Chicago-based apparel decorator Inkdnylon Custom Apparel has strengthened its nationwide reach with two new sourcing and promotional product websites—Inkdnylon Promotion & Branding, and InkBlanks—to better support businesses, organizations and bulk buyers across...
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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 better and better, with a wealth of exhibitors and sponsors already lining up to take part. At present,...
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 vapor during the curing process. Engineered specifically for DTF...
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 to help custom apparel decorators...
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 arms coupled with the company’s “Garment Stoppers” tech. According to the company,...
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 a new $100 million share repurchase authorization, “reinforcing...
2026 Impressions Expo Long Beach Resource Page: The Latest on the Decorated Apparel Industry’s Leading Professional Trade Show
The upcoming 2026 Impressions Expo decorated apparel industry trade show set to take place Jan. 21-24 is on track to be the best Impressions Expo yet, with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees coming in from the around the world. For all the information...
Dye Sublimation Custom Apparel Market to Reach $14.7 Billion by 2035
The dye sublimated apparel market, estimated to be $6.1 billion in 2025, is expected to grow at a 9.2-percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to $14.7 billion by 2035, according to a report by the market research firm Future Market Insights. Per the group's "Dye...
ColDesi Introduces the 30H2 Direct-to-Film Printer for High-Volume Custom Apparel Production
ColDesi Global, a worldwide leader in custom apparel decoration technology, has announced the debut of its new 30H2 Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer. “Engineered for industrial-scale custom apparel production, the 30H2 is designed to meet the growing European demand for...
Custom DTF Manufacturer Ninja Transfers Now Offering Custom Soft Vinyl Keychains
Custom direct-to-film (DTF) transfers manufacture Ninja Transfers has expanded its lineup with Custom Soft Vinyl Keychains, vibrant, flexible and fully customizable accessories built to last. Made from durable soft-touch PVC, these keychains feature full-color...
Impressions Expo Dallas Announces New Location for 2026
Impressions Expo has announced Impressions Expo Dallas, set to take place Oct. 21-24, 2026, is moving to the Dallas Market Center, bringing the decorated apparel community to the heart of fashion and design. The new location, co-located with the Dallas Apparel &...
Video: Shop Talk and Buying Used Apparel Decorating Equipment
In this Shop Talk conversation (filmed at the Impressions Expo in Long Beach, California, January 2025.), Ink Kitchen founder Rick Roth, discusses what decorators need to know when buying a used screen-printing press or any other used equipment with Nicole Pape of...















