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This year’s garment-focused FESPA Fabric is 44% larger than the event held in 2013 in London. All printers with an interest in garment decoration are invited to visit FESPA Fabric 2015, which is taking place within the FESPA 2015 Global Expo from May 18 to 22 in Cologne, Germany. This …

Organisations, producers, traders, experts and the public are being called upon to comment on and contribute to Fairtrade International’s new standard for the textile supply chain. Since introducing Fairtrade certified cotton in 2005, Fairtrade International has been working hard to extend its approach to the entire textile supply chain. Fairtrade’s …

Keepme Bags ran a festive campaign for the second time called ‘Race to Print 200,000 Cotton Bags’, with the winning company choosing who to donate the £2,000 prize fund to. Allwag Promotions of Hatfield Peverel in Essex was the winning company after successfully completing the race. Angela Wagstaff and her …

Europe’s leading online printing company has launched its first ever clothing range. Christian Maaß, chief product officer at FLYERALARM, said: “Personalised clothing is becoming ever more popular these days. With our new offer, we aim to appeal to business customers, as well as freelance consultants and home business owners. Branded …

With new products and new brands being introduced over the coming months, it is fair to say all is a go at CKL in 2015. Bali Rakhra, sales and marketing director of the Scottish-based importer and distributor, said: “We may not be the biggest, but that doesn’t mean we can’t …

Grafityp UK has added a new collection of inkjet and laser transfer papers to its range. The new range will be collectively known as Forever. There are six transfer papers available in A4 and A3 sizes and there are also two finishing papers in gloss and matt and an application …

Orn Clothing has purchased stock from Ensemble Clothing following the retailer’s collapse into administration in January. The stock includes shirts, blouses, healthcare tunics and security garments and totals over 100,000 pieces adding to Orn Clothing’s already extensive clothing range. These products are now available on Orn’s website. A spokesman for …

Yesterday saw George Osborne announce the 2015 Budget. Here is what Matthew Easter, chair of the Schoolwear Association, had to say about the announcement: “Our members are British businesses providing jobs in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing sector so we are delighted with measures in the Budget to cut corporation …

Karlowsky Fashion has appointed Niels Karlowsky as its new business development manager and head of fashion. The appointment of Mr Karlowsky strengthens the company’s personnel base as it expands it brands Karlowsky Fashion and Rock Chef. Mr Karlowsky is a graduate of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he completed a …

A bespoke uniform manufacturer has kitted out the cast of one of Britain’s most loved television sitcoms. Open All Hours made a return this winter to the BBC with a brand new series – almost four decades since the show first hit the screens in 1976. Workwear Express produced a …