Open up new markets with a health and beauty offering.


For ideas check out page 62 onwards


April Contents News:


5 Industry News Market and industry update


18 Machinery News The latest pieces of equipment Regulars:


21 Business Monitor With Paul Clapham


27 The Dye Sub Column With Robin Kavanagh of Sawgrass


28 The Promo Column With Stuart Derrick


32 The Embroidery Column With Peter Wright of Amaya Sales UK


46 The Screen Print Column With William Shorter


50 The DTG Column 82 P&P Online


Features: 30 Case Study


Inkthreadable has purchased Europe’s first Kornit Avalanche Hexa HD6


34 The Big Interview


P&P editor Melanie Attlesey finds out more about Bella + Canvas’ new kidswear collection


35 Childrenswear


An all-important revenue stream for garment decorators


View the latest styles for babies and children starting on page 35


48 Sign & Digital UK Preview We preview the UK’s leading event for the display and sign industry


52 DTG Printing We take a look at the latest DTG printing innovations


62 Health & Beauty Towels, tunics and more for the health and beauty market


66 Decorator Profile


Polo shirts, waterproofs and caps for the golf course from page 68


The team


■ EDITOR: Melanie Attlesey, mattlesey@datateam.co.uk ■ DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR: Tony Gardner, tgardner@datateam.co.uk ■ SALES EXECUTIVE: Daniel Jobson, djobson@datateam.co.uk ■ SALES EXECUTIVE: Daniel Gardner, dgardner@datateam.co.uk ■ ORIGINATION: Brian King, Design & Media Solutions


Printwear & Promotion is published in Great Britain by Datateam Business Media Ltd, London Road, Maidstone ME16 8LY ■ Tel: 01622 687031 ■ Fax: 01622 757646 ■ Circulation: email datateam@c-cms.com or call 01580 883844. Printwear & Promotion is available on subscription, priced £90 (UK) and £120 (overseas). ISSN 0967-2486


The publishers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors, nor do they accept any responsibility for any errors of translation in the subject matter in this publication.


Suppliers have contributed towards the costs of some of the editorial, photographs and material in this issue. www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk April 2018 | 3 |


P&P editor Melanie Attlesey finds out more about RDM Gregg’s screen printing investment


68 Golfwear Get ready for the golf course With Colin Marsh of Resolute DTG The latest happenings online


(Image supplied by Mantis World)


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(Image supplied by Jassz Towels)


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