Having always been a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, apparel business owners will need to adapt with changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and economic fluctuations. It is extremely crucial for brands to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the shifting market landscape. Recent data has shown that the industry has witnessed a growing trend…
Key Points Unemployment rate at an all-time high, which is directly proportional to consumer spending behaviour Signs of economic apocalypse: Rise in non-mortgage interest, and more deliquencies Foot traffic in physical stores are decreasing, what is going on? Luxury goods are not selling as much as before In the current economic environment marked by uncertainty…
Proper inventory management is an essential part of managing your print shop. Through effective inventory management, you can have an efficient system to store and retrieve stock, streamlining the process of completing customer orders on time. Great inventory management is the cornerstone of any successful print shop. The main challenge to getting it done right…
Direct-to-film (DTF) printing has really made a strong impression on the custom apparel decoration industry. It’s quickly become a more popular option for entry-level custom apparel printing than the more expensive direct-to-garment (DTG) option. Given DTF’s comparable quality to DTG printing and at a fraction of the overall entry costs, it’s no wonder why people…
If you own a printing business, you may have read about the differences between screen printing and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing from various sources. Many of these sources provided estimates to illustrate the cost differences between these two types of printing. While helpful, it doesn’t paint an accurate picture of the differences because they didn’t factor…
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When direct-to-garment (DTG) printing was still new, one of the most affordable ways to get started with it was to use a converted printer. A converted printer is an inkjet desktop printer converted to print using DTG inks and apparel substrates. They are also known as repurposed DTG printers. A seller of these repurposed printers…
It’s hard to imagine a time when a medical breakthrough would potentially drive the apparel industry to an upside. However, Ozempic – a drug used for diabetes and weight loss – has recently been gaining significant popularity online and is even known as a celebrity weight loss drug. The impact of Ozempic may extend beyond…
Starting a screen-printing business can be challenging, from printing the perfect high-quality designs to keeping up with clients’ orders, following up with shipping orders, and marketing your business. We understand how tasking it can be to incorporate the best screen printing software into your business. There are a ton of software out there that claim…
Recession fears have rebounded with how the economic climate has turned out over the course of the year. Consumer savings and spending have dwindled substantially as corporate revenues declined, even though the labor market is still looking rather robust amidst the tech sector’s layoffs. If anything, the current economic outlook is mixed, with some quarters…
Key Points The apparel industry isn’t doing well, with consumer spending weakening even more since August Weaker consumer spending is weakening corporate revenues, which leads to weaker incomes Recession fears are coming back as economic woes continue. Be prudent with your business expenditures The economic climate is still looking mixed as more consumers aim to…
