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CONTENTS
Printwear
EDITOR’S COMMENT
&promotion
THE TOTAL PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE
EDITOR
Neill Barston
New Year's greetings..
E-mail:
nbarston@datateam.co.uk
ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER
Tony Gardner
E-mail:
tgardner@datateam.co.uk
A
s we move into the New Year, there are plenty of developments within the garment decoration
industry in new materials, technology and ever-expanding product ranges. It’s with this in mind
that I’d like to introduce myself, Neill Barston, as the new editor of Printwear and Promotion.
Many thanks are due to the former post holder, Rebecca Green who made great strides with the
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publication during her time in terms of its design and content. It’s a credit to her that I’m taking the
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Neale Salt
helm on a title that’s in such fine health and wish Rebecca all the very best.
E-mail:
nsalt@datateam.co.uk
Like her, my background in journalism has seen me cover a wide range of news and feature material.
I hope to bring this experience to bear on the magazine that will provide a strong new challenge.
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Being new to the industry, it’s bound to throw up some unexpected twists and turns, so I look
Hannah James
forward to meeting readers and advertisers who will doubtless prove invaluable in getting me up to
E-mail:
hjames@datateam.co.uk
speed on the latest issues.
From in-depth interviews and information on new products and machinery, ethical issues, to focus
PUBLICATION MANAGER features and industry news, we are aiming to ensure this remains a vibrant and engaging publication.
Richard Smith As ever, your ideas are valued by the title, so please do feel free to get in touch with thoughts and
E-mail:
rsmith@datateam.co.uk
suggestions on how to maintain and improve upon what has gone before.
With the upcoming Printwear & Promotion exhibition again held at the NEC, I'm sure I'll be catching
PUBLISHING DIRECTOR
up with many of you there as the event celebrates its impressive 20 year milestone.
Andrew Castle
E-mail:
acastle@datateam.co.uk
Neill Barston
nbarston@datateam.co.uk
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30 What’s New 54 Premier Embroidery
e-mail:
Catch some of the smartest fashions and styles we go behind the scenes at Premier Embroidery
printwearandpromotion@datateam.co.uk
on show for 2009, from the latest T-shirts and
outdoorwear to a selection of thought-provoking
Printwear & Promotion is available on
promotional goods.
Subscription priced £74.00 (UK),
£85.00 (Overseas), £99.00 (Airmail)
56 Corporatewear
REGULARS
We examine the latest developments In
corporatewear fashions.
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67 Bags
5 Industry news
We find out more about the latest ranges of
practical bags for the winter season.
17 Schoolwear
FEATURES
The new Chairman of the Schoolwear Association
expresses optimism for the year ahead.
27 Technology Feature 19 Business monitor
Promoserve's latest software development proves Paul Clapham looks at how you can remain
a major boon to business. upbeat about your business's prospects despite a
Colour reproduction by
Design and Media Solutions
64 Made In Green
tough economy.
Tel: 01622 681366 We get the lowdown on new ethical label Made 24 Cover story: Just Hoods by AWDis
In Green which serves both industry needs and
Design and origination
bking@designandmediasolutions.co.uk
ethical concerns.
74 Promota
The publishers do not necessarily agree with the views 76 P&P Exhibition 2009
Why being seen at exhibitions is vital in 2009
expressed by contributors, nor do they accept any
Printwear and Promotion Exhibition preview. This
responsibility for any errors of translation in the subject
82 Postcards from the Edge
matter in this publication.
year our annual event celebrates its 20th
Paul Stephenson takes a sideways look at the
Suppliers have contributed towards the production costs of
anniversary. Here's your guide on what to expect
pros and cons of self-employment
some of the editorial photographs/material in this issue. and who will be there.
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