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Impression 2026 Industry Impact awards call for entries

Now Accepting Entries: Impressions Magazine’s 2026 III Awards

In light of the increasing rate of change driving the world of custom apparel decoration, a few years ago we at Impressions magazine created something we call our Impressions Industry...

Shop Talk Rick Roth Digital Marketing Tools Panel for Decorated Apparel

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2026 Impressions Expo decorated apparel trade show, Long Beach, California

2026 Impressions Expo Long Beach Resource Page: The Latest on the Decorated Apparel Industry’s Leading Professional Trade Show

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STAHLS' activation Impression Expo decorated apparel show Long Beach, California

Update: The Latest on the 2026 Impressions Expo in Long Beach, California

With only a little over a couple of more months to go, the 2026 Impressions Expo Long Beach decorated apparel show, set to take place Jan. 21-24, continues to look…

News November 19

Gemini Raised Print signage showing a full-color pool graphic with raised tactile lettering, ADA-compliant braille, and dimensional arrow on an acrylic substrate.

Gemini Introduces Raised Print for Durable, ADA-Compliant Tactile Signage

New dimensional print capability adds texture, visual depth, and accessibility to interior and exterior signage

News November 19

Vastex EconoRed VP series direct-to-film (DTF)dryers

Vastex DTF Conveyor Dryers Remove Glycol Vapor, Promote Operator Safety

A pair of new direct-to-film (DTF) capable conveyor dryers from Bethlehem, PA-based Vastex International Inc. protect shop personnel from ethylene glycol, a toxic synthetic emitted by DTF adhesives as a…

Products November 18

Comfort Colors® presents Pigment Pure™: A Cleaner Dye Process For A Cleaner World

Conscious, colorful styles with less environmental impact In the world of t-shirt decoration and apparel design, the quest for earth-friendly quality and innovation is never-ending. Comfort Colors® has risen to…

Ninja Transfers 3D puff heat transfers decorated apparel

Ninja Transfers Debuts 3D Glitter Puff Transfers

Ninja Transfers, a leading provider of high-performance direct-to-film (DTF) transfers and related products, has announced the release of its newest specialty transfer: 3D Glitter Puff Transfers, a dimensional transfer designed…

Products November 18

A display of Spoke Custom drinkware and hard goods—including tumblers, bottles, glassware, and a branded speaker—showcasing full-wrap sublimation and UV-printed designs.

STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine Expands On-Demand Offering by Integrating Spoke Custom

New partnership adds premium drinkware, home goods, tech accessories, and more to Fulfill Engine’s automated POD ecosystem

News November 18

Melco Fast Clamp Pro Upgrade Kit for custom machine embroidery hooping

Melco Fast Clamp Pro Upgrade Kit Makes Challenging Hooping that Much Easier

Machine embroiderers can now take on even the most challenging hooping projects with confidence thanks to Melco’s new Fast Clamp Pro Upgrade Kit, which includes a set of upgraded lower…

Products November 18

Kornit Digital Announces CFO Transition, $100 Million Share Repurchase Program

Kornit Digital. a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, has announced it will soon be welcoming a new chief financial officer. It has also approved…

News November 17