The workwear clothing industry is bracing itself for a series of price increases over the coming months.
Having recently increased prices during the summer 6 monthly revue, many workwear clothing manufacturers are preparing to again increase the prices of their garments over the coming month. The industry is used to a half yearly price increase in July, but not in recent memory can we at JKL Clothing recall an autumn price change.
The cost of the end product has recently been affected by a number of factors, not least of all the price of cotton which recently reached a fifteen year high in September of this year. The cost of cotton has been greatly affected by the floods in Pakistan, which is the worlds 4th largest cotton producer. There have also been major crop problems in both Greece and Brazil, other big producers have millions of bales to sell that have yet to reach the market. The USA which is the worlds largest exporter has had logistical problems getting the product out of the warehouses to meet early sales commitments to Asia.
This cotton price rise has finally had an effect on the end product and the price charged to the consumer. Many of the best known brands have already given notice of a price increase. Most notably Gildan and Fruit of the Loom who have indicated an increase of 5%.
Whilst workwear has withstood the recent economic downturn we will wait to see the effect of this latest jolt to the industry. Whatever the future holds JKL Clothing have already given notice of their intent to resist significant price increase, a move that will hopefully go down well with all their customers.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
JKL Clothing see no dip in workwear sales during recession
JKL Clothing the specialist online workwear company report that sales in workwear clothing continue to bring strong revenue to the company despite the current economic climate and the threat of future difficult trading conditions.
During the first quarter of 2009 many economic analysts predicted that the clothing market would enter a difficult trading period leading to many companies been forced to downsize or even close altogether.
JKL Clothing invested heavily during this period in both organisational structure and online marketing and search engine optimisation. This investment began to pay dividends during the final months of 2009 when increased website visitor numbers lead to more sales and a sharp increase in revenue and profits. Through increased profitability a situation developed whereby further investment in the company became a possibility.
Workwear was one area of the business that benefited from increased investment. JKL Clothing grew its workwear range and added market leading brands including Portwest and Dickies to an ever growing collection of garments.
Whilst a decrease in workwear clothing sales became a stark reality for many online companies JKL Clothing has bucked the trend by its proactive approach and aggressive marketing campaign. Jeff Harris the company MD comments "we looked at the overall workwear market picture in early 2009 and decided that this particular sector was well placed to withstand the economic conditions and that is why we choose to invest in this area of the business, paying almost instant dividends"
JKL Clothing hope to grow the workwear ranges on offer through their online presence and are confident that this particular market will continue to buck the trend and deliver strong profitability for the company.
During the first quarter of 2009 many economic analysts predicted that the clothing market would enter a difficult trading period leading to many companies been forced to downsize or even close altogether.
JKL Clothing invested heavily during this period in both organisational structure and online marketing and search engine optimisation. This investment began to pay dividends during the final months of 2009 when increased website visitor numbers lead to more sales and a sharp increase in revenue and profits. Through increased profitability a situation developed whereby further investment in the company became a possibility.
Workwear was one area of the business that benefited from increased investment. JKL Clothing grew its workwear range and added market leading brands including Portwest and Dickies to an ever growing collection of garments.
Whilst a decrease in workwear clothing sales became a stark reality for many online companies JKL Clothing has bucked the trend by its proactive approach and aggressive marketing campaign. Jeff Harris the company MD comments "we looked at the overall workwear market picture in early 2009 and decided that this particular sector was well placed to withstand the economic conditions and that is why we choose to invest in this area of the business, paying almost instant dividends"
JKL Clothing hope to grow the workwear ranges on offer through their online presence and are confident that this particular market will continue to buck the trend and deliver strong profitability for the company.
JKL Clothing to supply local council with workwear
JKL Clothing have recently extended its contract with Dumfries and Galloway council to continue with the supply of workwear clothing.
The relationship with Dumfries and Galloway goes back to 2004 when JKL Clothing won the workwear supply contract. Since then we have worked closely with the council officers and helped develop an entire workwear clothing range suitable to the councils needs.
JKL Clothing have also been able to help Dumfries and Galloway council to source a wide range of workwear goods and accessories and have played their part during the recent successful development of the DG One leisure complex.
JKL Clothing have provided Dumfries and Galloway with an unrivalled choice of workwear products and garments. Their vast range of quality workwear brands such as Portwest and Dickies have meant that whatever the council's workwear clothing requirements we have always been able to draw on one of the most extensive and competitively priced range of garments available in the UK.
In an ever changing market place JKL Clothing have continued to keep pace with the workwear choices available and through selectively sourcing only the most suitable and quality garments we have always been able to meet our customers requirements.
The relationship with Dumfries and Galloway goes back to 2004 when JKL Clothing won the workwear supply contract. Since then we have worked closely with the council officers and helped develop an entire workwear clothing range suitable to the councils needs.
JKL Clothing have also been able to help Dumfries and Galloway council to source a wide range of workwear goods and accessories and have played their part during the recent successful development of the DG One leisure complex.
JKL Clothing have provided Dumfries and Galloway with an unrivalled choice of workwear products and garments. Their vast range of quality workwear brands such as Portwest and Dickies have meant that whatever the council's workwear clothing requirements we have always been able to draw on one of the most extensive and competitively priced range of garments available in the UK.
In an ever changing market place JKL Clothing have continued to keep pace with the workwear choices available and through selectively sourcing only the most suitable and quality garments we have always been able to meet our customers requirements.
