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!
Apparelist Live! Theatre
Wednesday, Oct. 22
9:15 AM – Hirsch Solutions; Let’s Talk Direct-to-Film High-Quality Outcomes
10:15 AM – American Print & Supply; What to Look for in Your Digital Vendor
11:15 AM – STAHLS’; The Power of On-Demand: Printing what you need and when you need it.
12:15 PM – SanMar; Top Industry Trends Panel Discussion
1:15 PM – ISW; Breaking the Myths: The Truth About DTF Ink Chemistry, Part One
2:15 PM – Inktavo; From Cart to Completion: Compete Like Amazon with Seamless Online Sales and Streamlined Production
3:15 PM – BELLA+CANVASBELLA+CANVAS; The Tie Between Technology and Blanks
4:15 PM – ASDPT Awards Ceremony
Thursday, Oct. 23
9:15 AM – American Print & Supply; Finding Success in the Wild West of DTF
10:15 AM – Melco; Mastering Embroidery on Demand: From Chaos to Consistency
11:15 AM – Chipply; Why Web Stores Win: The Proven Model for More Profit, Less Stress, and Happier Customers
12:15 PM – STAHLS’; Collaboration and Connectivity – The Future of Branded Merchandise
1:15 PM – Hirsch Solutions; Diving Into Direct-to-Film Details
2:15 PM – ISW; Breaking the Myths: The Truth About DTF Ink Chemistry, Part Two
3:15 PM – SanMar; The Evolving World of Decoration-on-Demand Systems
4:15 PM – Decorations Disasters Sweepstakes Winner Announcement: Apparelist and Lane Seven
Friday, Oct. 24
9:15 AM – STAHLS’; Preparing for 206 and Beyond: Industry, Equipment, and Trends
10:15 AM – Apparelist Panel; Advice and Guidance from Big Shops on Scalable Growth