Have you ever used a range of garments thinking it was eco-friendly and sustainable, only to find it wasn’t? The tricky practice of greenwashing is more common than you might think. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey spoke with representatives from six of the most sustainable printwear brands in the market to …
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From rising e-commerce brands to bespoke uniforms for UK hospitality, garment decoration is no longer a side hustle – it’s a serious industry. But as the UK market evolves, so must the methods we use to decorate garments. In a space increasingly driven by customisation, sustainability, and speed, choosing the …
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In this article, textile and apparel manufacturing expert and principal analyst at Keypoint Intelligence, Johnny Shell, outlines what all this talk of tariffs means for garment manufacturing. On April 9, 2025, President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of most newly imposed tariffs, reducing them to a uniform 10% for countries …
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When employees are seen as part of the family, this can do wonders for business. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks with Tom Mason, sales director at GoCustom Clothing, to find out more about this family-run enterprise. Way back in 1994 Peter and Sally Mason saw something special in a small …
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Earlier in the year, Gustav Daiber announced that its brands James & Nicholson and Myrtle Beach would consolidate into one. In this insightful Q&A, André Knaus, head of marketing and digital operations, explains the reasons why and what this means for the company and its customers. Q. Can you tell …
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The Branding Lab in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, UK specialises in supplying branded garment printing and embroidery to trade customers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, managing director Elliot Sampson recognised an opportunity to assist businesses with the branding of their own garments, and The Branding Lab was born. The trade-only business started …
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CEO and founder of SproutWorld, Michael Stausholm, explains how his company has saved a huge amount of money and time using an AI based tool to fight fake plantable pencils online. Fakes and counterfeits are a real issue in the world of promotional products. Anything that involves a brand and …
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The FESPA Global Print Expo returns to Berlin at the beginning of May. But why should you visit this exhibition and what benefits will it bring to your garment decoration business. P&P editor, Melanie Attlesey, finds out. In 2024 FESPA attracted more than 12,000 visitors across the four-day event. Similar …
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Carleigh Stillwagon trained as an elite gymnast for 14 years, but a long-term injury forced her retirement. Then COVID hit. She recalls: “I was going crazy being at home with nothing to do. I knew I wanted to start my own business, but I wasn’t sure how to go about …
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On Thursday, February 13, Epson celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Centre in Lutterworth with the launch of its first ever Textile Academy. P&P editor, Melanie Attlesey, was invited to take a look. As a global technology firm, Epson sees inspiring the next generation of textile printers and educating …
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