In his seminal work on economics, Adam Smith famously cited the fact that while a single worker could, at best, produce a couple of dozen pins per day, a coordinated team of workers could produce thousands. Factor in the efforts of the countless workers involved in...
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...
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...
PARTIALLY UPDATED IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2026 III AWARDS: Welcome to the Impressions Magazine Industry Impact (III) Awards resource page, with all the information you and your company will need to compete in 2025 III Awards program at absolutely no cost. Now in its...
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’, 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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
