You can send it to the same people that do it at the Expo, then just collect it when you're there. I did it 4 yrs ago and it worked fine - will be wearing same vest this yr.
Get a piece of A4 paper, print out your name in black bold letters, cut out the name and use it as a stencil with a black marker pen, (make sure you put some cardboard between the two back and front layers or it will go through to the back). I did this is 2007 and it has been washed and washed and still looks good.
I used the VLM Expo guys post service - it was very quick and easy to order online. Although I did this back at the start of feb - they might be a bit busier and slower now... I think it took less than four days from them confirming receipt of my top for them to print it and send it back.
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I've used these guys twice
http://www.versatilesports.co.uk/index.php
they can do just your name or + charity logo, pics etc
thanks both - is there a link for the Expo peeps to compare?
Cheers.