FESPA’s World Wrap Masters accelerates into the RAI Amsterdam at FESPA Digital 2016 to commence the battle to crown a wrap superhero, in collaboration with partners Avery Dennison and Mimaki.

        The World Wrap Masters will run across the four days of the show. On the 8th-9th March the competition begins with the FESPA European Wrap Masters competition, where wrappers will battle it out to take the last place in the World Wrap Masters Series Final.

       The World Wrap Masters Series Final will then take place on 10th -11th March, where the winner of the final leg of the European Wrap Masters will join winners from South Africa, Mexico, Denmark, Eurasia, Brazil, Ireland and France, who have already qualified for the final. The series finalists will rise to the challenge to compete to become FESPA World Wrap Master 2016, wrapping Audi A1 Sportback vehicles, as well as more challenging items, including clogs and a superhero-related item.

       Visitors to the Wrap Hub (Hall 7, S50) will have the opportunity to network with professional wrap heroes, as well as discuss the technical aspects of wrapping and enjoy free wrap workshops at midday, every day of the show. Delivered by Head Judge Ole Solskin and fellow judge and world-renowned trainer Justin Pate of The Wrap Institute, the workshops will cover cutting tips, wrapping with chrome, cold pre-stretch and triangles, and material considerations.

        Returning as Head Judge, Ole Solskin will scrutinise every inch of the wrapped designs, along with Justin Pate, Kiss Lajos, World Wrap Master 2014 and 2015, and John Duever, President of Vinyl Images from the USA. The winner of the World Wrap Masters Series Final on 11th March 2016 will receive €2,500, with €1,250 and €750 for second and third place respectively. All competitors will receive gift bags supplied by the competition partners, a wealth of knowledge from the judges and their fellow competitors and the chance to extend their professional network on a global level.

       Those interested in competing for the last qualifying places in the Series Final can register for the European Wrap Masters at www.wrapmasters.fespa.com and pay the €150 entrance fee.