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Rosie Lees took over The Embroidery Barn in 2018 with no experience of producing promotional and personalised clothing, but investment in equipment such as the Roland VersaSTUDIO BT-12 has helped her sail into success. Founded in 1998 in Dorchester, The Embroidery Barn delivered workwear, sportswear and attire with embroidered details …

A love for a sport which started in childhood has now matured into a successful business venture. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks to Ryan Cleaver of Power Nation to find out more about both his sporting and professional achievements. At the age of 26, Ryan has achieved more than most. …

David Sanders-Smith, managing director of one of the industry’s most trusted brands in Europe, explains Result’s continuing success. This year Result Clothing will celebrate 25 years as the largest outerwear supplier to the corporate, promotional and workwear markets. I founded the business in 1995 to provide the decoration, promotions and …

Do you ever look at a swing tag and wonder what fabric the garment is actually made from? Kirsten Ferrol, product manager of Écologie by AWDis, aims to break down those barriers with this guide to sustainable fabrics. Sustainable or eco-friendly labels have been an increasingly noticeable tag in the …

Larkwood is one brand that keeps ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest childrenswear trends. Sarah Thomson, marketing co-ordinator, gives a whistle stop tour of key pieces from the 2020 collection. Keeping it cute, Larkwood Baby and Toddler Collection has a wide array of on-trend garments fit …

What do you wear to work, do you have any choice in the matter? Katie Beech, e-commerce administrator at Tibard, explores the workwear wardrobe. If you’re on a construction site, it might be a hard hat, and if it’s in a laboratory, it could be safety goggles and gloves. Sometimes …

Climate change and consumers are putting pressure on the textile industry to follow more sustainable practises – and fast. But there are simple solutions and commercial opportunities for printers to get on board with sustainability through organic textile certification. Here Sarah Jupp, business development manager at Soil Association Certification, explains …

Epson will release its new SureColor SC-F3000 direct to garment printer in the UK this summer, available exclusively from Xpres. Here we take a closer look at this new DTG printer set to grace the market. The SureColor SC-F3000 is designed to appeal to T shirt printers with medium to …

Industry veteran Gillian Suggett of St Mawgan Embroidery Company has hosted a seminar session in Printwear & Promotion LIVE!’s Knowledge Centre for the past three years. Here she gives an overview of her third year in business. Printwear & Promotion LIVE! has always featured in my work diary, from the …

The benefits of wearing a school uniform are clear. It instils a sense pride in a school, improves behaviour, and much more besides. Despite all of this, the continued importance and cost of school uniform is a topic that is regularly debated in the wider media. According to a report …