Hands-On Training Zones

Immerse yourself in hands-on demonstrations, training, and education at the Apparel and PDAA Installer Zones! 

Apparel Zone the Apparelist’s Print Paradise

Explore screen printing, sublimation/cut-and-sew, embroidery, heat-applied graphics, and other printing technologies will be at your fingertips.

This space is for EVERY printer, whether you have knowledge in apparel decoration or not; come learn, network, and have some fun! 

Stop by for a happy hour on Oct. 22 & Oct. 23 from 4 pm – 5 pm in the Apparel Zone.

Happy Hour Sponsored by:

PDAA Installer Zone

The PDAA (Professional Decal Applicators Alliance) Installer Zone will be in full swing at PRINTING United Expo, supplying all the tips and tricks to be a top Installer:

  • Practice at the window station, featuring window films and graphics
  • Improve your wrapping skills on a van door
  • Looking for a challenge? Try a rough surface and a melamine wall
  • Test your skills at a mini-competition; no registration required, just show up and try your luck putting vinyl on a mustang hood for a prize!

Schedule coming soon!

Apparelist Live! Theatre

Wednesday, Oct. 22

9:15 a.m. – Hirsch Solutions – topic coming soon!

10:15 a.m. – American Print & Supply; What to Look for in Your Digital Vendor

11:15 a.m. – STAHLS’ – topic coming soon!

12:15 p.m. – SanMar – topic coming soon!

1:15 p.m. – ISW; Breaking the Myths: The Truth About DTF Ink Chemistry, Part One

2:15 p.m. – Inktavo; From Cart to Completion: Compete Like Amazon with Seamless Online Sales and Streamlined Production

3:15 p.m. – BELLA+CANVAS – topic coming soon!

4:15 p.m. – ASDPT Awards Ceremony

Thursday, Oct. 23

9:15 a.m. – American Print & Supply; Finding Success in the Wild West of DTF

10:15 a.m. – Melco; Mastering Embroidery on Demand: From Chaos to Consistency

11:15 a.m. – Chipply; Why Web Stores Win: The Proven Model for More Profit, Less Stress, and Happier Customers

12:15 p.m. – STAHLS’ – topic coming soon!

1:15 p.m. – Hirsch Solutions – topic coming soon!

2:15 p.m. – ISW; Breaking the Myths: The Truth About DTF Ink Chemistry, Part Two

3:15 p.m. – SanMar (Topic TBD)

4:15 p.m. – Decorations Disasters Sweepstakes Winner Announcement: Apparelist and Lane Seven

Friday, Oct. 24

9:15 a.m. – STAHLS’ – topic coming soon!

10:15 a.m. – Apparelist Panel – topic coming soon!