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AWD hoodies from Acorn Printing

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

The new kid on the blog from AWD is a range of hoodies that is available in 36 colours. The adult collection has now been added to with a Kids version again with a large choice of colours. Launched in early 2008 the stylish hoodie called the college hoodie Code:JH001  is aimed at the Uni market and therefore the spec is high quality with a double fabric hood, Kangaroo pocket and ribbed cuffs and hem.
Acorn printing have had the personalised hoodies flying out the door as the quality and price point is proving a great pull with the student societies.

If your looking for a quality supplier of personalise hoodie contact Acorn Printing today for a quote online.

Pit Crew & Team wear from Kustom Kit

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Gamegear have a new range of Formula Racing Motorsport Teamwear for  2009. The clothing is aimed at pit crew and team members. Acorn sponsored Adam Jones during the British Touring Cars events for 2008 and all the crew had Motorsport Team wear from Gamegear.

This years offerings form Kustom Kit is even larger and comes is some great colour combinations to suit most team colours. Contact Acorn for your team requirement in 2009. We supply and personalise the complete range. The range consists of shirts, polo shirts and jackets.

Kustom Kit has a Game plan

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Acorn Printing have available to personalise the complete range of Kustom kit’s Gamegear Brand. The team wear sports  Brand for 2009 represents a fantastic choice for serious sports fans. The whole range has been designed as team wear so the products are ideal for team promotion and event wear. All the clothing can be printed or embroidered by Acorn and the design team can assist in helping you get your idea’s onto the garments.

The Gamegear brand covers most ball sports, track clothing and motor sport. Next year Acorn will have a bigger section devoted to sports clothing and Gamegear will feature in the new section. If you would like further information on Game gear please contact the sales team at Acorn

Fruit of the Loom increases European production

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Had a visit from the guys at Fruit of the loom today,Their new manufacturing plant in Morocco is the most advanced plant in the world and also very green with ethical manufacturing. Even the water during dying is recycled and this has always been one of the areas of concern when it comes to Eco friendly production. Fruit are now an Ethical manufacturer and as one of the largest manufacturers in the World that is going some!

Fruit of the Loom stock 40 million garments in their European warehouses which will easily keep Acorn supplied for a week or two.

Printed t shirts

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Printed t shirts from Acorn come in all shapes and colours. Our range includes Fruit of the loom, Gildan, Kustom Kit, Henbury, Jerzees, Bella, Hanes and is supported with an Organic and Fairtrade section with such names as Epona, Okarma, Earth Positive, Continental.

With the in house design and manufacturing Acorn can be a one stop shop with assistance right from the design stage through to the packing and shipping. Acorn also print for third parties. Our contract printing and embroidery division can quote for runs of over 20,000. Contact Acorn today and let them help you through your next promotional Event.

Disneyland Paris Dance and Drama

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Acorn recently supplied the t shirts for the Dance Festival at Disneyland in Paris. Our designers worked with the Disney team and partners on a design for the event We then printed the t shirts to be worn for the event.

Fair Trade clothing continues to gain ground

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Even in this current economic climate, Acorn continues to see a growing trend in Fair Ware and Organic clothing. Government departments and local councils alike are committed to improving Eco and manufacturing working conditions in the developing countries.

Acorn supports this awareness and is constantly looking for new products to add to their range of Eco friendly garments.

Acorn confirm new workwear lines for 2009

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Next year Acorn will be stocking major work wear brands that will be available direct from their trade counter and the website. Such Major names as Caterpillar, Helly Hanson, Mascot, Panopy and Snickers will be added to the current brands such as Dickies Dennys and Kustom Kit.

The new Acorn Catalogue due out at the end of January 2009 will be supported with a new mini work wear catalogue that will highlight the new work wear range being added for 2009. Acorn will of course be able to offer personalisation on the products from their inhouse manufacturing facility at Coventry.

Acorn feature in the trade magazines

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

One of the largest trade magazines featured Acorn’s modern manufacturing facility at Coventry in the October issue. The Article continued on from an article published a year ago which reported Acorn’s continued investment in the latest printing technolgy available. Following on from Last years purchase of  the newly launched M&R computer controlled automatic t shirt printer (the first in the UK) Acorn  again lead the field by investing in a Direct to Garment printer from Brother. The feature can be seen in full online at   http://www.images-magazine.com/pdf/imagesoct08_acorn.pdf

Acorn continue to enlarge inhouse production

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

Acorn  are the intenet’s leading supplier of event and promotional clothing. The fact that Acorn have their own production facility right in the centre of the UK makes them ideally placed to ship throughout the UK.
Acorn  employ the latest technology in garment printing and embroidery.

To ensure the customer gets the best quality and delivery time possible. By having their own art dept Acorn are able to assist clients from the start of a project through  planning development and production of their promotional event supplying bespoke printing and embroidery from modern manufacturing systems.

Having the manufacturing and design capability in house means that Acorn do not have to rely on subcontract companies so the control is with a single source. By keeping the supply chain as sort as possible Acorn have being supplying satisfied customers for over 25 years.