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TheMagicTouch has released a new transfer process which will allow newcomers and experienced operators in the garment decoration industry to get involved at an entry-level cost that has never seen before. P&P editor Melanie Attlesey reports. T.Foil Dark, as this new transfer process is known, received its formal launch at …

It’s been nine years since Kids Wholesale Clothing bounded onto the babywear scene and six years since the company made its debut at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! P&P editor Melanie Attlesey sat down with directors and brothers Sukh and Onkar Singh to talk all things kids and babywear. Clothing and …

With the golf season in full swing, Mikhel Ruia, managing director of golf brand Glenmuir, shares his thoughts on golfing fashion. Q) Do you think golfwear can ever be fashionable? A) I very much do. Golf fashion has changed over the years, if you look at the average golfing outfit …

As with every market, opporutunities and challeneges present themselves. Here Daniel Turner, managing director of William Turner & Son and Kathryn Shuttleworth, managing director of David Luke, outline how to tackle the ever-growing and evolving schoolwear market. Q) What challenges currently face the schoolwear market and how can these be …

Being involved in direct to garment printing from its inception, has been one of the most exciting yet challenging print processes Colin Marsh’s 39-year career in the printing industry, and for the last 10 years at Resolute DTG. Here he discusses the latest development of the Green Button DTG process. …

It all started with the Spice Girls… Intrigued? P&P editor Melanie Attlesey speaks with the team at Essential Embroidery Design & Print to find out how the business grew from one embroidery machine to one that is now a leader in garment decoration. George Georgiou always credits the end of …

Cheltenham’s Fatree5 installed two Roland printing systems three years ago after seeing an exciting niche market and has seen its business snowball ever since. Here we find out more. When Paul Butler sets out to do something, he goes for it. A veteran in the motocross circuit, he was disappointed …

It is thought that the polo shirt first made its appearance in Britain towards the end of the 19th century when outdoor activities became more prevalent. Here P&P takes a look at the origin of the polo shirt and what styles are currently popular in the printwear market. Who would …

It is estimated that UK e-commerce sales are worth an estimated £586 billion. When online shopping is this rife why would you not have an e-commerce website? Here eTrader and Xpres argue the case for garment decorators investing in an online presence. With a year on year increase of customers …

Every year, it is estimated that one trillion single use plastic bags are used worldwide each year. But what are brands within the printwear market doing to combat this? Mark Dix, sales director of The Outdoors Company, fills us in on what premium outdoor brands are doing to help. Q. …