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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.

Political Buttons Abound at DNC

Hillary Clinton made history Tuesday, when the former secretary of state became the...

Tales of Copyright Fright and Trademark Terror

Apparel distributors and decorators need a strong working knowledge of intellectual...

CustomInk Acquires Celebrity-Backed Startup

Online DIY T-shirt decorator CustomInk has acquired Represent , a Los...

DNC Donkey Scavenger Hunt Includes T-shirt Prize

A city-wide scavenger hunt planned this summer, to correspond with the ...

DNC Pop-Up Shop Displays Creative Promo Items

It's official. The first pop-up shop of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is...

Impact Dimensions Unveils DNC Merch

When you're shopping for mementos from the 2016 Democratic National Convention (DNC)...

Limited-Edition KFC Meal Box Includes Power Bank

The latest gimmick from the colonel isn't a heart-clogging, chicken-stacking "...

Video: Go Beyond Order Taking

In the decorated-apparel business, it's always important to add value to your...

Podcast: Another Look at the Fashion Faceoff

In the latest episode of Wearables Talk, I chat with Roy Wilbur, director of...

Met Costume Exhibit Explores Fashion in the Tech Age

The latest exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute proves that...

Nex Band Is Hackable, Digital Charm Bracelet

The Nex Band started life as science fiction. Literally. A few years ago, the...

Glasses Designed to Combat Screen-Induced Sleeplessness

If you're one of those people unable to resist the lure of a glowing screen -...

Study: Age Not Everything in Apparel Market

Retailers and apparel brands should target more than just millennials, according to...

Fashion Faceoff: Q&A With Vantage Apparel

Wearables was lucky enough to have Vantage Apparel (asi/93390) as an...

Video: Quick Tips for Shop Organization

Organization is always important, but it's especially critical for apparel decorators...

Introducing the Wearables Fashion Faceoff Contest

This year, Wearables partnered with Vantage Apparel (asi/93390) and Moore College...

How To Find A Good Digitizer

Using a good digitizer is an important part of producing high-quality embroidery,...

Wearables Readers Interested in Virtual Reality

With all the hype virtual reality has been getting, we figured it was time to ask...

Fashion Faceoff: Contestants Hit the Runway

On May 14, Moore College of Art & Design held its annual fashion show at the...

Q&A: Vitronic Touts Tote Bags

Stylish and practical, a tote bag is the perfect accessory to complete any...

Fashion Faceoff: Judges Assess Victoria Jenkins' Work

Last month, we invited the three  Fashion Faceoff  judges to view the athleisure...

Poll: Where Do You Get Your Industry Education?

In the August issue of Wearables, we'll be sharing the results of our ongoing ...

Lumenus Aims to Make Road Safety Stylish

The sad truth is staying safe and being cool don't often go hand in hand, says Jeremy...

Fashion Faceoff: Judges Assess Lucy Sanchez's Work

Last month, we invited the three  Fashion Faceoff  judges to view the athleisure...

Fashion Faceoff: Judges Assess Monica Bates' Work

Last month, we invited the three  Fashion Faceoff  judges to view the athleisure...