Here we are fast approaching the mid-point of 2025. Suffice it to say, it’s been quite the year! The good news is the decorated-apparel industry has not only come through the roller coaster ride that has been the past few years, but looks to continue to do so despite the air of economic uncertainty surrounding the present.
As evidence of this fact, look no further than the first two Impressions Expos of 2025 in Long Beach, California, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, with decorators large and small still doing what they do best. As part of this never-say-die attitude, they have not only kept on decorating, but have continued to expand both their product lines and their capacities in general, with a seemingly endless supply of newbies coming into the industry.
Decorated Apparel Industry’s Leading Trade Show
Similarly, on the blanks side, the items on offer continue to improve with respect to everything from comfort and style to the sustainable processes being used to produce them. No longer are consumers willing to settle for any old grungy T-shirt or hoodie. They want quality, comfort and good looks, garments they’re going to want to wear over and over again. And the industry has responded in kind.
In other words, as was the case in 2024, there’s never been a better time to check out the industry’s latest and greatest at the next Impressions Expo of the year, set to take place Oct. 2-4 in Dallas, Texas. As always, the event will also feature an unparalleled assortment of suppliers and hands-on conference sessions, all expressly designed to help you grow your business.
As has been the case with expos past, there will also be a wealth of networking opportunities; T-shirt giveaways for all at the Impressions Expo live screen-printing station; and, of course, Shop Talk powered by Ink Kitchen, with industry veteran Rick Roth, CEO of Mirror Image Inc., interviewing experts from across the of decorated-apparel world. In other words, y’all don’t want to miss out!
For more on all three Impressions Expos, including the events in Long Beach, California, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, click here.