JKL Clothing expands workwear range
JKL Clothing this week added yet more of the Portwest range to their ever increasing collection of durable workwear garments.
Here at JKL Clothing we have known for many years of the quality and durabilty of Portwest workwear clothing. Recently the Rotherham company has added to their range and JKL Clothing have wasted no time in adding these products to their own collection of high quality workwear garments.
Some of the most noticeable additions include many new lines in the hi vis workwear area. One of our most popular items is the Portwest R463 hi vis bomber jacket with reflexite red braces. This particular jacket has sold well into the power station market and at under £34.00 provides high quality at an exceptionally competetive price. With an attachable hood and fleece lined collar this garment keeps the wearer warm in the most inclement of weather. Added to this the use of red reflexite for extra safety and visibilty and here at JKL Clothing we don't think you will find a warmer or safer workwear outer garment.
JKL Clothing are in constant contact with our partners at Portwest and we continue to monitor the workwear market to bring only the best quality garments and products to our customers. So look out for further additions to JKL Clothing range of workwear garments.
Here at JKL Clothing we have known for many years of the quality and durabilty of Portwest workwear clothing. Recently the Rotherham company has added to their range and JKL Clothing have wasted no time in adding these products to their own collection of high quality workwear garments.
Some of the most noticeable additions include many new lines in the hi vis workwear area. One of our most popular items is the Portwest R463 hi vis bomber jacket with reflexite red braces. This particular jacket has sold well into the power station market and at under £34.00 provides high quality at an exceptionally competetive price. With an attachable hood and fleece lined collar this garment keeps the wearer warm in the most inclement of weather. Added to this the use of red reflexite for extra safety and visibilty and here at JKL Clothing we don't think you will find a warmer or safer workwear outer garment.
JKL Clothing are in constant contact with our partners at Portwest and we continue to monitor the workwear market to bring only the best quality garments and products to our customers. So look out for further additions to JKL Clothing range of workwear garments.
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
The Power of Workwear Uniform
The human psyche is often described as a strange thing and a recent investigation into the psychological effects of workwear uniforms has looked at their power and effect on our day to day lives and how we feel.
Anyone who has pulled on a new team kit or buttoned up the jacket of a new school uniform will tell you that looking good makes you feel good. That's not just a saying it is a well known psychological fact that we are what we wear.
Wearing a workwear uniform can encourage a real sense of identity and belonging to a team. Many business owners have realised long ago that employee moral can be greatly affected by the workwear clothing they wear and how that makes them feel.
If we add to this the free advertising benefits of an embroidered item of workwear uniform, it soon becomes apparent that investment in staff clothing can really pay dividends on so many different levels.
JKL Clothing have long held the view that staff workwear clothing provides real long term benefits to both employer and employee alike. This is why they are constantly sourcing the best workwear brands on which they can embroider or print for added value ensuring both the company bosses and staff get the best possible deal.
Anyone who has pulled on a new team kit or buttoned up the jacket of a new school uniform will tell you that looking good makes you feel good. That's not just a saying it is a well known psychological fact that we are what we wear.
Wearing a workwear uniform can encourage a real sense of identity and belonging to a team. Many business owners have realised long ago that employee moral can be greatly affected by the workwear clothing they wear and how that makes them feel.
If we add to this the free advertising benefits of an embroidered item of workwear uniform, it soon becomes apparent that investment in staff clothing can really pay dividends on so many different levels.
JKL Clothing have long held the view that staff workwear clothing provides real long term benefits to both employer and employee alike. This is why they are constantly sourcing the best workwear brands on which they can embroider or print for added value ensuring both the company bosses and staff get the best possible deal.
Monday, 19 July 2010
Brook Taverner add new styles to their corporate clothing range
Brook Taverner has launched a new range of corporate clothing to its collection. Accompanying the collection is a new brochure, designed to show the clothing range to its maximum potential.
There are two new corporate clothing collections, the Performance and the Concept collections along with an update to the Sophisticated and the Corporate Fashion collections. Every single one of the Brook Taverner collections is manufactured from fabrics that meet the environmental Oeko-Tex standard 100.
For the Performance collection Brook Taverner have added Lycra to the polyester/wool blend that can be found in its suiting garments, providing the wearer with added comfort and exceptional durability. The Performance collection has also seen a new navy stripe design added and of course is fully machine washable.
Brook Taverner have also added new shirts and blouses to its Corporate Fashion Collection as well as updating the Sophisticated collection with a new two button jacket and a shaped skirt.
Responding to customer demand, Brook Taverner has brought in a budget collection called the Concept Suiting collection which uses a polyester/viscose mix fabric and includes in its selling points a “sew easy embroidery system” which allows for easy access for embroidery machines.
All the new garments along with the established products are available at JKL Clothing, who continue to supply one of the largest ranges of corporate and workwear garments in the UK and online.
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Industrial workwear
If one area of the embroidered clothing decoration market has withstood the recent economic downturn, it is the industrial workwear sector. The industrial workwear sector has really held up well over recent months, surprising many within the workwear industry.
When looked at closely though it is not that surprising. Every worker in the UK needs workwear as a fact of working life. There are many reasons for this, not least of all the legal requirements that company's are forced to adhere to under the current health and safety regulations. This is not the only reason companies look upon workwear as a necessary cost. Many companies want their staff to feel valued and recognised as well as safe and having a workwear uniform that is embroidered with a company logo is a cost effective way of achieving this.
