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INDUSTRY EVENT www.images-magazine.com 26 images DECEMBER 2017 Hobstar and Intsa 256Plus heat presses; Adelco will show the Digicure textile dryer; both GS UK and MHM Direct GB will be demonstrating the Brother GTX DTG printer; YES will be displaying the new SWF KS-Series of embroidery machines; ETC Supplies will be highlighting its new embroidery frames; and there will be accessories and backings from Madeira. Tony says that on the clothing side, American Apparel, Anvil, Comfort Colors and Asquith & Fox are “must- visit stands”, while workwear specialist T he first thing to note about the upcoming Printwear & Promotion Live! show is that it’s taking place in January rather than in its more usual February slot. As the show has grown it has needed to move into larger halls, and it’s the availability of these halls that has prompted the date change. For 2018, the show take place in Halls 17 and 18 at the NEC, Birmingham, from 21- 23 January. It’s a positive move, believes event director Tony Gardner: “The move to January in 2018 allows exhibitors to showcase their new clothing lines and equipment to our visitors a whole month earlier. As January is traditionally a little quieter for the garment decoration market, it is anticipated that even more garment decorators will be able to attend the show to seek inspiration and advice.” It is expected that there will be more than 150 stands for decorators to visit, and more than 25 new exhibitors. According to Tony, some of the stand- out first-time exhibitors include Ecologie by AWDis, Just T’s and Polos by AWDis, Pro RTX, Kornit Digital, Exceptio, Ghost White Toner, Innovation Schoolwear, InnoPrinter and Transfer Technology. There will be plenty of new products from established exhibitors as well: TheMagicTouch will be exhibiting the As the UK’s main garment decoration trade show approaches, Images talks to event director Tony Gardner about what’s in store for visitors in 2018 Premier marks its return to the show, and Kustom Kit will launch a premium casual business shirt range. “Printwear & Promotion Live! is now considered an annual launch pad for new equipment and new garments,” says Tony. “It provides printwear professionals and those looking to enter the market with a way to witness first-hand live product demonstrations and to engage in one-to-one conversations with industry experts. The show allows visitors to learn more about the industry and to grow and enhance their own business, whether that’s by sourcing new equipment or discovering new techniques.” New for 2018 is an expanded seminar offering with the launch of The Decoration Advice Suite, which will offer decoration hints and tips, and The Knowledge Centre, which promises sound business advice. The Screen Print Workshop and Bag & Headwear Decoration Advice suite will also be making a welcome return in 2018. All these events are free to attend and there is no need to book in advance. The show will be open from 10am to 5pm on Sunday and Monday, 21 and 22 January, and 10am to 4pm on Tuesday, 23 January. Images readers can register for free tickets now on the show’s website. www.printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk Printwear&PromotionLive! 2018preview Fruit of the Loom’s 2017 fashion show The Orn International stand at last year’s show