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Trutex develops garments with low fibre shredding
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Trutex’s sweatshirts shed up to 60% less than competitors
choolwear manufacturer Trutex has developed garments with low fibre shredding to help reduce the impact of microplastic fibres in our oceans. Recent tests by Trutex reveal its sweatshirts shed 60% less than its main competitorsʼ (to view the research table visit
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk), meaning less fibre shedding through the washing machine cycle making its way as micro-plastics to the oceans. A microplastic is a piece of plastic less than 5mm in length. These plastics mainly enter the oceans and rivers through washing garments in machines. To date there is no British Standard test method to judge the shedding of microplastics however Trutex has worked with an independent test house to develop one. More than 90% of microplastics found in the oceans comes from textile fibres and almost 80% of those fibres are polyester and acrylic Trutex states it is continuing to work on developing fabrics for its uniforms, which are sold around the world, to reduce fibre shredding even more.
Research shows that a large proportion of microplastic fibres found in the marine environment may be derived from sewage as a consequence of washing clothes. And as the human population grows and people use more synthetic textiles, contamination of habitats and animals by microplastic is likely to increase.
Snickers launches new protective workwear collection
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rotecWork is the new 60-piece protective workwear and accessories collection
from Snickers Workwear. The market-leading
risk-protection properties of the clothing are integral components of the extensive range of base-, mid- and top-layer garments for men and women that combine well with the Snickers Workwear hallmarks of best-in-class durability, comfort, ergonomics and fit.
Fully accredited as appropriate to a variety of risk and weather conditions such as heat and flame, electrostatic, chemical and bad weather working
environments, all the garments are manufactured from tailor-made fabrics designed to respond to the demands and risk factors of the conditions in which theyʼre worn.
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ProtecWork features over 60 different garments and accessories
Rowlinson credited as fifth best workplace for women
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tockport-based Rowlinson Knitwear has been recognised as the UKʼs fifth
Best Workplace for Women in the small business category of the Great Place to Work Programme. By receiving this prestigious accolade, Rowlinson joins an elite group of organisations including SAP, Gap and Admiral Group. This ranking recognises Rowlinsonʼs commitment to workplace equality and creating a great employee experience for all colleagues.
Nicola Ryan
Nicola Ryan, Rowlinsonʼs part-time director of people services, said: “We are so proud of the steps weʼve taken to make this a great workplace for our whole colleague community. It is our commitment to practices including childcare support, remote working and flexible working which are afforded to all employees that make us a great workplace. The fact that we have been recognised as a Best Workplace for Women following our continuous improvement is the icing on the cake and is thanks to the hard work of all our colleagues.”
Wild Thang supports the Owen McVeigh Foundation
ild Thang is proud to have branded and donated the technical T shirts for the annual Owen McVeigh Foundation Snowdon Challenge which took place on May 25. The challenge involved over 160 people, together fundraising over £20,000 for the Owen McVeigh Foundation.
“This is a great example of merchandise and branding in action. Branded screen printed technical T shirts show how going that extra mile with branding can really make a truly eye catching impact photograph,” said Andrew Dwerryhouse, Wild Thang MD.
The Owen McVeigh Foundation helps children ill with cancer and their families in the Merseyside area. A few of the climbers wearing the technical T shirts
| 8 | August 2019
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