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Wearables News Briefs - January 2018

Atkinson Consulting, run by decorated-apparel veteran Marshall Atkinson, has launched a new website and is offering a free eBook, Top 10 Workflow Tips.

PolyOne showcased new specialty inks from Wilflex and Rutland at the ISS Show in Long Beach.

Ryonet offers the new Riley Hopkins 300 manual press, a heavy-duty manual press with features to speed up setup times.

InkSoft offers a software update, Release 3.19, which add a new colorways feature and the ability to install free SSL certificates.

Hirsch Solutions offers new Magnet Frames to speed up hooping of heavy, hard-to-hoop fabrics and products.

Stormtech Performance Apparel (asi/89864) has announced that beginning with its new Spring 2018 collection, it has eliminated environmentally harmful perfluorinated carbons (PFCs) from its water repellent apparel products.

Cintas (asi/162167) has announced that its uniform rental location in Austin, TX, received Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Aprons, Etc. (asi/36558) has promoted Pam Pennington to vice president of strategic partnerships.

Printavo has updated its shop-management tool, allowing users to send payment requests and notifications via text, order tagging and advanced line item customization.

InkSoft recorded a podcast with Monty Mims of SanMar. The episode goes over areas including choosing the correct garment for specific customers and the “secret sauce” that nearly every successful shop has.

Teamwork Athletic has acquired the license to Norman Rockwell. The company is now able to add authentic Norman Rockwell illustrations to is premium sublimated holiday sweaters.

Stahls’ has released its 2018 Decorator Solutions catalog, with 76 pages of products, educational resources and more. The company also announces the release of 31 new Valentine’s Day patterns.

Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) has announced that David Clifton has been appointed to serve as board president. Clifton is chief marketing officer at Top 40 supplier alphabroder (asi/34063).

Blue Generation (asi/40653) welcomes Pete Rosica as its sales representative for New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Terry Town (asi/90913) welcomes Livier Gomez as strategic national account manager.

The Pro Towels Family of Brands, including Pro Towels (asi/79750), Kanata Blanket Co., Superior and Neet Feet, welcomes Chris Hart as national accounts director.

Geiger (asi/202900) has hired Sarabeth Anderson as Division Sales Vice President for Geiger West Coast.

Stormtech (asi/89864) has announced the addition of Kim Brockschmidt to its team in the role of Regional Sales Manager, USA – West.

SanMar (asi/84863) has launched more than 60 new styles. With new uniforming options, high-performance fabric choices and trend-right fashion basics, the January 2018 New Arrivals catalog aims to deliver something fresh and new for virtually all end-users.

Cap America (asi/43792) has announced that Sports Sales Inc. will be providing representation for the Florida territory.

BAG MAKERS Inc. (asi/37940) is introducing sublimation printing and multiple new products for 2018.

Stormtech (asi/89864) has announced the launch of its Spring 2018 collection. The new collection is being introduced along with the 2018 workbook and accompanying Spring edition of the Stormtech Magazine that premiers the new product line along with editorial features from brand ambassadors.

SanMar (asi/84863) has released its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report, “Knitting Together a Better World,” which focuses on the company’s commitment to people, products and the planet. The report is available on www.sanmar.com. ​ 

Imprint Logo LLC (asi/230995) has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Marblehead, OH. First established in 1999, the company has specialized in e-commerce sales.

Royal Apparel (asi/83731) has released its new 2018 catalog in print and digital formats. ​

Storm Creek (asi/89879) has exceeded its 2016 charity program goal by raising more than $21,000 for local and national charity partners.

Printavo published a podcast interview with Justin Lawrence, founder of Oklahoma Shirt Co. to learn about his shirt-of-the-month subscription business. Click here to listen.

Stahls’ TV offers a new video on saving time and costs for home T-shirt businesses.

Ryonet offers the ROQ Oval 4XL with an allover printing system. The automatic screen-printing machine has the ability to do allover printing on garments, banners, towels, flat stock and more. Configurations start at four colors/16 stations and scale up indefinitely to accommodate a printer’s needs.

Terry Town (asi/90913) has promoted Aaron Bradley to national sales manager.

The PAS Store offers the 11-inch-by-13-inch Mighty Hoop, a magnetic hoop ideal for jacket embroidery.