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Tailored Image manufactures new uniform for EasyJet made from recycled plastic bottles


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ounty Tyrone-based Tailored Image has manufactured a new staff uniform for EasyJet’s cabin crew and pilots, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. Each uniform is made from around 45 recycled plastic bottles as part of the airline’s commitment to mitigate waste and search for innovative change beyond carbon reduction.


Over the course of five years, EasyJet will be responsible for preventing 2.7 million plastic bottles from ending up in landfill or oceans. The high-tech material is made using renewable energy sources and has a 75% lower carbon


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DCC Group appoints new chairman of the board


ollowing a successful year, the recent acquisition of bespoke corporate clothing specialist


Incorporatewear and the global pandemic period, Direct Corporate Clothing Group has taken the opportunity to revisit the group structure and capacity looking to the future for our customers, employees and the wider business. This means the appointment of Stuart Graham as chairman of the board. Mr Graham brings a vast


Stuart Graham


range of business skills and expertise and will lead the further development and expansion that is set for the DCC Group with the operating entities DCC and ICW. As chairman, Mr Graham will work with all stakeholders and support the leadership and management teams to reach their potential, thereby adding and creating value throughout the organisation. Inevitably taking the group to the next step to becoming the leading supplier of uniforms, workwear and PPE.


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EasyJet’s new uniform has been manufactured by Tailored Image


footprint than traditional polyester. Bernard Birt, managing director of Tailored Image, said: “Our role as a bespoke uniform and corporatewear provider is to deliver innovative solutions for our clients,


built around comfort and practicality for their wearers. The additional challenge with the EasyJet project was to meet their exceptionally high standards in reducing environmental impact. “By combining the expertise of our design and garment technology teams, we developed a collaborative approach with a mill that is leading the way in the development of sustainable fabrics. “We were excited from the outset to be involved in this project and are delighted that the success of the new EasyJet wardrobe demonstrates the result of our award-winning customer- focused approach and our ability to meet even the most exacting briefs.”


Industrial Workwear on track to deliver £1m lift in revenue


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ounty Durham-based Industrial Workwear has announced it is on track to grow revenue by £1m this financial year – doubling the company size within a two-year timespan. Following outstanding financial performance, despite the pandemic, the business now anticipates it will create up to 30 new roles across the business, as well as investing £500,000 in a purpose-built factory to facilitate further business and product offering expansion and provide even better service to its customer base.


Speaking of the firm’s impressive growth, Joanna Wellden, sales manager at Industrial Workwear, said: “The pandemic has been a really challenging time for many businesses, and while we certainly had our own to deal with early on, we quickly adapted and have been able to grow the business to a phenomenal level during this period. “There have been some notable client wins during this time, and we’re really excited about our impending new HQ, a 600sq m custom-built factory based in County Durham, which will allow us to continue growing revenue, expanding


our business offering, improving service, production and delivery times, as well as creating almost 30 new jobs in the region and taking our headcount to over 50 for the first time.” Shane Parkins, e-commerce manager, added: “Industrial Workwear is and will continue to be built on providing exceptional customer service and this approach is what has helped us exceed targets, retain customers and win new business.


“98% of customers have rated our service as Good or Excellent in the last six months and I firmly believe it’s what really sets us apart in the industry.”


Shane Parkins and Joanna Wellden of Industrial Workwear


www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk


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