It's Show Time!

Dec 1, 2008

Next month marks the 31st year of the Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS), and this year's ISS Long Beach event promises to offer more opportunity for apparel decorators than ever. ISS is the premier decorated apparel trade event and this show, to be held Jan. 23-25 at the Long Beach Convention Center, kicks off the show season with exciting product introductions, an unparalleled educational experience and important networking opportunities.

Decorators can shop for everything from apparel to equipment and supplies from the industry's leading manufacturers. The Impressions staff has developed a conference program with five pre-show workshops and 44 seminars led by industry educators, who will address various topics. This year's schedule includes 36 NEW sessions to ensure that every facet of this diverse industry is covered in a comprehensive educational program.

Also, visit the Impressions booth to see the winners of the 2008 Impressions Awards Competition, as well as the winners of the 2009 Impressions Awards Student Decorating Competition.

Visit issshows.com/long_beach for event and conference information. — M.D.

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Apparel decorators, this is your chance to have your work displayed and assessed in the industry's most prestigious apparel decorating competition — the 2009 Impressions Awards. The 31st annual contest will be judged at the Fort Worth Imprinted Sportswear Show, September 25-27, 2009. Winners will then be announced on Sunday, September 27.
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