Attend a 2025 Decorator’s Trade Show

Whether you are just starting your t-shirt business or already have an established t-shirt business, attending a decorator’s trade show offers several valuable benefits.

Benefits of Attending A Trade Show

  1. Networking A trade show gives you the opportunity to meet not only others in the business but also potential suppliers.
  2. Market Research Take a look at products and market trends. See and touch the various t-shirt decorating methods
  3. Product Launches Most suppliers will launch a new product or service and you will be the first to see it.
  4. Learning and Education A favorite trade show experience is the education.  All shows have educational sessions available.

2025 Trade Shows

In the t-shirt business there are five basic sponsors of shows, and each is a little unique.

ASI

The year kicks off with ASI shows.  This show spotlights the promotion business.   You do have to be a member to attend.

ASI Fort Worth March 29-31 Fort Worth Convention Center

ASI Chicago July 22-24 McCormick Place

Impressions Expo

Anyone can attend Impressions show, and free registration is available to early registrations.

Long Beach January 23-25 Long Beach Convention Center

Atlantic City March 20-22 Atlantic City Convention Center

Dallas October 2-4 Dallas Convention Center

Graphics Pro Expo

This series of shows offers more regional opportunities and are a little smaller giving you more time to meet with suppliers.

Irving, Texas March 6-8

Indianapolis, IN June 19-21

Long Beach, CA August 21-23

Meadowlands, NJ September 12-13

Charlotte, NC November 6-8

Decorated Apparel Expo (DAX)

This Midwest centered series of shows is smaller yet, giving you a lot of time to spend with each vendor.   This is a great first show for those in the area.

Kansas City February 21-22

Nashville May 9-10

Chicago May 30-31

Twin Cities August 1-2

The trade show year ends with a large, mostly equipment based show called Printing United    There is one show per year and the location rotates locations and this year is in Orlando October 22-24

To Do List for Attending a Decorator’s Trade Show

  1. Register early. Many shows have discounted or free registration for early registrants.
  2. Make travel arrangements. The most convenient hotels fill up fast.   Most shows have discounted room rates.
  3. Plan Your Schedule. Note what booths are must stops.
  4. Register for Classes There is a huge opportunity for education sessions at each trade show
  5. Wear Comfortable shoes and clothing These shows are big and there will be a lot of walking
  6. Have fun. Attending a trade show is a great opportunity to meet both suppliers and others in the industry.
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