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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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Your T shirt can hold more information than you think!

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Ellie Ruse, marketing manager at Asquith Labels, gives her advice on how QR code labels can help your brand carry important information, and work as a great marketing tactic. Are you struggling to increase your websites traffic and want more visitors to your site? Or do you need a more …

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Heat printing innovation this way

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P&P editor, Melanie Attlesey, was invited for an exclusive tour around Target Transfers’ new heat printing innovation centre in Braintree, Essex. Let’s take a look! Target Transfers was established in 1976, with managing director Martin Borley having recently celebrated 30 years with the company. The new training facility and showroom …

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Ricoh technology drives print success at Park Community Enterprises

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From its beginning as a school reprographics department to a fully-fledged commercial printer, a key aspect of the journey for Park Community Enterprises is its partnership with Ricoh. That relationship has helped develop a thriving business and met the founding principle of marrying education and enterprise. Park Community Enterprises is …

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Debunking those cotton myths

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A report published on World Cotton Day 2021 aimed to debunk four key myths about cotton. But what are those myths and why are they incorrect? We all think we know the ins and outs of cotton. We are all led to believe that using organic cotton is better for …

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The future of printing is green

Dover street market The future of printing is green

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Alex Econs, founder of the London T shirt printing company ICON Printing, reflects on 2021 and shares his thoughts on the trends we might see in this year. Q. What are your thoughts on 2021? Last year was a rollercoaster for …

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