What happens when you bring together some of the best minds in decorated apparel, fill a building with the latest equipment and technology, and invite everyone to get hands-on?
You get Make-Ready.
This year, MADE Laboratory opened its doors in Fort Worth, Texas, for a full day dedicated to education, collaboration, and helping print shops improve what they do every day. Instead of walking through rows of trade show booths, attendees got to experience equipment in a real production environment, ask questions directly to industry experts, and see new ideas put into action.
From automatic screen printing and embroidery to DTF, DTG, ink mixing, screen making, and AI-driven shop solutions, there was something for everyone. Whether you were a shop owner, production manager, artist, or press operator, the goal was the same: leave with ideas you could take back to your own shop and start using right away.
One of the best parts of the day wasn’t just the technology—it was the people. Make-Ready brought together printers from all over the country who were eager to share ideas, solve problems, and learn from one another. The conversations happening between demonstrations were just as valuable as the demonstrations themselves, and that’s exactly what makes events like this so special.
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who attended. Taking time away from your shop isn’t always easy, and we’re grateful you chose to spend the day with us. Your curiosity, questions, and willingness to learn are what make this industry such a great community.
We also want to extend a sincere thank you to all of our sponsors and partners who helped make Make-Ready possible. Your support, equipment, expertise, and commitment to education allowed attendees to experience the latest innovations firsthand.
Thank you to:
- ROQ
- Avient
- SAATI
- Easiway / BluWater
- STAHLS’
- Grimco
- Hirsch Tajima
- PMI Tape
- GSF
- BELLA+CANVAS
- A4 Apparel
- Ryonet
- Brother DTG
- Printed Threads
Your partnership helped create an event that was truly hands-on, educational, and unlike anything else in the industry.
The energy throughout the day reminded us why we love this industry. There is always something new to learn, another process to improve, and another connection to make. Seeing so many passionate decorators under one roof made Make-Ready a tremendous success, and we’re already looking forward to what’s next.
If you joined us in Fort Worth, thank you for being part of an incredible day. If you couldn’t make it this year, we hope to see you at the next Make-Ready. Trust us—you won’t want to miss it.