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 you need to prepare for and make the most of this year’s event, be sure and check out this listings on this, the 2026 Impressions Expo Long Beach resource page.
Impressions Expo Long Beach: Don’t Miss Out!
Hard to believe the end of 2025 is already fast approaching. The good news is that means another Impressions Expo Long Beach is right around the corner. Not only that, but the upcoming event, set to take place Jan 21-14, looks to be yet another great one, continuing the trend of the past few years. As always, in addition to the hundreds of exhibitors and countless new bits of gear and services on display, Impressions Expo Long Beach will feature a wealth of other educational and networking opportunities in the form of everything from a happy hour at the end of the first day to the show’s educational conference series.
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Special Report: This Year’s First Two Impressions Expos and What’s New for Custom Decorated Apparel in 2025
Alas, for those hoping for “less interesting times” following the turmoil of the past few years, the world, for better or worse, remains as “interesting” as ever. That said, the good news as far as the custom decorated-apparel business goes is that there’s just no keeping down the decorators of the world—as was evident at 2025’s first two Impressions Expos.
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: A 2025 Apparel Decorator’s Guide
Between the threat of rising inflation, uncertain economic forecasts and the increasing effects of the on-again-off-again Trump tariffs, businesses across the decorated-apparel industry find themselves in an uncomfortable position. If you’re a screen printer, embroiderer, heat-press specialist or all of the above, you may already be feeling the pinch of higher costs for blank apparel, embroidery thread, inks and other consumables.
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Impressions Expo Long Beach 2025: The Biggest Decorated-Apparel Show Ever
Despite the wildfires that continued to blaze on the outskirts of Los Angeles and a freak winter storm that stranded countless travelers throughout the South, the 2025 Impressions Expo in Long Beach, California, still went off without a hitch. Special thanks to all those who put in the extra effort to make it to this year’s record-breaking event, featuring more than 300 vendors occupying an incredible 124,000-square-feet of floor space.
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Call for Speakers: Impressions Expo 2026 Long Beach & Atlantic City
Impressions Expo is officially inviting industry professionals, educators, and innovators to submit speaker proposals for its 2026 events in Long Beach, California, and Atlantic City, New Jersey. Both shows are set to highlight cutting-edge trends, techniques, and business strategies in the decorated apparel industry. Organizers are seeking presentations that offer fresh insight, hands-on training, and actionable takeaways for attendees ranging from new entrepreneurs to seasoned print shop owners.
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