Printwear & Promotion The Total Promotional Package
Print & Stitch delivered two outstanding shows this week, bringing the promotional and branding industry together in Croydon and Birmingham. Both events gave visitors the opportunity to see the latest innovations in embroidery, printing, software, and apparel supply, while meeting leading exhibitors and brand representatives. Croydon provided the familiarity of a trusted venue, while Birmingham made history as the busiest Print & Stitch event ever recorded.
Croydon – Tuesday September 23, Hilton London Croydon
The Croydon show once again highlighted why the Hilton Croydon has been a much-loved venue for many years. Well attended and highly engaging, the event provided a reliable and welcoming environment for both visitors and exhibitors. Familiarity and strong organisation ensured a productive day, reinforcing Croydon’s reputation as one of the most consistent venues in the Print & Stitch calendar.
Birmingham – Thursday September 25, Cranmore Park, Solihull
The Birmingham show marked a milestone for Print & Stitch. Hosted for the first time at Cranmore Park in Solihull, the venue exceeded expectations with its excellent layout, comfortable environment, and well-prepared facilities. The show became the busiest in Print & Stitch history, with over 300 tickets allocated, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that underlined the industry’s growing demand for innovation and networking opportunities.
Industry-leading exhibitors
Across both shows, visitors had access to an exceptional line-up of exhibitors showcasing the very best in the promotional and branding sector. Highlights included:
- Embroidery technology – market-leading solutions such as ZSK industrial embroidery machines and Brother PR series commercial embroidery machines supplied by Stocks.
- Direct to film (DTF) and printing machinery – cutting-edge systems from TheMagicTouch.
- Software innovations – advanced solutions from Wilcom and DecoNetwork.
- Consumables and accessories – premium supplies from Madeira.
- Wholesale apparel – leading distributors including PenCarrie, BTC Activewear, Ralawise, Prestige Leisure, United Brands of Scandinavia and Absolute Apparel, supported by renowned brands such as Beecfield Brands, Bella+Canvas, Casual Classics, Disley, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Henbury Brands, Kustom Kit, Native Spirit, Norty, Result, Stormtech, SOL’s, TeeJays, and TriDri.
Together, the Croydon and Birmingham shows demonstrated the strength, resilience, and innovation of the promotional and branding industry.
By combining the reliability of a long-established venue with the excitement of a record-breaking new location, Print & Stitch continues to prove itself as the leading trade show series for professionals across the sector. The final two shows of the year will be held in Swindon on October 14 and Barnsley on October 16, promising even more opportunities to connect with the industry’s best.
For more information visit the show’s website.
