Industry News Gildan launches new sustainability campaign G J
ildan has launched a new sustainability campaign called Gildan XL Positive Impact. A promotional video has been created, along with several shorter social media videos, in which the team at Gildan explain how every small decision made by the company over the last 20 years has created an XL positive impact on people, the planet and the communities that Gildan works with.
make a wide variety of small decisions throughout the manufacturing process, that have an extra-large positive impact on sustainable manufacturing processes. Watch out for the campaign on Gildan’s social media channels in the coming weeks.
Thanks to Gildan’s vertically integrated business model, the company can
New team member for Screen Print World
ordan Cox has joined the team at Screen Print World, taking over parts and service.
Having worked in the screen printing industry for the past nine years, Mr Cox will be the go to guy for any service and parts requirements.
He said: “I am excited to join the team and continue serving an industry I am passionate about.”
He is going to be taking over the department from former parts and service co-ordinator, Millie Russello, who has recently moved into the marketing department.
Jordon Cox
Ms Russello said: “It is sad to be leaving parts and service behind after speaking to customers daily and forming some great relationships, but I am excited to get started on the marketing.”
Beaver Paper launches new fabric line that goes beyond recyclable
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eaver Paper Group is proving its commitment to producing sustainable products with the launch of the new TexStyles NatureSeries family of graphic fabrics. NatureSeries is a revolutionary line of sublimation fabric made with cutting-edge sustainable CiCLO technology. In ideal conditions, fabrics made with CiClO will biodegrade at
the end of their lifecycle within three to five years as opposed to 60 years for traditional synthetics in the same conditions, including recyclables. Beaver Paper’s fabric manager, Jeff Mills, spent almost two years researching and developing the NatureSeries Soft Knit fabric to help mitigate the negative effects of synthetic textiles.
Coolflow Schoolwear rebrands to Charles Kirk
amily-run Coolflow Schoolwear has undergone a major rebrand to bring the Charles Kirk name to the forefront
of the business.
Coolflow Schoolwear began manufacturing schoolwear and knitwear under the Charles Kirk brand in 2019, following the closure of Charles Kirk’s manufacturing operation in Worthing. Coolflow Schoolwear has a
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working relationship with Charles Kirk which goes back decades.
Best known for high-quality knitwear and sweatshirts, the Charles Kirk brand now includes a wider range of products including blazers, trousers, skirts and sportswear. UK manufacture is still available along with the continuation of manufacturing in Europe and Asia.
• To view the campaign video visit
www.gildanbrands.com
Supacolour announces new factory amid explosive growth
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upacolour has opened a fourth international facility in Hawthorne, California, to respond to surging consumer demand. Supacolour’s other facilities are in Gardena, California, Corby, UK, and Whangarei, New Zealand.
The new facility will allow Supacolour to optimise its operations with additional volume and speed capabilities. As a result of Supacolour’s newly fortified production and fulfilment pipeline, the company is now able to offer their clientele elevated levels of service and new product offerings. These new offerings include a reduced minimum order quantity down from 20 to 10, as well as a return to the Supafast service that made them industry leaders. Mike Modgill, managing director of Supacolour in the US, said: “We’ve been experiencing exponential growth, and in order to provide our partners and clients with the best possible experience, a move like this was required of us.
“We pride ourselves on being a Supafast and Supaeasy business solution for our partners, and we’re thrilled about the opportunity to get even better at what we do. This new factory isn’t about our growth, it’s about the growth of our customers.”
Founded in 2016, Supacolour produces a proprietary heat transfer printing product, and operates internationally from facilities in the UK, New Zealand, and the United States.
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