Industry News
Print & Stitch wraps up its 2023 line-up with final shows at Bristol and Plymouth locations
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fter a greatly successful start to the year, Print & Stitch continued to host the most popular roadshow throughout September, October and November.
Starting in Norwich through to Haydock in September, Southampton and Watford in October and finishing at Bristol and Plymouth in early November, the 2023 shows have been successful with the highest recorded number of visitors compared to previous years.
Show organiser, Emilia Hepple, says: “Comparing numbers from this year to last year proves the shows are becoming more and more popular. However figures aren’t the be all
also contacted show organisers to express their praise of the shows. “I just wanted to say thank you so much for organising something close to home. I was thrilled when I had the email through to say it was going to be here as so many events like this are such a travelling distance and, being a sole trader, itmakes them pretty much impossible to attend.
and end all. Feedback from exhibitors about the visitors high interest in the latest products on the market and how many actually went on to purchase new equipment from the shows goes to show that bringing the products directly to the customers is the best way to showcase.” A visitor of the final show in Plymouth
Fruit of the Loom announces certificate system
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ruit of the Loom is committed to delivering products that meet the highest quality standards in the imprint industry. Garmet decorators know that they can count on Fruit of the Loom for value, quality and consistently outstanding decoration results. Garmet decorators can always count on Fruit for garments made the right way too: ethically, environmentally-sound and safely. As part of this, it’s good to know that 100 % of Fruit of the Loom’s entire
collection is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, ensuring every garment they choose has been thoroughly independently tested for harmful substances. The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is an independent testing and certification system for textile products from all stages of production. It ensures that every component of a product has been rigorously tested for a comprehensive list of harmful substances – including threads, buttons and even zips.
“I have had the most fantastic day meeting and talking to suppliers, reps etc some of whom I have never met before and most I have only ever spoken to on the phone so great to finally meet up.” – Marilyn Grose. Print & Stitch announce their 2024 shows with a few venue changes and new exhibitors.
2024 Colour of The Year announced
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antone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions for the design community, has introduced PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, a velvety gentle peach whose all- embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul as the Pantone Colour of the Year selection for 2024.
At a time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives, our need for nurturing, empathy and compassion grows ever stronger as does our imaginings of a more peaceful future. A warm and cozy shade highlighting thr desire for togetherness with others and the feeling of sanctuary this creates.
| 16 | January 2024
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