. At the time, she resided in Connecticut and serviced Rowmark’s International distributors from the United States.
      In 2007, Yvon transferred her employment to Rowmark’s joint venture company, Tromark, and relocated to France to be closer to customers. She remained an integral part of the company throughout the transition from Tromark to Rowmark Europe in 2008.
     Currently, Yvon resides in Tours, France. International Account Managers Andrew Madden and Christophe Jooris will now service her accounts. The Rowmark team, along with all of her customers, appreciate her contributions and wish her well in retirement. INSTANT INFO

PromoPayment now integrated with ProfitMaker

GSG offers Amagic
Screen Printing Foil

       Give any T-shirt design some added sparkle with foil. Foil can be used to accent a design or to make a bold statement. GSG (Graphic Solutions Group of Dallas, TX) offers a full line of high-quality Amagic foils in a wide range of the most popular colors.
      Amagic foil can be adhered using a screen-printed foil adhesive or pressed down firmly on plastisol ink as it comes out of the dryer. The foil comes in a 12.5 inch by 200 yard roll. Simply cut the appropriate size and lay it directly over the desired area. Heat press at medium/firm pressure for 8 to 12 seconds and peel off excess.
     For the longest lasting life, always instruct customers to turn a foil-printed shirt inside out, wash in cold water with mild detergent, and air dry. Graphic Solutions Group offers equipment and supplies for the decorated apparel, signs and graphics, and electrical sign industries.  INSTANT INFO

SanMar releases 2012
Apparel, Bags & Caps Catalog

Cotswold offers EMB200
 childrenswear stabilizer

       When embroidering on apparel for infants and children, you need a stabilizer that will be soft and comfortable against their skin. Cotswold (New York, NY) offers EMB 200 for just this purpose. It’s made of super soft melt-blown 100% polypropylene and ensures that the wearer will never know it’s there. It’s embossed with perforated holes for multidirectional stability. It’s also inherently fire retardant.
      EMB 200 is washable and dry-cleanable once the excess is torn away. Excess material may disappear in the dryer or in the dry-cleaning process. It comes in a 1.8-ounce weight and will support low stitch counts on any type of children’s wear fabrics such as jersey, interlock, 100% cotton or cotton/polyester blends. It comes in a 59-inch width by 100-yard rolls or 8 inch by 8 inch pre-cut squares. INSTANT INFO

Cotswold offers Wash-Away
 Dissolvable Stabilizer

       Create gorgeous free-standing appliqués that can be used to decorate apparel or create emblems with new Wash-Away, a water dissolvable stabilizer from Cotswold Industries (New York, NY). With Wash-Away, once a project is complete, all remaining stabilizer pieces are easily removed by soaking the embroidery in warm water.
      In most cases, one layer will do the job because Wash-Away has a unique construction that makes it stronger than traditional films. This soft, sheer stabilizer leaves no fiber residue. If preferred, it can even be run through the gentle cycle of the washer for removal.
      Wash-Away is ideal for embroidering on fleece blankets, handkerchiefs, free-standing lace, napkins, and other similar applications where both sides of the piece are visible.
      Cotswold has eliminated formaldehyde and started using a significant percentage of post-consumer recycled fibers in the manufacturing process making this product more environmentally friendly than traditional stabilizers.   INSTANT INFO