Impressions - March 2014 - 4
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THE DEcoraTED apparEl group
Get Out and
About
a
re we done with winter yet? This crazy
weather has had most of America hunkered down or digging out from the nonstop snowstorms. Spring is on the way, though,
and maybe what you need is some time away.
The Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) are
ideal for shaking off those winter "blahs" and
getting excited about what you do. And you
have an opportunity to do so at this month's ISS Atlantic City, to be held March
14-16. If you can make it to the show, we've got a lot in store for you.
This was evident in preparing this month's FYI section (starting on page 8).
Nearly all of the articles therein are reflections of events and product introductions seen at this past January's ISS Long Beach. From fashion shows to industry
breakfasts, our editorial team was busy from the minute the plane landed, and we
came back with lots of information to share.
ISS Long Beach always kicks off the year for the West Coast. Then, we swing
back east to have the same fun in Atlantic City. You'll meet with vendors from
every industry sector, from apparel to equipment and supplies. For instance, this
issue's womenswear product feature previews many of the new apparel styles you
will see in person at ISS. Touch and feel some of the new fabrications, check out
the fashion detailing and see the season's freshest color palettes in apparel.
Or use the show to discover the latest in technology. There's a lot going on in
the digital decorating arena that can take your existing business to new levels. The
plethora of direct-to-garment (DTG) machines and new sublimation solutions will
get your creative juices flowing on how you can incorporate one of these systems
into your shop. And the talk of Long Beach for screen printers was the new LED
exposure systems, which contributing writer Greg Kitson delves into in his column
("Screen Exposure in a New Light, Part 1 of 2," page 67). Embroiderers also will find
new technologies and equipment upgrades to keep them stitching for years to come.
Don't forget the comprehensive ISS educational program that is produced by the
Impressions editors. The program is full of excellent workshops and seminars from
some of the industry's brightest minds. Eighty percent of the conference program is
new, ensuring there is something for everyone and every decorating discipline.
So now that winter's drawing to a close, make plans to get out and enjoy what
this exciting industry has to offer at ISS Atlantic City. You can find information on
the show at issshows.com.
See you there!
Marcia Derryberry
Editor in ChiEf
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - March 2014
Impressions - March 2014
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
FYI
Product Gallery
ISS Conferences
Ladies’ Choice
A Womenswear Decoration Primer
The Basics of Bling
Follow the Lead
Shop Spotlight
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Embroidery Production
Tech Tips: Embroidery
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Technique
Tech Tips: Screen Printing
Digital Decorating
Classifieds
Online Directory
Ad Index
Impressions - March 2014 - BB1
Impressions - March 2014 - BB2
Impressions - March 2014 - Impressions - March 2014
Impressions - March 2014 - Cover2
Impressions - March 2014 - 1
Impressions - March 2014 - Contents
Impressions - March 2014 - 3
Impressions - March 2014 - First Impressions
Impressions - March 2014 - 5
Impressions - March 2014 - From the Show Director
Impressions - March 2014 - 7
Impressions - March 2014 - FYI
Impressions - March 2014 - 9
Impressions - March 2014 - 10
Impressions - March 2014 - 11
Impressions - March 2014 - 12
Impressions - March 2014 - 13
Impressions - March 2014 - 14
Impressions - March 2014 - 15
Impressions - March 2014 - Product Gallery
Impressions - March 2014 - 17
Impressions - March 2014 - 18
Impressions - March 2014 - 19
Impressions - March 2014 - 20
Impressions - March 2014 - 21
Impressions - March 2014 - ISS Conferences
Impressions - March 2014 - 23
Impressions - March 2014 - Ladies’ Choice
Impressions - March 2014 - 25
Impressions - March 2014 - 26
Impressions - March 2014 - 27
Impressions - March 2014 - 28
Impressions - March 2014 - 29
Impressions - March 2014 - 30
Impressions - March 2014 - 31
Impressions - March 2014 - 32
Impressions - March 2014 - 33
Impressions - March 2014 - A Womenswear Decoration Primer
Impressions - March 2014 - 35
Impressions - March 2014 - 36
Impressions - March 2014 - 37
Impressions - March 2014 - 38
Impressions - March 2014 - 39
Impressions - March 2014 - The Basics of Bling
Impressions - March 2014 - 41
Impressions - March 2014 - 42
Impressions - March 2014 - 43
Impressions - March 2014 - 44
Impressions - March 2014 - 45
Impressions - March 2014 - 46
Impressions - March 2014 - 47
Impressions - March 2014 - Follow the Lead
Impressions - March 2014 - 49
Impressions - March 2014 - 50
Impressions - March 2014 - 51
Impressions - March 2014 - 52
Impressions - March 2014 - 53
Impressions - March 2014 - Shop Spotlight
Impressions - March 2014 - 55
Impressions - March 2014 - 56
Impressions - March 2014 - Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Impressions - March 2014 - 58
Impressions - March 2014 - 59
Impressions - March 2014 - 60
Impressions - March 2014 - 61
Impressions - March 2014 - Embroidery Production
Impressions - March 2014 - 63
Impressions - March 2014 - 64
Impressions - March 2014 - 65
Impressions - March 2014 - Tech Tips: Embroidery
Impressions - March 2014 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - March 2014 - 68
Impressions - March 2014 - 69
Impressions - March 2014 - 70
Impressions - March 2014 - Screen Printing Technique
Impressions - March 2014 - 72
Impressions - March 2014 - 73
Impressions - March 2014 - 74
Impressions - March 2014 - Tech Tips: Screen Printing
Impressions - March 2014 - Digital Decorating
Impressions - March 2014 - 77
Impressions - March 2014 - 78
Impressions - March 2014 - Classifieds
Impressions - March 2014 - 80
Impressions - March 2014 - Ad Index
Impressions - March 2014 - 82
Impressions - March 2014 - Cover3
Impressions - March 2014 - Cover4
Impressions - March 2014 - I1
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