Hands-On Training Zones

Immerse yourself in hands-on demonstrations, training, and education at the Apparel and PDAA Installer Zones! 

Apparel Zone powered by Apparelist Live (Booth SL5287)

A vintage Vegas experience mixed with apparel decoration, and a ton of education!

  • Take a picture in front of a vintage 1961 Cadillac.
  • Pick up some swag.
  • Have a drink from the local bar.
  • Listen to a podcast.
  • And most importantly, get hands-on experiences with the latest technologies and techniques in apparel.

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! 

Apparelist Live! Theatre

Join us for daily education!

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PDAA Installer Zone (Booth C1070)

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!

Tuesday, Sept. 10

  • All day Mustang Hood Competition (using General Formulations film). Fastest time with the fewest judges’ deductions wins a $100 gift card.
  • 11:00 AM – Mactac demonstration in the booth
  • 1:00 PM – Bodaq demonstration in the booth
  • 2:00 PM – Mactac demonstration in the booth
  • 3:00 PM – Drytac demonstration in the booth
  • 4:00 PM – Happy Hour sponsored by General Formulations

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Wednesday, Sept. 11

  • All day Mustang Hood competition (using DAF’s Fedrigoni film). Fastest time with the fewest judges’ deductions wins a $100 gift card.
  • 11:00 AM – Drytac demonstration in the booth
  • 2:00 PM – Mactac demonstration in the booth
  • 3:00 PM – DAF Fedrigoni film demonstration in the booth
  • 4:00 PM – Happy Hour sponsored by Drytac

Thursday, Sept. 12

  • All day Mustang Hood competition (using General Formulations film). Fastest time with the fewest judges’ deductions wins a $100 gift card.