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Gildan Adds AI Robots to Advance Distribution Operations

1 week ago | apparelist.com | Allee Bruce

Gildan embraces technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), welcoming robots into its Eden, North Carolina, distribution center to help with some of the physical labor required. The company implemented approximately 19 putaway and picking robots to assist with the transportation of full product cases. The tech addition minimizes the need for workers to move product throughout the warehouse manually, which enhances worker safety, Gildan says.
Calling PRINTING United Expo Attendees: We Want to Hear From You

2 weeks ago | apparelist.com | Cassie Green

As we gear up for the 202 PRINTING United Expo, taking place in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 22-24, we want to know who’s attending. From new equipment drops to insight on industry trends, this event is the place to be every year for printers that are serious about growing their business. We’re looking to feature apparel decorators that plan to attend the event — we’ll share your stories, reasons for attending, and why this year’s event is a must-attend Expo.
Culture Studio Launches Blanks Line

2 weeks ago | apparelist.com | Cassie Green

Culture Studio announces the official launch of a blanks line, dubbed COLLECXION. The ready-to-decorate and fully customizable garments are now available to all Culture Studio partners through direct wholesale and custom production channels. According to Rich Santo, CEO of Culture Studio, COLLECXION has been in pilot testing for several years.
Kansas City Print Shop Raises Over $380,000 for Fallen Firefighter - Apparelist

1 month ago | apparelist.com | Allee Bruce

In Kansas City, Missouri, the owners of e2 Embroidery & Screen Printing have shown up for one of their community members in a big way. According to the Kansas City Star, Graham Hoffman, a Kansas City firefighter-paramedic, lost his life in a fatal stabbing while on the job. Dawn and Joe Eddings, e2’s owners, launched a T-shirt fundraiser on April 28 with a design dedicated to Hoffman, thinking it would bring in a few thousand dollars to support the Hoffman family.
YouTuber Uncovers Malware in Procolored Printer Software

1 month ago | apparelist.com | Allee Bruce

For at least six months, software bundled with some of Procolored’s digital printers contained malware — a discovery made by Cameron Coward, a YouTuber who goes by Serial Hobbyism, according to multiple news sources. Procolored sells direct-to-film (DTF), UV DTF, and direct-to-garment printers, among other digital printing solutions.
Imperial Tees Up AGM Win as Golf’s Leading Headwear Brand

1 month ago | apparelist.com | Allee Bruce

Imperial, a manufacturer of headwear, apparel, and accessories, has been named the top headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) for the eighth year in a row. Imperial’s products can be found at all Top 100 golf courses and in over 75% of the Top 400 golf courses in the United States. In AGM’s recently released annual membership study, Imperial leads with 46% of the votes.
Print Takes the Hill: Industry Leaders Press Congress for Action

1 month ago | apparelist.com | Bob Neubauer

Pictured above: During the PRINTING United Legislative Fly-In, print leaders met with Mark Pocan, the U.S. representative from Wisconsin’s 2nd congressional district (center), to discuss issues of importance to printers. From left: Julie Philp (ACG Advocacy), Dave Leskusky, Mark Pocan, Brian Adam (Olympus Group), and Eric Blohm (Freedom Graphic Systems). Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in our sister publication In-plant Impressions. Click here to subscribe to its e-newsletter.
CLR Wear Opens First Stage of Startup Funding to Democratize Custom-Fit, On-Demand Fashion

1 month ago | apparelist.com | Allee Bruce

CLR Wear (pronounced “color wear”) is entering the apparel scene with an idea that has the potential to change apparel manufacturing as we know it. Looking to make waves, it recently opened a $500,000 pre-seed funding round in hopes of bringing its on-demand fashion dreams to the market.
Cinco de Mayo Merch Collab Celebrates Storytelling

1 month ago | apparelist.com | Cassie Green

The importance of telling a story to help build a brand, promote a campaign, or highlight a cause cannot be understated. Just ask Jeremy Picker, founder and creative director of AMB3R Creative. Picker has long been involved in creating brand stories, collaborating with industry partners to bring them to life. Recently, Picker and AMB3R’s Mexican art director Angelo Montiel teamed up with JERZEES and Topshelf Printers (located in Greeley, Colorado) to create a Cinco de Mayo celebration campaign.
Inside the Creation of AI-Generated T-Shirt Designs

1 month ago | apparelist.com | Heidi Tolliver-Walker

It’s one thing to talk about using AI to generate designs for custom T-shirts. It’s quite another to get an inside look at how it actually happens. BeeGraphix (Fredericktown, PA), which manufactures custom apparel, let Apparelist peek behind the curtain at how it all goes down. It all started with the desire of a client, the 171st Air Refueling Wing (a unit of the Pennsylvania National Air Guard), to sell T-shirts at their booth at the 2025 Pennsylvania Air Show.