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from the show director ISS Focus: The Evolution Continues ImprInted sportswear shows 2012 Iss Long Beach January 20-22 Iss orlando February 17-18 Iss atlantic City March 9-11 Iss Columbus May 4-5 Iss Las Vegas August 12-14 Iss atlanta September 7-8 Fort worth September 27-29 ast month, I spoke of change. Jack Welch once said, “Change before you have to.” In our daily lives, we all have the tendency to become complacent. It is only when we challenge ourselves — and each other — to improve and evolve that we see great things happen. I’ve been presented with many challenges, both personally and professionally, in the past few years. I can assure you that I am a better person today thanks to my mentors, as well as the obstacles I faced. How can you change your business for the better? How can you learn even more about your industry? How can you acquire knowledge that sets you apart? Answering these questions is the reason why ISS has been here for you for more than 30 years. It is our job to ensure the best experience for our Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) attendees and exhibitors. We are your business partners and are here to help you prosper. Join us March 9-11 in Atlantic City, N.J., at the Atlantic City Convention Center for our next event. This is your chance to stay current on market trends, learn new techniques, gain inspirational ideas and enhance your businesses productivity. ISS Atlantic City will expose you to hundreds of exhibitors showcasing new technology and products. Knowledge is power. The more you learn, the greater the advantage you have over your competition. Our comprehensive conference program contains 38 seminars and four workshops (which will be held March 8). Individual seminars can be purchased for as little as $25 each. Do you like free money? Of course you do! That’s why all ISS Atlantic City attendees will have five chances to win $100 gift cards playing Booth Bingo. If we pull your name out of the bin, you’re a winner! Booth Bingo cards will be available at registration. Register today at issshows.com. Reduced conference rates are available until March 7. Use your smart phone to scan the QR code below to link directly to our ISS homepage for information on all of our upcoming 2012 shows. There are some big changes coming to the remaining ISS events in 2012. The Columbus, Ohio, and Atlanta, Ga., ISS events will change to a two-day format with extended show hours. We also are thrilled to launch ISS Las Vegas, in addition to our standard show schedule. The launch will take place Aug. 12-14. If you have any questions about any of our ISS shows, we welcome you to call us directly. Our individual contact information can be found to the right of this column. Our staff is looking forward to a year of innovations, educational opportunities, industry successes and networking possibilities that the ISS events offer. The entire ISS and Impressions staff thanks you for being with us in 2012! L Editorial Office 1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 569-1540, (800) 241-9034; Fax: (770) 569-5105 saLes grOup shOw dirEctOr nikki houSton | (770) 291-5416 nikki.houston@nielsen.com sEniOr AccOunt ExEcutivE erin ciAnciolo | (770) 291-5486 erin.cianciolo@nielsen.com AccOunt ExEcutivE JeAnine GoForth | (770) 291-5414 jeanine.goforth@nielsen.com AccOunt ExEcutivE SArAh MAllett | (770) 291-5418 sarah.mallett@nielsen.com operatIons OpErAtiOns mAnAgEr ekitA ShAw | (770) 291-5506 ekita.shaw@nielsen.com ConFerenCe cOnfErEncE mAnAgEr lAurA cASkey | (770) 291-5590 laura.caskey@nielsen.com marketIng mArkEting mAnAgEr elAine AMAcher | (770) 291-5423 elaine.amacher@nielsen.com A Division of Nielsen prEsidEnt, niELsEn ExpOsitiOns DAviD loechner sEniOr vicE prEsidEnt, humAn rEsOurcEs MichAel AliceA sEniOr vicE prEsidEnt, businEss dEvELOpmEnt DArrell Denny vicE prEsidEnt, finAncE DeniSe BASheM vicE prEsidEnt, OpErAtiOns lori JenkS vicE prEsidEnt, digitAL tereSA reilly vicE prEsidEnt, mAnufActuring & mArkEting sErvicEs JoAnne wheAtley iss shOw dirEctOr Nikki.Houston@nielsen.com (770) 291-5416 8 Impressions | March 2012 impressionsmag.com http://www.issshows.com http://www.impressionsmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - March 2012

Impressions - March 2012
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
FYI
ISS Conferences
Product Gallery
What Women Want
Fashion Meets Function
The “Blingifi cation” of Decorated Apparel
Online Directory
Shop Spotlight
Shop Spotlight
Embroidery Technique
Embroidery Technique
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Tech Tips: Embroidery
Tech Tips: Embroidery
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Production
For Screen Printers Only
For Screen Printers Only
Tech Tips: Screen Printing
Tech Tips: Screen Printing
Digital Decorating
Digital Decorating
Business to Business
Business to Business
Classifieds
Classifieds
Ad Index
Ad Index

Impressions - March 2012