Industrial workwear covers the range of workwear garments that are worn in the most demanding work environments. As well as the positive effects embroidered workwear has on staff it also provides essential protection. One of the main advantages to decorated workwear is that it turns staff into walking advertisement boards for the company they are representing.
Workwear garment brands are well aware of how the sector is fast moving in terms of design and development and as such are constantly updating workwear product ranges to keep up with the latest fabric and design developments.
JKL Clothing are proud to stock one of the largest ranges of industrial workwear available in the UK, with all the major brands carried we are sure that the vast majority of companies will find the ideal industrial workwear garments to be used as a marketing tool once embroidered with company logo and as a valuable means of protecting their workforce and thus fulfilling their responsibilities in relation to the health and safety of its workforce.
When looked at closely though it is not that surprising. Every worker in the UK needs workwear as a fact of working life. There are many reasons for this, not least of all the legal requirements that company's are forced to adhere to under the current health and safety regulations. This is not the only reason companies look upon workwear as a necessary cost. Many companies want their staff to feel valued and recognised as well as safe and having a workwear uniform that is embroidered with a company logo is a cost effective way of achieving this.
Industrial workwear covers the range of workwear garments that are worn in the most demanding work environments. As well as the positive effects embroidered workwear has on staff it also provides essential protection. One of the main advantages to decorated workwear is that it turns staff into walking advertisement boards for the company they are representing.
Workwear garment brands are well aware of how the sector is fast moving in terms of design and development and as such are constantly updating workwear product ranges to keep up with the latest fabric and design developments.
JKL Clothing are proud to stock one of the largest ranges of industrial workwear available in the UK, with all the major brands carried we are sure that the vast majority of companies will find the ideal industrial workwear garments to be used as a marketing tool once embroidered with company logo and as a valuable means of protecting their workforce and thus fulfilling their responsibilities in relation to the health and safety of its workforce.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
RTY Workwear leads the way
RTY Workwear is proving so popular that JKL Clothing are planning to increase their stock levels to maintain the quick delivery times that customers have come to expect.
During the last year, workwear garment manufacturer RTY has been JKL Clothing second best selling workwear range. This is down to two main reasons. Firstly wearers of RTY Workwear are often pleasantly surprised by the quality of the clothing. Here at JKL Clothing we hear from many of our customers who report that their RTY garments are performing really well and delivering all the aspects they are looking for in workwear, namely comfort and robustness. The second reason for RTY's increased demand is price. Many of our customers are surprised that such reasonably priced workwear garments can deliver the quality that they are finding in RTY products.
The RTY workwear range is divided into 3 separate areas. Firstly there is the RTY High Visibility range. This range of workwear consists of all the Hi Vis products that RTY supply, including Hi Vis clothing such as T-shirt, Polo Shirts and Jackets along with other items such as backpacks and messenger bags. To compliment this range RTY have another safety range of garments, the RTY Enhanced Vis group of products, this includes enhanced visibility t-shirts, polo shirts and fleeces. Finally RTY have there own complete workwear collection of garments, ranging from trousers, jackets and polo shirts through to coveralls, overalls and vests. As you can see, whatever your workwear requirements RTY has the garments to meet your needs and with the prices and value at JKL Clothing were confident that we will soon have to replenish our RTY stock again.
During the last year, workwear garment manufacturer RTY has been JKL Clothing second best selling workwear range. This is down to two main reasons. Firstly wearers of RTY Workwear are often pleasantly surprised by the quality of the clothing. Here at JKL Clothing we hear from many of our customers who report that their RTY garments are performing really well and delivering all the aspects they are looking for in workwear, namely comfort and robustness. The second reason for RTY's increased demand is price. Many of our customers are surprised that such reasonably priced workwear garments can deliver the quality that they are finding in RTY products.
The RTY workwear range is divided into 3 separate areas. Firstly there is the RTY High Visibility range. This range of workwear consists of all the Hi Vis products that RTY supply, including Hi Vis clothing such as T-shirt, Polo Shirts and Jackets along with other items such as backpacks and messenger bags. To compliment this range RTY have another safety range of garments, the RTY Enhanced Vis group of products, this includes enhanced visibility t-shirts, polo shirts and fleeces. Finally RTY have there own complete workwear collection of garments, ranging from trousers, jackets and polo shirts through to coveralls, overalls and vests. As you can see, whatever your workwear requirements RTY has the garments to meet your needs and with the prices and value at JKL Clothing were confident that we will soon have to replenish our RTY stock again.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Fruit of the Loom - Apparel industries oldest company
There can't be many company's trading today that can trace their beginnings back as far as 1851, but that is exactly what the branded clothing product company Fruit of the Loom can do.
Fruit of the Loom started in Rhode Island, America when Robert Knight, a textile mill owner and a friend, Rufus Skeel who owned a small shop selling cloth got together and formed one of the first branded clothing companies in America. Rufus Skeel's daughter had painted pictures of apples and applied them to cloth. It was this image that Rudus Steel decided to use for his labels and this apple can still be seen today on the Fruit of the Loom logo. In 1871 Robert Knight applied for and obtained a patent. He was issued the patent number 418 for the brand Fruit of the Loom.
