Industry News Printful makes sustainability strides
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n 2021, Printful made strides towards its sustainability and responsibility goals by introducing new initiatives, improving operations and fulfilment, and launching eco-conscious products. Printful CEO and co-founder, Davis Siksnans, said: “We see overproduction as a major global sustainability challenge. On-demand manufacturing can make a positive impact in reducing waste from production as items are made on-demand instead of in bulk. That is why 2021 has been a year of focusing on consistency and transparency in our sustainability efforts.” Last year, Printful added 20 new eco-friendly products to its collection. This brings up the total to 35 eco-friendly products, with a commitment to add more premium quality items in the future. In addition, a new informational tab has been added to all Printful products to provide more background on product sourcing. The company believes that increased transparency helps customers make informed decisions based on their values.
Printful also added creative Printful’s Premium Eco Hoodie
To further expand its product offering, Printful has decided to create its own blank products. After extensive research and development, the company launched the first product in its Printful Original line – the Premium Eco Hoodie. The company is applying its expertise to developing products specifically made for print-on-demand and selecting materials to achieve more flexibility in size, design, and colour.
Ricoh strengthens wide-format team with new appointment
R icoh UK has appointed
experienced industry professional Paul Hilton to the role of inkjet technical specialist, with a focus on customers in the North of England. Mr Hilton will be the go-to expert for Ricoh and its partners’ software, RIP, hardware and finishing solutions, with the aim of supporting complex pre- and post-finishing sales engagements with Ricoh’s UK-based customers. He will lead the development of new applications for the large-format print market, including sales tools and customers samples, as well as support sales activity such as product demonstrations and training. Mr Hilton brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge from working in the print industry for many years. Reporting directly to Ricoh’s inkjet sales manager, Stewart Cobby, he will be an incredibly valuable addition to the Ricoh UK team.
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improvements to all-over print production. All-over print products are sewn after being printed and cut from a roll of fabric, and this process results in fabric scraps that need to be thrown out. To reduce fabric waste, Printful has optimised print layouts and introduced the All-Over Print Scrunchie and All-Over Print Headband. These new items fill gaps in the fabric that would have otherwise become waste scraps. As of May 2021, Printful facilities have started using packaging made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics for all apparel orders. PCR plastic is a more sustainable solution as its production saves raw materials and requires less energy. Additionally, the company also plans to test out new packaging solutions throughout 2022.
As Printful expands globally, it is important to reflect company values in the growing network of suppliers. In 2022, Printful plans to publish its Code of Conduct containing a detailed list of guidelines to not only build a sustainable and responsible company but also maintain an ethical supply chain.
Gildan ranks in top 100 most sustainable corporations of 2022
Paul Hilton
Mr Cobby said: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul to the team. He will bolster our fast-growing wide-format print team with his proven technical expertise. As a company, we are very much focused on growing our large-format business. Paul has been brought on board to satisfy the ever-increasing demand for our popular large-format printer range.
“His appointment will further support our valued customers and enable us to respond rapidly to customer requests for demonstrations, support expertise, samples and more.”
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ildan has earned a spot on Corporate Knights’ index of the world’s greenest firms. The ranking is based on a rigorous assessment of nearly 7,000 public companies with revenue over US$1 billion.
Gildan ranked at 79 with an overall score of C.
The only other textile manufacturer to rank higher than Gildan was Puma, which placed at 77.
Adidas placed at 82, having dropped from 76 the previous year. Gildan, Puma and Adidas were the only three textile manufacturers to place inside the top 100 most sustainable corporations of 2022.
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