Features

From chance meeting to premium European printwear brand

A chance meeting in 1979 at a tradeshow in Anaheim, California, led to TEE JAYS becoming one of the most recognisable printwear brands in Europe today. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey spoke with Peter Hofler, CEO of Tee Jays, to find out more about the brand’s rich history and exciting future. …

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Free cybersecurity T shirts – when freebies become geek chic

In this very niche article, former P&P editor Dan Raywood, takes a look at the technology sector, in particular cybersecurity, and how the right T shirt design can transform a T shirt from a freebie to one wearers will be proud to wear.  The technology sector, and cybersecurity in particular, …

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Fresh Air is on the move

Well, maybe not just yet… P&P editor Melanie Attlesey was invited to Fresh Air’s premises in North London to have a look around and to find out more about the printer’s big plans for the future. Not many people will know this, but Fresh Air is actually one of four …

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One thread, unlimited colours

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to no longer stock hundreds of cones of thread and to have an unlimited gamut of colours available to you instantly? Well wonder no more for instant thread colouring machine Coloreel is about to hit the UK embroidery market and it …

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Winning a workwear contract

Adrian Burton of South East Workwear, AKA Ask Ady the Workwear Reviewer, provides some all important advice on how to win those workwear contracts. For more of Ady’s advice head over to www.askady.com. Winning a workwear contract can be difficult at the best of times, but these days the market …

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It’s a family affair

Warehouse moves, new brands and plans, P&P editor Melanie Attlesey talks about it all with Sanjay and Neil Jheinga of Absolute Apparel. A little bit of then and now Absolute Apparel was founded 13 years ago by Sanjay and Neil’s father Frank Jheinga. Frank’s background in the garment distribution sector …

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Get tactical with your workwear

Regatta Professional has launched a new workwear brand called Tactical Threads. Billed as a workwear collection that bridges the gap between style and performance, Jemma Millward marketing assistant, provides an insight into this new brand on the printwear scene. Q. Firstly, can you tell our readers in a nutshell what …

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Can dress down still be a uniform?

Offices up and down the country are increasingly introducing dress down Fridays which seemingly encourages a more relaxed working environment. But can dressing down still be a uniform? P&P editor Melanie Attlesey finds out. A recent survey of 2,000 British workers carried out by Travelodge found that only one in …

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5* London hotel supports UK manufacturer

In the heart of London’s fashionable Marylebone, The Landmark London is a 5* deluxe hotel which is renowned for its stunning glass-roofed, eight-storey atrium with towering palm trees and award-winning restaurant. The hotel boasts luxurious bedrooms and an indoor pool and spa. The Landmark London opened its doors in July …

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The towel master

Self-described as a master of one trade rather than a jack of all, Bursali Towels (UK) has recently invested in a DGI FT-1908 high speed transfer sublimation printer to triple production. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey catches up with sales and marketing director Steve Vallender to find out more. Bursali Towels …

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