Since the late 1800's, Fruit of the Loom has lead a varied and at times unstable life. This culminated as recently as 1999 when Fruit of the Loom filed for protected bankruptcy, following losses of $576.2 million.
The company was bought from bankruptcy by Berkshire Hathaway Corporation in January 2002. A more recent problem for Fruit of the Loom was the boycott by over 100 universities in 2009 when it emerged that Fruit of the Loom were allegedly violating workers rights in Honduras, where it is the countries largest employer. This lead to significant losses in profit.
Fruit of the Loom is probably best known for its printable garments, particularly it's t-shirts. JKL Clothing has been using the Fruit of the Loom Valueweight t-shirts in almost all of its t-shirt printing production runs for some time. Vicky Clow (JKL Clothing's, artwork and production manager) comments "the Fruit of the Loom Valueweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes our customers require, it is a good quality garment at a reasonable price and from a printers point of view provides a great surface on which to screen print"
To view the Fruit of the Loom t-shirt range and see what JKL Clothing can produce from their t-shirt printing facility, visit the JKL Clothing website at www.jklclothing.co.uk
Fruit of the Loom started in Rhode Island, America when Robert Knight, a textile mill owner and a friend, Rufus Skeel who owned a small shop selling cloth got together and formed one of the first branded clothing companies in America. Rufus Skeel's daughter had painted pictures of apples and applied them to cloth. It was this image that Rudus Steel decided to use for his labels and this apple can still be seen today on the Fruit of the Loom logo. In 1871 Robert Knight applied for and obtained a patent. He was issued the patent number 418 for the brand Fruit of the Loom.
Since the late 1800's, Fruit of the Loom has lead a varied and at times unstable life. This culminated as recently as 1999 when Fruit of the Loom filed for protected bankruptcy, following losses of $576.2 million.
The company was bought from bankruptcy by Berkshire Hathaway Corporation in January 2002. A more recent problem for Fruit of the Loom was the boycott by over 100 universities in 2009 when it emerged that Fruit of the Loom were allegedly violating workers rights in Honduras, where it is the countries largest employer. This lead to significant losses in profit.
Fruit of the Loom is probably best known for its printable garments, particularly it's t-shirts. JKL Clothing has been using the Fruit of the Loom Valueweight t-shirts in almost all of its t-shirt printing production runs for some time. Vicky Clow (JKL Clothing's, artwork and production manager) comments "the Fruit of the Loom Valueweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes our customers require, it is a good quality garment at a reasonable price and from a printers point of view provides a great surface on which to screen print"
To view the Fruit of the Loom t-shirt range and see what JKL Clothing can produce from their t-shirt printing facility, visit the JKL Clothing website at www.jklclothing.co.uk
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Free Screen set up charge when ordering printed garments
JKL Clothing continue to offer free set up charges for all printing when your order for printed garments exceeds 100. We are the only printed garments company within our sector that offers free screen set ups on as low a quantity as 100.
So why do many companies charge for the setting up of screens for printing.? Put simply there is work involved, so therefore a charge is payable. In order to create a screen from which you are able to print you firstly have to separate the colours of the design and create individual screens for each colour in the design. This process obviously takes time. JKL Clothing do however realise how prohibitive a one off screen set up charge can be, which is why we have waived it for orders of 100 or more. Our philosophy is simple, once we have produced a customers screen, that screen is then saved for a period of 12 months so that should you re order within that period and require the same artwork design, no set up charge is payable on any quantity ordered, providing the minimum order quantity of 20 is reached. It is hoped that once you have seen the quality of our printing and experienced our superior customer service you will return time and time again.
JKL Clothing also appreciate the current economic climate and the difficulties faced by both business's and individuals alike. It is for this reason that we will do all we can to ensure we continue to provide value and service to all our customers, big and small.
So next time you are looking for a quality t-shirt printing company remember that JKL Clothing are committed to making printed garments as cost effective as possible.
So why do many companies charge for the setting up of screens for printing.? Put simply there is work involved, so therefore a charge is payable. In order to create a screen from which you are able to print you firstly have to separate the colours of the design and create individual screens for each colour in the design. This process obviously takes time. JKL Clothing do however realise how prohibitive a one off screen set up charge can be, which is why we have waived it for orders of 100 or more. Our philosophy is simple, once we have produced a customers screen, that screen is then saved for a period of 12 months so that should you re order within that period and require the same artwork design, no set up charge is payable on any quantity ordered, providing the minimum order quantity of 20 is reached. It is hoped that once you have seen the quality of our printing and experienced our superior customer service you will return time and time again.
JKL Clothing also appreciate the current economic climate and the difficulties faced by both business's and individuals alike. It is for this reason that we will do all we can to ensure we continue to provide value and service to all our customers, big and small.
So next time you are looking for a quality t-shirt printing company remember that JKL Clothing are committed to making printed garments as cost effective as possible.
Embroidered Clothing prices held for 2nd year running
JKL Clothing are pleased to announce that embroidery prices are to remain static for the second year in a row.
Embroidered clothing is one of JKL Clothing's main areas of expertise alongside screen printing and workwear supply. During the recent economic downturn we have worked alongside our suppliers and customers alike to ensure we continue to provide the best possible deal without compromising our commitment to superior customer service. We constantly monitor the competition and are confident we continue to out perform our contemporaries in terms of product quality and value for money.
One of the reasons that we are able to maintain our low embroidery prices is that we invested in market leading Barudan embroidery machines that provide us with excellent efficiency and minimum downtime, resulting in improved performance from our embroidery department.
