Cotton has been the textile of choice for the vast majority of clothes for hundreds of years and there are very good reasons for that. The softness, versatility, and breathability that cotton offers have made it an essential part of the vast majority of people’s wardrobes for hundreds of years. However, one of the major […]
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From Post-It’s to Products – Jane Lee McCracken – Illustrator & Product Designer
1) Can you tell us a bit about how you got started as an Artist and your journey so far? I graduated from Humberside University in 1990 with a degree in Graphic Design, specialising in illustration. For several years I worked as a freelance illustrator for various publishers, including the BBC. However outside of illustrating […]
Now You Can Buy & Print Your T-Shirts Online!
We’ve been making waves in the t-shirt printing game since day one, it started when we released “the most advanced range of Fairtrade B2B clothing available in the UK” (Huffington Post); since then, our reputation for innovation and quality has seen us work with some of the biggest brands in the world. Our mission […]
Restaurant & Cafe Merchandise – Where Food & Fashion Meet
We all know about band merchandise and promotional t-shirts, but it’s becoming increasingly common to see restaurants and cafes successfully making a supplemental income from merchandise. Whether it’s custom tote bags, printed t-shirts, or even embroidered hats, merchandise is not only a great way to generate income, it’s a great marketing opportunity. Marketing Opportunities Promotional […]
Printed Hoodies For University Societies and Graduations
With expectations and awareness increasing around social and environmental issues, it’s becoming a requirement for many to consider the impact of the clothing they buy. This is especially prevalent in universities, with many young people really caring about the supply chains around products they buy. So whether you’re a university procurement manager, a university […]
Why Switching to an Organic Lifestyle Is so Important
Going organic has been a very controversial subject in the past few years. What does it really mean to go organic, and how can it affect your life? From your cosmetic products to the food you eat, the fact is that people are becoming a lot more environmentally conscious and concerned about what they use […]
Why is sustainable clothing important?
At A.M. Custom Clothing we often talk about sustainable clothing, whether it be Organic Clothing, Climate Neutral Clothing, Fairtrade Clothing, or other forms of Ethical Clothing. Each of these cover a different aspect of “sustainability”, and knowing the difference between the aspects can help you decide which of our sustainable clothing ranges meets your needs, […]
4 Reasons to Buy Organic Clothing for Your Baby or Child
You’ll have to make a lot of choices as a parent. And usually the information surrounding each choice is contradictory and not particularly clear, we’re not parenting experts, education professionals, nutritionists, or many other things. But, we do know about organic clothing, so we thought we’d try to give some no nonsense information on this […]
Which is more important: organic or Fairtrade?
This is an interesting question, that we get asked on a regular basis. And actually, there is no answer than we can give, because it depends on which of the two: organic or Fairtrade, aligns with your values. The way to decide for yourself is to understand the difference between what “organic” means, and what […]
January just got more exciting!
We’ll be bringing you lots of new products in 2015, but one range we’re really excited about is the new shirt collection! The collection is made from 100% organic cotton and is Fair Wear Foundation certified, making these shirts the most environmentally and ethically sound around. In addition there are lots of colours and fabrics […]