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Banana Moon looks at the future of the textile industry
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developments in the textile industry from the introduction of new colourways to a huge emphasis on technical performance fabrics. Alex Grace, managing director of personalised clothing specialist, Banana Moon Clothing, explains what the future of the textile industry could look like and how it is in the best position yet to support graduates and the talent of the future.
Fresh ideas
With so many fashion, design and textile courses now in the UK, there is a wealth of graduates with ideas to bring into our industry. The barriers to entry in the industry are low, with entry level machinery easily purchased and suppliers willing to support new entrants. The change in the rules on apprenticeships has really opened up opportunities for everyone, including graduates,
he last decade has seen big
so there are many textiles focused organisations trying to get graduates to be part of the industry through
apprenticeships and training schemes now.
High street trends
The industry now tracks high street retail trends, so we can only expect the ranges and colours of products on offer to grow – and in turn, the demand for them. With this increased demand will come expectations for quicker printing and turnaround, which could be a key development area for printing brands willing to invest and take advantage of the demand.
New materials We've come a long way since cottons and polycottons in the 90s. The products we make are now expected to perform just as well as, say, a branded sports top, so there will only be a bigger focus on technical fabrics with wicking properties, or antibacterial
treatments, for example. Sustainability will also be key going forward as the environmental impact of how we live comes more into focus.
The same techniques Interestingly, the core techniques used by the industry look to stay the same. While new ones come in all the time, in order to offer different types of decoration, embroidery and screen printing still give the best return in terms of quality, wear, and ability to create great designs. The machines that produce them,
Result launches two new brochures in 2018 T
his year Result has released a new 2-in-1 Fleece and Softshell brochure, available in a compact A5 size.
One half of the handbook showcases Resultʼs full fleece range, while the other half, when flipped upside down, shows Resultʼs full softshell brochure.
The new glossy brochure features plenty of photography to clearly illustrate the products, making it ideal for presenting all aspects of Resultʼs fleece and softshell ranges.
With information on Resultʼs new and current products, the brochure offers full product specifications, sizing, colour range, decoration access and recommended decoration types. The brochure also denotes Resultʼs ʻReady to Brandʼ products, which are tag free or have removable labels – for easy neutral or self-branding; helping to enhance brand definition.
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Delivering style and warmth, Resultʼs top-selling softshell range yields maximum performance and illustrates fine detailing and quality tailoring. Resultʼs new CORE printable soft shell garments are styled from a technically advanced two-layer crimped yarn stretch fabric. Designed to maintain budget- friendly value, they provide ultimate innovation and comfort while maximising potential for
textile decoration. Result fleece
offers something extra; extra
The front covers of the 2-in-1 brochure
luxurious depth of fabric, extra roomy sizing, extra colours, an extra layer and extra stock inventory. The range also offers decoration access points, warmth without weight, a ready to brand label system and a budget-friendly value CORE range.
while still essentially the same process, are becoming better and better all time for efficiency and helping improve quality.
New printing processes Direct to garment has the potential to transform the industry, using an inkjet process to print multiple colours onto a garment, rather than one at a time. Once the process has been refined and the kit becomes more accessible, it stands to revolutionise results and really do high end artwork justice when printed onto fabric.
Karlowsky Fashion donates clothing to the needy
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ver 1,400 polo shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies have been
donated by Karlowsky to the needy of Magdeburg in Germany.
The handover took place during the annual Christmas party of the Tafel Magdeburg, a charitable meal provider, on December 12.
More than 700 of the needy from Magdeburg and the surrounding area were invited to enjoy a three- course meal at the Christmas party. The service was carried out by volunteers, including familiar faces from sport and politics.
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