The Decoration Advice Suite

The Printwear & Promotion LIVE! seminar programme is a first class source of free information and advice delivered by expert speakers from across the globe. Topics covered in The Decoration Advice Suite include embroidery, dye sublimation and direct to garment printing.

To view the programme for each day just click on the below links.

 

Sunday, January 19

10.45am Sublimation, is it for me?

Adam Henderson, Dye Sublimation Supplies

Ideally suited to beginners looking to get into sublimation or businesses wishing to expand, this session will look at how it can be beneficial and will cover typical starting points (i.e. equipment, financial outlay etc.). Adam will also cover integrating sublimation into existing businesses. The second part of the talk will focus on how the process can be scaled up to meet higher demands as a business grows.

With Adam Henderson, technical lead, Dye Sublimation Supplies.
12.15pm Fine tuning for embroidery

Karen Burrows, Madeira

Topics covered will include fine details and small lettering, correct backing fabrics, appliqué fabrics, 3D embroidery and current trends.

With Karen Burrows, managing director of Madeira UK.
1.45pm Creating the perfect print on demand design

Marjorie Elkouby, Kornit Digital

Total freedom – this is what every designer dreams of… No limitations: endless colour pallets, unique designs created with unlimited graphics from vector to photorealistic images. In this session, you will gain back your design freedom and learn how to create the perfect digitally printed design.

With Marjorie Elkouby, applications design specialist, Kornit Digital.
3.15pm Tips and techniques for running a successful embroidery business

Amit Jham, DigitisingMart

Main points covered in this session will be the following:

  • Types of stitches.
  • Types of underlay.
  • Use of 60 and 75 threads.
  • Use of metallic threads.
  • Digitising for caps.
  • 3D/ puff embroidery.
  • Embroidering small text.
  • Running large complex designs.

With Amit Jham, managing director, DigitisingMart.

Monday, January 20

10.45am Tips and techniques for running a successful embroidery business

Amit Jham, DigitisingMart

Main points covered in this session will be the following:

  • Types of stitches.
  • Types of underlay.
  • Use of 60 and 75 threads.
  • Use of metallic threads.
  • Digitising for caps.
  • 3D/ puff embroidery.
  • Embroidering small text.
  • Running large complex designs.

With Amit Jham, managing director, DigitisingMart.
12.15pm Stopping dye migration

Lewis Wotton, PenCarrie

This topic will look at what dye migration is, what it looks like and how we can prevent it. A large number of decorators still do not know what it is and how to overcome it. This is applicable to a range of transfers such as vinyl, laser and ready to press transfers.

With Lewis Wotton, PenCarrie Academy co-ordinator.
1.45pm Fine tuning for embroidery

Karen Burrows, Madeira

Topics covered will include fine details and small lettering, correct backing fabrics, appliqué fabrics, 3D embroidery and current trends.

With Karen Burrows, managing director of Madeira UK.
3.15pm Creating the perfect print on demand design

Marjorie Elkouby, Kornit Digital

Total freedom – this is what every designer dreams of… No limitations: endless colour pallets, unique designs created with unlimited graphics from vector to photorealistic images. In this session, you will gain back your design freedom and learn how to create the perfect digitally printed design.

With Marjorie Elkouby, applications design specialist, Kornit Digital.

Tuesday, January 21

10.45am Fine tuning for embroidery

Karen Burrows, Madeira UK

Topics covered will include fine details and small lettering, correct backing fabrics, appliqué fabrics, 3D embroidery and current trends.

With Karen Burrows, managing director of Madeira UK.
12.15pm Sublimation, is it for me?

Adam Henderson, Dye Sublimation Supplies

Ideally suited to beginners looking to get into sublimation or businesses wishing to expand, this session will look at how it can be beneficial and will cover typical starting points (i.e. equipment, financial outlay etc.). Adam will also cover integrating sublimation into existing businesses. The second part of the talk will focus on how the process can be scaled up to meet higher demands as a business grows.

With Adam Henderson, technical lead, Dye Sublimation Supplies.
1.45pm Stopping dye migration

Lewis Wotton, PenCarrie

This topic will look at what dye migration is, what it looks like and how we can prevent it. A large number of decorators still do not know what it is and how to overcome it. This is applicable to a range of transfers such as vinyl, laser and ready to press transfers.

With Lewis Wotton, PenCarrie Academy co-ordinator.

 

The Decoration Advice Suite is located on stand H70. Each session lasts 30 minutes with time to ask questions. Seats fill up fast so please arrive early to guarantee your place.

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