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T-Shirt Design Trends and Print Tech Reshape Decorated Apparel in 2026

From Y2K nostalgia to DTF expansion, new design ideas and production platforms are redefining how custom tees reach consumers.

MarketsManufacturingCoimbatore

T-Shirt Design Trends and Print Tech Reshape Decorated Apparel in 2026

From Y2K nostalgia to DTF expansion, new design ideas and production platforms are redefining how custom tees reach consumers.

By Ananya Krishnan·Jun 10

Screen Printing Automation Hits Production Floors, At a Price

Shops report 920-piece-per-hour runs and 75% faster exposures, but the real question is whether mid-tier decorators can justify the capital outlay.

TechnologyManufacturingCoimbatore

Screen Printing Automation Hits Production Floors, At a Price

Shops report 920-piece-per-hour runs and 75% faster exposures, but the real question is whether mid-tier decorators can justify the capital outlay.

By Nisha Patel·Jun 9

Bangladesh Textile Waste Hits T-Shirt Blanks Before You Print Them

Nearly 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.

FeatureSupply ChainBangladesh

Bangladesh Textile Waste Hits T-Shirt Blanks Before You Print Them

Nearly 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.

By Kavya Nair·Jun 9

Marine Serre Baselayer Collab and Decathlon India Push Signal Premium DTG Demand

Under 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.

MarketsBrand NewsGlobal

Marine Serre Baselayer Collab and Decathlon India Push Signal Premium DTG Demand

By Riya Kapoor·Jun 8

Print-on-Demand Platforms Compete on Quality, Speed and Fulfillment

Printful, Printify and Spreadshop battle for creator market share as POD shifts from entry-level side hustle to scalable business model.

MarketsRetailCoimbatore

Print-on-Demand Platforms Compete on Quality, Speed and Fulfillment

Printful, Printify and Spreadshop battle for creator market share as POD shifts from entry-level side hustle to scalable business model.

By Shruti Verma·Jun 8

Shein Acquires Everlane for $100M as Tariffs Reshape Apparel Sourcing

The deal signals how US tariffs are forcing retail consolidation and pushing decorated-apparel suppliers to rethink blank sourcing strategies.

MarketsTradeUnited States

Shein Acquires Everlane for $100M as Tariffs Reshape Apparel Sourcing

The deal signals how US tariffs are forcing retail consolidation and pushing decorated-apparel suppliers to rethink blank sourcing strategies.

By Aisha Malik·Jun 4

TechnologyTechnologyCoimbatore

Automation Reaches the Print Floor Faster Than Anyone Expected

The machines coming for t-shirt production won't replace everyone, just enough to reshape what a print shop crew looks like.

By Meera Iyer·May 23

MarketsManufacturingUnited States

TSC Miami Taps Custom Ink COO as Print-on-Demand Pressure Mounts

Eric Stockl brings e-commerce fulfillment chops to a 550,000-square-foot operation betting on speed and nearshore capacity.

By Priya Sharma·May 23

Why Print Shops Should Watch Germany's Print Digital Convention

A Düsseldorf conference in June tackles e-commerce, data-driven print, and brand packaging, topics reshaping custom tee fulfillment.

TechnologyTradeEurope

Why Print Shops Should Watch Germany's Print Digital Convention

A Düsseldorf conference in June tackles e-commerce, data-driven print, and brand packaging, topics reshaping custom tee fulfillment.

By Aisha Malik·May 23

Forever Launches Scented DTF Film as Fragrance Meets Transfer Printing

German manufacturer Forever debuts DTF Fragrance film at Fespa, adding scent to heat transfers for promotional apparel and gift products.

TechnologyInnovationEurope

Forever Launches Scented DTF Film as Fragrance Meets Transfer Printing

German manufacturer Forever debuts DTF Fragrance film at Fespa, adding scent to heat transfers for promotional apparel and gift products.

By Pooja Reddy·May 23

Screen Printers Bet Big on M&R as Compact DTF Floods FESPA Floor

While desktop DTF systems dominate FESPA 2026, established screen shops double down on M&R automation and five-year warranties.

FeatureTechnologyCoimbatore

Screen Printers Bet Big on M&R as Compact DTF Floods FESPA Floor

While desktop DTF systems dominate FESPA 2026, established screen shops double down on M&R automation and five-year warranties.

By Ananya Krishnan·May 23

Roq Debuts Hybrid Pro+ DTG-Screen Combo at Fespa Barcelona

Portuguese manufacturer unveils industrial hybrid printer combining digital and screen printing in single workflow for high-volume garment decoration.

TechnologyTechnologyEurope

Roq Debuts Hybrid Pro+ DTG-Screen Combo at Fespa Barcelona

Portuguese manufacturer unveils industrial hybrid printer combining digital and screen printing in single workflow for high-volume garment decoration.

By Tara Mehrotra·May 23

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