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H&M Group’s Creator Studio has opened its first UK printing hub which will be operated by Wiltshire-based T Shirt & Sons. Launched in 2021, Creator Studio’s proprietary tech offers artists, labels and licensees an end-to-end solution for merchandise printing and fulfilment, including customisation options such as screen printing and embroidery. …

New research from the Soil Association Certification has found that younger generations are embracing organic living as a meaningful commitment to their health, their communities, and their happiness. The research reveals that nearly half of 25-34-year-olds (43%) feel happier when buying organic as they are making a difference for the …

Phil Roberts has celebrated three decades of working at BTC activewear. What started as a potential summer job in 1994 has seen Mr Roberts work his way up the ranks to become national sales manager. Neil Pitcher, MD, said: “Working alongside Phil for the last 20 years has been a …

Roland DG Connect Marketplace is a new community service that brings together customers who use Roland’s products and companies involved in the print business to freely buy and sell products and solutions and exchange a variety of information. When Marketplace opens, supplies such as media, blades, and extended warranties will …

BTC activewear has made an important transition in its leadership team. With the company’s owner and managing director, Stephen Pope, stepping down after 35 years, Neil Pitcher has been appointed as the new managing director, and has been active in the role since September 1. Mr Pitcher has been with …

As reported earlier in the week, P&P understands that embroidery supplier GS UK has filed for administration and now YES Group has announced it will support GS UK customers with their Merlin embroidery machines going forward. If you are UK-based and own a Merlin embroidery machine, manufactured by Ricoma and …

Mantis World has launched a series of videos showcasing its African field to garment production. In the three films, CEO and founder Prama Bhardwaj, walks the audience through the cotton fields at harvest time. The audience hears directly from the farmers about the differences that organic growing methods make to …

Gelato has introduced new features, including workflows for apparel production, to its new print production platform, GelatoConnect. Since the launch of GelatoConnect earlier this year, the company is building on its success by introducing: Newly launched Workflow for Apparel A standout in recent updates is the introduction of GelatoConnect Workflow …

P&P understands Nottingham-based garment decorator supplier, GS UK, has gone into administration, with all staff being made redundant as of Thursday last week (September 5). It is understood that GS UK has posted the administration application through law firm Clarke Wilmott. GS UK is the exclusive UK distributor of Gunold …

Kingly has achieved the Oeko-Tex STeP certification for its sustainable sock production. Rob Armour, CEO, said: “Achieving the Oeko-Tex STeP certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to responsible production. Our customers can trust that every pair of socks they receive has been produced with the highest regard for both the planet …