Jeff Harris, JKL Clothing's MD recently said "we are all too well aware of the economic difficulties faced by our customers, by refraining from increasing our embroidery prices for a second year we are doing all we can to maintain our position as market leaders and help our loyal customers during what can only be described as difficult market conditions"
Embroidered clothing is one of JKL Clothing's main areas of expertise alongside screen printing and workwear supply. During the recent economic downturn we have worked alongside our suppliers and customers alike to ensure we continue to provide the best possible deal without compromising our commitment to superior customer service. We constantly monitor the competition and are confident we continue to out perform our contemporaries in terms of product quality and value for money.
One of the reasons that we are able to maintain our low embroidery prices is that we invested in market leading Barudan embroidery machines that provide us with excellent efficiency and minimum downtime, resulting in improved performance from our embroidery department.
Jeff Harris, JKL Clothing's MD recently said "we are all too well aware of the economic difficulties faced by our customers, by refraining from increasing our embroidery prices for a second year we are doing all we can to maintain our position as market leaders and help our loyal customers during what can only be described as difficult market conditions"
Monday, 10 May 2010
JKL Clothing add to Portwest Workwear Range
JKL Clothing, the online workwear and PPE website announces that they are to increase the number of Portwest workwear garments available on their site. JKL Clothing currently stock over 120 Portwest workwear lines. This is to be increased to around 200 within the next month, allowing their customers more choice from the Portwest range.
The garments that will be available include workwear clothing items such as trousers, jackets and hi vis clothing. Alongside this will be an increase in the number of PPE garments available including further choices in gloves and protective headwear.
Jeff Harris, JKL ClothingMD comments “the Portwest range has been a great success and we intend to provide our customers with as much choice as possible as we see the Portwest brand growing over the coming months”
The garments that will be available include workwear clothing items such as trousers, jackets and hi vis clothing. Alongside this will be an increase in the number of PPE garments available including further choices in gloves and protective headwear.
Jeff Harris, JKL ClothingMD comments “the Portwest range has been a great success and we intend to provide our customers with as much choice as possible as we see the Portwest brand growing over the coming months”
Thursday, 6 May 2010
JKL Clothing to publish a guide to t-shirt printing
JKL Clothing announces plans to publish a guide to t-shirt screen printing.
Over the coming weeks JKL Clothing will be publishing an in depth guide to screen printing onto t-shirts and other garments. To be published on the JKL Clothing website blog and the clothing blog, JKL Clothing aim to provide a detailed step by step guide on how to improve the quality of your screen printing resulting in a superior print and finish.
Among the aspects of screen printing that will be covered are, screen tension, choice of garment, squeegee pressure, drying and much more. Follow the guide, which will be published weekly and learn how to produce high quality prints time after time.
Whether you are an experienced screen printer or a novice trying screen printing for the first time, the many hints and tips are sure to provide you with the extra knowledge to allow you to improve the quality of your printing and steal a march on your competitors. Someone once said “knowledge is power”, well with the information that you will gain from the JKL Clothing t-shirt printing guide you are sure to increase your printing ability and set yourself out from the crowd.
So be sure to bookmark the JKL Clothing website and look out for the free guide published on the blog. It’s free, and who knows could be the difference between printing success and failure.
Over the coming weeks JKL Clothing will be publishing an in depth guide to screen printing onto t-shirts and other garments. To be published on the JKL Clothing website blog and the clothing blog, JKL Clothing aim to provide a detailed step by step guide on how to improve the quality of your screen printing resulting in a superior print and finish.
Among the aspects of screen printing that will be covered are, screen tension, choice of garment, squeegee pressure, drying and much more. Follow the guide, which will be published weekly and learn how to produce high quality prints time after time.
Whether you are an experienced screen printer or a novice trying screen printing for the first time, the many hints and tips are sure to provide you with the extra knowledge to allow you to improve the quality of your printing and steal a march on your competitors. Someone once said “knowledge is power”, well with the information that you will gain from the JKL Clothing t-shirt printing guide you are sure to increase your printing ability and set yourself out from the crowd.
So be sure to bookmark the JKL Clothing website and look out for the free guide published on the blog. It’s free, and who knows could be the difference between printing success and failure.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
What are the variables that make up the quality of a screen printed t-shirt?
There are many important factors that go to make up how well a screen printed t-shirt will turn out once the finished garment leaves the production line.
In this article I am going to look at just a few of these variables and will be looking to complete the guide in articles that I publish over the next few weeks.
So, if you want to improve the quality of your t-shirt printing then follow this guide over the coming weeks and hopefully you will be able to pick up a few hints and tips that will create a garment screen printing process that leads to a printed t-shirt you can be proud of.
Screen tension – Screens need to be of the same tension as each other. This way you will get consistency across the whole print run. If you use one screen that has a very low tension it may lead to the ink been laid down unevenly and not providing good coverage. Your screens should therefore have sufficient tension and importantly, have the same tension as the other screens been used on that run.
Squeegee pressure and squeegee stroke time - The pressure on the squeegee should be constant throughout the stroke. This again will lead to an even coverage of ink onto the t-shirt. If the pressure is not consistent throughout the print run you will not get the same amount of ink applied to each t-shirt, this will lead to inconsistencies throughout the run. As with squeegee pressure, the time of the stroke must also be consistent in order to produce a consistent finished printed t-shirt.
