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Theresa Hegel

  • Executive Editor, Special Projects & Sustainability

Theresa Hegel oversees various strategic initiatives for ASI’s editorial department and also serves as editor of Promo for the Planet, ASI’s award-winning educational resource hub for sustainability. In addition, she regularly contributes to ASICentral, Counselor and PPM, with a focus on apparel, technology and sustainability. She’s won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting, including three Jesse H. Neal awards for Best Range of Work By a Single Author.

Canva Enters Custom Print Market in U.S.

Canva, a popular graphic design website, is ready to take on custom printing giants...

DecoNetwork CEO Charged With 1997 Murder

The CEO of DecoNetwork, a software company for apparel decorators, was charged...

Custom T-shirt Donation Makes for Happy Campers

Summer camp is all about making memories, but at Camp Smile, held at Cedar Crest...

U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises in June

Consumer confidence in the U.S. is up in June, according to an index tracked by The...

Fitbit Inks Sponsorship Deal With Minnesota Timberwolves

The newest Minnesota Timberwolves jerseys will be brought to you by Fitbit. The NBA...

Ohio State Slaps T-shirt Maker With Trademark Lawsuit

The Ohio State University has filed a trademark-infringement lawsuit against a...

Colorado Could Ban Smartphone Sales to Children

Colorado may ban the sale of smartphones to children under 13, if one father has his...

Distributors, Decorators Share Social Media Tips

The June issue of Wearables was all about how to navigate the ever-changing...

Poll: How Do You Feel About Fashion?

As Wearables prepares for our annual fashion issue this September, we wanted to know...

Dickies Denim Inspired by Vintage Pieces

When it comes to denim, Dickies (asi/49675) has a rich history. The workwear giant...

Police Allege Factory Owner Funded Militants

The owner of a garment factory in Bangladesh has been arrested for allegedly funding...

Podcast: Saving Elephants as a Brand Strategy

In this podcast, Jay Reid, head of production at Ivory Ella , talks about the...

SquadLocker Disrupts Team Apparel Business

SquadLocker wants to change the way youth sports coaches and parents order...

Obituary, Steve Weinstein, EMT

Steve Weinstein, founder and president of Indianapolis supplier EMT (asi/52263), died...

How to Fix a Social Media Snafu

If you find yourself embroiled in controversy because of something you posted on...

5 Rules for Better Fonts

Choosing sans serif fonts that aren’t too small can help make your text more readable.

4 Social Media Disaster to Avoid

Taking some time to craft a social media plan, rather than jumping on every trending to...

4 Social Media Disasters to Avoid

Taking some time to craft a social media plan, rather than jumping on every trending to...

Berkeley Considers Plastic Straw Ban

A California city wants to ditch disposable straws. Berkeley officials are...

2017 Wearables T-Shirt Challenge for Charity

Vote for your favorite T-shirt now.

Q&A: Creating a Jacket That Turns Into a Tote

If you're the type of person who hates stowing your jacket in coat checks and...

Video: Embroidery Coach Expands Training Empire

Joyce Jagger, The Embroidery Coach , is always offering new training and educational...

KBG Promotes Acquires Nearly Weird Promotional Products

Florida-based KBG Promotes has acquired fellow Orlando-area firm Nearly Weird...

Podcast: A Fresh Perspective

Decorating industry veteran Erich Campbell recently joined DecoNetwork as the...

Video: Shop Owner Reflects on Embroidery Training

Donna Zahn, owner of Orcas Island Custom Embroidery in Eastsound, WA, recently...