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Theresa Hegel

  • Executive Editor, Digital Content

Theresa Hegel covers strategy for ASI Media, with a focus on apparel, digital technology and business operations and management. She's won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting.

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...

Video: The Romphim, Diaper Jeans and Other Weird Trends

Wearables Editor-in-Chief Nicole Rollender and I took some shots at the wacky fashion...

CPSC Recalls Plush Toys

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of plush...

Slideshow: A Session With the Embroidery Coach

Donna Zahn, a resident of remote Orcas Island in the northwest corner of Washington,...

Poll: Do You Create Online Stores for Clients?

It's poll time again at Wearables! This time around, we're curious about how apparel...

Researchers Create Biodegradable Wearable Sensors

Instead of tossing your old tech in the trash or stashing it in a junk drawer when...

Small Business Guide for Taking Calculated Risks

Sometimes, success depends on a roll of the dice. Savvy business owners, however, know ...

Create Pop-Out Embroidery Projects

Embroidery digitizing company Quality Punch recently released "Pop Out" embroidery...

Q&A: Stahls' TV Cashes in on Subscription Box Trend

Subscription boxes are all the rage in the consumer space. With a few clicks, savvy...

TomTom Aims to Motivate With Wearable Tech

TomTom co-founder Corinne Vigreux says her company is all about "democratizing...

FIT Exhibit Shows Off Work of Black Fashion Designers

Breathtaking and barrier-breaking fashion from more than 60 black fashion designers...

Video: An Informed Decision

The March issue of Wearables contains our comprehensive machine guide. But buying new...

Should You Implement a Decorating Contract?

Contract decoration isn't the automatic choice for distributors anymore. ...

Fitbit Updates App, Announces Partnerships

Despite releasing no new devices at CES this year, Fitbit had plenty to announce,...

Under Armour Shows Off Smart Shoes, Sleepwear

When it comes to fitness-related wearable technology, Under Armour wants to be a...

Poll: Are You a Risk-Taker?

In the April/May issue of Wearables, we'll be exploring the pros and cons of...

5 Cool Gadgets at CES 2017

CES, the massive tech trade show in Las Vegas, turns 50 this year. This year, the...

CES Runway Show Displays Futuristic Fashion

Futuristic fashion was on display at this year's CES in Las Vegas. Project Runway ...

Wearable Tech Trends for 2017

In the next few years, expect smart clothing and accessories to become more fashionable...

Video: Smartwatch Innovation at CES

Smartwatches have taken a beaten lately, with the demise of Pebble and sluggish sales...

Pantone Returns to Nature for 2017 Color of Year

2017 is going to be a time of renewal. At least, that's what Pantone is forecasting....