Brand Spotlight: Fruit Of The Loom - JKL Clothing

Here at JKL Clothing we stock over 100 brands. Each month we focus on one of our brands and provide a brief overview of the brand and information which we hope you will find interesting and may be even help you in your buying decision. This month is the turn of Fruit of the Loom

Established in America in 1851 Fruit of the Loom is truly a global company with outlets in over 20 countries encompassing 6 continents. Fruit of the loom is something of a branded clothing superpower within our industry.

So here are some Fruit of the Loom numbers:

32,500 are the number of people employed worldwide by Fruit of the Loom

97 is the number of current styles available

51 is the number of colours that these styles are available in.

1 manufacturing plant in Morocco

21 dye jets, 64 spinning frames and 220 knitting machines are to be found in the Morocco plant

2.2 million garments are manufactured here every week

50 million garments are held in stock at any one time

These numbers give you some idea of the size of this made for garment decoration heavyweight.

Fruit of the Loom use only the finest US cotton in manufacturing all their clothing and they are currently the only brand to use the Belcoro yarn which is spun on auto card spinning machines providing a cleaner more stable print area with fewer loose fibres.

It may also interest you to know that Fruit currently supports 3 main charities (Childline, Cancer Research and the Newlife Foundation for disabled children) they are also certified to Oeko-Tex standard 100-08-5295 which certifies that their garments contain no substances harmful to people or the environment.

Fruit of the Loom are a real favourite for us here at JKL Clothing. Their consistency and quality of clothing means that our customers are guaranteed to receive garments of the highest standard. The ease with which their garments accept a variety of printing techniques and embroidery also make them stand out as a preferred choice within the personalised clothing industry.

Often seen as the manufacturer of safe bet styles Fruit have recently developed a style of hoodie that is at the forefront of personalised clothing design. The Fruit of the Loom “Unique” hoodie is a garment that says fun and imagination. It can be found on our website.

So whether you are looking for staff uniform, promotional t-shirts, schoolwear or just something fun to wear we would highly recommend Fruit of the Loom.

Back To School With JKL Clothing

Before the Summer holidays commence, parents often contemplate how they are going to survive the full six weeks with little ones murmuring that they are bored.
However, with countless family activities already booked and potential Summer getaways on the horizon, before you know it; it’s almost September and your rushing to get your kid's uniforms sorted.

So before you strap in for a whirlwind month, why not tick the Kids School Uniform off the list so that you can fully relax before your little ones heads for those school gates.

School Uniforms From JKL

Although this time of year means Summer sun and family time for many individuals, it’s often overshadowed by the bane of School Uniform. You know, the uniform that doesn’t fit properly, or the uniform that wears out too quickly, or perhaps that surprise growth spirt just before your little one heads back to school. Whatever the scenario, all parents have faced the School Uniform hurdle.

So this year leave the stress of queuing up in crowded uniform shops behind you.

With a little help from JKL Clothing, we can help get your child ready for September, without all the stress.

School Wear To Picks 

Our collection of school uniform offers parents affordability without having to compromise on quality. And the best thing about it is that you can order it all online from home! 

But I Need The Schools Logo Embroidered?

Not to worry. At JKL, we specialise in embroidery so if your child's uniform requires a school logo embroidered on to polos, cardigans or even jackets we can embroider in line with the school's requirements. All you need to do is send us an image of their logo!

It may sound complicated, but it’s super easy!

Find out more about our embroidery service here. Still unsure?

Why not call one of our friendly advisors today, they will help guide you through the process. (0114 239 8000)