More and more people turning to polyester polo shirts especially for performance wear

When talking about performance clothes cotton has always been the go to material, however polyester has been implemented into the manufacturing process and now several companies desire the use of polyester instead of cotton. 

There are several factors why this is the case. Firstly, polyester is cheaper than cotton. it's thin breathable material is perfect for sports activities and this is also backed up by the quick drying element of the material. With the increase trend where people are joining gyms etc more people are turning towards performance polo shirts made from polyester to give it that added coolness when exercising. 

Clubs are also buy the performance polo shirt printing and embroidering them with their club logo especially in the London area.  The AWD COOL range which we offer have the full range of polyester material garments perfect for gym wear. 

The Imperial Band March from the Star Wars Film on a Black Hooded Top

We thought we'd offer something from the supper excitement which we have seen in the last few days from the released of the new Star wars film the force awakens. Fans have been waiting for a long time for the new film and many boutiques are working round the clock to create inspired artwork. Our top selection has to this funniest imperial band march ever with the Lord Vader himself leading the Imperial band march with this fellow stormtroopers on the back with the musical instruments. This classic design on a black hoodie give it that amazing look worth wearing when you watch the film with your friends and family this Christmas.

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Limitations on the Size of the Embroidery on the Polo Shirt Sleeve

We get get many orders where corporate companies want text or logo on the sleeve so we thought we cover some points in this section to make customers better understand the limitations of embroidery on the sleeve area. 

Many companies in the London area who always want to have some kind of logo on the sleeve. The limitations associated with embroidered designs on the sleeve is that many artworks include text which are too small. These text within the design are often scaled incorrectly and results in ineligible text and artworks since in embroidery we are working with threads which need a certain stitch density to ensure the text is more clear when embroidered. The is largely because the canvas size on the sleeve is not big enough on the sleeves of shirts. This leads to customers making the artwork smaller. However, this doesn't solve the problem because the artwork is not visible from afar. 

To ensure that the text is visible, the height of the text should be at least 0.50 cm tall. It's important for customers to keep that in mind to determine the best results.

Funny Darth Vader Selfie Design on a Black Hooded Sweatshirt

With the release of the new Star Wars film less than two months away, designers are creating clothing for the film as opposed to the film orientated hoodies seen previously. 

The designers have taken a humorous approach to this and have created hoodies with a funny twists. The new designers have implicated popular pop-culture films and genres into the designs. By doing this, fans can have a funny image of Star Wars printed on the hoodie. 

One that we quite liked is the artwork of Darth Vader taking a selfie with a Stormtrooper in front of the Eifel Tower. This is a great example of how artists can alter the approach of designer clothes. 

Darth Vader is the Sith Lord and the Stormtrooper is the soldier of the Galactic Empire, however here they have been portrayed as comical characters having a laugh straying away from the more sinister side the film depicts them to be.

There have been lots of spin-offs where the classic Darth and Trooper are also taking selfies in Egypt near the pyramids or in Hollywood.

RetroVillage's New Long Line Hoodie with Side Zips

Its seem 2015 is the trend for long length where men and women are wearing the new trendy style in the malls and college campuses. Long length T-shirts has been a successful trend in America, originating from Rappers and Hip-Hop Culture. However, the Style of the Long lengthT-Shirts/Hoodies in the UK has also been advancing rapidly as big Clothing Companies namely Top Man, Zara and ASOS have incorporated the Long length style into many of their designs. However, UK based fashion label, RetroVillage has been producing quality fashion wear inspired from our American neighbours. Most, if not all of the clothing on the store has been stimulated by celebrity and entertainment. RetroVillage has been designing and producing their own clothes which has set it self apart from similar stores. RetroVillage has also had its own take on the Long length TShirt/Hoodie. The store has custom designs that run are also incorporated into other clothes such as Caps and Tracksuit bottoms. Thew new long line hoodie sweats comes with side zips and will be the core product for this Christmas season. 

The popularity around RetroVillage has been from social media, where seen on Instagram the Page has over 30K followers. This has drastically helped the store to be known amongst the community. and this has also led to the store regularly updating the catalogue which enables the customers to return with new products to select.

Finland and the demand for the robber extreme full face zip hoodie

The new craze in Finland has been inspired by the country's love of several rock category music. The country consists of over 40 Heavy Rock bands which ultimately reflects on the music scene. 

