We connect the leaders of the twenty-first century printing world. Our printers are bold, driven, and creative and they are riding a wave of technology and innovation. SGIA is a community that strives to be the foremost resource for information and education for the Printing Industry.
Find Your Industry
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Apparel DecorationScreen printing, dye sublimation, direct-to-apparel, embroidery and more.
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Graphics ProductionWide-format, digital and screen printing that defines the world around us.
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Educators & StudentsTraining and education is critical to the long-term viability of the specialty imaging industry.
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Functional PrintingPrinting that is touchable, useable, interactive and occasionally electronic.
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Commercial PrintingPrepress, postpress/finishing print including offset and digital high-volume print fulfillment.
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Installation PDAAIt’s not just a skill…it’s certified. Installers apply the graphics that our printers create.
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Digital TextileDigitally printed bolts of fabric for a wide variety of applications.
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Packaging & LabelConverters to corrugated and everything in between.
Resources
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DirectoriesLocate equipment, supplies, printing companies, and graphic installers.
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Business PlanningFrom employee management to sales and marketing, tap into business planning to shape the direction of your business.
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Industry VoicesHear from thought leaders in the industry on experiences, business growth, and new ideas.
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Business IntelligenceStay on top of business trends and get access to industry data to inform your decision making.
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Industry TechnologiesLearn about the latest equipment, technology, and all aspects of printing and finishing techniques.
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WebinarsGain insight on the industry’s hottest topics from leaders in the field – checkout upcoming webinars or tap into the archives.
Events
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20–20 SeptemberIntroduction/Welcome to WB/CampBrett Bowden, Printed Threads -
20–21 SeptemberWater-Based Printing SummitExperience water-based printing like never before. Learn to work with the latest technology in water-based ink, from traditional to special effects to HSA. Matsui and Virus, the best in the industry converge for this first-of-its-kind event – two days of talks and printing demonstrations in a state-of-the-art production environment. -
20–20 SeptemberKnow Your BlanksCassie Stanczyk, BELLA+CANVAS
BELLA+CANVAS was the first brand to bring retail quality blanks to the wholesale market over 25 years ago. We’ll talk about how the industry has shifted and why the blank you print is more important than ever. Plus, we’ll take you behind the scenes of our manufacturing process and show you how we ensure our garments print amazing every time. -
20–20 SeptemberWater Based Screen Printing, but what about your t-shirt? Sustainability, E-Conscious, A Canvas for Good!Jason Murphy, SanMar
A session that discusses the Corporate Social Responsibilities at SanMar, their sustainable manufacturing model and how it affects our industry and environment. We’ll paint a Canvas for Good and describe how our industry decorators’ can make positive impacts in their communities.
Journal
SGIA Journal
The SGIA Journal inspires, excites and educates members about the opportunities available to them in printing.
PRINTING United Preview
It’s bigger, better and bolder — and it’s almost here. Register now for PRINTING United, coming to Dallas October 23 - 25, 2019. It’s everything printing, under one roof.
Read MoreMember Benefits
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BenefitsInnovate. Create. Learn. Share. SGIA offers cutting edge information, trend reports, education, and a diverse and supportive community. Join us!
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MissionSGIA will continually strive to be the foremost resource for information and education within the printing industry.
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LeadershipWe listen to you. We’ll ask about your goals, your resources and your timeframe. We work with you.