Impressions - Digital Decorator 2019 - 1

A SUPPLEMENT TO IMPRESSIONS MAGAZINE
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On the cover:

Garment and decoration courtesy of Mossy Oak Elements by Vapor Apparel;
Photography by Henry Bernstein, Three Driveway Media, Solon, Ohio

CONTENTS
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The
Sublimation
Solution

18 Use Full-Color

Decorating
Options for
Boosting Sales

Discover the possibilities
of sublimation processes.
By Christopher Bernat

8

While multicolor designs
can be cost prohibitive
when screen printing
or embroidering, other
options can result in
higher profits.
By Debra Romalia

Little Products
Equal Big
Profits
Small-format
sublimation printing on
a large-format printer
has many benefits for
decorators.
By Terry Combs

22 Preparing

14 Become a

Niche Expert

Understanding potential
direct-to-garment
(DTG) markets.
By Terry Combs

A Supplement to Impressions

for the Peak
Holiday Season

Your print shop's
technology and resources
must be updated to meet
holiday deadlines.
By Tim Check

AD INDEX

24 Exploring the

Sign Business

You should seriously
explore the opportunities
the sign-graphics
niche can present for
a profitable appareldecorating business.
By Sandy Smith

28 Digital

Decorating
Products
The latest in new
technologies and
products.

ADVERTISER

PAGE #

INFO*ACTION #
JERZEES

C2

Imprinted Sportswear Shows

13

Kornit Digital

101

3

102

15, C4

107, 110

OKI Data Americas Inc.

11

104

RTP Apparel

19

106

7, 17

103,108

Next Level Apparel

Stahls'
Supacolor USA

16

105

Unisub

27

109

Viper MAXX

19

106

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