Industry Outlook & New Innovations

Industry Outlook & New Innovations

Update: 2024-09-27
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Join hosts Aaron and Terry as they recap key moments from the recent Printing United show, featuring exclusive clips from interviews with industry leaders. Discover what the latest equipment launches signal for the future of garment decorating and the overall state of the industry. This episode is all about reflection and engagement—bring your questions and share your business insights. Let’s discuss what’s ahead and how you’re navigating the changes and opportunities in this evolving landscape.




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Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys are all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants, lectures, or selling. 2 Regular Guys was not created for our employers but rather for our industry. Since February 2013, The 2 Regular Guys have been the first and the most listened-to garment decorating industry podcast on this planet! We are humbled by all of you tuning in each week. We work hard to bring you information that will improve your business and our industry. Take a look at our incredible weekly guest list, and you’ll understand where this industry goes for news, interviews, and the heartbeat of garment decorating. Thanks for listening!


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News


If you have anything newsworthy you would like us to share, please email details to info@2regularguys.com. Use the subject line “Weekly News.”


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Dad Joke


Terry: Know what the walk of shame is for a full grown man?


Going back for a shopping cart when you realize you can’t carry 23 items to the grocery store check out.



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Garment Printing Innovation


Terry: Introduce the idea of the show – why it is important to recap.



  • “Came here to buy…”


Aaron: Printing United Media Day (Explain how it was different)



  • Stahls – Asked 4 Questions

    • Challenges of Hiring – How Is Group Stahls Offering Tech To Help With That?

      • Fulfill Engine removes paper, and reduces the need for on-floor production managers. Barcodes / Automation

      • Pro Place IQ – Lower talent requirements. Makes it faster and more productive too.



    • What Separates Ultra Color Max from the Competitors

      • “Lots of printers, not a lot of good printers” 

      • Doing it before DTF was a thing. 

      • Inks Oeko Tex Certified, made in the US, with Safety at the forefront of the operation.



    • How do they see heat printing at the forefront of Sustainability – (Clip about sustainability)

    • What is Fulfill Engine

      • Software for production management, web store building, and even outsourcing to a Network of approved partners







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Aaron: Printing United Media Day Continued



  • Kornit – Spoke to Ilan Elad, President of Kornit Americas, and Merav Zimmerman, VP of Marketing at Kornit Digital

  • Started by verifying their name – I got it right. – (Clip about Kornit Name)

  • Also talked to them about Sustainability. Cassie would be proud. – (Clip about Kornit Sustainability)

  • Talked a bit about the Kornit Max

  • Talked about some new customers they are bringing on board that they are excited about

  • Talked about trends they are seeing – (Clip About Kornit Trends)

  • We are attempting to get them on the regular show to talk about these things more. 


Terry: 



  • Epson Prototype DTF printer

  • DTF UV printers everywhere


Also, we had a conversation live in the Apparel Zone. Unfortunately for the live audience, we don’t have that recording yet, but we will add it to the podcast version of the show.


Aaron: Can we wrap up with a short interview I had with Amanda from Printing United? The media day was her baby and she did such a great job. I’m so proud to call her a friend. – (Amanda Clip)


The Secret Sauce


We serve up bite-sized tips for our #regulators to instantly spice up their decorated apparel business. Just like the perfect wing sauce, these quick tips can transform your business experience, adding flavor and depth to your operations. Each video in this playlist is a nugget of wisdom, carefully selected for its potential to bring immediate value to your work. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in the decorated apparel industry, dip into our ‘Secret Sauce’ for insights that can help you soar.


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