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At the end of the year, Jerry Davies, Roland DG (UK) CEO and president will step down to pursue other interests. He will be replaced by Stephen Davis, EMEA marketing director, who will take on additional responsibilities in the role of managing director UK and Ireland. This will ensure a …

Direct Textiles and Bags (DTB) has announced that Clive Allcott has been appointed as commercial director. Mr Allcott, a seasoned industry veteran brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to DTB, leaders in the bag, garment decoration and clothing business for the promotional market sector. Ian Ault, managing director of …

The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide has now partnered with partnership with the Textiles Services Association (TSA, to provide members of both organisations with end-to-end support across the apparel manufacturers, distributers, and laundry industries. The professional clothing industry has witnessed an exponential growth in single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout …

Pantone 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating, two independent colours that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, have been chosen as Pantone Colour of the Year 2021. Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with …

Gildan Activewear has been included as a top performer on CDP’s 2020 Climate Change Report. Gildan received an A- for the second consecutive year placing the company in CDP’s leadership band, and well above the apparel design sector average of C. Companies scoring within the leadership category are recognised for …

Dickies is introducing a new Performance Workwear collection for tradeswomen, featuring products designed to provide all-day warmth, comfort and unrestricted movement. Initially launching with eight new products for winter 2020-21, the collection includes the Dickies Women’s Performance Jacket, a stylish work jacket designed to withstand even the most extreme elements. …

Polyprint has created a subsidiary in America, which will aim to address the growing demand for TexJet printers in the US. Polyprint USA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, will be operating fully staffed and stocked to better serve Polyprint’s current and future equipment users, generating a closer bond with its …

A major Roland DG study of more than 340 digital print companies in the UK conducted in November 2020 has revealed that despite the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the industry is currently cautiously optimistic about its future. The study polled digital printers across a range of sectors including sign and …

In an exciting move to increase its agile offering, Screenworks, one of the longest established garment embroidery, screen, digital and direct to garment (DTG) print service providers, has deployed the Avalanche HD6 from Kornit. Screenworks has been delivering the best in promotional products since 1991 and has a processing capability …

The team at Dimensions have helped Asda show their commitment to tackling pollution by providing colleagues with uniforms made from 100% recycled material. Asda recently launched a sustainability trial store in Middleton, Leeds. If the uniforms were well-received then Asda will roll these out as standard which is a potential …