Squeegee maintenance – Make sure that the squeegee blade is level and replaced when it loses its sharp edge. By ensuring your squeegee blade is fit for the job, you are again taking away a variable that can lead to a disappointing printing result.
These are my first 3 tips for increased success in t-shirt printing. If you are reading this article and thinking this is something that may be best left to a professional t-shirt printing company then why not visit JKL Clothing’s website and allow us to show you how we can take your image or design and screen print it onto a garment of your choice.
In this article I am going to look at just a few of these variables and will be looking to complete the guide in articles that I publish over the next few weeks.
So, if you want to improve the quality of your t-shirt printing then follow this guide over the coming weeks and hopefully you will be able to pick up a few hints and tips that will create a garment screen printing process that leads to a printed t-shirt you can be proud of.
Screen tension – Screens need to be of the same tension as each other. This way you will get consistency across the whole print run. If you use one screen that has a very low tension it may lead to the ink been laid down unevenly and not providing good coverage. Your screens should therefore have sufficient tension and importantly, have the same tension as the other screens been used on that run.
Squeegee pressure and squeegee stroke time - The pressure on the squeegee should be constant throughout the stroke. This again will lead to an even coverage of ink onto the t-shirt. If the pressure is not consistent throughout the print run you will not get the same amount of ink applied to each t-shirt, this will lead to inconsistencies throughout the run. As with squeegee pressure, the time of the stroke must also be consistent in order to produce a consistent finished printed t-shirt.
Squeegee maintenance – Make sure that the squeegee blade is level and replaced when it loses its sharp edge. By ensuring your squeegee blade is fit for the job, you are again taking away a variable that can lead to a disappointing printing result.
These are my first 3 tips for increased success in t-shirt printing. If you are reading this article and thinking this is something that may be best left to a professional t-shirt printing company then why not visit JKL Clothing’s website and allow us to show you how we can take your image or design and screen print it onto a garment of your choice.
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Class Workwear for the working class.
One area of the garment decoration industry that appears to have stood up well during the current economic downturn is the workwear sector. Whatever is happening in the outside world of commerce one thing remains constant and that is the fact that every employed person in our population needs clothing to work in. Step forward the countries workwear manufacture and supply industry.
Businesses ranging in size from micro through to blue chip have for some time realised and appreciated the value of decorated workwear and the relatively cheap marketing benefits it brings.
Added to this the feel good factor that workers gain from quality workwear garments and you soon begin to see the reasons behind the durability of the workwear sector during the current economic climate.
The main players within the workwear industry have for some time realised the importance of this type of clothing to their business plans. This would explain the investment in development of new styles and fabrics and the increasing range of garments available to the market. The current trends also include well known retail brands entering the market. This quite clearly indicates the strength of the workwear sector.
At JKL Clothing the vast majority of workwear garments supplied are decorated using embroidery. Indeed embroidered clothing accounts for approximately 75% of all workwear garments sold, again showing the added value of advertising on workwear.
Businesses ranging in size from micro through to blue chip have for some time realised and appreciated the value of decorated workwear and the relatively cheap marketing benefits it brings.
Added to this the feel good factor that workers gain from quality workwear garments and you soon begin to see the reasons behind the durability of the workwear sector during the current economic climate.
The main players within the workwear industry have for some time realised the importance of this type of clothing to their business plans. This would explain the investment in development of new styles and fabrics and the increasing range of garments available to the market. The current trends also include well known retail brands entering the market. This quite clearly indicates the strength of the workwear sector.
At JKL Clothing the vast majority of workwear garments supplied are decorated using embroidery. Indeed embroidered clothing accounts for approximately 75% of all workwear garments sold, again showing the added value of advertising on workwear.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Class Workwear for the working class.
One area of the garment decoration industry that appears to have stood up well during the current economic downturn is the workwear sector. Whatever is happening in the outside world of commerce one thing remains constant and that is the fact that every employed person in our population needs clothing to work in. Step forward the countries workwear manufacture and supply industry.
Businesses ranging in size from micro through to blue chip have for some time realised and appreciated the value of decorated workwear and the relatively cheap marketing benefits it brings.
Added to this the feel good factor that workers gain from quality workwear garments and you soon begin to see the reasons behind the durability of the workwear sector during the current economic climate.
The main players within the workwear industry have for some time realised the importance of this type of clothing to their business plans. This would explain the investment in development of new styles and fabrics and the increasing range of garments available to the market. The current trends also include well known retail brands entering the market. This quite clearly indicates the strength of the workwear sector.
At JKL Clothing the vast majority of workwear garments supplied are decorated using embroidery. Indeed embroidered clothing accounts for approximately 75% of all workwear garments sold, again showing the added value of advertising on workwear.
Businesses ranging in size from micro through to blue chip have for some time realised and appreciated the value of decorated workwear and the relatively cheap marketing benefits it brings.
Added to this the feel good factor that workers gain from quality workwear garments and you soon begin to see the reasons behind the durability of the workwear sector during the current economic climate.
The main players within the workwear industry have for some time realised the importance of this type of clothing to their business plans. This would explain the investment in development of new styles and fabrics and the increasing range of garments available to the market. The current trends also include well known retail brands entering the market. This quite clearly indicates the strength of the workwear sector.
