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New facility for Resolute Inks R


esolute Ink, has unveiled a new ink manufacturing facility at its UK


headquarters, marking a major step in bringing direct to film (DTF) ink production home. The new lab, designed to produce up to two tons of Resolute Premium White Ink per week, responds to soaring customer demand and feedback for improved performance. Colin Marsh, inkjet technology veteran at Resolute, said: “The new lab allows us to control every stage of production, from high-quality UK-sourced components to strict quality oversight, ensuring consistency and sustainability.”


Located next to Resolute’s R&D centre, the facility combines innovation with efficiency. Up to 90% of its manufacturing process now uses UK-sourced materials, reducing imports and lowering the company’s carbon footprint.


This investment highlights Resolute’s commitment to domestic production


and DTF innovation, strengthening its position as the UK’s leading supplier of DTF printers, films, and inks. This updated formulation, created in 2025, delivers brighter, denser white, better coverage, enhanced stretch properties, and reduced wear on printer


Steady growth for VF Corporation V


F Corporation reported solid third quarter fiscal 2025 results, delivering revenue growth, margin improvement and continued progress on balance sheet strength during its peak holiday period. Reported revenue increased 1% year over year, or 4% on an adjusted basis excluding the Dickies brand, which was sold to Bluestar Alliance last September for $600 million.


On a constant currency basis, adjusted revenue rose 2%. Gross margin expanded to 57.0%, reflecting a 10-basis point improvement year over year, while operating margin increased to 12.1%, up 30 basis points.


Adjusted operating income reached $341 million, compared with $318 million in the prior year quarter. Brand performance contributed meaningfully to results. The North Face delivered 8% reported growth, Timberland posted 8% growth and marked its fifth consecutive quarter of expansion, while Vans performance


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heads – extending their lifespan by up to 30% and cutting head cleans by half.


A second core product is slated for UK manufacture later in 2026, promising further expansion of Resolute’s in-house capabilities.


UK Textiles Pact sets EPR blueprint


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VF Corporation recorded a steady growth in 2025


aligned with expectations. The Americas region recorded its strongest quarter in more than three years, with direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels both improving. Global direct-to-consumer revenue increased 4% year over year, driven primarily by digital sales.


During the quarter, VF completed the divestiture of Dickies, further simplifying its portfolio and supporting its focus on core brands. The company also reduced leverage and increased free cash flow compared to the prior year, reinforcing progress toward its medium-term financial targets.


he UK Textiles Pact has released a ten-point Blueprint for a mandatory UK Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, to tackle the country’s used textiles crisis. Developed with input from WRAP, the British Retail Consortium, UK Fashion and Textiles Association, British Fashion Council, and WEFT, the Blueprint draws on lessons from global EPR schemes to create a model tailored to the UK.


The proposals aim to stabilise the struggling used-textiles sector, prevent job losses, and reduce landfill and incineration of discarded garments. Key recommendations include establishing a single, non-profit Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to oversee the scheme, ringfencing fees for direct reinvestment, rewarding sustainable design, and prioritising reuse over recycling. The Blueprint also calls for phased product inclusion, cross-UK coverage, and strong enforcement to ensure a level playing field.


www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk Ink manufacturing at the new facility


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