October Contents


Printwear &promotion


HallS 17 & 18, NEC, Birmingham, 21 - 23 JANUARY 2018


Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is back with earlier dates. Read more about what the show has in store on page 22


P&P editor


Melanie Attlesey takes an in depth look at the newest DTG printer from


The Brother GTX


Brother – the GTX on page 60


Castlefield, Corner House and Didsbury


News: 5 Industry News Market and industry update


27 Machinery News The latest pieces of equipment Regulars:


30 Business Monitor With Paul Clapham


32 The Print Column With Peter Wright of Amaya Sales UK


36 The Dye Sub Column With Robin Kavanagh of Sawgrass


53 The Screen Print Column With William Shorter of CPS


58 The Embroidery Column With Madeira UK


72 The DTG Column With Colin Marsh of Resolute DTG


94 The Final Note We take a look at Merch by Amazon


Features: 22 Printwear & Promotion LIVE! The show is back with earlier dates


24 Cover Story


Daiber unveils its new autumn jacket collection


34 The Big Interview


P&P editor Melanie Attlesey catches up with Simon Holt of InnoPrinter (UK)


38 Sweats & Knitwear We take a look at new pullovers and hoodie styles


54 Brand Profile


The latest jacket collection from Regatta Professional is showcased


60 Special Report


P&P editor Melanie Attlesey takes an in depth look at the new Brother GTX


62 Digital Printing Want up-to-date info on digital printing equipment? Look no further


Regatta Professional has launched a new jacket collection – Regatta Originals. Find out more about this Manchester-inspired range on pages 54 and 55


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


@PrintwearP PrintwearandPromotion


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 October 2017 | 3 |


74 The Schoolwear Show Preview New exhibitors explain why they are taking part in this important event


76 Schoolwear Blazers, ties, PE kits and more


LIVE!


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