At JKL Clothing the vast majority of workwear garments supplied are decorated using embroidery. Indeed embroidered clothing accounts for approximately 75% of all workwear garments sold, again showing the added value of advertising on workwear.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
T-Shirt Printing and Printwear and Promotion
This weeks Printwear and Promotion show at Birminghams NEC Arena was a resounding success according to all the exhibitors. Whilst the official visitor figures have yet to be released the general feeling among both exhibitors and visitors alike was that the show was certainly a lot busier than last year especially on the Sunday when many visitors used their own time to see the show rather than taking time away from their business during Monday or Tuesday.
As always one of the main exhibiting groups was the screen print industry including machine manufacturers and suppliers such as M&R.
These are encouraging times for T-shirt printing industry. Here at JKL Clothing we have seen enquiries and orders significantly up on the same period last year and we are also receiving enquiries from abroad where perhaps the weather is not as big an issue as in this country.
JKL Clothing have recently produced printed t-shirts for the Army Benevolent fund. This was an order for 3000 garments with a two colour screen print to both the front and rear. Charities have been one section of the promotional market that we have targeted in recent months. We feel that printed t-shirts are an ideal, cost effective way for charities to promote themselves and a such offer attractive discounts to attract orders.
If the optimism at Printwear and Promotion is anything to go by, the promotional clothing industry can look forward to a successful 2010, although JKL Clothing like many business's in our industry are not taking anything for granted and will be continuing to offer an excellent printed garment with a superior level of service.
As always one of the main exhibiting groups was the screen print industry including machine manufacturers and suppliers such as M&R.
These are encouraging times for T-shirt printing industry. Here at JKL Clothing we have seen enquiries and orders significantly up on the same period last year and we are also receiving enquiries from abroad where perhaps the weather is not as big an issue as in this country.
JKL Clothing have recently produced printed t-shirts for the Army Benevolent fund. This was an order for 3000 garments with a two colour screen print to both the front and rear. Charities have been one section of the promotional market that we have targeted in recent months. We feel that printed t-shirts are an ideal, cost effective way for charities to promote themselves and a such offer attractive discounts to attract orders.
If the optimism at Printwear and Promotion is anything to go by, the promotional clothing industry can look forward to a successful 2010, although JKL Clothing like many business's in our industry are not taking anything for granted and will be continuing to offer an excellent printed garment with a superior level of service.
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Printwear and Promotion 2010
Having attended the 2010 Printwear and Promotion show at Birminghams NEC today I have decided to write about it on our blogg. I have been attending this show for 10 years now and have not seen it change much at all in that time. Exhibitors range from embroidery machine manufacturers to promotional badge makers. There is a stage that has fashion shows throughout the day and an area where workshops are run. I attended one about on line marketing.
I assume that the show is aimed at business owners like myself so that we can meet suppliers, see new products, and get ideas on how to grow our business. The show has been a useful event for JKL Clothing over the last decade but I am not sure what benefit it can provide to an established business moving forward. Yes, it is good to meet up with suppliers, but our main business partners are in constant touch with us anyway and I would hope, keeping us up to date with what is happening within our industry.
All the main leisure and promotional suppliers are there, although one main player has decided to have an in house annual show and not exhibit at the Printwear and Promotion event. Talking to people at the show, both exhibitors and visitors and you did get an optimistic view of our industry. Many of the exhibitors are already reporting a positive start to 2010 and you can sense the excitement they have for the new ranges and products they are promoting. So if I gained nothing else from today it certainly left me feeling very optimistic for the year ahead. Indeed JKL Clothing have already seen a positive outlook during the first 2 months of 2010. One area that has surprised us all is the number of orders and enquiries for t-shirt printing. January and February are traditionally quiet months for printed t-shirts but at JKL Clothing we have seen twice as many enquiries as for the same period in 2009. This was one of the reasons for my visit to Printwear and Promotion, as I wanted to source other screen print industry suppliers.
Our t-shirt printing department is already looking forward to 2010 and one of the main reasons is that we are about to launch an on line design your own printed t-shirt facility. Customers will be able to log onto JKL Clothing limited navigate to the t-shirt printing department and then select a garment from our extensive range before uploading their artwork or typing in the text required for the print. They will then be able to progress through to our payment gateway and pay for their order ensuring it is put straight into production.
All things considered I was pleased to attend the Printwear and Promotion Show today and certainly came away feeling both optimistic and excited about our industry and the year ahead.
I assume that the show is aimed at business owners like myself so that we can meet suppliers, see new products, and get ideas on how to grow our business. The show has been a useful event for JKL Clothing over the last decade but I am not sure what benefit it can provide to an established business moving forward. Yes, it is good to meet up with suppliers, but our main business partners are in constant touch with us anyway and I would hope, keeping us up to date with what is happening within our industry.
All the main leisure and promotional suppliers are there, although one main player has decided to have an in house annual show and not exhibit at the Printwear and Promotion event. Talking to people at the show, both exhibitors and visitors and you did get an optimistic view of our industry. Many of the exhibitors are already reporting a positive start to 2010 and you can sense the excitement they have for the new ranges and products they are promoting. So if I gained nothing else from today it certainly left me feeling very optimistic for the year ahead. Indeed JKL Clothing have already seen a positive outlook during the first 2 months of 2010. One area that has surprised us all is the number of orders and enquiries for t-shirt printing. January and February are traditionally quiet months for printed t-shirts but at JKL Clothing we have seen twice as many enquiries as for the same period in 2009. This was one of the reasons for my visit to Printwear and Promotion, as I wanted to source other screen print industry suppliers.
