Internet businesses that are selling designed T-shirts as well as fashion businesses have shown significant growth in recent years - since they have been introduced to industrial digital printing.

“All of us at M. J. Soffe are looking forward to the new relationship with The Cotton Exchange”

HPM Apparel, Inc. d/b/a The Cotton Exchange designs and markets decorated casual apparel to college bookstores, the U.S. military and other retail accounts. The Cotton Exchange has a strong reputation selling USA made collegiate apparel to college bookstores under “The Cotton Exchange” brand. It also sells products under the brands of “TCX” and “Just for Us”. The Cotton Exchange was formed in 1984 and is recognized in the industry for the quality of its garments, graphic designs, and most importantly its service to customers.

Long-term employee loyalty and experience touted as key to company’s success

Coastal Printworks, Inc., a family-owned tee shirt screen printing shop, celebrates its 25^th Anniversary this year. The significance of lasting 25 years in the tee shirt screen printing industry is indeed impressive. To have lasted 25 years in the same location, with the majority of its original staff is a true landmark event. Coastal Printworks’ owners Bob and Laura Sarley have successfully reached this milestone.

“By investing in their workers for the past 25 years, Bob and Laura have succeeded in developing a loyal team of industry veterans, equipped with not only the skills needed, but the motivation required to become the best in the business.”

Still in its original North Hollywood location since opening in 1985, almost the entire original staff is still with the company. Jim Dorsey, Coastal Printworks Director of Sales and Marketing, sees a direct connection between the company’s rare longevity and its high employee retention rate.