The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games came to a close on Monday, August 8. Coleshill-based Incorporatewear was tasked with supplying uniforms to thousands of volunteers during the games. Here, Lisa McCall, business development executive, explains just how this was achieved. Q. When were you appointed as the Commonwealth Games official workforce …
Read More »One company… three brands
Charterhouse Holdings holds a unique position in our industry, with a focus not solely on either garments or hardware, but a succinct approach to both. With a history rich in garment manufacture, today the company operates as three distinct, separate brands; Kustom Kit, Xpres and Vanilla. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey …
Read More »Not a single weak point found!
Brother GTX 600 owner, Marcin Kozieł, is convinced that it is better to choose good brands and to avoid cheap solutions when it comes to direct to garment printing. By realising the possibilities of DTG and DTF, Marcin Kozieł, owner of the company Raket in Poland, has built a successful …
Read More »10 unique and unusual promotional gifts
Jennifer Burton, marketing executive at promotional merchandise distributor Steel City, provides a run down of 10 unique and unusual promotional gifts to help you stand out from your competitors. Are you looking for a way to stand out from your competitors? Do you want to add a playful twist to …
Read More »Better through research
Eight years ago, Direct Textiles + Bags introduced to its customers a new digital transfer. But without realising it, the team had unwittingly created a new product to rival the new direct to film systems currently flooding the garment decoration market. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks to Clive Allcott, commercial …
Read More »Fleet Livery Solutions increases service flexibility with Epson SureColor SC-R5000
The new SureColor SC-R5000 resin ink large format printer from Epson will enable leading fleet graphics specialist to offer next day service. Fleet Livery Solutions has had a new Epson SureColor SC-R5000 resin ink large format printer installed, enabling it to deliver a next day service and win more business …
Read More »A retrospective look at CMYUK’s Creatives in Residence Live
In this article, Melony Roque, group brand communications and content manager at CMYUK, takes a look back at the Creatives in Residence Live programme which ended in March. Creatives in Residence Live (CIRL) was set up to demonstrate CMYUK’s long-term commitment to digital textile printing. As a company we have …
Read More »The future is sustainable
P&P editor Melanie Attlesey takes a look at sustainable cotton – what it is and what makes it the future of garment manufacture. I’m sure I’m not in the minority when it comes to not fully understanding, recognising or appreciating the differences between organic cotton and sustainable cotton. Rather than …
Read More »‘We believe in the UK market’
This year marked the return of Stanley/Stella to Printwear & Promotion LIVE! and with this return, the ethical blank apparel manufacturer has ambitious growth plans for the UK market. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey reports. At Printwear & Promotion LIVE! in April, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sebastien …
Read More »It’s a strong signing for Workwear by Regatta Professional!
World’s Strongest Man competitor Mark Felix has been announced as the new ambassador for the brand’s Workwear range. Workwear launched in 2020 and is part of Regatta Professional’s huge 300 piece-strong range collection. The clothing is ideal for tradesmen and women and is truly inclusive, with sizes from XS all …
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