Tech laden products are showcased starting on page 40


July Contents News:


5 Industry News Market and industry update


18 Machinery News The latest pieces of equipment Regulars:


20 Business Monitor With Paul Clapham


36 The Dye Sub Column With Robin Kavanagh of Sawgrass


38 The Embroidery Column With Peter Wright of Amaya Sales UK


48 The DTG Column With Colin Marsh of Resolute DTG


59 Promotional Products With Stuart Derrick


70 The Big Question Decoration advice for organic clothing Features:


22 Cover Story Just Cool by AWDis discusses its latest styles


24 Menswear Boost your eco


credentials with these garments starting on page 52


Printwear styles for fashion conscious men


37 Industry Advice


Custom Planet talks about the benefits of apprenticeships


40 High Tech Garments


The Ultimate Festival Jacket, athleisure and more


50 Decorator Profile ASP discusses being GOTS approved 52 Eco Clothing


Every imaginable style for every kind of man starting on page 24


The team


n EDITOR: Melanie Attlesey, mattlesey@datateam.co.uk n SALES MANAGER: Tony Gardner, tgardner@datateam.co.uk n SALES EXECUTIVE: Daniel Jobson, djobson@datateam.co.uk n SALES EXECUTIVE: Daniel Gardner, dgardner@datateam.co.uk n ORIGINATION: Brian King, Design & Media Solutions


@PrintwearP PrintwearandPromotion


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The publishers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors, nor do they accept any responsibility for any errors of translation in the subject matter in this publication.


Suppliers have contributed towards the costs of some of the editorial, photographs and material in this issue. www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk July 2016 | 3 | New organic and Fairtrade products


60 Special Report A look at Team GB’s formal suit


(Image supplied by Epona Clothing)


(Image supplied by Premier Clothing)


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