#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2013-04-10

FESPA & FESPA Fabric 2013 takes visitors on a business journey to explore the wider opportunities of print

FESPA Fabric offers workshops where visitors can design and print their own t-shirts

FESPA has created a whole host of show features to guide visitors around FESPA 2013. The show will provide valuable educational content and hands-on features, showcasing innovative real-life examples of print at the ExCeL London exhibition centre, 25-29 June 2013.

Exclusive educational content-led features set to inspire visitors to the show

Bringing to life the central ‘Destination London’ campaign theme, visitors will start their business journey at the North hall N1 entrance. FESPA ‘airline stewards’ will be on hand to help guide visitors around the exhibition floor exploring the many possibilities of print.

Set to land in London for the first time, the Jet Set conference will be held on the show floor on stand B75N. For the duration of the show seminars will address key areas of opportunity for today’s Print Service Provider (PSP) including topics on digital textile. Speakers already confirmed include Nick Del Verme from Advanced Digital Textiles.

A short walk across the hall will take you to FESPA Fabric, the show within a show for garment printing and decorating. PSPs considering the opportunities in promotional products should take a stroll through the Promotional Products Business Academy (PPBA). The PPBA is being delivered in partnership with the CTCO and visitors to the feature will be guided through different zones – Garment and Gift – where they can explore the full array of promotional merchandise on show including: writing and office products, electronics, promotional clothing, fashion, sport and outdoor wear, eco-friendly garments, accessories and headwear. (see separate release for more information)

Travelling through FESPA Fabric, visitors looking for more information and advice on garment applications can enjoy a hands-on experience at the Pilot’s Briefing Zone. Building on the past success of Charlie’s Corner, this year Charlie Taublieb will be joined by other leaders in the garment community incorporating theory with valuable practical workshops where visitors will design and print their own t-shirts. The workshops will get progressively more technical throughout the week so visitors can experiment with the technology as well as benefitting from expert advice.

The garment conference will provide delegates with a sound understanding about garment print processes, trends and new technologies and innovations. One panel session not to be missed is the screen printers’ panel where four of garment printing’s biggest world players - Ningbo (China), ETF (Turkey), Latitudes (USA) and Lynka (Poland) will discuss what’s new and innovative in the industry.

Visitors looking to inject their visit with some creativity during their stay at FESPA 2013 will find what they are looking for at the Print Inspiration Runway, located in the North hall. A real showcase of innovative ideas, the feature will be a real life example of awesome print. Each piece will be supported by a case study about how it was created and how effective it was for its intended purpose. Visitors looking to find out more will be directed to the exhibitors stand to speak to them directly. Confirmed pieces of print to be displayed include garments.

Next stop aboard FESPA 2013 is the Creative Corner, the packed programme targeting PSPs, designers, creatives and brand directors aims to showcase what print can do, opening up the relationship between PSPs and end-users. Travelling down the North hall, visitors can taxi through FESPA’s Hall of Fame, which highlights worthy printers from across the world who printers hold up as an inspirational role model. PSPs can vote for who they think deserves to be honoured until 7 June 2013. The top five printers and overall winner will be announced at the FESPA Gala Dinner on Thursday 27th June 2013. Winners will be inaugurated into the Hall of Fame on the show floor on Friday 28th June 2013.

Cruising across halls to the South hall will take you to FESPA’s characteristic crowd magnet the Wrap Cup Master Series – the grand final. At this year’s three day event contenders will go head to head on stand S90S against regional winners for the ultimate title of FESPA Global Wrap Cup Masters Champion. Day two and three at the Wrap Cup Masters Series stand will host the inaugural event – the Cup of Nations - the world cup of vehicle wrapping.

Duncan MacOwan, head of events and new media at FESPA comments: “Our show features at London emulate the Destination theme and highlight the effectiveness of print and its innovative applications."

For more information on any of the show features or for information on FESPA 2013 and to pre-register please visit: www.fespa.com/london.

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