Heavy metal sounds are very popular amongst the Finnish, with bands such as Nightswish and Children of Bodom. The bands have tour'd worldwide and this has led to the fans wanting to keep up, this has been done by attending shows and also purchasing clothes that's support the bands. 

One in particular has been the robbers hoodie. this is due to th dark vibe emitted from the hoodie. It features a black hoodie that zips up all the way up to the tip of the hood only leaving holes for the eyes. There has been a lot of new styles in this full face zip hoodie such as the famous Criminal Damages HANIBAL hoodie.

Embroidery Fit for The Future King

We have seen a lot in the news of Prince George who attended the christening his younger sister, Charlotte. The King to be wore a embroidered T-shirt which resembled a lot of what his own father wore at the same age. The design has been an instant hit where every parent wants to get the same design. The 2 piece set featured some which was a vintage design. The young prince George has also been seen wearing similar embroidery designs that are composed of elegant designs that are cute and worthy for him. Embroidery has become more and more popular on kids wear and more and more stores have range of kids wear featuring nice embroidery designs especially in London stores.

The Princes outfit was designed by Rachel Riley, and the outfit was sold out in a matter of hours when it launched. this has shown that the outfit was hugely poplar amongst mums alike. This further adds to the notion were an outfit can be made hugely popular once it is worn by a person of great social popularity. This further enhances the products ability to sell extremely well on the market as mums will pick-up on the design and be the word of mouth, The embroidered outfit becomes a must-have for the Christmas period.

Why Upcoming Star Wars Film Will Give a Great Boost on Hoodie Pullovers

With the upcoming release of the lastest film, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, the seventh series in the franchise, Lucas Film Studios plans to dominate the Holiday Season with Games, books, Comics,toys and of course the film it self. 

These platforms have been the main source of income for the financially huge Studio. However the studio lacks in a clothing line that regularly supplies fans with merchandise. This has not been a priority as it is hard to keep up with demand when films and books are not released on a consistent schedule.

This is where Independent designers have picked up upon and have always had the advantage when producing valuable merchandise. these designers are not limited by time and or money. Simple designs printed onto hoodies and t-shirts can return large profits for example a black hoodie is the perfect choice for numerous designs. The contrast between a Stromtroopers Armour outfit and the colour black is the ideal base a design to stand out, furthermore the reoccurring line 'THE DARK SIDE' fits perfectly with the characters and their equipment such as red/blue lightsabers. The image here is our favourite 

5 Benefits to School Uniforms

Right from the beginning of the public school systems, there has always been a debate and arguments on how best to implement and enforce the use of school uniforms. Some schools have even questioned the need for school uniforms in public schools while some have fought vehemently for it.

The arguments often put forward by some people against the use of school uniforms is that it hides the student’s identity and doesn’t allow them to showcase their style and unique personality. The opposing school of thought have found this line of reasoning outrageous.

The question is, are school uniforms beneficial? What are the advantages that the school uniforms will offer to students, parents and teachers alike?

These are the questions we intend to tackle in this article.

Let’s get right to it then!

Advantages of School Uniforms

    1.  Reduces academic distractions

With the use of school uniforms, there will be less academic distractions as students will be less focused on the latest fashion trends. More than too often, you see students panting after the latest fashion and clothing. School uniforms eliminates this phenomenon. Instead of engaging in competitive fashion and looks, the attention is now focused on studies, appearance and the individual identity.


    2.  They make an easier morning for parents and guardians

Preparing kids for school is no easy task, coupled with the daily chores that the parents and guardian has to battle with in the mornings. You have to prepare the child for school; taking a shower, brushing their teeth, combing their hair, checking mails, doing laundry and other things. With all these, the last thing a parent would want is the task of choosing the right clothing for their kids. As easy as it may sound, parents know too well that it’s not so easy.

The uniform eliminates this extra stress as it makes the process of getting dressed easier and faster. Both the child and the parents knows exactly what to put on the child. The only question will then be which of the uniforms is clean.

    3. Builds a sense of community

A classroom is often made up of students of different backgrounds and socio-economic scale. That is life for you, just as it is in the outside world beyond the classrooms. By using uniforms, a sense of community and belonging is built up as unhealthy competition is kind of eliminated. Thus, uniforms helps students identify with each other, and helps foster compassion and equality as clothing would have been a major course of competition.

