Since its incorporation in 1946, Herman's Inc. has stood out as one of the largest wholesale apparel companies to customers throughout the United States. Founder Herman Segal began his vision of connecting customers with apparel merchandise in Rock Island, Illinois and quickly expanded his operations throughout the Midwest in order to service clients on a national level. In 1998, Herman's Inc. launched HHS Ink, an in-house division dedicated to Screen Printing and Embroidery. HHS Ink manages all aspects of the custom merchandise market, from product selection to trademark usage, in order to create the ultimate custom merchandise experience for customers. In the process, HHS Ink creates enormous opportunities for small businesses, corporations, colleges and universities, student fundraisers, vendors and sponsors.