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UK T-Shirt Printing, the B2B division of leading eco-fashion brand Rapanui, has recently moved to a new low carbon T shirt printing factory.
The 12,000sq ft factory, powered by renewable energy, is located in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight and boasts a 12kw photovoltaic solar panel array, LED lighting and insulation throughout, low power electric gel heaters in the offices and M&R Ecomax electric dryers to dry tees produced by the printing carousels.
The move from Cowes is a result of UK T-Shirt Printing’s recent rapid growth, fuelled by demand for their sustainable branded merchandise and its supply chain’s commitment to sustainability and traceability.
Co-founder, Rob Drake-Knight, said: “What’s really cool about this factory is that it is entirely powered by renewable energy. When the sun’s out our solar panels contribute to the energy needed to turn the carousels or cure the tees. When it’s raining we fall back on our supply from mixed renewable, including solar, wind and hydro.
“The building reflects our values. It’s practical, and the choices we made in the renovation of the building make an important point: sustainability and economy don’t have to be opposing forces. We’ve actually made savings in the long run by investing in renewables, insulation, low power lighting and heating.”
UK T-Shirt Printing’s blank Rapanui T shirts are made from organic cotton in an ethically accredited, wind powered factory in India. The business has been doubling year on year and UK T-Shirt Printing now makes branded merchandise and uniforms for the world’s biggest brands, including RSPCA, The Marine Conservation Society and Lush Cosmetics.
