July Contents NEWS:


5 News Exclusive Acquisition of Sign & Digital UK


19 Industry News Market and industry update


REGULARS:


37 Sustainability Column The benefi ts of recycled polyester labels


41 Sustainability Column A new partnership is aimed to inspire brands to exit fossil-based materials, which is designed to accelerate the sustainability transformation of the textile industry


51 The Embroidery Column With Maria Palma of Wilcom International


60 Company Profi le Kornit Digital


70 P&P Online The latest happenings online


The team ACTING EDITOR:


Alex Fordham, afordham@datateam.co.uk EDITOR (MATERNITY LEAVE):


Melanie Attlesey, mattlesey@datateam.co.uk DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR:


Tony Gardner, tgardner@datateam.co.uk


ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER: Daniel Gardner, dgardner@datateam.co.uk PRODUCTION:


Tania King, tking@datateam.co.uk P52


Image supplied by No Sweat


FEATURES: 24 Industry report


Image supplied by Ecologie by AWDIS


China is now back open for business


28 Focus on Eco Clothing The latest designs and styles set to catch the eye in the sustainable fashion market in 2023/2024


38 FESPA review


FESPA Global Print Expo convened on 23-26 May 2023 at Messe Munich, Germany. With a focus on personalisation, innovation, FESPA was once again the go-to event for industry trends


42 Focus on menswear From polo shirts for the workforce, to casual style tee shirts for those summer months, this showcase covers the latest trends


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52 Long read


With eco fashion and wholesale brand, No Sweat


56 Focus on wide format printing


62 Focus on shorts and trousers


Take a look on what’s on offer in the wide format print arena


Our showcase examines the latest innovations in the shorts and trousers market for 2023/2024


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