Though it may seem daunting, there's no better way to take your commercial custom embroidery work to the next level, both literally and figuratively When customers want noticeably bold embroideries, it’s hard to ignore the multidimensional impact of 3D foam. Once...
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All-New 2026 Impressions Expo Educational Conference Series on Tap for Dallas
One of the most noteworthy of the innovations on tap at this year’s Impressions Expo in Dallas, Texas, set to take place Oct. 21-23, are the many notable changes being made to the show’s professional education conference series, which is being organized and run this...
On Tap at the Upcoming Dallas Impressions Expo Decorated Apparel Industry Trade Show
With around 110 exhibitors occupying more than 21,600-square-feet of space on the show floor, it’s safe to say there’s going to be something for everyone at this year’s 2026 Impressions Expo in Dallas, Texas, set to take place Oct. 21-23. As always, look to see some...
Impressions Magazine/Expo Now Part of Global B2B Events Company Forge
Impressions magazine and Impressions Expo have a new parent company, Forge, a product of the recent merger between the Impressions brand’s former parent company, Emerald, and fellow media/trade show company Questex LLC. The company says it is positioning itself to...
Q&A with 2026 Impressions Expo Dallas Show Director Kayla McGarry
With so much new planned for the 2026 Impressions Expo in Dallas, Texas, we thought we’d check in with Impressions Expo show director, Kayla McGarry, to get the latest on what to expect. Impressions Magazine: It’s been a busy summer, what with all the changes in...
Impressions Expo Dallas Conference Series Partnering with MADE Lab
In addition to the many other changes on tap for the upcoming Impressions Expo in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 21-23, the show’s professional education conference series will be partnering with Fort Worth-based MADE Laboratory to deliver its most comprehensive conference...
Apparel Decorating Equipment Manufacturer DCC Opening North American XPERIENCE CENTER
New facility brings together DTF, dye sublimation and custom apparel screen printing machines all under one roof Visitors will experience hands-on demonstrations and practical business consultations designed to optimize their own production spaces DCC, a global...
Shirt Lab Launches Six-Week AI Sprint Online Series for Apparel Decorators
Virtual working program focuses on building real AI tools, assistants and automations for custom apparel shops of all kinds Program built for decorated apparel businesses who want artificial intelligence doing actual work in their shops Shirt Lab has announced the...
Live Webinar: Behind Every Successful Apparel decorator is a Story Unheard
Those looking to start a new decorated apparel business or grow an existing one won’t want to miss out on the upcoming webinar being presented by Impressions magazine in collaboration with industry leader Hirsch Solutions. Titled Behind the Shop Door: Real Stories of...
Getting Your Custom Apparel Decoration Business out of a Rut
Every custom T-shirt screen printer, embroidery decorator or heat press decorator knows the feeling of hitting a plateau. Whether it’s sales stagnation, a sub-optimal return-on-investment (ROI) on your current production equipment or simply feeling creatively stuck,...
Transfer Express Launches Custom Patches & Emblems for Premium Apparel Decoration
Decorated apparel heat-transfer specialist Transfer Express has expanded its online product offerings with the introduction of Custom Patches & Emblems, providing custom apparel decorators, promotional products distributors, schools, teams and clothing brands an...
Video: ROQ Unveils Easy-to-Use Pallet Unload Feature Now Available with its Screen-printing Presses
According to industry-leading automated decorated apparel equipment manufacturer ROQ, the company’s new automated pallet unload feature unlocks each pallet via the system’s press controls. No more manually releasing the locking mechanism. The result is faster...















