Smart Blanks to show at ASI Chicago 2026

Smart Blanks will exhibit at ASI Chicago 2026 on July 22-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago, using the trade show to showcase blank apparel for decorators and promotional products buyers. The event gives the brand a chance to reach industry attendees ahead of back-to-school and holiday sales seasons.

Why it matters: - ASI Chicago is one of the promotional products industry’s largest annual trade shows, so Smart Blanks gets direct access to suppliers, distributors, decorators and buyers in one place. - The show comes just before the back-to-school and holiday sales windows, when many businesses are planning inventory and new product launches. - Smart Blanks will use the event to position its blank apparel as a customization-ready option for the promotional products market.

What happened: - Smart Blanks will exhibit at ASI Chicago 2026 on July 22-23 at McCormick Place - North Building in Chicago. - The company will be at Booth 1355 throughout the two-day event. - Smart Blanks will also feature new styles at the ASI product pavilion showcase.

The details: - Smart Blanks will highlight blank apparel including T-shirts, joggers, premium fleece hoodies and other styles designed for customization. - The product line includes combed ring-spun cotton fabrics, high-density stitching and construction intended to support a variety of decoration techniques. - ASI Chicago is hosted by the Advertising Specialty Institute and brings together industry professionals from across the promotional products market. - The event includes educational sessions, networking and programming focused on business growth, product trends and industry developments. - ASI Chicago is one of ASI’s three flagship trade shows held annually across the United States. - The venue address is 2301 Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois.

Between the lines: - Smart Blanks is using a major trade show appearance to reinforce its value proposition around decorator-friendly apparel and manufacturer-direct supply. - The company’s emphasis on fabrics, stitching and decoration compatibility suggests it is targeting buyers who care about print quality and consistency, not just basic blanks. - The exhibition also gives Smartex Apparel a broader branding opportunity behind the Smart Blanks line, which is part of the company’s direct-supplier model.

What's next: - Smart Blanks will spend the show meeting attendees and presenting its latest lineup at Booth 1355. - ASI Chicago 2026 will continue across the two-day event with product discovery, education and networking. - Smartex Apparel says it will continue offering fast turnaround and same-day shipping on in-stock items from distribution centers in Anaheim, California, and Grand Prairie, Texas. - More information is available in the company's announcement.