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DTG Printing on sports clothing

Why can’t I print Direct to Garment (DTG) on sports clothing?​

Direct to Garment printing DTG works best on cotton fabrics and light colours.  As we have explained in other articles, polyester polo shirts and sportswear are a great choice because they wick away sweat and are light, but you cannot use the direct to garment printing process with these.  This is because ink does not […]

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Why branded clothing is a great marketing tool at trade shows and events

Branded clothing is an excellent marketing tool for businesses of all sizes and industries, and it’s especially effective at trade shows and events.  Here are some reasons why branded clothing is a must-have when exhibiting at trade shows and events: It’s an easy way to create a unified look. When your team members wear branded […]

Why are we called SP Workwear?

Many people think we’re called SP Workwear because the boss is Steve Palmer but there’s more of a story than that – did you know we started off selling gifts?

Who are the best workwear suppliers in the UK?

Who are the best embroidery companies and workwear suppliers in the UK

Exploring the Finest Workwear Suppliers Across the UK In the world of branded clothing in the UK, ‘workwear’ takes on a broader meaning. It’s not just about traditional uniforms; it’s about creating a sense of identity, whether for a dance group, a team of builders, or a tech startup. Across the country, suppliers are embracing […]

Who are the best workwear suppliers in Berkshire

Who are the best embroidery companies and workwear suppliers in Berkshire?

Every day we’re talking to customers about their workwear in the Berkshire area.  Whether it’s uniform for their staff, workwear for their technicians on site or promotional merchandise for events.  We’re taking a unique approach in casting a spotlight on some of our esteemed competitors.  Why? Because understanding their strengths not only helps us improve […]

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Who Are SP Workwear?

Our parent company, Something Personal have been providing personalised clothing, workwear and team kit for many years alongside our very busy personalised gift website for unique and personalised gifts to give for celebratory occasions such as Birthdays, Weddings & Anniversaries and Christmas. Although our website also has a large clothing section it became apparent that it was not as […]

What is a vector logo or vector image?

One of the most common questions we get asked: “What is a vector image?” and “Why do I need to supply my logo in vector format?” It’s quite difficult to explain what a vector logo or vector artwork is but it’s really important in the branded clothing & promotional products industry… Vector artwork is required […]

What are these hoop marks?

What are these hoop marks?

You shouldn’t see any ‘hoop marks’ on branded clothing produced by SP Workwear as we steam all garments before we pack and ship.  Hoop marks are where the garment is fixed to a hoop to hold it in place on the embroidery machine.  This then gives you what is known in the industry as a […]

What are the different printing methods?

What are the different types of printing methods for customised t-shirts?

If you’ve ever been to an exhibition, charity or sports event you will no doubt have seen people in a variety of different customised t-shirts or with bags displaying various slogans, logos, messages etc.  You may well wonder what type of print is possible on a customised t-shirt or other garment and how people can […]

Best Quality Polo Shirts

What are the best quality polo shirts for printing or embroidering?​

Quality can often mean something different to each person.  The most important consideration is what does quality mean to you?  And the other important question is to ask what environment will the clothes you wish to purchase be used in?  For example, is it corporate wear, heavy duty wear for workmen, sportswear, giveaways at a […]

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What are the benefits of eco friendly clothing for branded workwear?

As consumers become increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases, businesses are taking notice and making changes to their operations. One of these changes is the adoption of eco-friendly clothing for branded workwear. If you’re considering eco-friendly workwear for your business, here are some of the benefits you can expect. Better for the […]

Use your customers to advertise your business for free

We’ve got some great tips on leveraging your own customers to promote your business/brand/logo at almost no cost to yourself… One of the biggest costs for a lot of businesses is advertising.  Deciding where best to spend your hard earned money to try and turn it into even more money!  Whether it’s online advertising through […]

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Top tips when picking colours for new uniform & workwear

January is usually a busy time for us as many business owners and marketing managers decide to start new campaigns, refresh their work clothing, reinvent their logos and branding, take on additional staff and generally have a bit of a freshen up in the New Year. It’s most common that our clients tend to know […]

