Culture Studio (asi/532911) has introduced COLLECXION, a curated line of ready-to-decorate apparel blanks and customizable garments it says will empower creators, brands and artists “to build apparel that is truly their own.”

Culture Studio (asi/532911) has introduced COLLECXION, a curated line of customizable apparel.

The Chicago-based decorator said the brand fills the gap between mass-market blanks and custom production. COLLECXION offers a range of core styles, from domestically sourced tees and hoodies to cut-and-sew pieces and custom denim. In addition, COLLECXION offers full-service private label support, including woven tags, branded neck prints, custom packaging and cut-and-sew development.

“COLLECXION is intentionally designed to offer a seamless blend of options, recognizing that the needs of our industry often demand flexibility and quick turnarounds,” said CEO Rich Santo.

Stahls’, Lane Seven Apparel Hold Heat Press Pro Day

St. Clair Shores, MI-based Stahls’ (asi/88984) is partnering with Lane Seven Apparel (asi/66246) to host Heat Press Pro Day on July 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lane Seven’s Irwindale, CA, location. The hands-on training event is designed for print professionals and entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level.

The half-day event will provide valuable insights, practical strategies and expert guidance to help attendees enhance operational efficiency, expand product offerings and maximize profitability through heat printing.

“We are excited to provide an opportunity for attendees to not only learn from the experts but to experience firsthand how heat printing can transform their business,” said Kelly Walters, Stahls’ director of experiential marketing. “This hands-on event is designed to help decorators enhance production and find new ways to grow in a competitive market, with live demos and real techniques they can instantly incorporate in their operations.”

Attendance is limited to 100 participants. Tickets include a $50 product credit that will be added to registrants’ Stahls’ account after the event.

The heat printing equipment company also recently announced the first-quarter winners of its 2025 Stahl Family Scholarship. Stevensville High School in Stevensville, MT, was the winner in the school category, and Elite Design Solutions in Minnetonka, MN, was the winner in the business category. Both winners will receive The Dream Shop Package valued at over $6,000.

Roland DGA Launches New VersaSTUDIO Desktop Devices

Roland DGA has released the BN2-30 and the BD-12 desktop devices.

Roland DGA, a provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters and other devices, has added two new printers to its VersaSTUDIO series of compact, easy-to-use and affordable desktop products: the BN2-30, an eco-solvent printer/cutter with a maximum material width of 30 inches, and the BD-12, a UV direct-to-object printer that can accommodate items slightly larger than A4 in size. Both feature vibrant, detailed printing plus expanded work areas compared to current VersaSTUDIO models, enabling increased productivity and profitability.

The 30-inch BN2-30 has a small enough footprint for operation in print environments with limited space while also offering the imaging capabilities, integrated cutting functionality and productivity needed to quickly produce high-quality T-shirt transfer graphics, yard signage, posters, stickers and labels and uniquely shaped displays.

The BD-12 UV flatbed printer is designed for high-definition direct-to-object printing on a vast array of three-dimensional objects, such as smartphone covers, notepads, sports memorabilia, giftware, fashion accessories and promotional items. Optional rotary devices are also available that allow users to print easily and effectively on cylindrical objects up to 2 inches in diameter, such as cosmetics and travel items.

“The introduction of these two versatile, affordable, and simple-to-use desktop printers expands and strengthens our VersaSTUDIO product lineup,” said Daniel Valade, product manager of digital print. “Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a company owner who wants to improve control and profitability by bringing outsourced production in-house, or an educational supervisor seeking to expose students to the latest STEAM technologies, these printers will increase your creative opportunities and help take your business or program to the next level.”

Roland also recently launched the TrueVIS XG-640, a 64-inch, professional-level eco-solvent printer/cutter designed to help busy print operations achieve optimum image quality, productivity and profitability.

“The XG-640 is quite simply our fastest, most capable printer/cutter to date,” Valade said. “Incorporating our very latest digital imaging and cutting advancements, it allows print providers to handle a wide range of applications with unprecedented confidence. In addition to producing output that exceeds customer expectations, the XG-640’s ability to ramp up production while keeping running costs low can help any shop increase its bottom line. It’s an amazing device that pays for itself within a very short time period – everything after that is pure profit.”