Print Smarter in 2026: Plan Now, Grow Faster
December isn’t just holiday season - it’s National Write a Business Plan Month, and the perfect time to plan smarter for 2026. Whether your shop is slowing down or gearing up, a little strategy now can set you up for smoother workflows, stronger client relationships, and bigger wins next year. Discover how to turn year-end planning into year-round growth.
Holiday Gifting for Apparel Decorators: How to Thank Your Customers and Build Loyalty
The holidays aren’t just for giving gifts - they’re a perfect time to build stronger client relationships. Discover creative, low-stress ways to show appreciation with custom holiday merch, festive promotions, and thoughtful touches that keep your customers coming back all year long.
Plan Your Buy: How to Maximize Your Cyber Monday Savings
Cyber Monday only comes once a year. The shops that plan their buys end up saving the most, avoiding delays, and walking into Q1 fully stocked and stress-free.
Start Strong: How Strategic Merch Bundles Spark Growth in Q1
The decorators who win in Q1 don’t wait for business, they go out and create it. Q1 Resolution Bundles give you everything you need to pitch with confidence, impress new clients, and turn early-year opportunities into lasting revenue. Unlock these curated toolkits and start transforming slow seasons into real growth for your shop.
Never Miss a Merch Opportunity: How to Plan Your Year-Round Apparel Calendar
In custom apparel, timing is everything, and decorators who plan ahead win big. The 2026 Year-Round Merch Calendar is your guide to staying organized, inspired, and ready for every sales moment. Discover how it can help you plan smarter and keep your presses busy all year long.
The Holiday Merch Edit: Howard Custom Transfers x Lane Seven Apparel
A season defined by togetherness, texture, and thoughtful design. The Holiday Merch Edit brings Lane Seven Apparel and Howard Custom Transfers together for a curated collection of styles that celebrate the art of premium gifting. From quiet luxury to cozy warmth, every look is built to inspire decorators who see apparel as more than merch - it’s memory, mood, and meaning in one perfect print.
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on AI-Generated Artwork for Heat Transfers
AI art generators are fast, accessible, and full of creative potential, yet when it comes to heat transfer artwork, raw AI artwork can lead to fuzzy lines, muddied colors, and frustrating surprises. Discover why AI alone isn’t production-ready and how smart decorators turn ideas into flawless prints.
Nature’s Neutrals: A Tone-on-Tone Collaboration by Lane Seven Apparel x Howard Custom Transfers
Inspired by nature’s own palette, this collaboration between Lane Seven Apparel and Howard Custom Transfers turns simplicity into sophistication. A tone-on-tone study in green, featuring custom-matched Puff inks that prove quiet design can still leave a lasting impression. Step inside the collection and find inspiration in every shade of green.
How Custom Apparel Trends are Formed (and How Decorators Can Get Ahead of Them)
Understanding how apparel trends are formed gives decorators a powerful advantage. From athletic uniforms to spirit wear, the most successful shops aren’t chasing what’s hot, they’re creating it. Learn how to spot influence early, collaborate intentionally, and use your heat press to turn inspiration into innovation.
Limited-Time Holiday Ink Palette
We’re stocking four holiday-forward ink colors—Spruce (PMS 557C), Eggnog (PMS 7527C), Sugarplum Shimmer (special-effect), and Gingerbread (PMS 4635C)—to help decorators move fast during peak season with consistent, pre-mixed shades. They’re available now through December 31, 2025.