April Contents


Check out what’s new for babies, toddlers and children from page 54


News: 6 Industry News Market and industry update


19 Coronavirus News COVID-19 news from across the industry


20 Machinery News The latest pieces of equipment


Regulars:


22 Business Monitor With Paul Clapham


52 The DTG Column With Dmitry Sarbaev of FLUXMALL DTG


53 The Dye Sub Column With Tom Owers of Epson UK


62 The Embroidery Column With Jas Purba of ETC Supplies


Find out about the OvalJet, how to print on dark polyester, what clothes are best for DTG printing and more from page 40 onwards


View the latest shirts, blouses and trousers to keep you looking sharp starting on on pages 26 to 36


69 The Promo Column With Stuart Derrick


74 P&P Online The latest happenings online Features:


26 Focus on Corporatewear The latest shirts, blouses and trousers to keep you looking sharp


38 The Big Interview


Pete Randall speaks to P&P editor Melanie Attlesey about his 30 years in the industry


40 Q&A


Shabbir Maimoon of Snuggle provides his thoughts on the new OvalJet


42 Focus on DTG Printing All of the latest direct to garment printers


50 Industry Advice


The team at Brother shows you how to print on dark polyester using the GTX series


54 Focus on Kidswear 63 Special Report


64 Focus on Golfwear Jumpers and polos to wear on the green The team


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Suppliers have contributed towards the costs of some of the editorial, photographs and material in this issue. www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk April 2021 |5 | Fresh styles for babies, toddlers and children


Elaine Fyfe looks back at the history of Front Row & Co. as the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary


(Image supplied by Adelco)


(Image supplied by Kids Wholesale Clothing) (Image supplied by Disley)


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