Features

Michelle Joseph, head of marketing communications, North West Region, at Oki, outlines how the print industry can secure a prosperous and sustainable industry. As brands begin purchasing blank garments for their spring collection, the clothing industry opens its doors to discussions regarding environmental issues and business practices. As a creative …

Zach Pillinger, director of Bude-based Upstream Printing, believes the garment decoration industry could be doing more to help the environment and, in turn, the planet. Here, he explores how you can make a difference – and it’s easier than you might think. As individuals, and certainly as an industry, we …

Are shorts and trousers considered an afterthought or are they high on the end-users’ agenda? Here we find out. Steve Smith, sales executive at Craghoppers Expert and Teri-Louise Deegan, marketing executive at Prestige Leisure, provide two conflicting views when it comes to shorts and trousers. “Here at Craghoppers, we definitely …

A Newquay-based screen printer has taken the initiative to spearhead a campaign to encourage the industry to cut out using plastisol inks. Here P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks to Chris Dart, the man behind the movement to find out more. Down in sunny Cornwall is where ASP, the UK’s largest …

We are now living in a world where sustainability is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. From the banning of plastic straws to environmental campaigns such as Veganuary (look it up!), it seems you cannot avoid the subject. With regards to eco clothing, it is estimated that this industry is …

As we all know retail trends play a massive part in product development in the printwear market. Here the experts from across the industry outline their thoughts on the upcoming autumn/ winter season and what trends you can expect to see flow through into the menswear sector. According to Teri-Louise …

The series of Promotion & Branding Shows organised by GS UK provide the ideal opportunity to meet with suppliers on a one-to-one basis and to view new product launches in an intimate environment. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey attended the Swindon leg of the roadshows to find out more. For over …

High-visibility clothing has been around for nearly 100 years. In this day and age, providers of such garments should consider the needs of the wearers. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks to Nick Bale, marketing development manager at Leo Workwear, about four new products that have joined the collection in recent …

P&P editor Melanie Attlesey was invited to Screen Print World’s HQ in Kidderminster to get hands on and learn how to screen print. As a complete novice a lesson was definitely learnt! Having only held a squeegee once before in my life, I don’t think Dave Roper, managing director, quite …

German workwear brand Korntex was introduced to the UK market at the beginning of 2019 and is exclusively distributed through Absolute Apparel. Here the man behind the brand, Alexander Jurack, tells all about the range and plans for the UK market. Q. Can you provide a little bit of background …