The Apparel Zone Powered by Apparelist Live will have several education sessions and live training

This year's PRINTING United Expo, set to take place Sept. 10-12, 2024 in Las Vegas, is ready to rock when it comes to education!

Expanding on the momentum of the past two years within the Apparel Zone, experiential learning will be elevated in 2024 at the Apparel Zone Powered by Apparelist Live (booth SL5287). Part of the Zone this year will be the inclusion of Apparelist Live! Theatre (booth SL5287-F), previously known as Future State Theater. And back by popular demand are scheduled live training sessions throughout all three days of the show where attendees can get hand-on demos of the various decorating equipment:

  • Screen printing
  • Direct-to-garment
  • Direct-to-film
  • Embroidery
  • Heat-applied graphics
  • Sublimation/Cut-and-sew

Following are the finalized agendas for the Live Training Sessions as well as the Apparelist Live! Theatre presentations.

Tuesday, September 10

Apparelist Live! Theatre

10 a.m.: Exploring the Present and Future of Dye Sublimation: Trends, Innovations, and Market Insights – Presented by Imaging Supplies Warehouse

11 a.m.: Building a Sustainable Workforce: Reduce Training & Boost Productivity without Recruiting Skilled Labor – Presented by STAHLS’

12 p.m.: Is DTG Dead? – Presented by Matthew Rhome and Apparelist Live

1 p.m.: Press Conference and Panel Discussion: The Impact of DTG & DTF Technology, "My Business is Growing!"– Presented by Equipment Zone

2 p.m.: Don’t Become an OSHA Inspection Statistic: How Apparel Decorators Can Become Prepared – Presented by Gary Jones, PRINTING United Alliance

3 p.m.: 5 Key Elements for Incorporating Embroidery into Your Business – Presented by Hirsch Solutions

4 p.m.: Academy of Screen and Digital Print Technologies New Member Induction and Awards Ceremony

An attendee pulling a squeegee on a manual screen printing press at PRINTING United Expo

Live Training Sessions

10-10:30 a.m.

  • Printing An Experience: Success Strategies for Activations & On-Site Printing: STAHLS’ Booth SL5287-D

10:30-11 a.m.

  • Direct-to-Garment: Equipment Zone Booth SL5287-A

11-11:30 a.m.

  • Cut-and-Sew/Sublimation: Imaging Supplies Warehouse Booth SL5287-G
  • Screen Printing: M&R Printing Equipment Booth SL5287-E
  • Direct-to-Film: American Print & Supply Booth SL5287-B
  • Embroidery: Hirsch Solutions Booth SL5287-C

1-1:30 p.m.

  • Direct-to-Film: American Print & Supply Booth SL5287-B

2-2:30 p.m.

  • Cut-and-Sew/Sublimation: Imaging Supplies Warehouse Booth SL5287-G
  • Headwear Success: Efficient Ways To Print Hats & Profit: STAHLS’ Booth SL5287-D
  • Screen Printing: M&R Printing Equipment Booth SL5287-E
  • Embroidery: Hirsch Solutions Booth SL5287-C

3-3:30 p.m.

  • Direct-to-Garment: Equipment Zone Booth SL5287-A

Wednesday, September 11

Apparelist Live! Theatre

Man operating a direct-to-garment machine while attendees watch at PRINTING United Expo

10 a.m.: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Direct-to-Film Printing – Presented by Imaging Supplies Warehouse 

11 a.m.: INKclusivity: Company Benefits of Disability Inclusion & How to Implementation Guide for the Print Industry – Presented by Jed Seifert, Stakes Manufacturing

12 p.m.: Trend Inspiration: Design, Merchandising, and Color – Presented by BELLA+CANVAS

1 p.m.: Strategies for Successfully Growing Your Screen-Printing Business – Presented by Same Lapcevic, Branded Threads on behalf of M&R Printing Equipment

2 p.m.: DTF: The Print Shop Multi-Tool – Presented by American Print and Supply

3 p.m.: Operational Efficiencies for the Modern Print Shop – Presented by STAHLS’

Live Training Sessions

10-10:30 a.m.

  • Top 10 Heat Printing Mistakes and How To Avoid Them: STAHLS’ Booth SL5287-D

10:30-11 a.m.

  • Direct-to-Garment: Equipment Zone Booth SL5287-A

11-11:30 a.m.

  • Cut-and-Sew/Sublimation: Imaging Supplies Warehouse Booth SL5287-G
  • Screen Printing: M&R Printing Equipment Booth SL5287-E
  • Direct-to-Film: American Print & Supply Booth SL5287-B
  • Embroidery: Hirsch Solutions Booth SL5287-C

1-1:30 p.m.

  • Direct-to-Film: American Print & Supply Booth SL5287-B

2-2:30 p.m.

  • Cut-and-Sew/Sublimation: Imaging Supplies Warehouse Booth SL5287-G
  • Get The D-T-F Out of Here: STAHLS’ Booth SL5287-D
  • Screen Printing: M&R Printing Equipment Booth Booth SL5287-E
  • Embroidery: Hirsch Solutions Booth SL5287-C

3-3:30 p.m.

  • Direct-to-Garment: Equipment Zone Booth SL5287-A

Thursday, September 12

Apparelist Live! Theatre

10 a.m.: Apparel Decorating for Beginners – Presented by Apparelist

Andy Paparozzi presents data from the SODA Survey in the Future State Theater

Cassie Green, Content Director of Apparelist, leads a panel conversation at PRINTING United Expo

Live Training Sessions

10:30-11 a.m.

  • Direct-to-Garment: Equipment Zone Booth SL5287-A

11-11:30 a.m.

  • Cut-and-Sew/Sublimation: Imaging Supplies Warehouse Booth SL5287-G
  • Screen Printing: M&R Printing Equipment Booth SL5287-E
  • Direct-to-Film: American Print & Supply Booth SL5287-B
  • Embroidery: Hirsch Solutions Booth SL5287-C
  • Branding Head To Toe: Printing More Than T-shirts: STAHLS’ Booth SL5287-D

1-1:30 p.m.

  • Cut-and-Sew/Sublimation: Imaging Supplies Warehouse Booth SL5287-G
  • Screen Printing: M&R Printing Equipment Booth SL5287-E
  • Direct-to-Film: American Print & Supply Booth SL5287-B
  • Embroidery: Hirsch Solutions Booth SL5287-C
  • The Truth about DTF: Keys To Success: STAHLS’ Booth SL5287-D

1:30-2 p.m.

  • Direct-to-Garment: Equipment Zone Booth SL5287-A