Contour Design students recently undertook a challenging brief on behalf of Specialist Schoolwear manufacturer Gymphlex to develop a contemporary new swimwear collection.

On Christmas Day 2005 a Guinness World record was broken in Singapore with help from transfer specialists TheMagicTouch.

Garment distributor and importer Absolute Apparel has increased its distribution and warehousing facility to hold up to two million pieces at any time.

DuPont Ink Jet has announced the appointment of RA Smart to its global sales network for DuPont Artistri digital printing for textiles.

BTC activewear has produced a 20 page, A5 mini-brochure specifically aimed to attract business from the Nursery and Schools market.

Gustav Daiber GmbH was among the garment brands at the recent Printwear & Promotion exhibition, presenting the latest Daiber, James & Nicholson and myrtle beach lines.

Victory Design has launched its new ecommerce website at www.victorydesign.co.uk.

Representing the first in a series of seven handy sized marketing mailers planned for 2006, BTC activewear has introduced the new Ladieswear mini-brochure.

The directors of BTC activewear Ltd are keen to clear up any possible confusion that may exist within the imprint industry, and in particular within their customer’s minds concerning the business known as BTC Group.

Wombat Clothing are proud sponsors of the last great overland challenge on the Earth's surface.

Kustom Kit offers a range of premium cotton polo shirts for men and women in the finest, softest combed cotton pique that are perfect for enjoying a round of golf.

Whether it is for the pleasure of getting some fresh air into the lungs, or played on a more competitive level, golf is one of the countries most popular leisure time activities.

Fruit of the Loom is making good quality, good value golfwear available to all.

Golfers today are demanding stylish golfing apparel that is comfortable to wear and versatile.

Tour Collection’s range of flag-inspired clothing and accessories has been designed with the sporting world in mind, so it is perfect for golf-related promotional activities, especially if they are country-specific.

Through the brands Clique and New Wave, New Wave Sportswear is able to offer a number of products that apply to today’s golfer.

The PGA TOUR® and LPGA® brands are the ideal choice for all golfing enthusiasts.

For those who like to be fashionable as well as to play their best on the fairway, Front Row offer some comfortable choices for men and for women.

For PenCarrie, the emphasis is always on quality and particularly when it comes to golfwear - players want performance clothing that looks good, is right for the weather conditions, and allows for good body movement.

Unquestionably there has been a rise throughout the UK in the number of golf courses promoting and catering for corporate tournaments and hospitality events.

Gildan realises that one of the most important factors of supplying polo shirts for a golf day is getting a quick, uncomplicated decision.

The prediction for 2006 is that niche styles and bright colours are set to be at the forefront in the golfing promotional and corporate market. Henbury excels in offering high quality polo shirts, with the classic 100% cotton Polo Shirt available in 33 colours for 2006 offering a traditional, sophisticated look for the executive golfer. The long sleeve version is ideal for colder weather.

Victory Design has created software that is ideal for decorators who use heat activated films onto garments or accessories.

The popularity and availability of digital transfer systems has never been greater. An Xpres transfer system can either provide the foundation for a new personalisation business, or makes a perfect add-on business opportunity for existing garment decorators.

TheMagicTouch digital image transfer process has become an integral part of the sportswear and garment decoration business.

2006 has seen a new range of golfwear from manufacturer Glenmuir. The company told Printwear & Promotion about its history and current offering.

After 12 months of change and redevelopment from a management change, Visionstyle Leisure has re-launched its range with new styles for 2006. Dan Raywood learnt more about it.

Following the introduction of new features to heat presses from Hotronix, UK distributors Target Transfers told Printwear & Promotion about them and their benefits.

Russell Europe recognises that parents and teachers alike need to be able to trust that their school uniform of choice will offer the quality they expect, wash after wash, term after term.

Result's dedicated Junior Range of high-quality jackets combines both functional and fashion elements for 2-14 year olds.

In addition to a great selection of schoolwear lines, BTC activewear’s brochure offers a comprehensive range of kids’ casual T-shirts, polos, sweats and outerwear garments.

Fruit of the Loom reports a growing trend towards promotions targeted at both children and adults/parents, which require matching garment styles and colours for all sizes.

UK Leisurewear’s 2006 brochure is full of fun, funky and practical garments for children.

Childrenswear plays such an important part of our market and Henbury has a number of products that fulfil this demand.

Summer fashion casuals for kids come from Front Row, with its FR1b Children’s Long Sleeve Plain Rugby Shirt, FR50b Children’s Long Sleeve Plain Drill Shirt and FR4b Children’s Training Top.

‘No matter if jeans with applications or T-shirts with imprints – trends play an important role in fashion for children,’ says Rolf Daiber, Manager of Gustav Daiber.

Ralawise has commented in the past that childrenswear is an area within our industry that has seen consistent growth over the last few years.

Saf recently launched its range of children’s T Shirts, and has already received excellent feedback from the market on the offering.

PenCarrie have an excellent selection of quality childrenswear that caters for teens, tinies and every age group in between.

B&B Leisurewear has adapted its main clothing offering to suit life’s smaller individuals.

Kids these days have got stronger views than ever before on what they want to wear.

With a demand for new and interesting decoration technology, decorators are constantly on the lookout for the new and niche method of embellishment. Dan Raywood met Blue Promotions who are pioneering the next step in diamante transfers.

Result has released 12 new styles into its range for 2006.

'Big Hits' is a range of highly fashionable, no frills, low cost headwear with styling influenced directly by the biggest selling caps in high street retail.

The range of headwear available from today’s leading brands is more extensive than it has ever been, and the best is offered by Ralawise.

Headwear is often used in inventive ways in the promotional world to communicate a message.

The latest catalogue from New Wave Sportswear features the largest assortment of headwear to date.

UK Leisurewear's 2006 brochure offers headwear for a huge range of promotions and resale opportunities.

For 2006, BTC activewear has added several new styles to its headwear range from respected brands.

At Euro Cap baseball caps are a passion and it is proud to offer one of the largest selection of headwear in the UK.

For the broadest choice of top quality promotional headwear it is hard to beat Beechfield Headgear, says PenCarrie.

Colours from Beechfield are the star attraction for its 2006 collection.