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Rowlinson Knitwear is improving workers’ rights at its Bangladeshi partner factor, New Horizon, with the creation of the first democratically elected workers participation committee. Driven forward by Rowlinson and facilitated by the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) as part of their Social Dialogue Programme, the committee is an important step in …

Trutex, alongside Outwood Grange Academies Trust, is launching a new campaign to promote donation of used school uniform for recycle and resell to parents. As part of the campaign, each of the 30 Outwood academies across the North of England will house a recycle bin that will enable students and …

To kick-start its 30th anniversary celebrations, PenCarrie is calling on customers to design an anniversary T shirt for the team and suppliers – that’s over 300 T shirts featuring the winning design. If you’ve got a creative, commemorative design that really showcases 30 years of PenCarrie, send it to the …

Geiger has joined the United Nations Global Compact and has been awarded a gold medal from EcoVadis during a recent sustainability assessment, placing them in the top 5% of all companies assessed. The UN Global Compact aims to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect the planet. Participating …

Banner is setting new standards for transparency with the launch of its annual sustainability report. Taking a holistic approach, the report sets out ambitious commitments to tackling climate change, supporting ethical trading and promoting community involvement. Glenn Leech, CEO of Banner, said: “Being transparent is the best way to drive …

Drytac has further bolstered its EMEA team with the promotion of Phil Webster to the role of head of industrial sales (EMEA), and the appointment of Stephen Ridyard as technical manager, UK. Mr Webster’s promotion to his new role recognises the impact he has had since joining the company in …

On March 26, Fluid Branding announced the acquisition of Reflex Marketing and Promotions, combining forces to further grow the business and client base. Having built a highly successful merchandise business over the last 25 years, owner of Reflex Marketing and Promotions, Jon Walke, said: “It’s been an amazing journey with …

Norm Hullinger has been named as Bella+Canvas’ chief operating officer. Most recently, Mr Hullinger was CEO at alphabroder, one of the largest wholesale apparel distributors in the US promotional products industry, a role he held since 2012. Before becoming CEO, Mr Hullinger served as alphabroder’s COO for 10 years, following …

In an article which featured in Innovation in Textiles in March, Coloreel’s innovative embroidery solution was noticed for how it unlocks business’ sustainability potential. The article focused on various members of the Textile Machinery Association of Sweden and their contribution to Scandinavia’s Textiles 4.0 circular revolution. Coloreel’s technology enables the …

Sophie Kinchin has joined the team at Grahame Gardner as the company’s new product development co-ordinator. Ms Kinchin has a background in fashion design. She started her own brand before developing socks and hosiery for a supplier to high street stores and then moved into childrenswear and womenswear for a …