June 2017 - PB Leisurewear

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Screen printing is absolutely perfect to provide the high quality, durable finish that many of our customers desire. Did you know though that this process is far from new? In fact, screen printing was first documented as being used in China during the period AD!!

It is truly amazing to see how the process has evolved over time to be able to produce the stunning results now possible but we thought that it might be interesting to take a look at at how things have moved on.

Screen Printing Buckinghamshire

Early Introduction

Screen printing was largely introduced to Western Europe from Asia sometime in the late 18th century, but did not gain large acceptance or use in Europe until silk mesh was more available for trade from the east and a profitable outlet for the medium discovered.

Early in the 1910s, several printers experimenting with photo-reactive chemicals used the well-known actinic light–activated cross linking or hardening traits of potassium, sodium or ammonium chromate and dichromate chemicals with glues and gelatin compounds.

Roy Beck, Charles Peter and Edward Owens studied and experimented with chromic acid salt sensitized emulsions for photo-reactive stencils. This trio of developers would prove to revolutionize the commercial screen printing industry by introducing photo-imaged stencils to the industry, though the acceptance of this method would take many years.

1960s to Present Day

Moving things to modern day, credit is generally given to the artist Andy Warhol for popularising screen printing as an artistic technique, identified as serigraphy, in the United States. Warhol was supported in his production by master Screen Printer Michel Caza, a founding member of Fespa, and is particularly identified with his 1962 depiction of actress Marilyn Monroe, screen printed in garish colours.

Screen printing lends itself well to printing on canvas. Andy Warhol, Arthur Okamura, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Harry Gottlieb and many other artists have used screen printing as an expression of creativity and artistic vision.

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Key Screen Printing Materials

To achieve the best possible results, screen printing materials have also grown and evolved and some of the key screen printing material currently available include:

Caviar beads
Cracking ink
Discharge inks
Expanding ink
Flocking
Foil
Glitter/Shimmer
Gloss
Metallic
Mirrored silver
Nylobond
Plastisol
PVC and Phthalate Free
Suede Ink
Water-Based inks
High Build

For more information about our screen printing services, please visit the dedicated area of our website by clicking here. Alternatively we will be happy to answer any of your questions, simply contact us via e-mail - enquiries@pbleisurewear.com or via Tel. No. 020 8330 3040.

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It's As Easy As 1, 2, 3 With PB!!!

We're absolutely delighted to announce that our new online brochure is now live!!

This means that shopping with PB Leisurewear is easier than ever before via our brand new 'flickable' brochure.

Available on our website, all of the items contained within this brochure are available with personalised quotes to ensure that we can offer the best individual deal for all of our clients.

This page has the full brochure, and 'other' brochures (the main brochure broken down into smaller categories)

Please click here to visit the brochure.

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Direct on garment printing has quickly established itself as one of the most popular of our services thanks in no small part to its high quality results and quick turnaround.

Working in a very similar fashion to many of the standard desktop inkjet printers found in homes and offices throughout the world, direct on garment printing machines are bigger but work in a similar way. However, instead of printing on pieces of paper, they instead print the chosen design directly onto the garment itself.

For more information regarding which of these options will provide the best results for your order, please get in touch and we will be happy to provide informed advice once we know your requirements and expectations.

Offering Outstanding Results

Because the ink which is used has an inbuilt fusing agent, it is able to bond directly with the fabric to provide a long lasting finish which will stand the test of time. The result is consistently Staying In Safe Hands exceptionally high quality printing and visually stunning artwork that won’t fade easily in the wash.

Because of the rapidly advancing technology involved in direct on garment t shirt printing, the price has begun to come down accordingly and because of this now offers tremendous value for money.

Options Available

The 2 most popular methods of printing onto clothing includes direct on garment printing and screen printing which are both widely contrasting methods of printing with the common result of offering excellent results.

Due to the very high costs associated with many conventional printing methods, many manufacturers and printers were unable to take on low-volume orders due to the costs which were involved. With direct to garment printing, production runs of just one item are possible, enabling customers to digitally print a single t-shirt for a birthday or graduation, or a business to print a small run of t-shirts for a promotion.

Who Are PB Leisurewear?

We are very passionate about the clothing and print/embroidery quality, happy customers and meeting deadlines. We are delighted to have a large number of cherished customers who recommend us with every opportunity and have been able to grow very organically as a result.

We have built an extensive stock clothing range from the best plain clothing brands in the world and are proud to offer our customers the largest range of clothing in the industry.

We stock brands for every event and requirement with promotional clothing all the way up though Nike ™ to this year’s new additions of The North Face ™, Jack Wolfskin, amongst other top brands.

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Is it time for a change of direction in regards to your company's uniform? If so, there are a few things to factor into your decision making progress before you will be ready to move forward.

To help speed things along we have drawn up a list of 3 of the most important factors.

1. What Are Your Aims For Your New Uniform?

This may sound quite basic but you need to have a firm grasp on what you are actually looking for from your new uniform. Is advertising/marketing important to you? Is the comfort of your 3 Tips To Help Choose Your New Clothing Range employees top of your list? Are you looking for a complete change from your current uniform?

You also need to determine who you are designing for. What’s the age range? Male, female or both?

Top Tip - Always think with a long term view in mind if possible, you don't want to be re-visiting this too soon.

2. Choose the Right Items of Clothing

With so many different items of clothing which can branded up with your design, it is important to decide just which items may be useful. Would a range of polo shirts be enough or do you need to go a little further? T-Shirts, Hoodies, Tops, Trousers etc can all be branded with your logo, designs and strapline if required.

3. Create Mockups and Ask For Feedback

Whilst your new design is very likely to be something you will be very proud of, it's always important to check with the people who will actually be wearing it! As such, just because you think something looks great, does not guarantee that everyone will feel the same.

E-mailing trusted friends, your staff etc and asking for feedback (and then listening to it!) is a great way to ensure that you choose a design that is well liked by the people that matter.

Top Tip - Honest feedback is essential! If you are canvasing the opinions of your staff your staff, be prepared to hear things that you may not like! Don't penalise your staff for speaking there mind when that is exactly what you have asked them to do!!

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