Overall, there will be more successful classroom activities as the school will have the culture of being focused as a group rather on just an individual.

    4. Ameliorates violence and student behavioral issues

Several studies have shown that implementing the use of school uniforms can reduce violence and behavioral problems in schools. The school district in Long Beach California was the very first in the United States to institute a compulsory uniform policy. Five years following the policy saw a drop in crime rate to a staggering 86%. Incidence of battering and assault dropped from a whopping 319 to 82 cases and vandalism also dropped from 1, 409 to 106 incidents.

Uniforms also makes it easier to identify and fish out outsiders who are not part of the campus.

    5. It helps focus on other forms of individual self-expression

The use of uniforms helps students focus on and express themselves individually and academically, rather than just dwelling on the outward appearances. Hence, there is a better way of rating and expression using personality and academic achievements rather than mundane things like the latest fashion trends. This will go a long way to producing better students and invariably a better community and country.

So, we have all seen it. School uniforms hold some immense benefits and should be encouraged rather than dissuaded. The use of schools uniforms will bring more benefits to students and the nation rather than the lame arguments that some schools are putting forward.

Bringing Style To Your Brand Using Embroidered Polo Shirts

There is power in branding, and that is why many multinational firms as well as local firms spend a lot in creating that brand for themselves. There are loads of benefits that comes from it.

One way; unique way; of branding your company and bringing in style that is not overly expensive is the use of embroidered polo shirts. Having staff decked up in custom designed embroidered polo shirts is an immensely great way of separating your brand from the competition; and keeping it stylish as well.

In this article, we will have a look at some of the advantages of using branded polo shirts to bring style to your brand.

Advantages of Embroidered Polo Shirts
The following way highlights how these custom polo shirts brings in style and branding to your business.

• Uniformity

Custom polo shirts helps your company in giving the employees that sense of uniformity. This is psychologically important as it gives all staff a subconscious sense of equality, and that everyone is on the same page and aiming towards the same goal.

• Branding

Embroidered polo shirts is a powerful way of stylishly promoting your brand. It helps in getting your company name out. This is made possible using a unique logo embroidered on the shirts. All firms will have to think hard and smart on what to include on the custom polo shirts to best represent the business.

• Uniqueness

Providing custom polo shirts to employees serves as a unique way of helping your brand stand out and with added professionalism. It helps make your business shine out not just to customers but staff as well.

• Identity

Embroidered polo shirts are a great way of providing your staff and business with an immense sense of identity. Since these custom shirts already bring a sense of uniformity, it further helps with solidifying identity with your brand.

• Culture

Embroidered polo shirts also an indication of your company’s overall culture. They should be so designed to align with the company’s ideal and objectives. This not only brings in style, but ensures a strong brand as well.


Team Work
It has been proven that providing embroidered polo shirts for your employees is a really great way of improving the atmosphere of your business and well as fostering team spirit. Decking on same custom polo shirts gives the message that everyone is in the business together and need to work together as well. Big brands know this.

In conclusion, to keep your employee’s looking stylish and create a branded appearance for your business, you need to make use of embroidered polo shirts. They are really potent in building up brand. You would need to seek out the services of a professional specialized in screen printing as this will ensure you receive the best quality products that best suits your brand, and in the right way.

It’s time to put that brand on a shirt

As your company grows you will be looking at different ways to market your products and services. The internet has always been a great tool but let’s be honest, a lot of us don’t have time (for future references make time, because the more you put into your business the more you will benefit from it), especially those that work in the field more than they do an office.

Business cards are good as well but unless there’s a real memorable moment that transpires at the time you are exchanging information chances are that business card will just go in the wallet or purse until it’s needed.

I’ve never been one to force my products, ideas and services on anyone. I’m the type that just lets my work speak for itself. 85% of my clients came from recommendations not direct advertising.

A couple years ago I used to be in telecommunications business. Running cables, setting up networks, VoIPs and CCTV.

When other people are spending their money on your services they want to know and feel confident in two things.

1. That you’re knowledgeable about your field
2. Your professional in your approach and appearance

There are a lot of businesses offering the same services. So when an individual or a company runs into such a professional they want to hold on to them because your service(s) limits their risk.

I remember when I first got my branded shirts for my business, I only ordered 5 as I wasn't sure of the quality I would be receiving from the screen-printing company. But I was excited and wore them proudly Sunday to Saturday.

