The only UK event dedicated to heat printing onto athleisure in 2023.

One of the most commonly asked questions we get is how to heat apply custom decoration to athleisure garments. It's no surprise seeing as the global market for athleisure is growing at a rapid rate, year on year. As garment decorators, there is a massive opportunity to expand your business and lean into different markets. At The Athleisure Decorating Expo, you will learn everything needed to produce and sell high quality, printed garments into the athleisure market.

Learn from the worlds’ leading suppliers of blank athleisure garments, decorating machines and materials. Attendees will learn how to decorate a wide variety of athleisure garments, including trending styles, designs and print opportunities. This includes Custom Heat Transfers, 3D effetcs with Heat Transfer Vinyl and placements that will make your products stand out from competitors.

Get to know the leading blank garment styles and trends in the industry, from hoodies and sweatshirts to leggings and joggers. We will teach you how to heat apply to a range of garments including 100% polyester. You will also learn which styles and colour ways are trending in the UK market and how to add these products to your offering.

Understand all aspects of production costs and recommended selling prices, so that you can start, run, and grow a successful garment decoration business.

The Athleisure Decorating Expo has everything you need to break into the athleisure market.

Afternoon session

14:00 Registration

14:10 Welcome

14:20 Talks from industry leaders

Growth in the Athleisure market
Trending styles and products
Live decorating demonstrations – removing barriers to entry and how to decorate a range of athleisure garments
Bags and other accessories - hot products and how to decorate them
Understanding pricing models – production costs and profits in fulfilment and as an athleisure brand
Marketing Athleisure to your customers (new and existing)

15:30 Q&A with all speakers

16:00 Meet the speakers, Networking and try decorating yourself

17:00 Close

Evening session

18:00 Registration

18:10 Welcome

18:20 Talks from industry leaders

Growth in the Athleisure market
Trending styles and products
Live decorating demonstrations – removing barriers to entry and how to decorate a range of athleisure garments
Bags and other accessories - hot products and how to decorate them
Understanding pricing models – production costs and profits in fulfilment and as an athleisure brand
Marketing Athleisure to your customers (new and existing)

19:30 Q&A with all speakers

20:00 Meet the speakers, Networking and try decorating yourself

20:30 Close

STAHLS' UK: World's #1 Heat Transfer, HTV & Heat Press Supplier

The Official UK Home of Stahls' Hotronix. The world's leading supplier for Heat Transfers, HTV and Heat Press equipment. We have been the UK's number one heat printing supplier & transfer manufacturer for over 40 years.

At STAHLS' UK we are passionate about education, and we cannot wait to welcome you to the Heat Printing Innovation centre here in Braintree (Essex) to take your hat decorating and application knowledge to the next level.

Home of the Garment Decorators Podcast, Andy and Molly will be at Heat Printing Athleisure LIVE to answer all your questions.

TriDri: Leading Supplier for Athleisure Garments

Making fitness fashionable since 2016. Every fitness story starts somewhere. TriDri's was founded on a love of sport and a passion for staying active. It inspired them to create an innovative range of fitness garments - in technical fabrics that help you push performance and set new personal goals. With more colours and sizes, and experimented with new trends through the years. All with one aim in mind: to ensure we are always ahead of the game launching new and exciting styles in active and athleisurewear.

Our Activewear isn’t just for sports enthusiasts...

It’s a way of life.

Think gym sets and athleisure styles in cool colours that you can mix and match to create a million different looks. All designed for maximum comfort and a flattering fit whatever the workout.

Ralawise: Europe's Leading Wholesaler of Blanks Hats & Garments

Ralawise provide the blank canvases for you to create your own masterpieces. If you’re looking for an industry-leading clothing, apparel and consumable distributor for your business, then look no further. From their vast product selection, innovative marketing advice and tips, as well as being Europe’s leading stock holder, Ralawise ensures you stay ahead of the competition.

Choose Ralawise for unrivalled stock, more brands and ultimate support! Starting their business as a printer and decorator, Ralawise understands first-hand the challenges faced by customers. So, as a leading distributor, they don't just bring you products – they offer invaluable support to help you create communities with your customers and give you that added edge in growing your business.