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Textile and fashion designer opens studio using Epson technology R
Richard Quinn Print Studio, a unique textile printworks offering Epson dye sublimation and traditional screen printing services and workshops.
His new textile print studio based in Peckham, London, features an Epson SureColor SC-F9200 digital dye sublimation printer
complementing two manual screen printing lines. The space gives fashion students and designers an affordable facility where they can source their printed textiles and obtain expert advice about different print techniques, dyes, textiles and alternative materials from Mr Quinn and his expert technicians. In addition, Mr Quinn designs, prints and
sews his own haute-couture pieces in the studio and the facility is also available for other designers to print their own textiles onsite if they wish. He said: “I love the
SureColor because it produces superb quality printed textiles. “This flexible machine gives me the freedom to experiment
Nick Atkinson takes the helm at Direct Corporate Clothing
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irect Corporate Clothing has promoted Nick Atkinson to commercial and operations director as it targets £50m turnover. In his new role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the business. Mr Atkinson joined the DCC board in 2016 as part of the acquisition of The Business Wear Company, which has now successfully merged with DCC. He said: “My focus is on driving profitable growth. I am confident that DCC can become a £50m business. “We have established a high- quality supply chain that designs and manufactures workwear, PPE and corporate wear that is reliable, practical and innovative. This is in addition to excellent customer service as standard from our talented account management team. “My focus now is on enhancing our business offer further to attract new companies to our market-leading services. That process will start with some key appointments over the coming weeks.”
Nick Atkinson
Sam Sohal, managing director of DCC, said: “Nick has many yearsʼ experience of running corporate wear companies. He has the perfect skill-set required to drive our growth strategy.” In December 2016, DCC hired Helen Woodall as head of purchasing to lead a team of 12 people that manages the companyʼs extensive worldwide supply chain.
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with many different fabrics and new substrates. Itʼs great being able to create a textile design, print it and create an outfit – all on site within hours. There is no other studio quite like this one, which is run by a designer for other designers. We provide considerable experience in colour, materials
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Richard Quinn in his studio
and printing quality fabrics using both digital and traditional processes and that means a lot to designers.” Richard Barrow, Epson Europe, said: “Richard is one of the new generation of young designers who are using Epson digital textile printing technology to create stunning high fashion collections which attract international recognition and accolades. We look forward to supporting him as he develops his studio and new collections.”
Since he graduated from Central St Martins, London, last year with his colourful floral collection, Mr Quinn has won the international 2017 H&M Design Award, is one of Dazed Magazineʼs Dazed100 cultural influencers in 2017, and is British Fashion Councilʼs One to Watch in 2017.
Result introduces new CORE VALUE mini brochure
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esult has released its new CORE VALUE mini brochure, which has been updated with the latest styles from the budget-friendly range for 2018.
The collection of low-cost promotional outerwear offers genuine value for money, with simple yet durable garments that can be worn all year and easily decorated. Each style has been carefully designed and formulated to be highly competitive on pricing while carrying Resultʼs assured quality.
With plenty of fresh photography, the new 77 page CORE VALUE brochure is available in a handy and compact A5 size. The definitive pocket sized summary of Resultʼs extensive CORE VALUE collection, the new brochure is ideal for presenting all aspects of the range with full product specifications, sizing, colour range, decoration access and recommended decoration types. The brochure also denotes Resultʼs Ready to Brand products, which are tag free or have removable labels – for easy neutral or self-branding; helping to enhance brand definition. The CORE VALUE range includes softshell, fleece, hi-viz and safety wear, bodywarmer, and headwear products, as well as Resultʼs Junior & Youth range. Products offer a versatile selection of materials, colours, sizes and styles for decorators and users of uniform, corporate and leisurewear.
The new brochure
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