Impressions - May 2016 - 8

from the
show director

STEVE JOBS ONCE said, "Innovation distinguishes
between a leader and a follower." In the decorated
apparel industry, it's the key driver that keeps
the needle moving forward. And when it comes to
such innovation - whether it be in the form of new
ideas, materials or machines - there is one place
where you can find it all on display: the Imprinted
Sportswear Shows (ISS).
The words from Jobs' quote come to life on a grand
scale at our ISS events. For example, exhibitors
constantly display new equipment or accessories
meant to enhance the apparel decoration process
- regardless of the discipline - or make it more
efficient. In apparel, different fabrications or
compositions always are debuted, with the goal
of enhancing embellished designs for decorators
while providing numerous performance benefits
for wearers.
On the other hand, our attendees (apparel
decorators) continue to push the envelope with
new artwork, designs, applications and ideas.
The reality is that customers continuously demand

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I M P R E S S I O N S M A G . C O M MAY 2016

JEFF BROWN,
SHOW DIRECTOR

jeff.brown@emeraldexpo.com
(770) 291-5416
ILLUSTRATION BY CAJSA HOLGERSSON

ISS Breeds
Innovation

something new and innovative,
which has bred healthy competition
among decorators to answer the
call. Everyone wants to be the
best at what they do, and this is
apparent at our events.
ISS Long Beach has been the
launching pad for many new
products for the past three
decades. But the innovation train
doesn't stop on the West Coast.
Our events in Atlantic City, N.J.;
Nashville, Tenn.; Orlando, Fla.;
and Ft. Worth, Texas; all include
this important concept. So no
matter where you call home, there
is an ISS event held within hours
of where you hang your hat.
From the entire ISS and
Impressions staff, thank you again
for attending and supporting all
of our events. 



http://www.IMPRESSIONSMAG.COM

Impressions - May 2016

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - May 2016

Impressions - May 2016
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
Innovation in the Trenches
The Knits Just Keep On Comin’
Innovation Sparks Screen-Printing Success
Stitching Staples Get Upgrades
Digital Shines in the Spotlight
Shop Talk
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Sublimation
Direct-To-Garment
Heat Printing
Classifieds
Ad Index/Online Directory
Impressions - May 2016 - CT1
Impressions - May 2016 - CT2
Impressions - May 2016 - Impressions - May 2016
Impressions - May 2016 - Cover2
Impressions - May 2016 - 1
Impressions - May 2016 - Contents
Impressions - May 2016 - 3
Impressions - May 2016 - 4
Impressions - May 2016 - 5
Impressions - May 2016 - First Impressions
Impressions - May 2016 - 7
Impressions - May 2016 - From the Show Director
Impressions - May 2016 - 9
Impressions - May 2016 - Overheard
Impressions - May 2016 - 11
Impressions - May 2016 - 12
Impressions - May 2016 - 13
Impressions - May 2016 - 14
Impressions - May 2016 - 15
Impressions - May 2016 - 15a
Impressions - May 2016 - 15b
Impressions - May 2016 - First Look
Impressions - May 2016 - 17
Impressions - May 2016 - 18
Impressions - May 2016 - Scene at ISS
Impressions - May 2016 - On Design
Impressions - May 2016 - 21
Impressions - May 2016 - Innovation in the Trenches
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Impressions - May 2016 - 25
Impressions - May 2016 - 26
Impressions - May 2016 - 27
Impressions - May 2016 - The Knits Just Keep On Comin’
Impressions - May 2016 - 29
Impressions - May 2016 - 30
Impressions - May 2016 - 31
Impressions - May 2016 - Innovation Sparks Screen-Printing Success
Impressions - May 2016 - 33
Impressions - May 2016 - 34
Impressions - May 2016 - 35
Impressions - May 2016 - Stitching Staples Get Upgrades
Impressions - May 2016 - 37
Impressions - May 2016 - 38
Impressions - May 2016 - 39
Impressions - May 2016 - Digital Shines in the Spotlight
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Impressions - May 2016 - Shop Talk
Impressions - May 2016 - 55
Impressions - May 2016 - Embroidery Production
Impressions - May 2016 - 57
Impressions - May 2016 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - May 2016 - 59
Impressions - May 2016 - 60
Impressions - May 2016 - Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Impressions - May 2016 - 62
Impressions - May 2016 - 63
Impressions - May 2016 - Sublimation
Impressions - May 2016 - 65
Impressions - May 2016 - 66
Impressions - May 2016 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - May 2016 - 68
Impressions - May 2016 - 69
Impressions - May 2016 - Heat Printing
Impressions - May 2016 - 71
Impressions - May 2016 - Classifieds
Impressions - May 2016 - Ad Index/Online Directory
Impressions - May 2016 - 74
Impressions - May 2016 - Cover3
Impressions - May 2016 - Cover4
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