Theresa Hegel

  • Executive Editor, Special Projects & Sustainability

Theresa Hegel oversees various strategic initiatives for ASI’s editorial department and also serves as editor of Promo for the Planet, ASI’s award-winning educational resource hub for sustainability. In addition, she regularly contributes to ASICentral, Counselor and PPM, with a focus on apparel, technology and sustainability. She’s won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting, including three Jesse H. Neal awards for Best Range of Work By a Single Author.

Decorating Roundup: Epson Offers Two New Dye-Sublimation Printers

Plus, Ninja Transfers has updated its shipping options, and Roland DGA is showing off a...

Report: Central American Garment Workers Owed $2 Million After Factory Closure

The workers were producing apparel for HanesBrands, Gildan and other brands.

3M Releases Curbside Recyclable Padded Mailer Material

The parent company of Top 40 supplier 3M/Promotional Markets calls it the first known p...

Fit, Fabric & Garment-Construction Questions Answered

Andrea Routzahn of alphabroder shared her apparel expertise during a Shop Talk session ...

5 Takeaways From Impressions Expo Atlantic City

Oversized silhouettes and muted color palettes were among the trends at the printwear-f...

Decorating Roundup: Arcus Printers Releases UV DTF Printer

Also, Vastex International released a new return-belt conveyor dryer, and Vantage Appar...

On-Trend Apparel for the Beach, Boardroom and Beyond

As travel and tourism continue to rebound, we have just the ticket for promo pros looki...

Fluid Branding Plants 100,000 Trees

The U.K.-based B Corp launched a tree-planting initiative in 2021 with climate-action c...

Carhartt Expands Resale Program To Allow Mail-In Trades

The popular workwear brand said that since it launched Carhartt Reworked less than a ye...

Logomark Launches Recycled Polyester Table Covers

The Top 40 supplier says it will be adding more sustainable options to its DisplaySplas...

Gemline Adds Retail Brand’s Low-Impact Jute Totes

KeepMe is the sister brand to Out of the Woods and Out of the Ocean, also offered in th...

Court Temporarily Halts SEC’s Climate-Reporting Rules

The rules, which require large public companies to report on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, a...

Atlantis Headwear Parent Company Becomes a Benefit Corporation

Master Italia SpA changed its legal status to codify its commitment to sustainability, ...

Advancements – and Setbacks – in the World of Circular Fashion

On the heels of a well-regarded textile recycling company declaring bankruptcy, several...

5 Tips for Building Your Personal Brand

Learn to stand out from the crowd by showcasing your unique value proposition.

Geiger’s Firebrand Promotions Nabs EcoVadis Platinum Rating

The Top 40 distributor acquired the UK-based company in 2023.

LAT Apparel Hires Rachel Newman

The former HanesBrands executive will serve as chief commercial officer.

The Bright Side: Twintech Industry Raises Nearly $9,000 To Fight World Hunger

The supplier donated a portion of sales from its Power Bar power bank to the nonprofit ...

SEC Passes Watered-Down Climate Reporting Rules

The rules require large companies to disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissi...

The Bright Side: Storm Creek Launches Girls on the Run Giveback Campaign

The apparel supplier is partnering with women-owned distributors to donate 10% of sales...

NC Custom Adds Lineup of Sustainable Packaging & Fairtrade Treats

The Top 40 supplier added 24 SKUs that include bags made of home-compostable materials ...

Facilisgroup Holds Annual Supplier Showcase

The three-day event included an awards ceremony, a 39,000-square-foot show floor, enter...

Sustainable Supplier Zusa Achieves B Corp Status

The Minnesota company received 123.3 points in its assessment, well over the 80 points ...

EcoPlum Receives EcoVadis Silver Rating

The distributor said it placed in the top 10% of all firms ranked by the sustainability...

HanesBrands, Gildan Get High Marks for Climate Change Disclosures

The apparel suppliers shared their environmental impact reports with CDP, a global nonp...