Since 2013 Sign & Digital UK has grown by 33%, with a further 10% growth expected for the 2016 event. Sign and Digital UK returns to the NEC in Birmingham from April 19 to 21, and with more than 200 exhibitors expected to be at the show, companies who have …
Read More »ISO 14001 success for Wild Thang
Earlier this year Wild Thang achieved ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Certification, giving assurance to the company’s clients and supply chain of its drive and commitment to the environmental and ethical trading ethos. Andrew Dwerryhouse, managing director, said: “Wild Thang is delighted to receive ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Certification, currently in our 20th …
Read More »New requirements for STeP by Oeko-Tex certification
STeP by Oeko-Tex makes the sustainability of production facilities throughout the textile value-creation chain visible using a transparent scoring system. STeP gives brands, retailers, and manufacturers the opportunity to have each area of their company facilities analysed and assessed according to environmental and social criteria by an independent body. From …
Read More »Two new appointments for Incorporatewear
Incorporatewear has appointed a new head of finance and an account manager. Dawn Fox-Banks is the company’s new head of finance. She is a skilled finance professional with nearly 20 years’ experience across a variety of disciplines. With a background in both public practice and the commercial environment, Ms Fox-Banks …
Read More »Report says textile customisation trend is driving rapid growth in dye sublimation
A report by Smithers Pira called The Future of Dye Sublimation Printing to 2021, which provides an in-depth, long-term assessment of the rapidly evolving market for dye sublimation. An estimated total of around 384 million square metres of fabric were printed digitally via dye sublimation in the year to Q1 …
Read More »Oeko-Tex creates a new certification system for textiles
The Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex is a verification procedure by which manufacturers of textile processing chemicals and chemical compounds are able to confirm that their products can be used in sustainable textile production. The Eco Passport comprises of three assessments which are conducted in a stepwise manner. The results from …
Read More »Gilt Edged staff raise over £2,000 for Action Medical Research
After completing a number of events and challenges, staff of Gilt Edged Promotions raised a total of £2,008.50 for Action Medical Research. The first event was a Coffee Morning held at the company’s premises in Moulton Park, Northampton to which the team invited other local businesses for coffee, cakes, product …
Read More »Stormtech launches its Spring/ Summer 2016 Collection
The launch of Stormtech Performance Apparel’s Spring/ Summer 2016 Collection will see over 40 new styles and colours added to its already vast line. The collection creates a bold sense of individuality and personal statement with a primary focus on technical active wear and casual lifestyle fashion across its best-performing …
Read More »Rob Smith is appointed as director of Wilcom Europe
Wilcom has announced the new appointment of Rob Smith as director of Wilcom’s UK based trading subsidiary, Wilcom Europe. Mr Smith brings a great level of experience to the UK business through his many years working within the embroidery industry. When asked about his views on the business strategy, Mr …
Read More »Senator wins award for exclusive HD Digital Print
Senator Pen’s HD Digital Print has been awarded the 2016 Promotional Gift Award. The jury said that the world-wide exclusive print technology was ‘outstanding’. Senator was the first pen company worldwide to develop a machine capable of printing direct HD Digital with a raised 3D finish, taking nearly three years …
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