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CMYUK has unveiled plans to build a new Digital Textile Development Facility in Shrewsbury. The construction, which will be an extension of their existing industry-renowned Demonstration and Training Centre, will showcase the market-leading digital textile printing equipment and associated technologies. The new facility will enable CMYUK to expand on its …

UK distributor GeigerBTC, a subsidiary of Geiger, a multi-generational family owned and operated company in the US, has announced it is acquiring London-based distributor EMC Advertising Gifts as part of the company’s continued expansion strategy to support clients in the UK and across Europe. EMC has been in business since …

This year, The Cotton Textile Company has chosen to support SNAP, a charity that supports families with children and young people who have any special need or disability. The charity’s vision is to provide a safe environment offering a wide range of support and specialist services with the aim to …

Following PF Concept’s acquisition of SPS EU in December 2017, the companies will become one operation in early 2019 under the name of PF Concept UK. As part of the transition, PF Concept is making significant investments in the UK business to increase capacity, make it easier and faster for …

In 2019 the goal of the Oeko-Tex Association is again to reinforce consumer protection and sustainability along the value creation chain for textiles and leather; the existing guidelines for the Oeko-Tex product portfolio have been amended once again. The new regulations will come into effect on April 1. Below you …

Roland DG’s Texart SBL3 dye sublimation inks have earned certification from ChromaLuxe for outdoor durability. This certification assures users that they can expect optimum quality and durability when transfer graphics are printed with Texart SBL3 inks and sublimated to ChromaLuxe EXT (Extended Life) UV-resistant photo panels. In addition to the …

Colormaker Industries, the Australian-based manufacturer of Permaset screen printing inks, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The business started in 1958, producing enamel house paints as G&H Chemicals and in the 1960s moved into water-based house paints. The company also started making water-based inks under licence. In the 1970s, G&H purchased …

Brett Platt has been appointed as the new digital textile manager at CMYUK. The new position reflects the significant investment CMYUK is making in digital textiles across soft signage, home décor and fashion markets. With over 20 years of experience across every element of textiles, Mr Platt is unique in his skillset and in this new role …

Promotional products supplier Wild Thang has supplied the branding for Liverpool-based The Cotton Street Project’s Emergency Homeless Survival Packs free of charge. Andrew Dwerryhouse, MD at Wild Thang, said: “It’s this time of year that our thoughts turn to those most in need, we know that every little counts no …

The team at Ralawise have been getting in the spirit of things in the run up to Christmas Jumper Day on Friday, December 14. Staff will be wearing their festive pullovers next Friday, donating to Save the Children, the charity behind the day. Ralawise has a great range of Christmas …