Inside our May issue

VOLUME 39 | May 2026 | NUMBER 12

SIGNAGE & PRINTING


A look at the ink industry & its evolving technology

Ink systems providers weigh in

By Shelley Widhalm

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5 questions

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Editor's Note

By James Anderson

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Industry updates

Latest news from around the industry

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Product Picks

A selection of the industry's newest and notable products

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AWARDS & CUSTOMIZATION


K9 versus optical crystal

What actually affects quality in the shop

By John Hathaway

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AWARDS & CUSTOMIZATION


Branding as a strategic tool for supporting construction clients

By Chad Dick

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AWARDS & CUSTOMIZATION


Getting clean results when laser engraving powder-coated drinkware

By Sara Thompson

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SIGNAGE & PRINTING


From concept to construction

The technical craft of custom focal walls

By Lauren Stern

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APPAREL DECORATION


Your embroidery pricing is inconsistent

Here’s what to do about it

By Jennifer Cox

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APPAREL DECORATION


Speed, quality & consistency

Breaking down the top customer priorities to help DTF shops better tailor their services

By Adrienne Palmer

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APPAREL DECORATION


Trends in apparel decoration

A look at the screen printing, DTG, DTF & embroidery industries

By Paula Aven Gladych

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APPAREL DECORATION


Tips for selling live event apparel

From youth sports to community events, business is earned on-site

By Shane Wilson

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BUSINESS STRATEGIES


Why your last hire didn’t work

And what to do instead

By Aaron Montgomery

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BUSINESS STRATEGIES


Settings & presets for Photoshop

Successful software setup for your shop

By Stephen Romaniello

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BUSINESS STRATEGIES


Local search

How your shop can win sales in your own backyard

By Marshall Atkinson

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Meet the team

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Ad index

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Awards & Customization

K9 versus optical crystal
Branding as a strategic tool for supporting construction clients
Getting clean results when laser engraving powder-coated drinkware

Signage & Printing

From concept to construction
A look at the ink industry & its evolving technology

Apparel Decoration

Your embroidery pricing is inconsistent
Speed, quality & consistency
Trends in apparel decoration
Tips for selling live event apparel

Business Strategies

Why your last hire didn’t work
Settings & presets for Photoshop
Local search

Extras

Editor's note
Industry updates
Product picks
5 questions
Ad index

Apparel Decoration • Awards & Customization • Signage • Wide-Format Printing • Wraps

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