You can check out the Gildan new press release yourself, but I’ll translate it as best I can, and I don’t mean from the version in French (Gildan was originally based in French speaking Canada.) Basically the new CEO Vince Tyra is going to build on the traditional Gildan basics, good supply chain, brand name…
Fahrenheit AI is an Ink Kitchen production in collaboration with Notorious R&D, to explore AI and its impact on the apparel embellishment industry. In this installment, we take a look at how AI models like Midjourney and Idiogram are handling text generation, examine the growing issue of deepfakes being used in politics, and walk through…
Heat applied decorations. Indirect prints. Transfers. Call them what you will. Heat transfers are a popular method of apparel decoration that has become accessible to anyone looking to enter the industry. With low investment and a relatively small learning curve, heat pressing has gained popularity among both beginners and experienced decorators. However, there are several…
Introduction Welcome to Fahrenheit AI, episode twelve. In this episode, we will explore the RAG process, also known as Retrieval Augmented Generation. RAG is a method that involves supplying data for reference, chunking the data into smaller parts, and then connecting the content to a Large Language Model (LLM) like ChatGPT. The goal is to…
By virtue of the generosity of the garment decoration community, the Ink Kitchen has been able to organize a substantial donation of almost $7,000 to Adelaide’s Place. Adelaide’s Place is an Atlantic City program serving women in-need that offers a safe place, a warm meal, referrals to sources of assistance, and a place to meet.…
Somewhat out of the blue, Gildan Corporation issued a press release that they could be up for sale: “In response to the receipt of a confidential non-binding expression of interest to acquire Gildan, Gildan’s Board formed a Special Committee of independent directors to, among other things, review and consider the merits of the proposal and…
Major league baseball players and fans alike are complaining about the new uniforms designed by NIKE and made by Fanatics. Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says, “This is a little bit of a difficult position,” he said recently at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. “We’re purely doing exactly as we’ve been told, and we’ve been…
This conversation between Rick and Jay Busselle from Equipment Zone at Impressions Expo Fort Worth provides a comprehensive overview of DTG (Direct-to-Garment) and DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing technologies. Here’s a summary of the key points: DTG Printing: Applications: Best suited for high-quality printing on cotton or high cotton content garments. Benefits: Excellent for short runs and…
Introduction Welcome to this blog post about the fascinating world of illusions. In this episode, we will explore the concept of illusions and how they can be generated using advanced AI technology. Illusions have always intrigued and captivated human beings, and now, with the help of AI, we can create stunning visual illusions that are…
I had the pleasure of visiting Ikonics (selling Chromaline branded products) in Duluth, MN. I have made prior visits and have previously seen their impressive production facility and met their impressive roster of dedicated employees. Those visits are documented here and here. Checking in on them they continue to make great emulsions with great quality…
