Inkcups will demonstrate its pad printing and plate-making solutions for decorated apparel at Impressions Expo Long Beach 2026, taking place January 22–24 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. Appearing at Booth 2222, Inkcups will demonstrate how pad printing enables durable, cost-effective tagless garment labeling as an alternative to sewn-in tags and heat transfer labels.

The exhibit will feature several pad printing platforms designed for apparel production. The B100 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer is a high-speed system built for heavy-duty performance, incorporating Inkcups’ patented VersaCup ink cup assembly with tool-less setup for fast job changeovers. For larger graphics and care labels, the B150 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer offers a larger image area and high compression capability, supporting printing of bigger logos on neck labels for T-shirts and childrenswear.

For decorators looking to expand into multi-color applications, Inkcups will demonstrate the 2200-PS 2-Color Pad Printer. The system’s dual-position pneumatic pad-slide mechanism allows users to print both one- and two-color jobs efficiently, supporting higher volumes and expanded design options. Complementing the printers, Inkcups will also showcase the Cobalt Edge Pad Printing Plate Maker, a laser-based system with job-queuing software designed to etch plates quickly and precisely for pad printing workflows.

“From increased comfort for the wearer to better durability and cost savings compared to other label-free methods, the opportunities that tagless pad printing brings to apparel decorators are vast,” said Matthew Yates, Global Tagless Director at Inkcups. He added that the company is looking forward to demonstrating both its pad printers and the new Cobalt Edge plate maker, highlighting efficiency gains for decorators producing tagless labels at scale.

Attendees are invited to visit Booth 2222 to see the equipment in action and speak with Inkcups specialists about applications, setup, and production considerations. Additional information on Inkcups’ industrial printing equipment is available at inkcups.com.