Visitors to the shared ACA Threads and Smart Digitising stand will discover a complete range of embroidery solutions, from premium embroidery threads to professional embroidery digitising and vector artwork services, at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo. The event is taking place from 8-10 September 2026, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at Gallagher Convention Centre.

ACA Threads and Smart Digitising will be sharing a stand at FESPA Africa & Sign Africa, showcasing complementary solutions for the embroidery and garment decoration industry.

ACA Threads will present premium embroidery thread solutions from Madeira and AMANN, including sustainable, reflective, metallic, matt, glow-in-the-dark and speciality embroidery threads suitable for fashion, workwear, corporate branding and promotional apparel.

Alongside the thread ranges, Smart Digitising will demonstrate its online embroidery digitising and vector artwork platform. Visitors will be able to see how artwork can be submitted online for professional embroidery digitising or vector conversion, receive free quotations, and manage orders through an easy-to-use online portal.

Together, the two companies offer embroidery businesses access to premium embroidery materials together with the professional artwork preparation services needed to produce outstanding embroidery results.

ACA Threads will showcase the latest speciality embroidery threads from Madeira and AMANN, including: Madeira, Polyneon Green, Classic, Frosted Matt, Sensa, Reflect, CR Metallic, AMA, Isacord Recycled, Isacord Recycled UV, Isacord Multicolour, Isamet, and Isatexlight (Glow in the Dark)

Smart Digitising will be demonstrating its online embroidery digitising and vector artwork platform, including: professional embroidery digitising, vector artwork and logo redraws, free online quotations, fast turnaround times, online ordering and artwork management, and AI-powered stitch count estimation.

‘We’re excited to share a stand that showcases two key elements of successful embroidery. ACA Threads will be presenting the latest embroidery thread innovations from Madeira and AMANN, while Smart Digitising will demonstrate how professional digitising and vector artwork services can simplify the production process. Together, we’re looking forward to showing visitors how the right combination of quality materials and professional preparation can elevate every embroidery project,’ said Annerene Browning, ACA Threads & Smart Digitising, technical service.

The event is sponsored by Roland and Stixo. Please register online for free attendance to the FESPA Africa & Sign Africa Expo, co-located with Africa Print, Modern Marketing and Graphics, Print and Sign.

ACA Threads
+27 21 879 5458
​​​​​falexander@acagroup.co.za
www.acathreads.co.za

Smart Digitising
+27 21 879 5482
order@smartdigitising.co.za
www.smartdigitising.co.za