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I have always viewed my job as a fantastic privilege. Being a journalist opens doors and I have been fortunate, over the years, to meet some truly inspirational people. Working on Printwear & Promotion is no exception. This month, I headed off to Neasden to spend a morning with Continental Clothing Company's Mariusz Stochaj. What a great ambassador for Continental Clothing he is, and what an excellent advertisement for ethical clothing. As part of this month's Organic & Fairtrade feature, I spoke to Mariusz about EarthSpirit, the ethical clothing range launched by Continental a couple of years ago.
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Corporate clothing firm NKD Clothing has been commissioned to provide bespoke uniforms to the new Fraser Suites in Edinburgh and Glasgow, which have opened under the world-renowned Fraser Hospitality banner.
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Moisture management is key for sportsmen and women keen to get out in the summer sunshine. And Daiber's comprehensive sports wear range includes something for everyone.
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Leather has always been an important fabric in clothing but it does present its own set of problems. This month we will look at some of them and try to offer some guidance.
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The demand for menswear continues to grow and these days, it's all about comfort, performance, style, fabrics and fit. Printwear & Promotion takes a look at some traditional favourites and some newcomers that look set to become staples of the future.
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A modular embroidery system with automatic tensioning and speeds of up to 1,500 stitches a minute, is proving a winner for Petersfield-based Amaya Sales UK Ltd, which has seen some record sales months since the Autumn.
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In recent months, there has been an increased focus on the importance of buying British. Many major retailers, including large supermarket chains, have followed the trend in order to supersede their competition. And it looks as if the promotional merchandise industry is set to follow suit.
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As part of Edun, the socially-conscious clothing company founded by Ali Hewson and rock star husband, Bono, Edun Live's mission is to promote sustainable employment in sub-Saharan Africa through bulk sales of blank and organic T shirts. Debbie Eales talks to Edun Live's business development manager, Christine Driscoll, about the company's ethos and the positive impact it is having on the Third World.
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Ethical consumerism in the UK was worth some £35.4m in 2007. And, despite the economic downturn, growth is expected to pick up again in 2011 and 2012. Within the garment industry, companies are beginning to embrace Fairtrade, organic cotton, recycled materals and social responsibility, producing a wider variety of choices for the end user. Here's a look at how manufacturers and distributors are responding to the challenge
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The Continental brand is one of the most up-to-date wholesale blank T-shirt names in the world. But two years ago, and with 99% of its garments traditionally being sold via retail channels, Continental began looking for a product to offer the promotional market with the aim of targeting large and progressive corporations.
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They say that nice things come in small packages, but no matter how small your "smalls" are, you can still pack a punch with an eye-catching logo or slogan. And as these companies demonstrate, decorators now have more choice than ever when it comes to under garments...
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