Our exhibitors enjoyed yet another successful exhibition at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2025. Discover their thoughts below.
“This year’s P&P LIVE! was an awesome show. The best one yet. Really, really busy and we literally met up with hundreds and hundreds of customers old and new.”
- Tim Roberts, sales director, Chadwick Teamwear
“It was fantastic to see the enthusiasm for our latest products and have the opportunity to demonstrate how Adelco is leading innovation in automation. The positive feedback from customers was a testament to the impact our products are making in the industry.”
- Luke Smith, sales director, Adelco
“The team and I thoroughly enjoyed this year’s P&P LIVE! Being there in person allows us to support our suppliers in building strong relationships with their customers, making the leasing process seamless. We’ve already seen some great purchases approved and delivered, and we’re excited to help even more businesses invest in new equipment.”
- Alex Hall, national account manager, Shire Leasing
“It was an amazing experience representing Amaya at The Decoration Advice Suite sharing our insights on the benefits of DTG printing.”
- Steve Poole, customer experience manager, Amaya Sales UK
“We were excited to make our return to P&P LIVE! after more than five years – and what a comeback it was! The show was the perfect stage for us to reconnect with long-time partners, meet new faces, and showcase some of our most exciting collaborations and exclusive brands to date. The response from everyone was phenomenal, with all showing immense interest and enthusiasm.
Engaging directly with both existing and new customers allowed us to exchange ideas and gather insightful feedback. This interaction has been instrumental in guiding our future to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our customers. It’s a reminder of how vital face to face collaboration really is. We look forward to turning the insights gained into new strategies that will benefit not just ourselves but our most important partners, our customers!”
- Neil Jheinga, executive director, Absolute Apparel
“It was a brilliant show to catch up with existing clients but also meet lots of new customers and launch our new and latest Coldesi UV300H3F flatbed printer.
Multiple machines were sold while at the show with further orders also being confirmed within the first few days back in the office and many more to come.”
- Paul Burgess, sales director, YES Group
“The show exceeded our expectations. The energy was fantastic, and seeing so much enthusiasm for our products, especially our new styles and colour additions, was really rewarding.”
- Igor Bashkov, sales team, Stedman
“We are delighted to share the tremendous success we experienced at P&P LIVE! It was a fabulous event and we were thrilled to see so many familiar faces and meet so many new ones.
The show exceeded all our expectations this year. We were extremely grateful for the opportunity to connect with you in such a vibrant atmosphere. The exchange of ideas, feedback and sheer excitement about the future were truly inspiring Seeing you all in person reaffirmed our commitment to providing the highest quality products and services. Your insights at the show have really given us renewed energy and motivation to innovate and serve you even better in the future.”
- Scott Mason, sales director, AJS Embroidery Services
“Once again, the exhibition delivered the perfect platform for all visitors to see and understand all the new technology available.”
- Jim Nicol, managing director, TheMagicTouch
“Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2025 was a tremendous success! We had the pleasure of connecting with both new and existing clients from across the country, strengthening relationships and putting faces to familiar names. It was an exciting opportunity to showcase the latest additions to our range, receiving fantastic feedback from attendees.
This event was particularly special as it marked Steve Norman, our designer’s first-ever show. He proved to be a natural, quickly becoming a stand favourite among visitors. Many attendees were eager to meet him, and his enthusiasm and expertise left a lasting impression.
We’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who stopped by our stand. Your support and engagement made the event truly memorable, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!”
- Saj Khawaja, managing director, Primo Apparel
“Team Stormtech had an incredible experience over the three-day event, with steady foot traffic and overwhelmingly positive feedback from everyone who visited our booth. A huge thank you to Ralawise, BTC activewear, and PenCarrie for also showcasing Stormtech at the show – your partnership is instrumental in driving the strong market growth we’re seeing.”
- Shaun Rolfe, national sales manager, Stormtech
“We were excited to showcase our latest range at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! It was fantastic to connect with so many customers, both new and old, and share what makes Casual Classics a go-to for quality, reliable, and versatile blank apparel. Our stand was buzzing with energy, and we loved seeing visitors engage with our collection, from classic bestsellers like our CR1500 T and C2200 Hood to fresh additions designed for every fit from Oversized, Boxy, Tall and Slim.
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, took part in our competition, and joined us for a drink. Your support and feedback mean everything to us. We’re excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to share what’s next.”
- Neil Jheinga, executive director, Casual Classics
“Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand this year. As always, a great three days catching up with industry colleagues, existing customers and new opportunities. We were showcasing Epson machinery for the first time, which was exceptionally well received, so that in itself was a highlight. Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the annual reminder of what a great industry we are all part of!”
- Charlotte Darling, director, Amaya Sales UK
“Printwear & Promotion LIVE! always delivers a great start to the year! Another fantastic show for the Behrens team, with our fresh new stand look showcasing our latest catalogue products and bespoke garment manufacturing across multiple sectors.
It was great to connect with so many new faces over the three days. With 150+ new enquiries and exciting opportunities with existing customers, we are excited for what’s next!”