You never know who’s watching and brand recognition goes a long way when people can actually see your work, putting a face to a company and those ethics to a brand.

I worked a job one day for some lobbyist. The work was sub-contracted out to my company. The brief was they just needed me to extend VoIP and Internet services to a new office (simple job) in the same building but on a different floor. The job took less than 2 hrs to complete. After completion I tested out the lines, cleaned up the work area and hung out for an hour in case anyone had questions about the service. No questions, they just wanted to know it worked.

The following week I was contacted by a representative from that office that had some connections with BestBuy and AT&T. BestBuy was going thru an upgrade where they were upgrading their phone systems from analog to VoIP and needed a tech for one of their locations and my company came highly recommended.

Long story short I accepted the contract and completed it successfully. But how did this come about?
I didn't speak to anyone, I didn't trade any contact information. It had to be "The Shirt".

Think outside the box for a second. What are some key factors in wearing a company branded shirt.

One is indirect advertising. You can pass out 10 business cards and not get one call back. Reason behind this I believe is because those people are not primarily interested or not in the position to request your services. Versus people that do want your services, have it in the back of their minds and then jogs their memory when they actually see an advertisement that's relative to the services.

I was a one-man show but wearing the company branded shirt made me appear like a larger more sophisticated organization. 

It also gave me an opportunity for more people to see what my company is about. Often i'm in and out of commercial properties carrying cables, ladders and testers. However what they see is a man that's prepared for the job and works early.

When putting a brand on a shirt, regardless of your field of expertise there are a few things you want to incorporate.

1. Logo (make this clear and easily visible)
2. Tagline (legible and very informative)
3. Contact information (web, phone or both) primarily on the back of your shirt with nothing to obscure the information
4. An object(s) that anyone can easily identify with what you do
5. Stylish (you want something eye catching that will compliment your business and everyday attire)

Promotional Clothing is perfect for Business Promotion Nowadays

Each and every business house must come up with some better promotional schemes than all its competitors so that it can get a higher number of clients and an increased sales figure. Increasing the sales figures as well as the number of clients can be quite difficult, and may take a long time, but if you are a business owner and plan to promote your company with the help of customized and designer promotional clothing, then you can reach your targets quite easily, and grow into a powerful conglomerate. These promotional clothing items will not only be useful for the purpose of business promotion, but it will also be a sort of energy booster for all your employees, that will allow your business to run efficiently. It will be a really smart choice if you order Promotional Clothing online, to promote your business among all your clients and customers.

The process of business promotion can often be extremely expensive, and in many cases, the budget you set for your promotional campaign might not be enough to reach the target audience. But if you place a bulk order for Promotional Clothing for your company, you can save a lot of money and at the same time, can promote your business in a much more efficient and effective way. These clothing items, which mainly include polo shirts, are quite stylish and fashionable, hence, besides the promotional aspect, there is a hint of the fashion aspect as well. People, to whom you give these shirts, will really love to wear these comfortable clothing items, and won’t mind at all to sport your brand name and logo while they wear the shirt. So it’s a win-win situation for all. These polo shirts can increase the popularity level of your business and in the meantime take your sales figure to such a level, that you might feel proud about your promotional efforts.

As said earlier, if you give away these embroidered polo shirts to your staff members and employees, it will surely boost their morale, because they will feel proud to wear your name and logo, and also they will have something to wear while going to work. All your employees will be easily identifiable because they will be wearing your shirts with your brand name and logo, and accordingly, they can communicate with your employees to know more about your business and what you offer. This is another promotional technique, besides giving away free shirts to customers and clients.

Placing a bulk order will really be profitable for you and your business. Any website which designs and sells promotional clothing will provide great discounts if you place bulk orders. Accordingly, the first order will be the most crucial one, because this order will help you to decide whether to stick with this seller, or move on to the next one. So, the smart thing to do would be to sacrifice the discount on your first order, place an order for say 15 embroidered polo shirts, and check the quality of the shirts sent by the seller.

Various Reasons For Embroidered T-Shirts

Embroidery is a popular alternative to traditional fabric printing methods. The precision of embroidered thread looks more elegant than screen printing or digital textile printing. Carefully stitched embroidery is usually more durable than printed patterns on fabric; while printed shirts can fade after multiple washings, an embroidered shirt will keep its distinctive pattern over time.

