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Girlguiding has secured Circular Textiles Foundation (CTF) certification for 15 styles in its redesigned uniform collection, with 280,000 certified garments set to launch this summer. The collection spans all four Girlguiding sections – Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers – as well as young leaders and adult volunteers. The redesign was …

Soyang Europe has expanded its Direct-to-Film (DTF) range with Soyang DTF Paper, a paper-based alternative to conventional PET transfer film designed to help garment decorators reduce plastic waste. The single-sided, release-coated transfer paper features anti-static treatment and hot-peel release technology. Designed for DTF printers using water-based pigment inks, it can …

Leeds-based Zebra Print Group has pledged its support to Doncaster martial arts team ACMAC as seven competitors prepare to represent Yorkshire at the 2026 World Championships in Cádiz, Spain. The family-run print company is sponsoring Team ACMAC to help cover the costs of international competition, with the team relying on …

The rapid growth of sports including padel, Pilates, Hyrox, CrossFit and pickleball is changing the way clubs approach merchandise, according to research from A.M. Custom Clothing. The company’s Sports-Fashion Interest Index, which combines Google Trends, UK search data and internal enquiry figures, found that emerging sports are increasingly influencing demand …

The UK printing and printed packaging industry suffered its sharpest downturn in six years during Q2 2026, with rising costs, political uncertainty and conflict in the Middle East hitting output and profitability, according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey. The report found that 42% of printers experienced a fall …

David Sharp has announced two senior leadership appointments designed to support the group’s continued growth across digitising, production and online fulfilment services. Dominic Bunce has been appointed managing director of David Sharp Digitising and sister company David Sharp International. With 26 years’ experience in the garment-decoration industry, Mr Bunce will …

Labour shortages are causing more companies to invest in DTO printing solutions as they look to close the gap through automation. Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) reported this after surpassing the milestone of 100 single-pass DTO systems installed, reflecting a wider shift towards automated decoration technology across industries including plastics, packaging, …

New research from environmental organisation Earth Action has revealed that more than 58,000 tonnes of microfibres generated during textile manufacturing leak into the environment each year, highlighting the need for greater collaboration across the apparel supply chain. The report, From Shedding to Solutions, provides what Earth Action describes as the …

Tickets are now available for the 197th annual Printing Charity luncheon, with the event marking the beginning of the charity’s 200th year celebrations. Taking place on Thursday, November 19 at Plaisterers’ Hall in central London, the annual gathering will once again bring together professionals from across the print industry to …

Avery Dennison has collaborated with Eventshop to create fan-immersive digital experiences. By combining its Emblex connected embellishments with Eventshop’s mem-re digital platform, fans can interact with an NFC label by tapping their smartphone to it. By doing so, it launches the mem-re platform, unlocking personalised exclusive experiences in the stadium …