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Honestly Made saves 2,359,515 bottles from landfill
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egatta Professional has unveiled that since the launch of its Honestly Made range towards the end of 2019 that more than two million bottles have been saved from landfill.
Sustainability has been a major part of the Regatta group’s business plan for several years with business wide plans of reducing its impact of the earth by consolidating shipping containers, removing all PFCs from products and ensuring both its head office and warehouse have a ‘zero to landfill’ policy, among many other targets. The Honestly Made range of clothing is sustainably sourced and will dramatically reduce the wearer’s impact on the environment. The recycled pieces are crafted from plastic bottles collected from recycling centres, which are then processed and spun into thread creating 100% recycled fabric which are also GRS certified. Megan Pacey, Regatta Professional’s assistant marketing manager, said: “Since the launch in 2019 we have already saved 2,359,515 plastic bottles from landfill, which we are incredibly proud of. We’re reducing our environmental impact
and helping wearers reduce theirs too.” Honestly Made is truly sustainable and industry leading. In fact, Professional was the first company in the workwear industry to offer 100% recycled fabrics and insulation. It is also the first in the industry to have waterproof products made from entirely recycled fabrics. Not only that, the Honestly Made collection extends to women’s designs too, providing an all- inclusive collection.
The Recycled Eco Down Jacket is one of 11 products in the Honestly Made range
Concentrating on sustainability hasn’t impacted style or performance. The sustainable clothing still delivers the same high-quality, on-trend designs that Regatta Professional is known for. But the work doesn’t stop there. Ms Pacey added: “We’re pushing on into 2021 with even more sustainable options for our Honestly Made range. When teamed with the brand's
commitment to moving all printed brochures online, reduced manufacture of product samples and more sustainable ways of working, we’re leading the way in the promotional and workwear industry.”
Honestly Made currently boasts 11 products, available in a variety of colourways and sizes.
Change in management at Roland DG (UK) A
t the end of 2020, Jerry Davies, Roland DG (UK) CEO and president, stepped down to pursue other interests.
He has been replaced by Stephen Davis, EMEA marketing director, who will take on additional responsibilities in the role of managing director UK and Ireland. This will ensure a close connection with the EMEA leadership team.
In this role Mr Davis will work closely with the chief financial officer of Roland DG (UK), Rod Mitchell. Across the EMEA region, the sales function will be led by Anders Mydtskov, who moves into an expanded role as EMEA sales director.
Gregory Bilsen, CEO of Roland DG EMEA, said: “We wish Jerry all the very best for the future in his non-executive director roles and we thank him for everything he has done for Roland DG over the years.”
Jerry Davies has stepped down as Roland DG (UK) CEO and president
Result garments suitable to wash at 60°C D
uring the first lockdown Result received many queries from customers asking what garments were suitable to be washed at 60°C, as this temperature is ideal for killing bacteria.
After months of rigorous in-house testing, Result has announced that those products that are suitable to be washed at 60°C now have their own 60°C wash category online.
During the testing Result watched for possible delamination, distortion, shrinkage and colour run.
Result does however advise a 40°C wash as standard, not just for fabric and colour stability, but also to help the environment.
While the current stock of styles may still have 40°C wash label instructions, on-going production wash labels have been updated to show their 60°C wash status.
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The R231F Printable Softshell is one of the many styles that can be washed at 60°C
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Stephen Davis has assumed the role of Roland DG (UK) managing director
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