Our t-shirt printing department is already looking forward to 2010 and one of the main reasons is that we are about to launch an on line design your own printed t-shirt facility. Customers will be able to log onto JKL Clothing limited navigate to the t-shirt printing department and then select a garment from our extensive range before uploading their artwork or typing in the text required for the print. They will then be able to progress through to our payment gateway and pay for their order ensuring it is put straight into production.
All things considered I was pleased to attend the Printwear and Promotion Show today and certainly came away feeling both optimistic and excited about our industry and the year ahead.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Workwear - What are the legal requirements?
At a time when every other advert on television is asking you if you had an accident and would you like to make a claim, what role does workwear have to play in employers discharging their responsibility in the workplace? The "where there's blame there's a claim" culture has certainly focused the minds of employers during recent times. Many companies now take workwear and PPE (personal protective equipment), such as hi vis clothing very seriously. They understand the importance of making sure all employees are as safe as possible in the workplace and this includes ensuring they are dressed appropriately for the tasks they are required to perform.
One area that is of utmost concern is the possible transference of infections by uniform. The government, through the department of health have produced a guidance document entitled "Uniforms and Workwear - An evidence base for developing local policy" This policy is aimed mainly at the NHS but could conceivably cover a number of workplaces. In the document it sets out the legal framework which is applicable, this includes the health and safety at work act 1974 and the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. It then proceeds to draw conclusion for employers based around the working group, expert opinion, literature reviews and scientific study.
The conclusion for employers includes, that the public believe there is a risk and that a ten minute wash at 60 degrees is sufficient to remove most micro-organisms. This is one of the reasons that many workwear garments are capable of been washed at higher temperatures of up to 60 degrees. JKL Clothing has for some years stocked many workwear garments that can be washed at higher temperatures. This includes workwear from Kustom Kit, Portwest, Dickies and RTY to name but a few. Add to this the fact that all JKL Clothings workwear range can be either embroidered or printed and we believe that not only will you be protecting your workforce through providing the correct standard of garment but you will also be able to maintain the smart, professional appearance that all employers are looking for.
One area that is of utmost concern is the possible transference of infections by uniform. The government, through the department of health have produced a guidance document entitled "Uniforms and Workwear - An evidence base for developing local policy" This policy is aimed mainly at the NHS but could conceivably cover a number of workplaces. In the document it sets out the legal framework which is applicable, this includes the health and safety at work act 1974 and the control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002. It then proceeds to draw conclusion for employers based around the working group, expert opinion, literature reviews and scientific study.
The conclusion for employers includes, that the public believe there is a risk and that a ten minute wash at 60 degrees is sufficient to remove most micro-organisms. This is one of the reasons that many workwear garments are capable of been washed at higher temperatures of up to 60 degrees. JKL Clothing has for some years stocked many workwear garments that can be washed at higher temperatures. This includes workwear from Kustom Kit, Portwest, Dickies and RTY to name but a few. Add to this the fact that all JKL Clothings workwear range can be either embroidered or printed and we believe that not only will you be protecting your workforce through providing the correct standard of garment but you will also be able to maintain the smart, professional appearance that all employers are looking for.
Monday, 15 February 2010
Dickies workwear now available from JKL Clothing Limited
Premium workwear brand Dickies is now available from JKL Clothing. As one of the UK's leading Internet workwear suppliers, JKL Clothing are always on the look out for quality workwear brands to add to our ever growing collection. Dickies falls perfectly into a range of workwear brands that provide our customers with both quality and choice.
So why Dickies? and what does the brand have to offer JKL Clothing's customers.
Founded in 1922 Dickies workwear have provided work clothing that is both comfortable and practical to a wide and varied range of industries. It is this depth of experience that means you are sure to purchase a garment that is durable, well constructed and above all fit for the many tasks that you, the wearer, will perform whilst wearing a Dickies garment.
One of the many areas we look at when deciding whether or not to stock a brand is the choice of garments available. In Dickies we believe you will never be short of choice when selecting workwear. With a garment choice from jackets and trousers to knee pads and t-shirts our customers are sure to find a complete workwear uniform.
Another advantage to the Dickies range if the ease with which we are able to embroider the garments. Our customers can have a company logo embroidered onto their garment for that added unique quality that puts them above their competitors.
In short we are sure our customers will appreciate the Dickies workwear garments that we have added to our website.
So why Dickies? and what does the brand have to offer JKL Clothing's customers.
Founded in 1922 Dickies workwear have provided work clothing that is both comfortable and practical to a wide and varied range of industries. It is this depth of experience that means you are sure to purchase a garment that is durable, well constructed and above all fit for the many tasks that you, the wearer, will perform whilst wearing a Dickies garment.
One of the many areas we look at when deciding whether or not to stock a brand is the choice of garments available. In Dickies we believe you will never be short of choice when selecting workwear. With a garment choice from jackets and trousers to knee pads and t-shirts our customers are sure to find a complete workwear uniform.
Another advantage to the Dickies range if the ease with which we are able to embroider the garments. Our customers can have a company logo embroidered onto their garment for that added unique quality that puts them above their competitors.
In short we are sure our customers will appreciate the Dickies workwear garments that we have added to our website.
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