Two of SGIA’s premier Expert Advice Zones — the Digital Apparel Production Zone, and the Screen Printed Apparel Training Zone — will return to the 2012 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 18–20) to showcase the latest in apparel printing and provide attendees with free training sessions hosted by industry experts.

Digital Apparel Production Zone (Booth 3325)
Get a first-hand look at digital garment decoration technologies in the Zone that started it all. Identify a solution that fits your needs and learn techniques, tricks and new trends to prevent errors and improve accuracy.

This education-only section of the Expo floor will feature a cut-and-sew workflow area, complete with state-of-the-art digital solutions for all types of custom garments. Attendees will see live demonstrations and can learn about similarities and differences among the various decoration choices, including:

• Direct-to-garment inkjet, heat transfer and print/cut vinyl technology
• Existing and near-future equipment
• New materials, inks and software advancements

Screen Printed Apparel Training Zone (Booth 3624)
In this popular Zone, industry experts will be on-hand to demonstrate the latest garment special-effect techniques, and to show you how to add a little flare to your business.

Attendees will experience sales-free, interactive training sessions on all three days of the Expo. Industry expert presenters include:

• Dane Clement, Great Dane Graphics
• Don Newman, NEWMAN ROLLER FRAMES mfg by Stretch Devices
• Charlie Taublieb, Taublieb Consulting
• Scott Fresener, T-Biz Network

For more information about these, and SGIA’s other fabulous Zones, and to register for your free Expo pass — before September 8! — visit SGIA.org, Keyword: 2012Expo.