June Contents


News: 4 Industry News Market and industry update 14 Coronavirus News


COVID-19 news from across the industry


16 Machinery News The latest pieces of equipment


Regulars:


35 The Transfer Print Column With Andy Rogers of Target Transfers


(Image supplied by Adelco) For the latest screen printing equipment head over to page 40


Are you in the market for a leavers‘ hoodie? Check out hoodies and more in our look at the latest student-friendly styles starting on page 24


39 The DTG Column With Folker Stachetzki of Brother


45 The Screen Print Column With Tony Palmer of Palmprint Consultants


48 The Embroidery Column With Peter Wright of Amaya Sales UK


54 The Promo Column With Stuart Derrick


56 Business Monitor With Paul Clapham


62 P&P Online The latest happenings online


Features: 18 Industry Report


Mimaki Europe and FESPA explore the future of digital printing in a post-COVID-19 world


24 Focus on College Kit Are you in the market for leavers‘ hoodies?


36 P&P Reader Survey We reveal the results from our Printwear & Promotion Reader Survey


38 Industry Advice


Andrew Langridge of eTrader explains why now is the time to invest in an e-commerce website


40 Focus on Screen Printing Need a new carousel or maybe some inks, well look no further


46 Decorator Profile


P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks to Mike Cooper of Bubble Customised Clothing about lending a helping hand


50 Focus on Industrial & Safetywear High-vis that shines bright


For high-vis that shines bright take a look at the options available starting on page 50


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


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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 June 2020 |3 | 55 Case Study Pinseeker invests in an HP Stitch S300 57 Special Report


Jas Purba of ETC Supplies sits down with a glass of whisky to share his thoughts on the current situation


(Image supplied by Just Hoods by AWDis)


(Image supplied by Dickies)


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