It all started 25 years ago. Paul finished a degree in obscure eastern religions, and was surprised to find he couldn't get a job. Not a problem, a friend had a sewing machine, and while waiting for publishers to stop laughing at his first novel, he decided to make a few loud shirts for pleasure and profit.
But interesting fabric was hard to come by, so after a collection made from saris and African headdress material, he decided to print his own designs. Limping into Nottingham Trent University after a nasty gardening accident, he found his way to the Textile Department, met Jane and told her a pack of lies about how successful his designs would be if only he knew how to print fabric.
But interesting fabric was hard to come by, so after a collection made from saris and African headdress material, he decided to print his own designs. Limping into Nottingham Trent University after a nasty gardening accident, he found his way to the Textile Department, met Jane and told her a pack of lies about how successful his designs would be if only he knew how to print fabric.
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October Textiles attaches extreme importance to the health and safety of all its employees, its customers, and whoever may be affected by its activities. The Company regards the promotion of health and safety matters as a mutual objective of all management and staff, who should work together in a positive and constructive way in order to reduce to a minimum the possibilities of personal injuries and hazards to the staff and others.
It can all be a bit of a minefield. But that's what we're here for. In an ideal world Photoshop or Illustrator would be nice, although a high resolution jpeg will nail it, sent as an email (under 10 Mb please, so the computer doesn't go bang), on a disk, or USB. Screen Print - please supply artwork at 300 dpi at the print size.
Digital is super detailed, and we think have created some lovely examples - there are some size restrictions, it can't go quite as massive as screen print, and our biggest concern it should be said, is that is that it may now be too widely available - does it give us the ability to really stand out from all the others?
Embroidery - an embroidery service is traditionally used in our sector to embroider a school sweatshirt or a plumber's polo, done right though it can still be a nice touch. Lyle and Scott have sold a few cardys off the back of it after all. Range building - one of the most useful features of this technique is the way it sits across multiple garment styles.
Relabelling and garment finishing is not a problem for non-retail based clothing, but for most of our customers it's not an option if we want to present a finished product. We can, and only supply and apply, the 'high definition' woven or printed labels, badges or swing tickets, to ensure you don't get laughed out of the buyer's office when selling into the high street, or get a call from disgruntled of Chipping Sodbury when selling online.
Reviews (10)
Holly Bolus
Apr 29, 2021
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Paul & the team at October never let us down. They have produced basic items on a very short turnaround, as well as sourced & developed some specific items which have exceeded expectations.
The quality of their garments is always top and their communication makes dealing with them on any project feel easy. We trust them with our new ideas and have continued to work with them for the last 3 years.
Highly recommended.
The quality of their garments is always top and their communication makes dealing with them on any project feel easy. We trust them with our new ideas and have continued to work with them for the last 3 years.
Highly recommended.
Dean Webster
Apr 29, 2021
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Ive been working with Paul, Jane & Craig at October Textiles since the late ‘90’s & have always found them to be totally on-point with any work I’ve asked of them.
Quality & service is exceptional, liaison always informative & responsive with prices super-competitive. They also work with some of the best; Sophnet in Japan to Sunspel, Cole Buxton, Reprezent & Eastpak in the UK & I’m currently developing a new print project with them for my store YARD.
Can’t rate them enough but you need to have your own contact with them for the full experience. Go to it. 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽
Quality & service is exceptional, liaison always informative & responsive with prices super-competitive. They also work with some of the best; Sophnet in Japan to Sunspel, Cole Buxton, Reprezent & Eastpak in the UK & I’m currently developing a new print project with them for my store YARD.
Can’t rate them enough but you need to have your own contact with them for the full experience. Go to it. 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽
Zenful Men
Apr 22, 2021
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This is genuinely the best manufacturer I have had the pleasure of working with. The garments are amazing, the staff are incredibly responsive, professional and creative as well as providing both a seamless design phase and a manufacturing process. I certainly won't be changing my supplier as these guys offer a complete service that I've found to be unparalleled. Whether that be through the creative and inspiring ideas of Paul the ancient screen printer or the consistent helpful and friendly advice from Jane on reception. These guys are adaptive, consistently helpful and supportive of my business
Zach Sebastian
Apr 21, 2021
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Kate Skelton
Apr 19, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We have been working with October for years, they always go above and beyond to deliver the best quality product, even under tight timelines! Excellent printers and also brilliantly skilled embroiderers too. October can also source high quality blanks for your fashion brand - do not hesitate to work with them!
We have been working with October for years, they always go above and beyond to deliver the best quality product, even under tight timelines! Excellent printers and also brilliantly skilled embroiderers too. October can also source high quality blanks for your fashion brand - do not hesitate to work with them!
Josh
Apr 16, 2021
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I have had the pleasure of working with October for several years. They have developed all sorts of items for our company, including completely bespoke jackets, sportswear, hats and tshirts. All of which have fulfilled the briefing we set and surpassed our expectations in quality and finish. Paul & Jane make business easy and have never let us down. We can't recommend them enough!
Lee Wadsworth
Sep 23, 2019
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Got my first run of clothing through October and couldn't be happier, not only did they deliver exactly what I asked but also advised me in a business sense along the way. Special mention to Paul for always being there no matter how many questions I asked, I'd definitely recommend October to anyone looking for clothing printing/embroidery.
Bryony Harris
Jan 31, 2018
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Simon Lamont
Jul 11, 2017
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Truly fantastic working with Paul and the team at October. Really above and beyond support from day one. I took a really complex product to Paul and he helped me every step of the way to create our brand.
Paul introduced me to a fantastic UK clothing manufacturer and even went out of his way to promote our crowd funding campaign at the start of the year.
Paul produces garments for all budgets from celebrities to charities. He treats everyone equally and will give you an honest assessment every day of the week.
Fully recommended.
Paul introduced me to a fantastic UK clothing manufacturer and even went out of his way to promote our crowd funding campaign at the start of the year.
Paul produces garments for all budgets from celebrities to charities. He treats everyone equally and will give you an honest assessment every day of the week.
Fully recommended.
Zoe Ottsonic
Dec 08, 2015
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I was lucky enough to have chosen October Textiles as my first printers, knew absolutely nothing about printing/techniques and these guys have been so informative, trustworthy and helpful that I've definitely no need to look elsewhere.
We're on our fourth t-shirt design with them now, over the last 3 years, and I am continually delighted at the results and standards to which they work. Our sales and feeback we get from customers more than confirms this. Top work all round from Jane, Paul, Matt, Craig and the rest of the team, it's a pleasure doing business with them.
We're on our fourth t-shirt design with them now, over the last 3 years, and I am continually delighted at the results and standards to which they work. Our sales and feeback we get from customers more than confirms this. Top work all round from Jane, Paul, Matt, Craig and the rest of the team, it's a pleasure doing business with them.
