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GSG recently added the Magna Colours AquaPlas CMJ series of high solids, water-based inks, which are designed for printing colored cotton, polyester, or blended shirts. The series offers excellent opacity and a soft hand.

The inks are free from PVC, phthalates, alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO), and formaldehyde. The series includes two bases.

Magna AquaPlas White CMJ is a ready-made white opaque paste. It can be used as an underbase, a white, or pigmented to achieve pastel shades.

Magna AquaPlas Neutral CMJ is a ready-made clear opaque base that can be used as a print base on white or light colors with the inclusion of up to 12% MagnaPrint® Eco pigments. It also can be printed on the top of a flash cured AquaPlas White CMJ underbase to achieve bright shades on dark backgrounds.

The bases are compatible with each other and can be mixed in any ratio to achieve the required brightness of print.

Graphic Solutions Group offers equipment and supplies for the decorated apparel, signs and graphics, and electrical sign industries. For more information, contact the company at (800) 366-1776; e-mail: marketing@GOGSG.com; or visit the website at www.GOGSG.com.

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This popular junior’s pullover hoodie is made with a lightweight fleece fabric that is designed for comfort, at a price point that makes it affordable for any budget.

The SS650 is made of a 6.5-ounce blend of 60% cotton/40% polyester. (Gunmetal heather is 90% cotton/10% polyester.) It has a contemporary silhouette with metal eyelets, a flat drawcord, an unlined hood, and 1x1 rib-knit cuffs and waistband.

There is split-stitch double-needle sewing throughout and twill neck tape for added durability. The face of the fabric is made of a cotton/poly blend of 24 singles yarn, which provides an ultra-smooth surface for screen-printing.

It comes in sizes XS up to 2XL in black, charcoal heather, gunmetal heather, and white. 

Independent Trading Company has been a leading supplier of custom and blank fleece since 1987. It offers basic and fashion styles for men, women, and youth. For more information, contact Independent Trading Co. at (877) 366-9911; (949) 366-9911; fax (949) 366-5488; e-mail: info@independenttradingco.com; Facebook: Independent Trading Co.; or visit the Website at www.independenttradingco.com.

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StockStitch™ version 6.2, a Windows-based software program offered by Dalco Athletic, has recently been upgraded and is now compatible with Windows 8 as well as XP, Vista and Win 7.

This versatile program automates the process of sewing stock letters, numbers, and appliqué shapes allowing embroiderers to increase productivity and the costs associated with creating appliquéd teamwear and apparel.

Also new to version 6.2 is the addition of six appliqué dye-sublimated twill number fonts including Pro Team, Dagger, Shock, Athletic Block Narrow, Digital Camo, and Camo. Each font comes in 3-, 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-inch sizes in one, two or three colors.

StockStitch™ comes with more than 40 font styles that also include shapes such as banners, ribbons, and states. Once a font style is selected, a material is chosen from Dalco’s wide selection, which includes twill; designer fabrics like polka dots; pebble grain, which simulates the look of a basketball or football; and Dal-Chenille. Dal-Chenille is a material that looks like real chenille but is much faster to use than having chenille done directly to a jacket.

The user also can select multiple sizes of each font and multiple stitch types (bean, satin, zigzag) and can control the stitch width and density. For people who have digitizing or editing software, it allows them to add embroidery drop-ins to the appliqué that they created in StockStitch™. However, you do not need digitizing software to use it

StockStitch is a stand-alone program and does not require any editing or merging.

Dalco Athletic offers a full line of die-cut, water-jet cut, and kiss-cut letters, numbers, shapes, and mascots in a range of materials for creating team and spirit wear. It also offers roll materials to cut your own. Also available are decals for helmets such as baseball, lacrosse, and football, magnetic signs, banners, wall graphics, bumper stickers, and window decals among other things. For more information, contact Dalco at (800) 288-3252; e-mail at sales@dalcoathletic.com or visit www.dalcoathletic.com.