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Branded Caps

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Hats and caps are a great product to brand for merchandise, sports or for uniform for business.  They are often a low-cost item and can make a great impact by matching the brand colour or adding a logo.

Options for Branding

There are a number of ways to brand caps, some of them require being made completely bespoke and made to order and others can be stock items which can be branded afterwards with print or embroidery.

Cap Embroidery

Caps can be embroidered in several places, on the front is the standard position but they can be embroidered on the back and the side.  If the adjuster tape is fabric, then this can be embroidered too.

Embroidered Caps
Embroidered Caps
Cap Printing

Branded hats can be printed, often with a transfer print.  If there are seams in the fabric of the cap, this can affect the position of the print.

Cap Styles

Most caps supplied are a baseball caps but snapback and truckers’ caps are also popular.  Within the standard cap there are many slight variations, such as a 5 or 6 panel cap, ones with mesh on.  Fabrics can vary between denim, cotton twill, polyester and even suede and can be fairtrade, organic and eco friendly. If you are looking for other types of promotional hats you can have bucket hats, beanie hats and headbands.

Branded Caps for Business

Why supply a branded cap for your uniform?  Many companies may use a cap as part of their brand identity, this has certainly been the case in the past with fast food chains, motorsport or coffee chains to name a few.  If a company has a very strong brand presence, then they will produce merchandise to give away or sell and encourage staff to wear items out of work, as an ‘on trend’ fashion accessory.  This is certainly the case with a lot of sports brands.  Red Bull is a great example of this.

Branded Caps for Merchandise

Merchandise and promotional wear is a growing sector and organisations such as charities, musical acts, artists, schools and universities are using it increasingly to promote their cause and to raise revenue alongside other activities. Things like branded caps, bags, keyrings and mugs are a great option as a promotional item because they cost less to buy, are more popular because they are less to buy and because they don’t require a size range like clothing, they can be ordered in smaller quantities.

If you are looking to order some branded caps please get in touch, we can give you a quote.  We always provide a sample swatch of embroidery for you to approve or a print proof before we go ahead.

The Benefits of a Customised Apron

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A customised apron serves as a distinctive and practical choice for your business, highlighting your brand and your team while providing comfort and functionality. At Impact Trading, we offer an extensive range of styles and fabrics to cater to the unique needs of hospitality and various other industries.

The Advantages of a Customised Apron

The key advantage of using a customised apron for your business is branding and professionalism. Customised aprons serve as a walking advertisement for your brand, as they can feature your company logo, colours or specific designs. They can also create a professional and cohesive image for your company as they promote a polished and professional image and standardise the appearance of your staff.

Employee Morale and Identity

Providing customised aprons for your team fosters a sense of belonging and unity among employees, and it can also instil a shared identity and pride in representing the company. In terms of employee morale, wearing a customised apron can make employees feel valued and appreciated, and it adds a personal touch to the workwear, contributing to overall job satisfaction.

Promotional Opportunities

Customised aprons can be used as promotional items during special events or trade shows. This can attract attention, engage potential customers and create a positive association with your brand. You could also use a customised apron for special occasions or seasonal events.

Functional Design and Comfort

Customisation allows you to design aprons that cater to specific job requirements. Whether it’s extra pockets for tools or adjustable straps for comfort, tailored designs enhance functionality. This also benefits your employees as aprons made from comfortable and breathable materials ensure that your employees can work with ease, contributing to overall job satisfaction and productivity.

Customised Aprons at Impact Trading

At Impact Trading, we understand that one size does not fit all. Choose from our selection of beautifully crafted apron styles tailored to meet the specific demands of your profession. Whether it’s the classic bib apron, the functional half apron or the sophisticated bistro apron, each style is designed to offer both aesthetic appeal and practicality. Selecting the right fabric is crucial for comfort and durability, so you can opt for 60-degree wash fabric, polyester/cotton blends, 100% cotton for a soft touch or denim for a rugged, authentic look. For those with a commitment to sustainability, there is also an option for organic and Fairtrade-certified aprons, showcasing our dedication to ethical manufacturing.

Bespoke Aprons

At Impact Trading, we go above and beyond by offering made-to-order aprons, ensuring that each piece meets the unique requirements of your business. The diverse range of fabrics includes half Panama, bull denim, denim, organic denim, recycled coffee sacks, coated cotton and Pantone-dyed half Panama aprons. We can also dye all our aprons in the UK to your specific Pantone colour, and each apron, regardless of the chosen fabric or style, is superbly stitched and finished at our UK factory.

We feel that the benefits of customised aprons extend beyond design and aesthetics. They can also play a pivotal role in shaping your business’s brand identity, enhancing employee morale and creating a positive impression on customers. Our commitment to excellence, ethical practices and unmatched customisation options makes our aprons an indispensable choice for businesses looking to elevate their professional image.

Branded Blankets

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Café culture has arrived in the UK and along with it, all the luxury extras that customers expect when spending their disposable income. The decadent interiors and exteriors, luxury crockery, expensive coffee and baked goods. Patio heaters and cushions blankets, throw and furs to keep the chill off.

Blankets being embroidered with a logo

At Impact Trading we have noticed an increase in the demand for branded blanket and throws. We have a wide range of customers who we supply with these items, from vineyards to beauty salons and bars to corporate gifts.

The requirements from each customer can vary from a specific brand colour, style of blanket such as fleece, wool or cotton. They can then be embroidered or labelled with a brand logo.

If you would like to contact us for a quote for branded blankets. Please ring on 01908 511051 or visit our website.

All the Small Things…

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Something that we have learnt over the years at Impact Trading and Cotton Roots is that the tiniest of details can make the biggest impact.

One garment that can be brimming with tiny details is our bespoke, made to order aprons. From metal accents and bold colours to tiny stitches and delicate prints, these are the some of the options our design team can offer, to help you find the best way to make your ideas really pop.  

Some of our Antique Brass Eyelets

If an industrial or vintage feel is what you have in mind for your brand, adding rivets, eyelets, poppers or leather could help you achieve this look.

Webbing and fabric straps with metal adjusters. A central line of red top stitching can really change the way denim looks.

Small accents of colour can be added to your designs from bar tacks or contrast stitching. Another way of adding colour to a simple apron could be to have your logo or signature printed onto your webbing straps like Michel and Alain Roux. A striped webbing or printed strap can add a flash of colour to a simple denim apron and adding different fastening such as toggles, poppers or dungaree clips can really make an impact.

One of our most colourful, fully printed aprons.

If plain isn’t really your thing then maybe a pantone dyed apron, or digitally printed apron might be more to your taste like the example above.

Bubble Bros Style

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Last year we were lucky enough to provide uniform for a company call the Bubble Bros.  Ben and Joe started their venture in 2015 when they converted a 3 wheeled Piaggio into a Prosecco van which you can hire for events.

From there on they have expanded by adding more vintage vehicles to the fleet.  The Impact Trading team just loved the style of the logo and branding of this company, not to mention the thought of Prosecco!

The jackets the Bubble Bros chose are traditional utilitarian style welding jackets. This style of jacket was around the 1920’s -1950’s in engineering industries such as the railway and steel industries. These jackets are a perfect fit for the Bubble Bros vintage style and we all agree they look absolutely brilliant in them.

The Bubble Bros showing off their new jackets!

To buy a bubble brother’s jacket from their website just click here