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Clothing created specifically for the purpose of sublimating is on the increase. Here P&P editor Melanie Attlesey runs through why you should consider this opportunity and what options are available out there. As I am sure many of our readers already know and understand, dye sublimation is the process of …

Want to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s hot in printwear? Then look no further. If you picked up last month’s issue you should be well versed on what trends will be key in the coming 12 months. One key trend that is going to be hard to …

As we say goodbye to the last decade, we turn our thoughts to the 10 years that lie ahead. Here, Duncan Gilmour, managing director at Screenworks, offers his predictions for 2020 and the next decade in our industry. Brexit impact It has been a challenging end to the 2010s with …

A typical workman is often in their work clothing for around 12 hours a day and with some working seven days a week it is easy to understand the demand on garments is very high. But can heavy duty workwear ever be fashionable, as well as functional? Industrial workers, builders, …

GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, forecasts that consumers are driving forward the athleisure market thanks to their desire for a multifunctional wardrobe. In the last two years the athleisure trend has risen to a whole new level as the demand for comfort, performance and style drives the need …

First Corporate Clothing is a UK manufacturer of corporate clothing. In this article Mal Davies, managing director, explains the difference between stock clothing, customisation and bespoke. If you are looking to create a new work uniform or purchase staff workwear for your business, you are most likely unaware of the …

Two mums taking on the world of garment decoration one slogan T shirt at a time – that’s Nipa Threads. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks with Nina Georgiou and Paula Skeggs to find out more about their fledgling business and why they enjoy it so much. As any young mum …

Duncan Gilmour, managing director of Screenworks, provides his thoughts on the bespoke clothing industry, as well as some helpful pointers. Q. What is bespoke? Quality and accuracy of production have always been two of the greatest challenges faced by customers looking to order clothing. Clothing sizes and quality of production …

Work-Guard and Safe-Guard entered the market five years ago and to this date remain strong players in the workwear market. Here, Sara Sanders-Smith, director of Result Clothing, provides insight into the brands and what they offer printwear professionals. Q. Can you explain the inspiration behind the development of Work-Guard and …

Award winning designs don’t appear overnight, they’re a combination of hard work, dedication and talent. Dimensions’ senior designer Sally-Anne Roe discusses how uniforms are created. All great designs start with a brief and uniforms are no exception. This could be a written brief, a face to face meeting or a …