Impressions - January 2018 - 4

impressions

The excitement
of kicking off the
new year by seeing
new products, and
having a great show
with exhibitors and
attendees.

the sports and apparel group
Editorial Office
1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355 Alpharetta, GA 30009

editorial
Editor in Chief Marcia Derryberry (770) 291-5574
marcia.derryberry@emeraldexpo.com
Executive Editor Jamar Laster (770) 291-5578
jamar.laster@emeraldexpo.com
Managing Editor Lauren Mitchell Volker (770) 291-5403
lauren.volker@emeraldexpo.com
Contributing Writers
Rick Davis, Jennifer Foy, Jimmy Lamb, Jennifer Morrell,
Michael J. Pallerino, Philip Troyer, Alice Wolf
Senior Vice President Roy Turner

The On-Site
Learning stage. This is
our sophomore year
offering free sessions to
attendees and this
year's lineup
is great.

What are you most looking
f o r w a r d t o a t I S S Lo n g B e a c h?

customer service
back issues (800) 697-8859
subscriptions (800) 697-8859
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Reprints And Eprints
The YGS Group
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theygsgroup.com

list rental
Contact your territory manager or:
Gregry Gilroy (845) 201-5329
gregry.gilroy@reachmarketing.com

emerald expostions

art
Art Director Chris Drew (770) 291-5450
chris.drew@emeraldexpo.com

advertising
Publisher Laurie Gonz (972) 694-0107
laurie.gonz@emeraldexpo.com
Senior Account Executive and Classifieds
Jeanine Morgan (972) 694-0108
jeanine.morgan@emeraldexpo.com

Chief Executive Officer and President
David Loechner
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Philip Evans
Chief Information Officer
Bill Charles
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
David Gosling
Senior Vice President, Operations
Lori Jenks
Senior Vice President, Marketing Services
Joanne Wheatley

production
Production Director Nan McDowell (770) 291-5480
nan.mcdowell@emeraldexpo.com
Production Manager Terri Hill (770) 291-5481
terri.hill@emeraldexpo.com

Vice President, Human Resources
Eileen Deady
Vice President, Corporate Operations
Denise Bashem

imprinted sportswear shows
Long Beach  January 19-21, 2018
Atlantic City  March 15-17, 2018
Houston  May 3-5, 2018
Orlando  September 6-8, 2018
Fort Worth  September 27-29, 2018

sales
Group Show Director Josh Carruth (678) 781-7905
josh.carruth@emeraldexpo.com
Senior Account Executive Sarah Payne (770) 291-5418
sarah.payne@emeraldexpo.com
Account Executive Lee Wright (770) 291-5486
lee.wright@emeraldexpo.com

operations
Operations Manager Chantelle Bean (561) 990-5987
chantelle.bean@emeraldexpo.com@emeraldexpo.com

conference
Conference Manager Sydney Jacoby (770) 291-5402
sydney.jacoby@emeraldexpo.com

marketing
Marketing Director Anne Estes (770) 291-5423
anne.estes@emeraldexpo.com
Marketing Coordinator Sarah Jordan (770) 291-5420
sarah.jordan@emeraldexpo.com

Seeing friends old
and new. I love the
networking aspect of the
shows; apparel decorators
and suppliers are an
awesome bunch.

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Impressions - January 2018

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - January 2018

Impressions - January 2018
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
Impressions Awards Winners
What Can Tees Do For You?
Breakdown: Screen Printing on a Tri-Blend Garment
Shop Talk
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Sublimation
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Online Directory
Classifieds
Impressions - January 2018 - Intro
Impressions - January 2018 - CT1
Impressions - January 2018 - CT2
Impressions - January 2018 - Impressions - January 2018
Impressions - January 2018 - Cover2
Impressions - January 2018 - 1
Impressions - January 2018 - Contents
Impressions - January 2018 - 3
Impressions - January 2018 - 4
Impressions - January 2018 - 5
Impressions - January 2018 - First Impressions
Impressions - January 2018 - 7
Impressions - January 2018 - From the Show Director
Impressions - January 2018 - 9
Impressions - January 2018 - 10
Impressions - January 2018 - Overheard
Impressions - January 2018 - 12
Impressions - January 2018 - 13
Impressions - January 2018 - 14
Impressions - January 2018 - 15
Impressions - January 2018 - 15A
Impressions - January 2018 - 15B
Impressions - January 2018 - First Look
Impressions - January 2018 - 17
Impressions - January 2018 - Scene at ISS
Impressions - January 2018 - 19
Impressions - January 2018 - 20
Impressions - January 2018 - On Design
Impressions - January 2018 - Impressions Awards Winners
Impressions - January 2018 - 23
Impressions - January 2018 - 24
Impressions - January 2018 - 25
Impressions - January 2018 - 26
Impressions - January 2018 - 27
Impressions - January 2018 - 28
Impressions - January 2018 - 29
Impressions - January 2018 - 30
Impressions - January 2018 - 31
Impressions - January 2018 - What Can Tees Do For You?
Impressions - January 2018 - 33
Impressions - January 2018 - 34
Impressions - January 2018 - 35
Impressions - January 2018 - 36
Impressions - January 2018 - 37
Impressions - January 2018 - Breakdown: Screen Printing on a Tri-Blend Garment
Impressions - January 2018 - 39
Impressions - January 2018 - Shop Talk
Impressions - January 2018 - 41
Impressions - January 2018 - Embroidery Production
Impressions - January 2018 - 43
Impressions - January 2018 - 44
Impressions - January 2018 - 45
Impressions - January 2018 - Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Impressions - January 2018 - 47
Impressions - January 2018 - 48
Impressions - January 2018 - 49
Impressions - January 2018 - Sublimation
Impressions - January 2018 - 51
Impressions - January 2018 - 52
Impressions - January 2018 - 53
Impressions - January 2018 - Heat Printing
Impressions - January 2018 - 55
Impressions - January 2018 - 56
Impressions - January 2018 - 57
Impressions - January 2018 - Ad Index/Online Directory
Impressions - January 2018 - Classifieds
Impressions - January 2018 - 60
Impressions - January 2018 - Cover3
Impressions - January 2018 - Cover4
Impressions - January 2018 - IL1
Impressions - January 2018 - IL2
Impressions - January 2018 - IL3
Impressions - January 2018 - IL4
Impressions - January 2018 - IL5
Impressions - January 2018 - IL6
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20190607
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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
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201709
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201708
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2017fall
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
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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
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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
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201509
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2015fall
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