Many individuals and businesses are taking advantage of technology that can produce embroidered t-shirts at bargain prices. Modern embroidery methods are far more sophisticated than their predecessors. Nearly any logo, monogram or slogan can be embroidered onto fabric. Computerized embroidery machines can produce thousands of identical pictures with consistently high-quality stitching. These machines have made embroidered products affordable for any consumer.

Businesses often prefer to use embroidered t-shirts as company uniforms. These shirts look more professional than traditionally printed fabrics. An embroidered company logo can make any uniform look sophisticated. Some businesses may also choose to have employees\' names embroidered on their assigned uniforms. These personalized shirts are far more tasteful than a clip-on name tag or badge.

Sports teams often distribute embroidered shirts as keepsakes. Modern digital embroidery machines can create elaborate patterns in multiple colours of thread; this allows teams to emblazon shirts with their mascots or other icons associated with their sport. The black and white pattern of a football is particularly well-suited to embroidery. Other popular logos that can be stitched with a digital embroidery machine include cricket bats, basketballs and tennis rackets.

Embroidered shirts can be an excellent holiday souvenir. The owners of gift shops or popular tourist attractions can order custom-embroidered shirts to sell to tourists. While a cheaply printed t-shirt may look like a tacky souvenir, an embroidered shirt will appear stylish enough for even the most fashionable visitor. Modern embroidery techniques are sophisticated enough to create elaborate scenes on fabric. Shop owners who order custom shirts can request an image of an iconic castle, an idyllic beach or a famous local landmark.

Event planners can buy embroidered shirts in bulk to sell or distribute at a large occasion. Convention-goers can commemorate their experiences with a special shirt. At a large event, personalized shirts can help members of a group find each other in a large crowd. Businesses that choose to send their employees to a trade convention may choose to create a special embroidered shirt with a prominent logo or slogan.

Individuals can also order embroidered shirts to mark a special occasion. Blushing brides to be may want to give their bridesmaids matching shirts for a night out on the town. Embroidered shirts can make a thoughtful gift for family get-togethers or school reunions. These shirts can be emblazoned with a family or school name, a memorable slogan or a distinctive logo.

Embroidered t-shirts are stylish, durable alternatives to traditionally printed clothing. These personalized shirts can be bought individually or in bulk at affordable prices. With modern embroidery machines, consumers can order hundreds of shirts and have top-quality products delivered quickly.

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Choosing the right Screen Printing and Embroidery Company

   The customized embroidered polo shirt layout is crucial for your business advertisements. The reason being it's possible to advertise all the details in addition to styles that will reveal your online business.

 Concerning the utilization of custom T-shirt printing on the web, it is imperative to comprehend that the design and look are not dependent on your selected screen printing company. The results are incredibly dictated by the decisions you make. This is why vigilance is paramount when deciding on the concepts, colors and placement.

  Regardless, you must pick the screen printing organization that ensures results. There are numerous stores offering affordable rates on custom shirts online, the drawback is that just a modest bunch of them promise unrivaled results. When looking for the right screen printing and embroidery company to work with, be sure to do your due diligence. Don’t just shop by price, shop by reviews as well. In addition, assessing the terms and conditions is critical when picking a screen printing and embroidery company. Inability to look at these terms may make you spend more than you had planned for. More so, you must take a gander at all shipping requirements and documentations for any unseen additional charges

  Second, you have to pick a shirt that best represents your brand. Frequently, individuals make rich logos to use on their customised polo shirts just to have them imprinted on low quality fabric. The fabric of the those shirts says a considerable measure in regards to the quality. To radiate both elegance and professionalism, verify you select a fabric that is of good quality.

  Concerning configuration, it is exceedingly prescribed that you begin by taking a gander at the company's design templates. Design templates will give you a wide range of possibilities. The best thing about design templates is that they are in expansive numbers and are offered for nothing. Taking a gander at the templates will help tweak your idea and escape shots of winding up with the second best results or designs similar to your competitors.

  The way to outstanding results in T-shirt printing lies in comprehending what you truly require. You must know whether you need the shirts for children, for commercials or for individual utilization. This is the thing that will help find out the best outline and size to utilize. It is additionally essential that you have a representation of what you would need, like a rough draft or sketch before preceding.