Apparel
July 13, 2023 at 1:35 pm
The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off next week in Australia and New Zealand. It seems like the men's tournament just ended yesterday, but we're pretty excited for more international excitement. And, in addition to the action on the pitch, we're looking forward to seeing how promotional products and print installations play a role in…
July 13, 2023 at 11:12 am
Artificial Intelligence platforms like Midjourney have plenty of implications for apparel designers. You can theoretically plug in an art prompt and end up with a printable image in minutes, if not seconds. Urban Outfitters is showing how AI can be used for more of the behind-the-scenes and business side of things, using AI platform o9…
July 13, 2023 at 10:53 am
BamBams LLC, Manassas, VA, announced yesterday that it has acquired Visual Promotions, a promotional products supplier based in Sealy, Texas. The official announcement was made to both companies on July 7, 2023. "The opportunity made sense because of the meaningful synergies, adding significant production capacity and new products to our business," said BamBams president and…
July 12, 2023 at 10:22 am
University of Arizona students are turning old Wildcats football jerseys into updated apparel, and influencing a new upcoming apparel line in partnership with the university that will turn recycled jerseys into new pieces and accessories. Arizona Replay, as the project is being called, is a collaboration between the university's Marketing and Brand Management department and…
July 12, 2023 at 9:57 am
Kodak announced the opening of its Textile Test Facility, which will provide a comprehensive range…
July 11, 2023 at 11:08 am
Superior Decorating, a division of Pro Towels, announced a new partnership with retail apparel brands Textisle and Fairweather Johnson — formerly titled Superior ONE. With this partnership, Superior ONE will now offer single purchase order, printed apparel orders on two premium apparel options from Textisle, and one 100% recycled apparel piece from Fairweather Johnson, all…
July 11, 2023 at 10:51 am
7-Eleven's birthday collection includes apparel and other birthday-ready products like gift bags and balloons. While it gets some things right, some of the apparel seems too focused on one day of the year, and only appeals to a small audience, rather than a long-lasting and wide-ranging apparel promo.
July 10, 2023 at 11:01 am
During Fanatics' 'Merch Madness' event, the company (along with some celebrity helpers) gave out more than $20 million worth of branded apparel and merchandise. Also, founder Michael Rubin hinted at how physical products will play a role in this company's digital future.
July 7, 2023 at 10:24 am
The city of Pittsburgh is launching its first officially licensed merchandise line, in collaboration with local printer CommonWealth Press. According to Pittsburgh Magazine, the "Printed in Pittsburgh" merchandise is co-branded with both the city and CommonWealth Press; includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, pennants, and drinkware; and will contribute a percentage of revenue to the city's…
July 5, 2023 at 10:02 am
The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is a 4th of July tradition right there with fireworks. We watched (sometimes in horror) to bring you the best promotional and print products from this year's event.