The Solution to Sizing Issues with Branded Company Clothing

Enhancing Remote Work Culture with Branded Company Clothing In an era where remote work has become the norm rather than the exception, maintaining a sense of team cohesion and company identity poses a unique set of challenges. Branded company clothing, once a novelty, has evolved into a crucial tool for fostering a sense of belonging […]

Stand out from your competition

Stand out from your competition in 2016

Stand out from your competition in 2016 Let’s face it, you only get one chance at a first impression…   Whilst you’re pondering your business moves for 2016 over your Christmas Turkey think about how your company presents itself in front of your customers. How do you set yourself apart from your competitors? Our focus at […]

Screen printing 75x t-shirts is cheaper than vinyl right?

We were recently asked by one of our customers to quote for some printed t-shirts with their logo on so they could resell them as an additional revenue stream for their fitness business.  They wanted to get around 75x cotton t-shirts printed with logo front & back. Naturally, you would think that screen printed t-shirts […]

Planning an Event or Project Launch? We can help…

Planning an Event or Project Launch? From conception to completion SP Workwear can help… We were contacted by a Global pharmaceutical company HQ’d in Maidenhead to help organise the launch of a Worldwide project called ‘Edge’ – we had 3 weeks from conception to finalise the logo and produce a range of branded items to […]

Embroidered Workwear by SP Workwear for Price Glass

Personalised Workwear: Price Glass

SP Workwear supplies many businesses around the UK with branded clothing for their staff. Businesses where staff are customer facing need to give the right impression and supplying staff with uniform with the company logo on helps ensure the employees look smart, professional and ready to provide excellent service. David Price, Managing Director of Price Glass in Slough ensures all of […]

Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor Clothing Portal

Blood, Sweat & Tears Building a business isn’t an easy task at the best of times, especially when you’re a sole trader and are working in your business all day and work on your business every other waking moment.  There are many interesting books and articles about working in your business vs working on your […]

Promotional Merchandise & Giveaways Branded Clothing

It’s all about the relationships

Here at SP Workwear it’s not just about branded clothing. There are many other products we supply which can help you advertise and promote your business… It’s a pretty obvious fact that embroidered workwear and staff uniform is more likely to appeal to your customers than an unbranded garment and help sell your products or […]

Print or Embroidery on the back?

Is print or embroidery better on the back of a t-shirt/polo?

Often the choice of print or embroidery to a polo shirt or t-shirt is a case of what might feel more comfortable.  For example, if you want to brand a large area with a web address or lettering etc then print may be preferable.  A large, embroidered logo / text on the back of a […]

Softshell Vs Fleece

Is a Soft Shell Jacket or a fleece better value for money?​

If you are considering a branded fleece or soft shell jacket to promote your business you may want to consider the soft shell jacket.  At one time branded fleeces were very popular but they do bobble with countless washes making them look scruffy quickly and they can be a little unflattering! Soft shell jackets, however, […]

Introducing SP Workwear’s showroom: A world of personalised workwear awaits you.

Elevate your brand with our expert consultations. We are thrilled to announce SP Workwear’s showroom, a vibrant space designed to bring your brand to life through personalised workwear. From embroidered polo shirts to high-visibility jackets, our showroom features some of our most popular garments, offering you a try before you buy experience. Why visit our showroom? See before […]

Improve your efficiency with branded Workwear and uniforms

There are many advantages of wearing the same items of clothing each day (and I don’t mean literally the same tshirt every day!!). It has been said that wearing the same items every day leads to a clearer mind and more efficient thinking… Take the mogul Steve Jobs of Apple – he was renowned for […]

Important things to consider when ordering workwear

Important things to consider when ordering branded workwear.

Are you looking to purchase branded workwear to help promote your business?  Are you feeling overwhelmed with the number of companies offering branded workwear and the many choices available to you?  You are not alone!  We receive many calls from business owners unsure where to start in the ordering process, but we hope this article […]

How to ‘un-shrink’ your cotton clothes

Have you ever found that your brand new cotton t-shirt has shrunk after the first wash or two? Fear not, all is not lost! Learn how to ‘un-shrink’ it…