Features

This year’s global print exhibition FESPA returns to Berlin, where it was last held in 2007. This year the theme ‘where print takes off’ encapsulates the role the exhibition takes in the industry. FESPA’s exhibitions director, Roz Guarnori, explains why you should make the trip to Germany this May. Q. The …

News of the launch of Kornit’s new HD printing technology landed in January and now on-demand print specialist Inkthreadable has installed the first Avalanche Hexa HD6 in Europe. This installation follows close on the heels of Blackburn-based Inkthreadable’s purchase of a Kornit Storm Hexa in August last year. Now the …

The arrival of 2018 saw many new developments for family run RDM Gregg. An £800,000 investment in new screen printing equipment and a new print unit will ensure the company can continue to maintain its position as one of the leading garment decorators in East Anglia for many years to …

P&P editor Melanie Attlesey caught up with Bella + Canvas’ UK sales and marketing manager, San Ferdinand, at this year’s Printwear & Promotion LIVE! to find out more the launch of the company’s first complete kids collection. An introductory note opens the Bella + Canvas Kids catalogue. Penned from kids …

Are you looking for a more creative way to package your garments? Well look no further than Kingly. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey was invited to Kingly’s open day on Thursday, March 22 to find out more about this novel company and its innovative ideas. You name it, Kingly can do …

At the end of this month William Turner will begin production of its range of ties and college scarves in a new factory in Nelson, Lancashire. This marks a new chapter for this family led business. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey reports. This move has been in the planning for the …

After a busy 2017, this year will see the Schoolwear Association campaign under the banner of ‘Every child is worth it’ for every school student in the UK to have access to a quality school uniform. The not-for-profit organisation, which represents all those involved in the industry, will continue to …

Resolute DTG and Shima Seiki have partnered to bring the SIP-160F3 inkjet printing machine to the UK DTG market, but what exactly makes this machine so unique? P&P editor Melanie Attlesey finds out. Shima Seiki is a name most would associate in the UK with knitting machine manufacture. However, with …

Sublimation printing is still incredibly popular and profitable for all kinds of business owners. Robin Kavanagh, public relations manager at Sawgrass, takes a look at sublimation trends which will be big this year. As trends and demands continue to rise, technology is also advancing to meet those needs. With fluorescent …

Walsall-based trade printer of business gifts and promotional items, Redfern Marking Services, entered the digital age in 2016 with the purchase of a Compress UV DTO printing solution, but just how has this changed the business? P&P editor Melanie Attlesey finds out. Redfern Marking Services has been in business since …