P&P LIVE! 2026
All the bells and whistles: See the latest kit on the market, all in one place
Whether you’re looking to replace ageing kit or add to your current roster, Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the place to see what the industry has to off er. But what exactly will be on display?
Hobkirk Embroidery Machines
Hobkirk Embroidery machines will showcase its range of Ricoma heat presses, having expanded its portfolio of personalisation equipment. The range includes the HP-0408FC auto open cap press, HP-0606F auto open small area heat press and the fl agship model HP-1620F-T auto open fl at heat press with the sliding bed.
All the models feature a digital touch screen panel for controlling both temperature and time, plus a magnetic auto-open feature, meaning once the heat plate is lowered, it will automatically release and raise once the countdown timer has fi nished.
The small area press (15x15cm) is perfect for sleeves and upper chest logos, particularly good when polo buttons can get in the way on a large area press. The fl agship 40x50cm model also features a slide-out platen for easy garment access, both loading and after pressing. The cap press has a 15x9cm area. • Learn more on stand C70
Hybrid Services
Hybrid Services will exhibit at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2026 with a stand that puts practical garment decoration and branding potential front and centre. The Hybrid stand will feature a carefully curated line-up of Mimaki systems that refl ect how garment decorators are broadening their offer. This includes the well-established TxF300-75 DTF printer, alongside the new UJV300DTF-75 UV DTF printer.
Mimaki TS200-1600
UV DTF opens up entirely new
opportunities, enabling durable, full-colour graphics to be applied to an almost unlimited range of promotional items and hard surfaces.
For those looking to invest in the latest dye sublimation technology, the recently launched TS200-1600 will be on show, offering an accessible entry point into rigid products, soft signage, sportswear and textile decoration, backed by Mimaki’s proven print quality and reliability.
Andy Gregory, sales director at Hybrid Services, said: “Printwear & Promotion LIVE! brings together the garment decoration, branding and personalisation industry. It’s an ideal opportunity to have informed conversations with visitors about where this important sector is heading, and how Mimaki technology can support business growth within it.” • Head to stand J20 to see the full roster.
AJS Embroidery Services At this year’s show, AJS will be exhibiting its Tajima TFMX, now with an all-new facelift. Building on its longstanding reputation for reliability and performance, the updated TFMX features a new slim control arm, designed to improve accessibility and ease, alongside a slim cylinder arm that enhances fl exibility. It also has a newly developed pickerless trimming system, which improves effi ciency and stitch quality, whilst the easy threading head brings the TFMX in line with the rest of the Tajima range, offering a more streamlined and user-friendly experience. AJS are also introducing a new six-head DTF machine, the most powerful addition to the DTF range to date. Designed for higher volume production, the system incorporates additional colours including red, blue, orange and green, expanding the colour gamut by up to approximately 40%. This allows for smoother gradients and improved colour accuracy, while continuing to utilise trusted Epson print head technology to deliver consistent and high-quality results. In addition to machinery, AJS is introducing Pulse IQ to the Tajima Software Solutions range, an exciting all-in-one solution designed to optimise effi ciency, reduce waste and drive productivity like never before. From network connectivity and analytics to workfl ow management and personalisation, Pulse IQ provides complete visibility and control across the production environment. • Visit stands K10 & K12 to see these innovations in action.
| 24 | February 2026
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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