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Mental Health Awareness Week (May 11–17) is shining a spotlight on the power of small actions to improve workplace wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Take Action”, has inspired the Printing Charity to encourage businesses across the print industry to focus on simple everyday habits that support mental health. Drawing on the …

MyWorkwear has marked its 50th anniversary with a series of big-money investments The Telford-based personalised workwear supplier recently invested in its production capabilities with a £50,000 state-of-the-art embroidery machine, boosting capacity and quality. It also spent around £10,000 embracing AI development in collaboration with Aspire Vita and European Innovations, supported …

The Printing Charity has announced the launch of its Wellbeing Community, a free, tailored support to help those responsible for workplace wellbeing within the sector further support their teams. Everyone who plays a part in workplace wellbeing in their business, can sign up to tap into the Community’s free, off-the-shelf …

Zebra Print has announced a series of internal promotions as part of its strategy to strengthen leadership and support continued growth. The Leeds-based business has promoted Brendon Harvey from production manager to production director after seven years with the company. In his new role, he will oversee production operations, improve …

Kornit Digital has announced the acquisition of PrintFactory in a move aimed at accelerating the shift to digital production in the fashion and textile sectors. The Netherlands-based PrintFactory specialises in workflow automation, colour management and production software, with its technology already used across thousands of print sites worldwide. Kornit said …

The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has announced a change to its grant criteria aimed at widening access for parents working across the fashion and textile sector. The charity, which provides financial support to families facing hardship, says the update will make it easier for eligible parents and carers …

Regatta Professional will hit shelves with its newest textile-to-textile circular clothing range. The Recycle.me range is made up of five garments, including a thermal jacket, bodywarmer, softshell, fleece, and polo. Launching in May, the company first teased the range at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! in February. Regatta has partnered with …

FESPA has found 53% of environmental claims are vague or misleading, having launched a new sustainability guide aimed at helping print businesses avoid greenwashing. The guide, Understanding and Avoiding Greenwash, provides practical advice on making clear, accurate and evidence-based sustainability claims. It comes as pressure grows from both regulators and …

Alsico has made a breakthrough in circular workwear, successfully recovering and reusing reflective glass beads from end-of-life high-visibility garments. The development tackles one of the biggest barriers to recycling hi-vis clothing, where reflective strips have traditionally forced garments to be incinerated due to their complex construction. Working with partners including …

Asquith Group has launched a new range of RFID Labels designed to help businesses automate their inventory and uniform management. Manual inventory processes can be labour‑intensive, inaccurate and costly, leading to lost linen, misplaced uniforms and operational inefficiencies. These new have been produced to reduce these inefficiencies, allowing companies to …