We are fast approaching Printwear & Promotion LIVE! at the NEC in Birmingham. Running from  Sunday, 22nd February – Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 Halls 6 & 8, NEC, Birmingham, the garment decoration industry will gather again for a spirited and interactive exhibition.



The Decoration Advice Suite will be taking place across all three days of the exhibition, specifically designed to deliver a number of educational sessions. Many industry experts will speak on a range of topics, from high impact embroidery to DTF printing, all relevant to printers and garment decorators. 

This year, Colin Marsh, Managing Director of Resolute will be exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of direct to film printing technology. The session will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of advancements shaping the industry, focusing on four key pillars: supplies, speed, quality and cost.

In another practical session, Andy Rogers, director at Stahls’ UK will break down the most common reasons heat transfers fail and show you exactly how to avoid them. In an exciting seminar delivered by Jayne Barlow, Julia Redfern and Chris Camm of Madeira UK, you will learn how to take your embroidery machine to the next level! They will be providing practical advice for flawless stitching, choosing the right threads, needles and backings for your design and application.

Another highlight of the Decoration Advice Suite is the session hosted by Steve Poole, Customer Service Experience Manager at Amaya Sales UK which will help you understand when direct to garment printing is your best friend. Amit Jham, Managing Director of DigitisingMart Europe, will inform attendees on how they can use AI and ChatGPT to create vector art for direct to film printing. 

To view the programme in full for ‘The Decoration Advice Suite’….
https://printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk/the-decoration-advice-suite/

Printwear & Promotion LIVE! will also provide free sessions at ‘The Knowledge Centre’, which will cover topics on business advice, marketing and social media. Sessions for both seminars will run across all three days of the exhibition. Seats will fill up fast, so visitors are advised to arrive early to guarantee a space.

About Printwear & Promotion LIVE!

Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the annual exhibition for the UK garment decoration industry held at the NEC in Birmingham. It is a one stop shop for printers (screen, transfer and digital), embroiderers, retailers and promotional product distributors. The exhibition regular features over 100 stands and attracts in the region of 5,000 visitors on an annual basis.

www.printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk

To enquire about exhibiting at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! please contact:
Tony Gardner 
e: tgardner@datateam.co.uk
01622 699173