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Sawgrass has launched its new Virtuoso 25in HD Product Decorating System, featuring the Sawgrass VJ 628 printer. This newest addition to the line is the only fully integrated sublimation system of its size and has been created specifically for larger format and high-volume production. Sawgrass president Darcy Mauro, said: “Sawgrass …

Cottonridge has launched a retail website to supply Cottonridge garments to the public. This website has been deemed a necessity because of the large number of members of the public trying to open an account on the Cottonridge trade website just to buy a single garment for their own personal …

In a new report the Soil Association says that switching to organic cotton could reduce the global warning impact of cotton production by 46% compared to non-organic cotton. Organic cotton would also reduce consumption of scarce fresh water by over 90% and energy use by over 60%. The association also …

American & Efird has achieved 100% zero waste to landfill in each of its United States manufacturing facilities as well as its two corporate office buildings. This environmental achievement is just the latest sustainability milestone, supporting A&E’s global Eco Driven initiative. CEO Fred Jackson said: “We are very proud of …

Wild Thang showed its support for The British Red Cross by taking part in a one-off fundraising concert. The With Love from Liverpool concert took place on September 19. Leaders, musicians and businesses from across the Liverpool region rallied together at the concert hosted by John Bishop and Janice Long. …

Mimaki has unveiled its brand new direct to object UJF-7151plus industrial small format LED UV flatbed printer. The UJF-7151plus has a maximum printable size of 710x510mm, which ensures quality printing and productivity. This printing solution for the screen printing industry improves accuracy, consistency and reliability by modifying the mechanical structure …

September saw the third Promotional Products Week take place and a lot of support was shown for this industry initiative. The theme this year was ‘Promotional Products Invoke Action’ which was designed to encourage the sharing of photos of branded merchandise in use. The week was organised by the British …

In its 80th year, Rowlinson has become an employee owned business. The company was formed in 1935 by Wilfred Rowlinson and apart from a brief cessation during the war years, it has produced knitwear garments ever since. In the beginning Rowlinson manufactured only 240 garments a week, whereas today it …

Gildan Activewear has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year. Gildan is the only North American company in the textiles, apparel and luxury goods industry group to be included in the index. Glenn Chamandy, president and chief executive officer, said: “We are pleased …

Roland DG’s Better Business Experience Day was held on September 16 and has been hailed as a success. Existing and potential Roland DG customers were invited to enjoy a learning, advice and experiences at the Roland DG Creative Centre, where Roland’s partners Corel, Vivid Laminating, Lightbar, Adventa and Tecna UK …