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State of the Decorated Apparel Industry Report, Winter 2026

Uncertain times call for a smart strategy. The latest State of Decorated Apparel (SODA) report breaks down how companies are investing in productivity and innovation to protect their bottom line. Download your free copy to see where the biggest opportunities lie.

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Latest Resources and News

HP to Deploy 35 Indigo 120K Devices to Shutterfly

Mar. 26, 2026

HP Indigo, a global leader in digital printing solutions, announced a major strategic agreement with Shutterfly, a leading U.S.-based e‑commerce company specializing in personalized products and custom design.

Monadnock Paper Mills Advances Retail Sustainability with Ultrahide® PC 100 Blockout Poster

Mar. 26, 2026

As retailers and brands work to reduce reliance on vinyl, synthetics, and single-use plastics in store environments, demand continues to grow for signage materials that meet sustainability goals without compromising visual impact. Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. offers Ultrahide® PC 100 Blockout Poster as …

HEIDELBERG Aims to Expand its Presence in the Dynamic Latin American Region

Mar. 26, 2026

Latin America is increasingly coming into focus as a growth region for the printing and packaging industry, alongside markets in Asia. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) provides such systems as a total solution provider and system integrator, further supporting this development. The company …

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Mar. 26, 2026

Uncertain times call for a smart strategy. The latest State of Decorated Apparel (SODA) report breaks down how companies are investing in productivity and innovation to protect their bottom line. Download your free copy to see where the biggest opportunities lie.

Let's Recognize Outstanding Members

Mar. 26, 2026

Discover how the Ben Franklin Honor Society celebrates the industry's most dedicated and distinguished pillars in our community.

Solimar Systems Launches SOLsearcher Cloud — Bringing Secure Transactional Document Archive and Delivery to Microsoft Azure

Mar. 26, 2026

Solimar Systems, Inc., a leading developer of Customer Communication Management and Delivery solutions, announced the general availability of SOLsearcher™ Cloud (SSC), a secure, Azure-native electronic document delivery and web presentment solution that enables organizations to index, store, search, …

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PRINTING United Journal Articles

UV and EB Inks for High-Performance Packaging

UV and EB inks each bring specific strengths that support evolving packaging production demands.

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Precision on 3D Surfaces

A closer look at the mechanics and magic of pad printing.

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A Contract Decorating Pricing Model That Works

Contract decorating leaves little room for error. Pricing must account for real production costs, downtime, and setup time while reinforcing reliability and trust.

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Print Specifications and Wastewater Toxicity

How dye classes, shade depth, auxiliaries, and finishing chemistry interact to shape wastewater treatability — and what printers can realistically influence.

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