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
- Networking A trade show gives you the opportunity to meet not only others in the business but also potential suppliers.
- Market Research Take a look at products and market trends. See and touch the various t-shirt decorating methods
- Product Launches Most suppliers will launch a new product or service and you will be the first to see it.
- 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
- Register early. Many shows have discounted or free registration for early registrants.
- Make travel arrangements. The most convenient hotels fill up fast. Most shows have discounted room rates.
- Plan Your Schedule. Note what booths are must stops.
- Register for Classes There is a huge opportunity for education sessions at each trade show
- Wear Comfortable shoes and clothing These shows are big and there will be a lot of walking
- Have fun. Attending a trade show is a great opportunity to meet both suppliers and others in the industry.