Moxon of Huddersfield unveils luxury Tweed

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 30, 2009 – From the creation of the world's finest Altai Cashmere socks, to the weaving of the most lustrous Baby Altai Cashmere scarf, Moxon's development of the world's most luxurious Tweed truly is a testament to Great Britain's arduous history in the creation of products which inspire.
The Moxon Island Tweed, which is a composition of two very different yarns, of which 50% is Great British wool, which has given the Tweed its characteristic ruggedness and durability, and 50% Super 180's wool, which breathes Moxon's 'raison d'etre' into this particular Tweed.  It has been handcrafted using Moxon's unique antiquated manufacturing process, which has changed very little since cloth manufacturing began, and scoured in the traditional wooden machines, which complement wool’s natural, healthy characteristics. The luxury Tweed, which is created in several designs, achieves a harmonious balance of weight, volume and softness resulting in a phenomenal drape.

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Moxon is a prestigious British textile manufacturer of fine worsted and woollen cloth, which, due to its antiquated manufacturing process and machinery, is the finest in the world. It is, without question, the oldest in existence and most expensive.

India has an edge in booming global organic textile business: Dr Daniel

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 29, 2009 – Mumbai:  Dr Selvam Daniel, Managing Director, ECOCERT India, an affiliate of the eponymous French global certification MNC, has said Indian textile companies would corner a sizeable share in the global organic textile industry with India emerging as the top organic cotton-producing country. He was speaking at a convention on organic textiles at the Taj President in Mumbai.
“In 2007-08, global organic cotton production increased by 152 per cent to 145,872 metric tons or 668,581 bales,” said Dr Daniel. “The area under cotton cultivation increased to 161,000 hectares in top organic cotton-producing countries like Syria, India, Turkey and China.”
ECOCERT is the trusted global name in certification of organic food, cosmetics and textiles.
Dr Daniel said over 2200 companies, with GOTS or Global Organic Textile Standards certification, have been catering to the increasing demands of the organic textile consumer. “The organic textile consumer is the most evolved customer. Such customers have a large vision for the environment, and expect the textile manufacturer to show a deeper commitment for the environment. They have been paying a premium for certified organic textile products.”
Similar conventions had been organized for the food and the cosmetics  sectors at the Taj President in Mumbai.
For more details contact:
S Vaidheeswaran            
ECOCERT India               
M: +91 9552533027            
E: organic.textile@ecocert.in        
W: www.ecocert.in             
Chandrashekhar Wagh
RoI Public Relations
M: +91 9881726681
E: c.d.wagh@roipublicrelations.com
W: www.roipublicrelations.com
About Ecocert
ECOCERT is a certification agency for organic, fair trade and good agricultural practices (GAP) standards. Ecocert is a family of companies with presence in all the continents. ECOCERT’s Principal Office is at L’Isle, Jourdain, France and Managing Office is at Northeim, Germany.
ECOCERT is committed to creating a healthier and greener India by encouraging the consumption of certified organic food.
In India, ECOCERT was founded by late Dr. Alexander Daniel, known for his pioneering initiatives in organic food, in the year 2002.
Dr. Selvam Daniel is the Managing Director of ECOCERT India.
ECOCERT India has presence in all Indian states. ECOCERT India has been servicing clients in diverse area of the food supply chain – processors, exporters, farmers’ groups and individual farmers. To date, the company has certified 300,000 hectares of land in India.

Eco Friendly Bamboo Gives Cotton A Run For Its Money – Good For The Skin And Good For The Planet