- Martin Wistow, sales manager, Behrens
“We had an outstanding show where I strengthened relationships with suppliers I’m trying to engage with for future business opportunities. Being the only finance company present was fantastic.”
- Leon Broadmore, national account manager, Shire Leasing
“Printwear & Promotion LIVE! has been incredible – there’s nothing quite like seeing our latest technology in action and getting real feedback from the people who use it. The buzz around the TY-300 DTF printer has been amazing, and it’s clear that speed, quality, and efficiency are top priorities for businesses right now. This event isn’t just about showcasing products; it’s about conversations, problem-solving, and helping our customers push their businesses forward. We’re excited to keep that momentum going and see how our solutions make a real impact.”
- Rob Goleniowski, head of sales, UK & Ireland, Roland DG
“What an incredible turnout at this year’s event! Asquith & Fox were thrilled to connect with both new and existing customers, giving out hundreds of samples, brochures and swatch cards!
We’re excited to welcome many new customers who signed up with our distributors and it was a pleasure to meet some of our loyal customers and gather their feedback at the event. Thank you all for making the event such a success – we look forward to supporting your business needs!”
- Laura Knox, brand development, Asquith & Fox
“This year’s Printwear & Promotion LIVE! exceeded all our expectations. The excitement around our products, especially with our new UK warehouse, shows that the industry is ready for the next level of efficiency and innovation. We’re grateful for all the great conversations and can’t wait to continue supporting businesses across the UK!”
- Bernhard Schmidt, CEO, Secabo
“Great show yet again! Great new contacts that have already turned into some really great orders. We’ll be back next year and continue our relationship with Printwear & Promotion LIVE! Well done to Tony and his team for such great organisation!”
- Tony Marks, director, Product Zone
“It was great to be back at the show this year after missing out last year, and so good to reconnect with existing customers and meet new industry professionals. It’s a really well-organised event, and the interest we received across all our ranges was fantastic.”
- Beth Vallender, marketing manager, Bursali Towels
“Over the three days we initiated new collaborations with retailers, distributors, and brands, and strengthened our existing relationships with industry professionals.”
- Rob Horsley, managing director, Exceptio
“Printwear & Promotion LIVE! once again showed why it is the biggest show of the year for embroidery specialists. We were able to make some really great connections with so many businesses and partners over the three-day event.”
- Adam Smith, business development, ETC Supplies
“I feel this year’s show was very productive and provided an ideal platform to connect with both existing and new customers. The atmosphere was positive throughout, and I know Team Prestige is eager to follow up on the conversations we had and build lasting relationships. In general, I believe the event injects energy and inspiration into the market and continues to be our industry’s premier event.”
- James Alcorn, senior business development manager, Prestige Leisure UK
“The atmosphere of Printwear & Promotion LIVE! was electric from the moment we arrived. The excitement among exhibitors was evident, with a strong sense of community and collaboration filling the venue even before the doors officially opened.
Attending my first trade show, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the incredible support from the event organisers made the experience seamless. What stood out most was the openness of visitors to explore beyond their initial plans. Many were willing to engage with new companies and discover fresh ideas, leading to our highest lead count of the tradeshow season. Not only did we have the chance to showcase our products, but we also gained valuable insight into the innovations customers are seeking – giving us exciting opportunities for future product development.”
- Dimana Koleva, assistant merchandiser, Kingly
“Madeira is always delighted to have the opportunity to engage with new and existing customers and share information about our new products and embroidery training programmes.”
- Andrew Maylor, managing director, Madeira UK
“P&P LIVE! is a highlight in our calendar, and after not being at the show since 2022 with Fruit of the Loom and Russell, we were really excited to be back – now with three brands! JERZEES is fresh, it’s new, it’s exciting, and we invite you to be creative with JERZEES. It was fantastic to see the buzz around our brands, with visitors loving our high-quality sweats and versatile styles. We had great conversations with customers and left feeling inspired by the energy of the industry.”
- Marthe Kazur, marketing manager, JERZEES Europe
“Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is reliably the place to be every year for anyone seeking out what is new and exciting in our world of decorated merchandise, of any kind. Whether that be new machinery, new decoration techniques, or like us, new and exciting offers on plain stock bags or textiles. Our visit to the 2025 show was a success and we saw plenty of happy show attendees leave the stand with a tool they can now use at their leisure, to order any plain or decorated bags or textiles from us.”
- Benjamin Hillary, business development manager, Direct Textiles + Bags
“With engaging conversations, hands-on product showcases, and an expert team answering questions, David Sharp once again proved why they are at the forefront of garment decoration technology. Attendees left the stand inspired and ready to take their printing and embroidery projects to the next level. With over 50 new accounts opened in a week after the exhibition, it has been our best yet.”
- Dominic Bunce, director, David Sharp
“Exhibiting at an event like Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the best way we can show customers what we offer. They have the chance to feel and compare the quality of our ranges to find what best suits their needs. Overall, a great show for us.”
- Gazz Vallender, operations director, Bursali Towels
