FESPA PREVIEW
Opportunities in fabrics
There are loads of great opportunities for everyone at FESPA Digital and if you are in the business of garment printing then you need to check out FESPA Fabric 2012 which offers garment decorators and printers the opportunity to explore the latest trends and developments in apparel print.
his ‘show within a show’ specifically attracted over 2,500 visitors in Hamburg at FESPA Digital 2011, and with interest in the potential of digital direct-to-garment technologies growing so dynamically, FESPA Fabric is an important feature of the Digital show.
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In 2012, with Kornit Digital confirmed as Fabric Corporate sponsor, visitors looking to update themselves on the latest production technologies and consumable advancements for garment printing, embroidery and decoration will now be able to take their inspiration as part of the main FESPA Digital show.
Now running across all four days of the show, FESPA Fabric will offer a mix of exhibitors and educational content aimed at invigorating garment printers and decorators with new business ideas and revenue opportunities. The Fabric Theatre within FESPA Fabric, is also a must for your diary with leading industry specialists including direct-to-garment expert Scott Fresener sharing their wealth of knowledge on print and pre-press techniques, technological developments and trends for direct-to-garment digital printing, screen printing and a range of apparel sectors. FESPA Managing Director Neil Felton comments: “Having listened to feedback from exhibitors and visitors to FESPA Fabric in spring 2011, we have incorporated FESPA Fabric into the main Digital event for 2012, bringing these fascinating garment applications into the centre of the show.
“With such a concentration of garment producers in southern Europe, we expect FESPA Fabric in Barcelona to be a popular event for this specialist community. And for wide format printers looking for opportunities to diversify, this zone may provide some valuable insights into the world of printed fashion garments and promotional wear.”
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Another area to look out for is the FESPA Hall of Fame, which it intends to become a ‘who’s who’ of the leading lights in the print community. The Hall of Fame will be inaugurated at FESPA Digital 2012 in Barcelona in the form of a gallery of stars highlighting the names of printers from all over the world who their peers hold up as inspirational role models in the print community. Nominees might have pioneered a new approach or technology, or demonstrated innovation in other ways. They may simply stand out on print skill or service, for a leading stance on sustainability, or have made some other significant contribution to the industry. Printers, agencies, brands or suppliers wanting to nominate a peer or a colleague simply had to visit the website and complete a nomination form. A list of all nominees was published at the end of December 2011, with the nominations closing in January 2012.
Based on the online votes, FESPA will narrow down a shortlist of up to ten printers per country to be featured in the actual Hall of Fame at the Digital 2012 event. Voting will continue
onsite in Barcelona for the outright leader of the Hall of Fame 2012 and the winner of this prestigious accolade will be announced at a champagne VIP reception for the Hall of Fame printers on the last day of FESPA Digital 2012. FESPA Managing Director Neil Felton says: “In this industry, awards are often given for particular jobs or campaigns, to printing companies, and to new technological innovations, but it’s rare for the individual print professionals who drive this community to be recognised for their unique and personal contribution.
“As a relative newcomer to the world of print, I’m struck by the charismatic personalities that inhabit this sector, and the spirit of entrepreneurialism and determination which sees print service providers taking their businesses forward, sometimes against the odds. The FESPA Hall of Fame will celebrate these individuals, showcase their achievements and inspire others to follow their example.”
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