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HanesBrands Renames
Printwear Group

HANESBRANDS, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has announced
a new name for its printwear group: Brandwear United.
The new name reflects the group's strong portfolio of sustainably
focused brands - Hanes, Champion, Alternative and ComfortWash
- and its now-unified and expanded team representing all brands,
according to the company.
" Our customers can find great options for nearly every need in
this channel - from workwear, fanwear and teamwear to school and
event-specific apparel - and our new name reflects this collective
strength, " says Michael Johnson, director of marketing, HanesBrands.
" And we're excited to launch our 2021 virtual events under this name. "

From Jan. 25-28, Brandwear United hosted regional virtual
expos, " United for a Better '21: Better Brands, Better Colors,
Better Tomorrow, " which introduced new programs and styles
to customers in a smaller group setting designed to foster twoway discussion.
" Nothing beats face-to-face meetings, but these intimate sessions
will give our customers an opportunity to interact closely with
us while learning more about this year's trends, products and
promotions, " Johnson says. " We strive to develop strong personal
connections with all of our customers. "

POLYPRINT, Thessaloniki, Greece, recently announced the launch of its " 2-IN-1
Fit & Flat " snap-on facemask platen for direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.
¶ It allows TexJet users to print on both fit
and flat types of masks. DTG printers now can
use one main platen with two different setups: the Fit configuration for triangular masks
and the Flat configuration for flat masks.
¶ " Its snap-on design allows easy placement and quick
runs, " says George Benglopoulos, CEO of Polyprint.
" Created due to popular customer demand, Polyprint
aims to improve the DTG-printing market by pushing
forward with new products that help DTG businesses
stay at the top of their game. " ¶ The new platen
is compatible with the company's TexJet echo2,
shortee2 and echo DTG printers. Users will be required to perform a firmware upgrade and software
update to obtain the new Cadlink facemask templates. "
¶ For more information, visit polyprintdtg.com.
- D.S.

POLYPRINT DEBUTS
SNAP-ON FACEMASK PLATEN

For more information, visit brandwearunited.com . - D.S.

The 2-IN-1 consists of one main platen,
two Flat type platens for flat masks and
two Fit type platens for triangular masks.

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Impressions - March 2021

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - March 2021

Impressions - March 2021
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Expo Scene
Talking Trends: Dressing Down
Talking Trends: Channeling Fashion & Comfort
Niche Focus: Doing the Heavy Lifting
Creating Raster Print/Cut Designs
The Software Piracy Problem
Shop Talk
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Direct-To-Garment
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Classifieds
On Design
Impressions - March 2021 - CT1
Impressions - March 2021 - CT2
Impressions - March 2021 - Impressions - March 2021
Impressions - March 2021 - Cover2
Impressions - March 2021 - 1
Impressions - March 2021 - 2
Impressions - March 2021 - 3
Impressions - March 2021 - 4
Impressions - March 2021 - 5
Impressions - March 2021 - First Impressions
Impressions - March 2021 - 7
Impressions - March 2021 - From the Show Director
Impressions - March 2021 - 9
Impressions - March 2021 - Overheard
Impressions - March 2021 - 11
Impressions - March 2021 - 12
Impressions - March 2021 - 13
Impressions - March 2021 - 13A
Impressions - March 2021 - 13B
Impressions - March 2021 - First Look
Impressions - March 2021 - Expo Scene
Impressions - March 2021 - Talking Trends: Dressing Down
Impressions - March 2021 - 17
Impressions - March 2021 - 18
Impressions - March 2021 - 19
Impressions - March 2021 - Talking Trends: Channeling Fashion & Comfort
Impressions - March 2021 - 21
Impressions - March 2021 - 22
Impressions - March 2021 - 23
Impressions - March 2021 - Niche Focus: Doing the Heavy Lifting
Impressions - March 2021 - 25
Impressions - March 2021 - Creating Raster Print/Cut Designs
Impressions - March 2021 - 27
Impressions - March 2021 - 28
Impressions - March 2021 - 29
Impressions - March 2021 - The Software Piracy Problem
Impressions - March 2021 - 31
Impressions - March 2021 - Shop Talk
Impressions - March 2021 - 33
Impressions - March 2021 - Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Impressions - March 2021 - 35
Impressions - March 2021 - Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Impressions - March 2021 - 37
Impressions - March 2021 - 38
Impressions - March 2021 - 39
Impressions - March 2021 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - March 2021 - 41
Impressions - March 2021 - 42
Impressions - March 2021 - 43
Impressions - March 2021 - Heat Printing
Impressions - March 2021 - 45
Impressions - March 2021 - 46
Impressions - March 2021 - Ad Index/Classifieds
Impressions - March 2021 - On Design
Impressions - March 2021 - Cover3
Impressions - March 2021 - Cover4
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201810
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2018fall
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201803
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201801
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201712
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201710
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201709
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201708
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2017fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20170607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201705
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201704
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201703
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2017spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201702
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201701
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201612
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201610
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201609
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201608
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20160607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201605
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201604
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201603
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201602
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201601
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2015fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201510
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201509
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201508
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2015fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20150607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2015summer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201506
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201504
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201503
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2015spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201502
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201501
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201412
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201412
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201410
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_2014fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201409
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201408
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2014fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2014summer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20140607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_2014spring
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201403
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2014spring
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_201401
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_sportsfanretailer_201312
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_201312
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_201308
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_201212
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_20121011
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_teamspirit_2012fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_20120809
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_20120607
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_teamspirit_2012spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/impressions_201202
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