February Contents


Whether it’s a piqué polo or an organic polo you’re after, we’ve got a wide selection in our overview of the latest polo shirt styles from page 26


Pick up a bag with this fantastic array starting on page 60


News: 6Industry News Market and industry update


18 Coronavirus News COVID-19 news from across the industry


21 Machinery News The latest pieces of equipment


Regulars:


22 Business Monitor With Paul Clapham


38 The Embroidery Column With Jas Purba of ETC Supplies


44The DTG Column With Nikolaos Vardakastanis of Epson Europe


55The Promo Column With Stuart Derrick


56 The Transfer Print Column With Adam Wyles of Amaya Sales UK


70 P&P Online The latest happenings online Features:


Grow your business with this selection of embroidery equipment starting on page 39


26 Focus on Polo Shirts From piqué to organic check out the latest polo styles


39 Focus on Embroidery Grow your business with this selection of embroidery equipment


46 Decorator Profile


Going the extra mile is Beccy Lloyd and her expert team


48 Focus on Software Solutions Are you looking for the latest software?


58 Special Report


An overview of AWDis’ first webinar aimed at growing your business


60Focus on Bags


From rucksacks to holdalls, we’ve got you covered


The team


■ EDITOR: Melanie Attlesey, mattlesey@datateam.co.uk ■DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR: Tony Gardner, tgardner@datateam.co.uk ■SALES EXECUTIVE: Daniel Gardner, dgardner@datateam.co.uk


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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 February 2021 |5 |


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