ASSOCIATIONS

Impressions has compiled a list of screen printing, embroidery, heat-applied graphics, promotional products and other industry-affiliated organizations. If you are aware of other associations that should be added or if you have updated information for any organization on the list, please e-mail rlebovitz@impressionsmag.com.

Manufacturers of screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer and other equipment, as well as software suppliers, offer a variety of additional training opportunities, from business to technique. Contact your equipment or software vendor for information.

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EMBROIDERY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Embroidery Trade Association (ETA)
12300 Ford Road, Suite 135
Dallas, TX 75234
(888) 628-2545
(972) 247-0415
info@embroiderytrade.org
embroiderytrade.com

Monograms America
P.O. Box 572388
Houston, TX 77257
(800) 934-0457
monoamer@aol.com
monogramsamerica.com

National Network of Embroidery Professionals (NNEP)
4693 Kent Road
Kent, Ohio 44240
(800) 866-7396
(330) 678-4887
hooper@nnep.net
nnep.net

Schiffli Lace & Embroidery Manufacturers Association Inc.
409 Henry St.
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-7757
schiffliusa.com

Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA)
Quail Corners Commons
5107 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite B-15
Raleigh, NC 27609
(888) 44-SPESA
(919) 872-8909
spesa@spesa.org
spesa.org

OTHER EMBROIDERY RESOURCES

Embroidery University
P.O. Box 278
Louisville, KY 40201
(502) 212-7500
info@embroideryuniversity.com
embroideryuniversity.com

Floriani Unified Network for Embroidery Education (FUNClub)
30880 Roan Court
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-3234
walt@floriani.com
floriani.com/content/funclub.asp


HEAT-APPLIED GRAPHICS ASSOCIATIONS

Digital Printing and Imaging Association (DPIA)
10015 Main St.
Fairfax, VA 22031
(888) 385-3588
(703) 385-1339
dpi@dpia.org
sgia.org


HEAT-APPLIED GRAPHICS RESOURCES

Great Garment Graphics
118 Viewcrest Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 698-9947
mel@greatgarmentgraphics.com
greatgarmentgraphics.com

Project Sublimation
(888) 780-7349
projectsublimation.com

The Sublimation Network
2600 Grassland Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
info@thesublimationnetwork.com
getsublimation.com


PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATIONS

Promotional Products Association Intl. (PPAI)
3125 Skyway Circle North
Irving, TX 75038
(888) I-AM-PPAI
(972) 258-3084
ppai.org

Promotional Professionals Mentoring Network (PPMN)
3125 Skyway Circle North
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 258-3084
tinaf@ppa.org
ppmn.com


PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS RESOURCES

Advertising Specialty Institute
Bucks County Technology Park
4800 Street Road
Trevose, PA 19053 (866) 564-6274
membership@asicentral.com
asicentral.com


SCREEN PRINTING ASSOCIATIONS

Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)
10015 Main St.
Fairfax, VA 22031
(888) 385-3588
(703) 385-1335
sgia@sgia.org
sgia.org


SCREEN PRINTING RESOURCES

U.S. Screen Printing Institute
1901 E. 5th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-0640
(800) 624-6532
info@usscreen.com
usscreen.com



MISCELLANEOUS AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS

Awards & Recognition Association (ARA)
4700 W. Lake Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025
(800) 344-2148
(847) 375-4800
info@ara.org
ara.org

Impressions University
866-537-5376
coursecatalog.com/dbpages/courses.asp?SchoolID=662

International Franchise Association (IFA)
1501 K Street, N.W., Suite 350
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 628-8000
ifa@franchise.org
franchise.org

National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD)
16 E. 41st St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 869-0670
nyoffice@naumd.com
naumd.com

National Sporting Goods Association (NGSA)
1601 Feehanville Drive, Suite 300
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
(800) 815-5422
(847) 296-6742
info@nsga.org
nsga.org

Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association Intl. (SGMA)
1150 17th St. N.W. #850
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 775-1762
info@sgma.com
sgma.com

Uniform & Textile Service Association (UTSA)
1300 N. 17th St., Suite 750
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 247-2600
info@utsa.com
utsa.com

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