Images Digital Edition DEC 2018

T he Printwear & Promotion Live! 2019 show, which is being held in January at the NEC in Birmingham, promises something a little different to previous exhibitions: a skate ramp sponsored by PAG Leisurewear in celebration of the distributor‘s 50th anniversary. While the ramp is a great headline grabber – and with BMXers and skateboarders wearing clothes from the likes of American Apparel, Comfort Colors, Independent Trading Company and Myrtle Beach, it promises to be a high octane crowd-pleaser – there is plenty of serious business to be done at the show as well. There are 145 stands for Images readers to look at, with plenty of new brands such as AS Colour (see Images June 2018 for a profile on this New Zealand company), Charles Kirk (see Images September 2017 for an introduction to the British schoolwear manufacturer) and US company Next Level Apparel, as well as brands returning after a long break: it‘s been more than 10 years since PAG Leisurewear last took part in a Printwear & Promotion exhibition. Event director Tony Gardner says: “The show aims to inspire and is now recognised as an annual launch pad for new decorating equipment and accessories, as well as the showcase for the latest printwear styles. Those that attend the show will have that once-a- year opportunity to see all that is new, to learn from experts, seek out new suppliers and visit existing suppliers. The show is the only place to offer all of these valuable experiences under one roof.“ Visitors can also benefit from a range of educational and feature areas, none of which require booking, he explains. “There is the ever-popular fashion show, sponsored by Regatta Professional, which takes place three times a day and gives visitors a chance to see some of the key styles of 2019 from around 20 brands including Tactical Threads by Regatta Professional, Écologie by AWDis, Fruit of the Loom, Russell, Kustom Kit and Next Level Apparel from PenCarrie. There are also two seminar theatres – The Decoration Advice Suite and The Knowledge Centre – which feature industry experts and speakers covering every aspect of printwear production, including embroidery and dye sublimation.“ Another feature is the Bag & Headwear Decoration Advice stand, sponsored by BagBase and Beechfield Original Headwear, and the Screen Print Workshop, which will feature live printing demos. Visitors can register for free for Printwear & Promotion Live! 2019 on its website. It takes place on 20-22 January 2019 in Halls 17 & 18 at the NEC, Birmingham. www.printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk Features include the Fashion show, sponsored by Regatta Professional INDUSTRY EVENT www.images-magazine.com 28 images DECEMBER 2018 KB Printwear & Promotion Live! preview Printwear & Promotion Live! 2019 will feature a skate ramp as well as new brands at its 30th show in Birmingham this January & !