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"zen." Also, watching
the birds gives me
inspiration.

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Impressions - October/November 2020

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - October/November 2020

Impressions - October/November 2020
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Expo Scene
Going the Distance
Breakdown: A Screen-Printed Transfer on Performancewear
Sustainability’s ‘Fab Five’
Holiday Success Starts Now
Advantages of Supportive Software
Shop Talk
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Screen Printing Production
Direct-To-Garment
On Design
Ad Index/Classifieds
Impressions - October/November 2020 - CT1
Impressions - October/November 2020 - CT2
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Impressions - October/November 2020
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Cover2
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 1
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 2
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 3
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 4
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 5
Impressions - October/November 2020 - First Impressions
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 7
Impressions - October/November 2020 - From the Show Director
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 9
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Overheard
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 11
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 11A
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 11B
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 12
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 13
Impressions - October/November 2020 - First Look
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 15
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Expo Scene
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 17
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Going the Distance
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 19
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 20
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 21
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Breakdown: A Screen-Printed Transfer on Performancewear
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 23
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Sustainability’s ‘Fab Five’
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 25
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 26
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 27
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Holiday Success Starts Now
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 29
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 30
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 31
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Advantages of Supportive Software
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 33
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 34
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 35
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Shop Talk
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 37
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 39
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 40
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 42
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 43
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 45
Impressions - October/November 2020 - 46
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Ad Index/Classifieds
Impressions - October/November 2020 - On Design
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Cover3
Impressions - October/November 2020 - Cover4
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/202002
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201805
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201804
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201803
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2018spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201802
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201801
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201712
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201710
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201708
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20170607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201705
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201704
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201703
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2017spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201702
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201701
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201612
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201610
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201609
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201608
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20160607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201605
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201604
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201603
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201602
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201601
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2015fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201510
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201508
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