PHILADELPHIA, PA – According to leading custom direct-to-transfer (DTF) manufacturer Ninja Transfers, independent creators, Etsy sellers, TikTok influencers, micro-brands, and niche community leaders are now a leading factor in the current explosive growth in the...
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2025 Impressions Expo Dallas Sponsors Lining Up for Another Great Show
In addition to the exhibitors and attendees who continue to sign up for the 2025 Impressions Expo in Dallas, Texas, set to take place Oct. 1-4) a number of sponsors have begun signing on as well—a critical component to any successful event. Among these are: Hirsch...
Custom T-shirt Screen Printing and Screen Reclamation
The job of prepping a custom T-shirt shop’s screen-printing screens for re-use is critical to success Screen reclamation, in addition to being far and away the least glamorous part of T-shirt screen printing, is also, arguably, one of the most important parts of the...
Impressions Magazine 2026 Impressions Industry Impact (III) Awards Rules and Regulations
OFFICIAL RULES ELIGIBILITY; METHOD TO ENTER; SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. The Impressions Industry Impact (III) Awards is only open to legal residents of the continental U.S. and Canada, who are in the age of majority of their region at the time of participation, and is...
Editorial: Global Trade, Networks and the Economics of Decorated Apparel
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...
Now Available – 50 Percent Discount for 2025 Impressions Expo Dallas
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...
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...
2025 Impressions Industry Impact (III) Awards Resource Page
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...
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...














