Counselor Top 40 supplier World Emblem (asi/98264) is offering what it calls a cost-effective alternative to direct embroidery. Flexbroidery patches feature intricate detail and a raised texture and can be applied to products in-house with low-melt heat-seals.

World Emblem (asi/98264) now offers Flexbroidery patches.

World Emblem said it designed the patented product to streamline production and reduce expenses for clients, including unlimited color selection without additional charges.

“Thanks to its convenient heat pressing application method, Flexbroidery opens up a new realm of possibilities for achieving an embroidered appearance without threads, hoops or machinery,” said Randy Carr, president and CEO of World Emblem. “From corporate branding to personal projects, Flexbroidery patches are built to last, making them an ideal choice for uniforms, accessories and apparel.”

The Hollywood, FL-based World Emblem ships close to 250 million products a year for sports headwear, footwear, sports garments and uniforms. With 2023 North American promotional products revenue of $100 million, World Emblem ranked 20th on Counselor’s most recent list of top suppliers.

Roland DGA Partners With Vastex for Direct-to-Film Bundle

Roland DGA and Vastex have bundled Roland’s VersaSTUDIO BY-20 desktop DTF printer with Vastex’s shaker/dryer.

Roland DGA, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters and other decorating equipment, is pairing up with decoration equipment maker Vastex to offer a “complete, state-of-the-art direct-to-film printing solution at a discounted price,” according to the two companies.

The product bundle, valid through Sept. 23, includes Roland’s VersaSTUDIO BY-20 desktop DTF printer and a Vastex PTF-100 powder-to-film coating system with integral D-100 conveyor dryer – at a special price of $13,990, a savings of nearly $1,000.

“Our new bundle makes it simple and cost-effective for customers to get up and running with direct-to-film production,” said Daniel Valade, product manager of digital print at Roland DGA. “By taking advantage of this limited-time offer, they can get the very best equipment available for DTF applications, from two of the industry’s most trusted manufacturers, and capitalize on the significant savings.”

Phantom Black Ink Returns

International Coatings Co. has reformulated its popular Phantom Black 716 ink.

International Coatings Co., a maker of screen-printing inks, has brought back a popular black ink, reformulating it with superior performance characteristics.

The popular Phantom Black 716 ink delivers a creamy, deep-color black. It’s non-phthalate and fast-flashing with low-tack and excellent opacity. The Cerritos, CA-based company says the ink color offers easy-to-print performance with good penetration into fabrics when printed through fine mesh counts.

“The reformulated Phantom Black 716 represents the continuing evolution of our products to meet the needs of our customers,” said Mark Brouillard, print product manager for International Coatings. “Phantom Black responds to marketplace and customer demands for a value-priced, high-pigment performance black ink.”

Phantom Black 716 is available through International Coatings’ network of distributor companies.