Things are starting to heat up down in Dallas, Texas, as preparations continue for this year’s Impressions Expo. And with less than two months to go until the start of the show, set to take place Oct. 1-4, organizers are marking the occasion with a 50 percent discount...
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In These Tumultuous Times, the 2025 Impressions Expo in Dallas, Texas, Has What Decorators Need
You’ve got to hand to the U.S. and world economies. Despite all the headlines and recent market swings, the business community in general and apparel decorators in particular have succeeded admirably in keeping their focus on what they do best, i.e., providing their...
When and Wear? Some Promotional Ideas from Q-Tees
A few words of wisdom from Q-Tees, the branded accessories company known for its quality aprons, towels and totes, on some ideas and the best times to launch a promo campaign. “To survive in today’s fast-paced marketing environment, companies need to be proactive by...
STAHLS’ Launches Ultimate Fanwear Guide for 2025
STAHLS’, a global leader in heat printing technology and apparel decorating solutions, has announced the release of its 2025 STAHLS’ Fanwear Guide, a comprehensive resource for the latest trends in custom fanwear, decoration techniques, and blank apparel styles....
Ninja Transfers’ Presents Ultimate Creator Toolkit/Ninja University
According to custom direct-to-film (DTF) manufacturer Ninja Transfers, with its Ninja University and powerful AI Creator Toolkit, the company is “delivering on its promise to make custom apparel simple, accessible, and scalable.” According to Ninja Transfers, the...
Veteran Apparel Decorator Brian Brownlee Joins American Print and Supply
American Print and Supply (APAS) has announced the addition of Brian Brownlee to its growing team. According to the company, with over 35 years of hands-on experience in screen printing, ink development and equipment sales, Brownlee brings “unmatched industry...
Forecast: Blank Apparel Market to Increase to $17.4 Billion by 2035
According to a recently released report from the marketing research firm Future Market Insights, the global blank apparel market currently stands at $7.8 billion and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 percent over the next 10 years,...
Winning Strategies for Custom Embroidery Startups
If you're running or considering launching a custom embroidery business, you’re undoubtedly already well aware what a unique and rewarding industry it is. What follows are a number of actionable strategies we at Impressions magazine have stitched together to help...
Ninja Transfers Teams Up with Blank Merch Supplier MakerFlo
Veteran custom direct-to-film (DTF) transfers manufacturer and apparel customization specialist Ninja Transfers has entered into what it describes as a “strategic partnership” with MakerFlo, a top-tier supplier of high-quality sublimation and DTF-ready...
The Time is Now for Impressions Expo Dallas 2025
Don’t let the current dog days of summer fool you: Impressions Expo Dallas, set to take place Oct. 2-4, is just around the corner, offering decorated apparel industry professionals of all stripes an unmatched opportunity to explore, learn and connect. With 200-plus...
Ninja Transfers “Revolutionizes” DTF Gang Sheet Creation
Leading custom direct-to-film (DTF) transfer manufacturer Ninja Transfers has launched a pair of new online tools designed to make gang sheet creation dramatically faster and smarter: Auto Build and Auto Fill Sheet. According to Ninja Transfers, the new tools take the...
DTG Connection Rebranding as Printer Biz
DTG Connection, a leader in digital garment printing solutions since its founding in 2020, has announced it is rebranding itself as Printer Biz, a new name inspired by the evolving needs of its customers. According to the company, the change reflects the firm's...