P&P LIVE SHOW NEWS More big name brands sign up W
ith more than 90% of next yearʼs Printwear & Promotion LIVE already sold, there are positive signs that the industry is on course for a period of growth. And with Gildan, Anvil and American Apparel the latest big names to commit to the show, sales manager, Tony Gardner is very upbeat. Says Tony: “The fact that we have had to significantly increase the size of next yearʼs event is testimony to the success of this yearʼs Printwear & Promotion LIVE. The messages we are getting back from the industry are all very positive, with brands reporting strong sales and the equipment suppliers reporting similar growth.”
It all bodes well for Printwear & Promotion LIVE 2013, which promises a host of first time and returning exhibitors. The fact that so many of the industryʼs blue chip companies are on board is further evidence of the power and reach of Printwear & Promotion LIVE, which is going from strength to strength.
STOP PRESS: Gildan, Anvil and American Apparel are among the latest blue chip brands supporting next year’s show and Absolute Apparel.
With more than 100 exhibitors signed up to our 2013 show, we are delighted to welcome the following first time exhibitors: Cofit (suppliers of Fanshirt), David Luke, Factory Organiser, Graham Winterbottom, Graphtec, PC Angels, Ribbon Print Europe, Sportex leisurewear, Technopoly, Tristar Leisurewear, Dare 2b Teamwear, ID Identity and NM Williams.
Among those returning after a gap are Regatta Professional, Brand Design, ETC Supplies, Exceptio, Rowlinson Knitwear, William Turner & Son and Trutex. And, of course, all of the regular headline brands will be showcasing their latest wares. Among them are: Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Anvil, American Apparel, Russell, Just Hoods by AWDis, RESULT, SPIRO, Spalding, Beechfield, BagBase, Henbury, Finden+Hales, Front Row, Tombo, SF and Regatta Professional.
Distributors will also have a strong presence at Printwear & Promotion LIVE 2013, including BTC activewear, PenCarrie, Ralawise, Prestige Leisure
Among the brands selling directly will be hoodies brand FDM (which launched at this yearʼs show), Blue Max Banner, Keya, Hanes/Stedman and American Apparel, plus Sharon Lee, Promo QC, Balmoral Knitwear and Teamwear, to name just some. Continues Tony Gardner: “This is a show that you cannot afford to miss. There is a very positive buzz around the printwear market at the moment and thereʼs a lot bubbling away under the surface. The underlying trend within our market is one of growth – something which hasnʼt been lost on our exhibitors, many of whom are specifically targeting the UK because of its growth potential.”
n Printwear & Promotion LIVE takes place in Hall 12 at the NEC, Birmingham, from Sunday, February 24th to Tuesday, February 26th, 2013. For more information about remaining stands, contact sales manager, Tony Gardner on 01622 699173. Look out for the full show preview in our February issue
n FREE REGISTRATION is now available online at
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk Catwalk shows are the icing on the cake W
ith three daily catwalk shows – jointly sponsored by Regatta Professional and Regatta
Hardwear – thereʼs ample opportunity to take the weight off your feet at Printwear & Promotion LIVE and check out the latest printwear styles for 2013. Always a popular feature of the exhibition, the 2013 fashion show will once again be choreographed by Victoria Thomas of Red Ice Promotions, who has worked with some of the biggest A-listers, including Kylie Minogue and Kanye West. Victoriaʼs imaginitive scenes donʼt just show off the clothes, they tell a story. And we can guarantee that afterwards, you will be hot-tailing it to the relevant stands where you can get up close and personal with some of the styles on offer.
If you want to keep on top of the latest printwear trends, make the fashion show your first stop.
From corporate and leisurewear to sportswear, workwear and accessories, we will be showcasing all the latest collections from the biggest brands in the printwear market.
Each show runs for approximately half
RIGHT: Choreographer Victoria Thomas of Red Ice Promotions.
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an hour so itʼs a good opportunity to take time out from pounding the aisles to chill out and let the garments do the talking! Times for the 2012 shows will feature in the show guide and on the noticeboards around Hall 12. Listen out for announcements while you are at the show.
ABOVE: Colin Marsh and Andy Hancock of Resolute DTG, will be doing live demos.
Seminar suite is the fount of all knowledge
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rintwear & Promotion LIVE has a top drawer line up of industry experts who will be sharing their knowledge in the seminar suite. There will be live demonstrations plus plenty of hints, tips and business boosting advice to take away. Thereʼs also the chance to visit speakersʼ stands (and those of authorised distributors), so see the products mentioned in the seminars. Our line-up this year includes Resolute DTG, Wilcom, Wicked Printing Stuff, Target Transfers and Roland DG. So there truly will be something for everyone. n Look out for the seminar programme in detail in our next issue and online at
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