If you are the person in your organisation that is responsible for ordering uniform, then you’ll appreciate it can be a bit of a hassle and take a fair bit of time. The process normally entails endless chains of emails, alongside the difficulty of remembering product codes, names and colours, or filling out complicated forms. […]
Can I get a digital mockup before making an order?
Often during the process of making an order customers ask us if they will get some kind of digital mockup to approve before they make their order. In short, the answer is yes, you will normally be provided with a digital mockup for your approval. There are some occasions where digital mockups are not suitable, […]
Fairtrade vs fair trade vs fairly traded – What is the difference?
Unfortunately, this is quite confusing. So to paraphrase the great Sheldon Cooper: “all Fairtrade is fair trade, but not all fair trade is Fairtrade”. And “fairly traded” that’s a term all on its own. Fairtrade is a brand of the Fairtrade Foundation, the organisation that governs the fair trade movement in the UK. In other […]
What is Fairtrade?
As specialists in Organic Fairtrade clothing, we live and breathe Fairtrade and its philosophy. However, we often get this question posed to us. So we’ve decided to write a simple explanation, in plain English, that says “What is Fairtrade” and “What is Fairtrade not”. We think you might be surprised by the answer. The Fairtrade […]
How to start a fashion brand: Part 2 – Print On Demand vs Print Up Front
This is part 2 of our How To Start A Fashion Brand series. In it, we share helpful hints and tips on everything you need to start your own business selling t-shirts (or other garments). In part 1, we started with an introductory overview that covered all of the aspects of running your own fashion […]
The beginners guide to getting uniform for your business
You have a business, maybe you’re just starting out, or maybe things have been going well for a while. Either way, you want it to stand out. You want to make sure that when people see you and your team, they know exactly who it is doing the job. You’ve got your logo outside your […]
Is ethical clothing more expensive?
In the research that we have conducted, and in our day to day operations, we have noticed that there is a perception that ethical clothing, such as Fairtrade and organic clothing is more expensive. At client meetings, on the phone and by email we hear “I really want to buy Fairtrade, but I’m just not […]
What is a less developed nation?
We often say our products are certified to help those who produce them in “less developed nations”, but what does that really mean? A less developed nation is seen as a country that is lacking in terms of infrastructure, economy, or industrial base. Along with this, the people of a less developed nation will generally […]
What is Ethical Clothing?
Ethics (or the lack of) is something that has been in the news a lot over the past few years, particularly when something horrible happens in another country. Ethics are sometimes referred to as morals, or principles. Essentially, they are basic principles of decent human behaviour. Consideration of the human rights of others, equality for […]
A.M. Custom Clothing Attends Theo Paphitis #SBS Event in Birmingham
A.M. Custom Clothing met Theo Paphitis, as well as other a line-up of other successful entrepreneurs at the annual Theo Paphitis SBS (Small Business Sunday) Event in Birmingham. After winning the contest, run by the Dragon’s Den TV star, and owner of Ryman and Robert Dyas (amongst other businesses), A.M. Custom Clothing were invited to […]