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 28, 2009 – The team at BAMBOO TEXTILES Ltd have announced additional products and believe they now have the widest range of bamboo textile products available in the UK.
The range is aimed at eco-conscious consumers wanting a viable alternative to cotton-based merchandise.
20% of pesticides used throughout the world are used in growing cotton also valuable water resources are needed for cotton crops.
With a diverse selection of bed clothing including elegant sheets, duvet covers, pillows and pillowcases Bamboo Textiles’ range includes simple clothing for adults, children and babies, along with towels, nappies and household wipes. Bamboo fabric is particularly effective for those with sensitive skin and skin disorders, it is known as the “breathing fibre”. It may be the end of smelly feet too as socks made from bamboo have a deodorising effect due to the natural bacteriostatic bioagent of the fibre.
All prices and products are detailed on the Bamboo Textiles’ website: http://www.bamboo-textiles.co.uk
As a long established textile company, Bamboo Textiles recognizes the benefits and advantages offered by bamboo, which boasts many superior qualities to cotton.
“Bamboo has naturally inherent anti bacterial properties, 30% greater absorbency than cotton, high UV protection and durability,” said Bamboo Textiles  director David Hardman.
“ A couple of years ago we identified a growing market for bamboo fabric products. Bamboo was developed into a fibre only about five years ago. Many families will welcome its unique properties and we also believe that care homes and healthcare institutions will find it revolutionary ” he added.
“Bamboo is known to have outstanding benefits for those suffering from skin allergies and it is incredibly soft to the touch.
Environmentally conscious consumers and organisations will also appreciate the fact that bamboo is a continuously sustainable crop, growing at a very rapid rate with no need for irrigation.
“Bamboo is 100% naturally grown, and thrives naturally without using any pesticides or fertilizers. The fibre is 100% biodegradable, and the yield from an acre of bamboo is 10 times greater than the yield from cotton,” added Mr. Hardman.
Bamboo takes up far more greenhouse gases and releases far more oxygen than cotton its nearest rival.
DID YOU KNOW?
FACT
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world, mainly because it has extraordinary water absorbency which helps it to grow quickly.
FACT
It’s 30% more absorbent than cotton.  It 'wicks' away moisture from the body which then evaporates, keeping wearers drier and more comfortable.  Organically grown clothing made from bamboo has particular natural anti-bacterial functions, bacteriostasis and deodorization value.  
FACT  
Bamboo is remarkably breathable.  In the heat, bamboo is naturally cool to wear.  It has much better moisture absorption and ventilation than cotton.  It's also very warm in cold weather, because of the same micro structure; as a base layer, warm air gets trapped next to the skin.
FACT
Bamboo is antibacterial, antifungal and anti-static.  In the wild, bamboo thrives naturally without using any pesticides or fertilisers. It is seldom eaten by pests or infected by pathogens.  Bamboo has a unique anti-bacteria and bacteriostasis bio-agent - "bamboo kun". This substance bonds tightly with bamboo cellulose molecules during the normal process of  bamboo fibre growth.  This natural feature is retained in fabric form.
FACT
Bamboo takes up far more greenhouse gases and releases far more oxygen than cotton its nearest rival. It grows naturally without the need for pesticides or irrigation.
Cotton requires vast amounts of pesticide, fertiliser, irrigated water and cheap labour – even the organic variety is water intensive. It uses around 20% of the world’s insecticides and 10% of the pesticides. It takes roughly one-third of a pound of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) to grow enough cotton for just one T-shirt.
Consumer enquiries:  
Bamboo Textiles, Oxford Court, Oxford Street, Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom, BB5 1GR.
Phone: 08448 26 25 25
E-mail: david.hardman@bamboo-textiles.co.uk
http://www.bamboo-textiles.co.uk

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The team at Bamboo Textiles Ltd has more than 400 years’ combined experience in the textile industry. Production of the bamboo fibre first began internationally only in 2002. It is fast becoming recognised as the wonder fibre of the new millennium.
http://www.bamboo-textiles.co.uk

Custom Headbands – Embroidered and Great!

