Designing Maternity Clothing
Designing and marketing maternity clothing has its challenges but launching a new maternity clothing collection can also be a rewarding choice for your clothing brand.
You are designing for an audience that definitely wants to look great and be able to go to work in comfortable clothing that fits them during their pregnancy journey, and itβs an audience that is diverse in their needs and wants.
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Table to Label - Pen to Peg are preparing to launch an on-line course
Have you ever wondered if you could sell your skills in an on-line course?
With over 25 years in the fashion and clothing industry Pen to Peg founder, Paula Cannon is in demand and about to launch an on-line training course for anyone who needs assistance setting up their new garment brand.
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Say Goodbye to the Measuring Tape
Do you possess one of these antiques? Time to say goodbye to this vintage piece, the measuring tape!
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Recycled Polyester for Uniforms
Pen to Peg founder Paula Cannon was the first designer in the UK to introduce fleeces made from recycled bottles into a uniform collection. A hardwearing bonded fleece in the company brand colours of red, blue and navy was adopted by Stagecoach Buses back in 2010.
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Peg to Peg Founder Paula Cannon talks about her Passion for Fabrics
There is no doubt that my Grandfather influenced my love of fabric. When I go to a fabric fair, Iβm like a child in a sweet shop.
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Uniform Buyers | How to get Tender Ready
As part of our services we help uniform buyers to create garments for their employees that are on brand and are fit for purpose. Whether you have an old uniform that needs updating or you are a brand-new business we offer different packages to suit your individual requirements.
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Innovation | Electromagnetic Shielding
There is a growing market for EMF protection in the home and in clothing. Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) garments, curtains, paints available to buy to shield you from microwave radiation from Wi-Fi routers, phone masts, bluetooth, mobile and DECT phones.
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Innovative Fabrics - Pen to Peg founder, Paula Cannon, talks about how fabric finishes can offer protection from Covid19
I worked alongside a fabric manufacturer in the UK who had the license to use HeiQ Viroblock.
We came up with a fabric that was suitable for Tshirts, hoodies, masks, snoods and had the HeiQ protection.
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Lockdown | How I have been spending my Covid 19 Lockdown
I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants a clear understanding of Social Media platforms and how effective they can be in marketing your business and making meaningful connections with people who understand your brand values. They have a FREE 4 part Social Media supercharge Training starting in February, check out their site and sign up, it will change your life!
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Paula Cannon, Pen to Peg Founder talks about the importance of a mentor and how it shaped her career path
Paula Cannon, Pen to Peg Founder talks about the importance of a mentor and how it shaped her career path
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Size Matters
How many times have you had to return garments that you have bought and change the order to get a different size? The problem is there is no standardisation in sizing. High Street brands target specific sizes and age ranges therefore you will find lots of difference in fit and sizes when you try on garments. For women in particular this can be an issue, a ladies size 12 in a shop like Oasis (which targets younger customer) is totally different to a size 12 in Wallis (which targets an older more mature shape customer).
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You and Your Business have 7 seconds to make a First Impression
Within the first seven seconds of meeting, your customer will have a solid impression of who you are. A bespoke uniform that is designed for your brand will give your employees the best opportunity to make that impression from the first second.
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Why involving your employees in the decision making of your Uniform is important.
Your employees are your brand ambassadors and to get the best out of the whole design experience we advocate a co-design process. We help run wearer workshops to get the employees involved in the creation of a practical, easy-care and successful uniform, corporatewear or workwear collection.
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