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Originally Posted by DakotaPrintArt |  | | | | | | | | | Hi Guys!
Did anyone get a chance to stop by our booth to check out our new artwork for digital printing? What did you think? Thanks! | |  | |  | |
Hiya Cathy ... yeppers, I had Debz stop by, specifically. I've said it before, and I'll say it again ... there simply isn't enough ready-to-go artwork out there for us garment printers. I was really excited to see y'all expand beyond embroidery. For me, personally, some of the art I like, some just isn't what I am seeking.
Too many of the art providers, focus on basic art (to customize for themselves or clients ... which is fine, but not what I am looking for), or the whole sports mascot stuff (wayyy too much of that)... great for that local niche with custom/contract printing, but doesn't cover what I am really looking for ... funny, trendy, gritty designs in a variety of themes that can be slapped down on a tee, as many of the current heat transfer providers are selling (not talking about licensed material). It just isn't fair that all the really cool stuff has to come from a heat transfer ... most of that art belongs with a softer hand on fabric.
My focus for the show were:
1. Digital Art
2. Direct-to-Garment demos
3. Advancements in the up and coming industries
4. New fabrics, colors, styles (focus on Bamboo)
The problem I had with many of the exhibitors (at least, with what could be brought home to me), were over-simplified one or two page brochures. I need to be blown away. Kavio's presentation package blew me away ... by far, of any of the exhibitors. Hanes with guy playing folk guitar, and US Screen with the T-Jet thong party hats (thanks, Mike ... pics to come) for putting some flare and fun into the event.
This opinion isn't intended to be directed at any single exhibitor, just my own observation as an attendee (a second hand one, at that) providing feedback. I hope it will help companies, as they plan upcoming events.
Blow me away ... MAKE me wanna buy your product!
