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ISS CONFERENCES ISS 2012: Why Attend? New products, networking and invaluable educational opportunities make ISS the industry’s go-to events. By Marcia Derryberry, Editor in Chief Visit one of the last three ISS shows this year to gain new product information, network with supplier and peers, attend the industry’s No. 1 conference program, or see the Impressions Awards competition entries on this show ﬂoor (at Fort Worth ISS). be showcased in Impressions and in the Impressions Awards & Design Galleries at impressionsmag.com. And don’t miss the chance to enhance your knowledge of apparel decorating and the business of being a shop owner in this exciting marketplace. The ISS conference programs present ideal opportunities to enhance your expertise as the pages of Impressions come alive in a comprehensive workshop and seminar lineup. Developed by Impressions editors, the ISS sessions feature top-notch educators, many of whom regularly contribute to Impressions’ editorial content. We’ve completely revamped the 2012 conference program to ensure you have plenty of opportunities to enhance your skills. To view a video about the ISS experience, visit impressionsmag.com/whyiss. e’re ﬁnishing off the year with our national tour of Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) and if you haven’t attended one yet this year, you are missing out on an opportunity to take your new or existing business to the next level. The key to succeeding in this competitive marketplace is to be a savvy shop owner who is constantly raising the bar. And that means always learning new-andimproved processes, techniques and business procedures. There still are three more opportunities to share in all that ISS has to offer — including our conference experience — starting with our Aug. 12-14 event in Las Vegas. That’s followed by Atlanta Sept. 7-8 and Fort Worth Sept. 27-29. In addition to networking with suppliers and your peers, the ISS shows are a great opportunity to see the latest products to help you boost your shop’s offerings and proﬁtability. Also, the industry’s premier apparel decorating competition — the Impressions Awards — will be held at the Fort Worth show. See hundreds of designs in all decorating disciplines from decorators nationwide (and some international) as they are displayed for judging on the show ﬂoor. Winners will be announced Saturday, Sept.29, and will 18 w ISS 2012-2013 Schedule Las Vegas Atlanta Ft. Worth Long Beach Atlantic City Aug. 12-14 Sept. 7-8 Sept. 27-29 Jan. 18-20, 2013 March 8-10, 2013 Register now for free expo and early-bird education discounts: issshows.com. Impressions | August/September 2012 impressionsmag.com http://www.impressionsmag.com http://www.impressionsmag.com/whyiss http://www.issshows.com http://www.FruitActivewear.com http://www.issshows.com http://www.impressionsmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - August/September 2012

Impressions - August/September 2012
Table of Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
FYI
Product Gallery
ISS Conference
Warming Trends
Redefining Fleece
Jackets of All Trades
How to Handle the Unhappy Customer
Shop Spotlight
Embroidery Technique
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Online Directory
Digital Decorating
Business to Business
Classifieds
Ad Index

Impressions - August/September 2012