Aarav Mehta
EDITOR
Aarav Mehta is a editor at Tagline.wtf, covering the global textile industry - founders, manufacturers, and the stories behind the shirts.
Stories by Aarav Mehta
T-Shirt Design Trends and Print Tech Reshape Decorated Apparel in 2026
manufacturing · Jun 10, 2026From Y2K nostalgia to DTF expansion, new design ideas and production platforms are redefining how custom tees reach consumers.
Screen Printing Automation Hits Production Floors, At a Price
manufacturing · Jun 9, 2026Shops report 920-piece-per-hour runs and 75% faster exposures, but the real question is whether mid-tier decorators can justify the capital outlay.
Bangladesh Textile Waste Hits T-Shirt Blanks Before You Print Them
supply chain · Jun 9, 2026Nearly half of every cotton tee's fibers vanish in production, before decoration even starts. Here's what that means for blank costs and supplier audits.
Marine Serre Baselayer Collab and Decathlon India Push Signal Premium DTG Demand
brand news · Jun 8, 2026Under Armour's June 5 Marine Serre capsule launches performance baselayers featuring the designer's signature Moon print, requiring advanced DTG and sublimation workflows. Meanwhile, Decathlon expands India manufacturing for technical textiles and outdoor apparel, opening new sourcing opportunities for print shops equipped to handle coated synthetics and performance fabrics across a €100 million investment programme.
Print-on-Demand Platforms Compete on Quality, Speed and Fulfillment
retail · Jun 8, 2026Printful, Printify and Spreadshop battle for creator market share as POD shifts from entry-level side hustle to scalable business model.
Shein Acquires Everlane for $100M as Tariffs Reshape Apparel Sourcing
trade · Jun 4, 2026The deal signals how US tariffs are forcing retail consolidation and pushing decorated-apparel suppliers to rethink blank sourcing strategies.
Automation Reaches the Print Floor Faster Than Anyone Expected
technology · May 23, 2026The machines coming for t-shirt production won't replace everyone, just enough to reshape what a print shop crew looks like.
TSC Miami Taps Custom Ink COO as Print-on-Demand Pressure Mounts
manufacturing · May 23, 2026Eric Stockl brings e-commerce fulfillment chops to a 550,000-square-foot operation betting on speed and nearshore capacity.
Why Print Shops Should Watch Germany's Print Digital Convention
trade · May 23, 2026A Düsseldorf conference in June tackles e-commerce, data-driven print, and brand packaging, topics reshaping custom tee fulfillment.
Forever Launches Scented DTF Film as Fragrance Meets Transfer Printing
innovation · May 23, 2026German manufacturer Forever debuts DTF Fragrance film at Fespa, adding scent to heat transfers for promotional apparel and gift products.
Screen Printers Bet Big on M&R as Compact DTF Floods FESPA Floor
technology · May 23, 2026While desktop DTF systems dominate FESPA 2026, established screen shops double down on M&R automation and five-year warranties.
Roq Debuts Hybrid Pro+ DTG-Screen Combo at Fespa Barcelona
technology · May 23, 2026Portuguese manufacturer unveils industrial hybrid printer combining digital and screen printing in single workflow for high-volume garment decoration.
T-Shirt Printing: Kornit Posts Q1 Growth as Atlas Metrics and Apollo Gain Traction
technology · May 16, 2026Kornit's Q1 revenue hit $48.5M as DTG impressions grew 12% YoY and the company introduced Atlas Metrics for polyester-blend printing.
DTF Transfers Hit $1.75 in U.S. as Printeez Opens First American Plant
manufacturing · May 11, 2026CrystalDTF's fixed pricing shakes up micro-entrepreneurship while Quebec's Printeez lands in Florida with embroidery and DTG under one roof.
Fabric choice now drives t-shirt sales as DTF opens polyester market
manufacturing · May 5, 2026Print shops are rethinking blank selection as DTF demolishes old fabric barriers and sustainability claims become table stakes for online sellers.
Plain T-Shirts Only: How Exam Dress Codes Are Shaping Blank Apparel Demand
retail · May 5, 2026India's national testing agencies now mandate plain, light-colored half-sleeve tees-creating unexpected bulk orders for basic blank inventory.