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 21, 2009 – When it comes to focusing your eyes on the game and keeping the sweat out of them, headbands do the trick. Headbands have been around for a while but are most notably worn by your disco girlfriends or your favorite basketball players. The great thing is that these headbands can now be customized for your sports team, event, or party. With your logo headbands suddenly turn into great promotional product or merchandise to sell for your cause. Custom headbands are very profitable if you use them right as merchandise to build your brand. We’ll go over different ways you can use custom headbands.
Custom Headbands for your Sports Team
Is it possible that custom headbands could bring new light to your team? The answer is an exhilarating YES. If you play tennis, basketball, or soccer than you can use these to bring out the inner warrior within the team. It is well known that army’s all dress the same because it makes them look as one. It’s the same idea with your sports team. Adding accessories to this mix only make you look more potent. Now that I got that out of the way we can talk about some of the more obvious benefits such as preventing sweat from ruining your game winner.
Custom Headbands – Keep the Sweat out of your Eyes.
When playing sports your most important asset is hand-EYE coordination (if you play soccer it’s foot-eye). Either way, the most important aspect of your game is your eyes and how well they are able to see the environment around you. If you’re like most people and sweat a whole bunch than you’ll notice that it drips down into your eyes. Not only does this blur your vision for a few seconds but it also stings a bit. You’ll notice prior to wearing custom headbands that you may have constantly been shoving your fingers I n your eyes to get the sweat-sting out. The good thing about custom headbands is that they are so light weight that after a few minutes you won’t even know they are there.
Custom head sweatbands for Promotional
We’ve seen this example time and time again at huge events. Events like New Years at New York City, Mardi Gras, and others. You’re having an awesome time and next thing you know you’re paying $10 for the awesome memory. When you use headbands for these types of events it is a POWERFUL concept, especially if you give out the first 100 free. You have to think beyond the actual night because these headbands will live on forever. That is not just some cheesy saying; it means that your logo will be on 1000’s of social network pictures on top of people heads. People see these pictures and that is INSTANT brand recognition for your cause. An example of this would be you plan a concert out for a big holiday such as New Years. You have several famous bands booked along with an opening comedian. Tickets are sold out and the place will be packed. The question is how are you branding your company or cause? The best way is to use custom headbands because no matter what it is visible both in person and on a picture.
Headbands as Custom Merchandise
Ahh, isn’t it awesome knowing that if you are a band you can now create your own merch. Over the past 2 years custom headbands and wrist sweatbands have become increasingly popular on a local level for musicians around the world. Of course, it doesn’t stop at musicians. Any type of entertainment can have merchandise attached to it. Amazingly enough, if people see a good show they are going to want something to remember it by; So, if you are a talented entertainer you should not be selling yourself short.
Check out more information on custom headbands at http://www.stbands.com/custom_headbands

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SerTop offers a unique variety of custom designed wristbands. We also make custom sweatbands for schools, sports teams, and musicians around the world.

Acorn Printing Get New Look, Fresh Approach And Increased Performance For Online Store!

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 03, 2009 – This is the fourth generation of website for Acorn Printing www.acorn-printing.co.uk. The company is aware that the continuous improvement of the site to meet design, technological and SEO advances, is key to keeping each visit fresh and relevant and to stay prominent in search engine rankings.
The website The new website has been designed to give a fresh and informative view of the products and services offered by Acorn Printing.
The layout makes 'getting-around' the site quick and easy, the navigation system itself now allows users to source products by style, brand and colour, for speed and convenience. The blog system, which is integrated to the home page, keeps the data on the site current and adds clear search engine advantages to the site. New features include, multiple quoting, client log-in and meta detail editing within the content management system.
The key to building this new site was to ensure the site maintained, and was in a position to build on, its strong google ranking. Careful planning and architecture has ensured the site performance has significant advantages whilst maintaining its 'google-friendly' features.
What the client says "Acorn's partnership with Jemp Design began over 4 years ago and has developed the site into a very successful commercial marketing tool that shows a very profitable return on investment. I am particularly pleased with the ability of Jemp to grasp the needs of our business both in terms of the site graphics and even more importantly the ease of use for the visitor using the site, and not forgetting, of course, the understanding of the business itself. From a technical view the scripting, CSS design and understanding of Google's requirements etc, does ensure that the site is fast (it is in the top 12% fastest sites in the UK) and ... the overall design build is search engine friendly."
For more information contact:
John Watkins
Jempdesign
9 Lickey Square
Lickey
Birmingham B45 8HA
0121 445 2690
http://www.jempdesign.co.uk

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About Jempdesign: Jemp design is a creaive design studio in Birmingham UK. Brand design, graphic design for print and web design and development are the specialist in-house services on offer.