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A retrospective look at CMYUK’s Creatives in Residence Live

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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 …

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The future is sustainable

Cotton 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 …

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‘We believe in the UK market’

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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 …

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It’s a strong signing for Workwear by Regatta Professional!

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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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Give me five!

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With nearly four decades of experience in the large format sector, Papergraphics has used the last 12 months to get to grips with, and expand into, the lucrative garment decoration market. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey finds out more. Like many businesses in the UK, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic …

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Twinning across the ages

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We live in an age now where it’s not uncommon for children to wear mini versions of their mum’s and dad’s outfits. Elaine Fyfe, SF (Skinnifit)’s brand manager, explains the appeal. Q) First of all, what’s the definition of twinning? Twinning has become a popular phrase for matching, stemmed from …

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Exploring a new field

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Country is the latest collection by Regatta Professional. Launched in the autumn last year, this range has been designed with the modern agricultural wearer in mind. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks with Megan Pacey, marketing manager of Regatta Professional, to find out more. Dressing with style when sitting on a …

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What’s trending on Instagram?

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Online marketplace OnBuy commissioned research into the most popular fitness clothing brands on Instagram using hashtags. Let’s take a look at what’s tending. The start of the New Year always leads to a spike in people hitting the gym with the desire of getting in better shape – and if 2022 …

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That’s one way to cure boredom!

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Starting a clothing brand because you are bored, may not seem like the most conducive way to start a business. But, that’s just what two sisters from Glasgow did and they have become a hit on social media along the way. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey finds out more. Let’s begin …

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Bringing about change

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On Friday, March 4, P&P editor Melanie Attlesey was invited to the opening of a first-of-its-kind, the Fashtech Innovation Centre in London. But what makes this manufacturing set-up any different? Located on an industrial estate a short walk from Finsbury Park is the Fashtech Innovation Centre. The building doesn’t look …

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