Fespa enlarges is ‘Print Make Wear’ show feature for 2019

The ‘Print Make Wear’ fast fashion factory feature at Fespa Global Expo 2019 (14 -17 May, Munich) will be double the size it was when it first appeared a last year’s event.

"Year after year, independent market insights and visitor feedback reinforce the rising levels of interest in textile printing, while our own Fespa Census in 2018 indicated that sports apparel and fast fashion are two of the most dynamic growth applications in our community," said Duncan MacOwan, Fespa head of events. ‘Print Make Wear’ addresses all the steps in the garment production process - planning, design, prepress, printing, drying, cutting, sewing, welding, embellishment and finishing with packing and retail display. This year there will be two guided tours - one with a focus on direct-to-garment production and the other tailored to visitors interested in roll-to-roll production. Technologies showcased will include direct-to garment digital and screen printing with water-based inks, and roll-to-roll dye-sublimation as well as other textile print technologies. Brands involved include Adobe, Adelco, EFI, HP, Mimaki, Vastex MagnaColours, Easiway and Premier Textiles.  The garments produced and modelled within Print Make Wear will carry designs on the theme of 'Elements', with the tagline ‘Inspired by Nature - Powered by Print’ which have been created specifically for Fespa by photographer and illustrator Jasper Goodall. Fespa is also working with young fashion designer Aminah Hamzaoui, who is collaborating on the design of the garments being produced using the roll-to-roll technologies.  Guided tours can be pre-booked at https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/features/print-make-wear/print-make-wear-tours.