The Women’s California Wave Wash Sunday Hoodie, offered by the Independent Trading Co., is the latest style in this collection, which also features crew necks, pullovers and full-zip styles. The hoodie is made of 7-ounce 52-percent ring spun cotton/48-percent polyester three-end fleece and comes in three classic colors: black, sage and bone. The fabric is single dyed and heavily garment washed for enhanced softness. Featuring a boxy fit, it has clean, blind-stitch construction, set-in sleeves and a no-drawcord hood. The waist and cuffs are made of 1×1 ribbing with twill neck tape and a woven n ..read more

Per newly updated data from the market research firm Future Market Insights (FMI)  starting from a 2023 baseline of $3.4 billion, the custom T-shirt printing market in the United States is projected to reach $9.9 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7 percent through 2033. The share of custom T-shirt printing as a portion of the overall apparel market is estimated to fall somewhere between 2 and 5 percent. Given the dynamic nature of the industry and the continual development of new techniques and technology, expect this increase to be across the board: encompassi ..read more

ROQ International and ROQ.US have announced the debut of ROQDigital.com, a platform exclusively dedicated to the world of digital print. In keeping with the brand’s over four decades of innovation at the cutting edge of the decorated apparel industry, ROQ digital engineers have, in the company’s words, “meticulously crafted a seamless fusion of function and form with orchestral precision that stands to redefine what’s possible with digital print.” Recognizing the unique workflows and opportunities inherent in digital printing, ROQ International and ROQ.US describe the newly dedicated space as ..read more

Easiway Systems, a leader in screen cleaning technology, has unveiled its latest breakthrough–Easisolv 401N Squeegee and Floodbar Wash. According to the company, the “revolutionary” product sets a new standard in cleaning solutions, featuring a first-of-its-kind formula that does not swell squeegee rubber, ensuring extended equipment life and consistent printing quality. Engineered specifically for automated cleaning equipment, 401N streamlines operations while effectively removing ink from suspension, simplifying cleaning and recirculation processes. Its versatile formula dissolves plastisolv ..read more

In an interesting twist, veteran screen-printing equipment supplier Vastex International is offering a new “Return-Belt Conveyor Dryer” that returns cured garments to the front of the dryer to help print shops increase productivity and save space. “The optional return conveyor eliminates repeated trips between the infeed and discharge ends of the dryer, while cooling cured garments for immediate folding and packaging,” Vastex president Mark Vasilantone said, explaining the thinking behind the innovative new system. “The return belt also allows shops with limited space to position the rear of t ..read more

The Eco-Tex Lite from M&R is the newest model in the company’s Eco-Tex line of automatic screen cleaning and reclaiming machines. The system is specifically configured for small to mid-size screen-printing companies looking to automate their screen cleaning and reclaiming processes. As is the case with the company’s Eco-Tex Modular system, all three chambers making up the Eco-Tex Lite are enclosed, thereby reducing direct exposure to the chemicals involved on the part of operators. The chambers have also been equipped with an improved spray nozzle pattern for more efficient cleaning. Indiv ..read more

Anatol Equipment has introduced a new interactive online platform that allows users to customize an all-electric VOLT automatic screen-printing press with unique color schemes and accessories. While best known for its trademark red machines, Anatol, in fact, offers a wide range of custom colors to fit screen printers’ preferences. Custom color combinations are not only available for the VOLT automatic press, but across Anatol’s entire product line of pre-press equipment, conveyor dryers and flash cure units. “Screen printers make up a really diverse, vibrant and creative community, and many sc ..read more

Long considered one of the industry’s leading innovators, screen-printing pioneer Dave Gardner was recently recognized for his decades of outstanding work with an Impressions Lifetime Achievement Award, an effort spearheaded by the Ink Kitchen. An awards ceremony, including a montage of pre-recorded video congratulations from loved ones around the county, took place during the recent Impressions Expo in Long Beach, California, in front of a capacity crowd of friends, family and fans. From left: Dave Gardner, Michelle Moxley-Hruby and Rick Roth. Photo courtesy of Impressions Expo Gardner, wh ..read more

Kolormatrix, Atlanta, has introduced the Thunder 6 Station/6 Color Premium Grade Manual Press, which features a gauged three-point micro-registration system, allowing for precise adjustments in three dimensions: front to back, side to side, and rotational. “The Thunder 6 Station/6 Color Press has been meticulously designed to meet these demands,” stated a Kolormatrix representative. “With a host of exceptional features, this manual press is set to redefine the way screen printing is done.” The “All Heads Down” feature enables screen printers to print any color from any print head on any pallet ..read more

The AirFlash and RedFlash infrared flash cure models from Vastex International Inc., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, are now equipped with a receptacle that allows the user to plug a three-foot power cord for an optional AutoFlash head rotation unit into the rear of the flash head. This new upgrade eliminates the need for separate wiring to a wall outlet. “The average screen print shop has many power cords underfoot, so having one less cord running across the floor is a benefit,” says Mark Vasilantone, president of Vastex International. Both flash cure models also come as standard with removable cord ..read more