Impressions - September 2014 - 6

from THE SHOW DIRECTOR
IMPRINTED SPORTSWEAR SHOWS
ISS Orlando
Sept. 4-6
ISS Fort Worth
Sept. 18-20
ISS Long Beach
Jan. 16-18, 2015
ISS Atlantic City
March 13-15, 2015

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The Best in Texas

t's been said that everything is bigger in Texas, and the same holds true for our
2014 Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) event in Ft. Worth. This year marks
another consecutive year of growth, thanks to the support of all of our exhibitors. Attendees will see an increase in the size of apparel decorating equipment
manufacturers, which means more technology and equipment on display.
So if you are in the decorated apparel industry and are within driving distance
or a short flight from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, please come by to see us. With
companies offering year-end discounts and sneak peeks at what's ahead for 2015,
you will find everything you need at ISS Ft. Worth.
With success across the country - from Southern California to the Northeast
- we are excited to be coming back to America's heartland. Whether you are
new to the industry or a seasoned pro, ISS Ft. Worth offers the chance for great
industry insight and the opportunity to see the latest technology on display, all
under one roof.
Here is what you can expect at this year's ISS Ft. Worth:
* As of press time, we have more than 150 exhibitors (15 of which are new)
encompassing 35,000 square feet.
* A comprehensive conference program containing 35 seminars (held throughout the show) and five workshops (held Sept. 17).
* Become Master Decorator-certified when you take four of the six Master
Decorator seminars designed for established decorators or entrepreneurs looking for new ways to build their businesses. Sessions will be held Sept. 18-20.
* The 2014 Impressions Awards: The 36th annual contest will be judged on site
and winners will be announced Sept. 20. Decorators of all sizes and experience levels have submitted their work.
From the entire ISS and Impressions staff, thank you again for attending and
supporting all of our events.

ISS Nashville
May 7-9, 2015
Editorial Office
1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355, Alpharetta, GA 30009

SALES

GROUP SHOW DIRECTOR
JEFF BROWN | (770) 291-5416
jeff.brown@emeraldexpo.com
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ERIN CIANCIOLO | (770) 291-5486
erin.cianciolo@emeraldexpo.com
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
SARAH MALLETT | (770) 291-5418
sarah.mallett@emeraldexpo.com

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS MANAGER
EKITA SHAW | (770) 291-5506
ekita.shaw@emeraldexpo.com

CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE MANAGER
SYDNEY STANFIELD | (770) 291-5402
sydney.stanfield@emeraldexpo.com

MARKETING

MARKETING MANAGER
ANNE ESTES | (770) 291-5423
anne.estes@emeraldexpo.com

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT
DAVID LOECHNER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER
PHILIP EVANS
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
BILL CHARLES
VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
DAVID GOSLING
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
DARRELL DENNY
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
LORI JENKS

Jeff Brown
ISS SHOW DIRECTOR
jeff.brown@emeraldexpo.com
(770) 291-5416

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Impressions | September 2014

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL
TERESA REILLY
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING SERVICES
JOANNE WHEATLEY
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
EILEEN DEADY
VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE OPERATIONS
DENISE BASHEM

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Impressions - September 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - September 2014

Impressions - September 2014
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
FYI
Product Gallery
ISS Conferences
Outerwear Amounts to Lucrative Layers
Top Tips to Improve T-Shirt Print Quality
How Green is Your Green?
Social Work
Shop Spotlight
Embroidery Technique
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Technique
Digital Decorating
Online Directory
Tech Tips
Classifieds
Ad Index
Impressions - September 2014 - CT1
Impressions - September 2014 - CT2
Impressions - September 2014 - Impressions - September 2014
Impressions - September 2014 - Cover2
Impressions - September 2014 - 1
Impressions - September 2014 - Contents
Impressions - September 2014 - 3
Impressions - September 2014 - First Impressions
Impressions - September 2014 - 5
Impressions - September 2014 - From the Show Director
Impressions - September 2014 - 7
Impressions - September 2014 - FYI
Impressions - September 2014 - 9
Impressions - September 2014 - 10
Impressions - September 2014 - 11
Impressions - September 2014 - 12
Impressions - September 2014 - 13
Impressions - September 2014 - 14
Impressions - September 2014 - 15
Impressions - September 2014 - Product Gallery
Impressions - September 2014 - 17
Impressions - September 2014 - 18
Impressions - September 2014 - 19
Impressions - September 2014 - 19a
Impressions - September 2014 - 19b
Impressions - September 2014 - ISS Conferences
Impressions - September 2014 - 21
Impressions - September 2014 - Outerwear Amounts to Lucrative Layers
Impressions - September 2014 - 23
Impressions - September 2014 - 24
Impressions - September 2014 - 25
Impressions - September 2014 - 26
Impressions - September 2014 - 27
Impressions - September 2014 - 28
Impressions - September 2014 - 29
Impressions - September 2014 - 30
Impressions - September 2014 - 31
Impressions - September 2014 - Top Tips to Improve T-Shirt Print Quality
Impressions - September 2014 - 33
Impressions - September 2014 - 34
Impressions - September 2014 - 35
Impressions - September 2014 - 36
Impressions - September 2014 - 37
Impressions - September 2014 - How Green is Your Green?
Impressions - September 2014 - 39
Impressions - September 2014 - 40
Impressions - September 2014 - 41
Impressions - September 2014 - 42
Impressions - September 2014 - 43
Impressions - September 2014 - Social Work
Impressions - September 2014 - 45
Impressions - September 2014 - 46
Impressions - September 2014 - 47
Impressions - September 2014 - 48
Impressions - September 2014 - 49
Impressions - September 2014 - Shop Spotlight
Impressions - September 2014 - 51
Impressions - September 2014 - Embroidery Technique
Impressions - September 2014 - 53
Impressions - September 2014 - 54
Impressions - September 2014 - 55
Impressions - September 2014 - Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Impressions - September 2014 - 57
Impressions - September 2014 - 58
Impressions - September 2014 - 59
Impressions - September 2014 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - September 2014 - 61
Impressions - September 2014 - 62
Impressions - September 2014 - Screen Printing Technique
Impressions - September 2014 - 64
Impressions - September 2014 - 65
Impressions - September 2014 - Digital Decorating
Impressions - September 2014 - 67
Impressions - September 2014 - Online Directory
Impressions - September 2014 - 69
Impressions - September 2014 - Tech Tips
Impressions - September 2014 - Classifieds
Impressions - September 2014 - 72
Impressions - September 2014 - Ad Index
Impressions - September 2014 - 74
Impressions - September 2014 - Cover3
Impressions - September 2014 - Cover4
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