More and more schools are looking at outsourcing the management of school uniforms.   no hasstle, no outlay for stock. Simple and easy to use.

Would you like your job to be easier, whilst making a profit?

Do you run the school shop? Are you in charge of ordering school uniform?  Do you find yourself tearing your hair out trying to gather information such as sizes from parents and find placing orders frustrating?

We can help you save time, reduce stress and even make a profit, by using our Schools Online Catalogue for your school uniform ordering (link to our services page of Website).

Our online ordering system is simple and straightforward for staff, pupils and/or parents to use. You are in complete control with your own administration login to oversee the orders as and when you like.

This completely free system is set up to make your life as administrator easy.
Total Promotions takes care of everything. From the online catalogue updates to password retrieval, you don’t have to do a thing.

Garments can also be returned directly to us (i.e. if wrong size ordered) and we will exchange them free of charge.

As administrator you will able to view all ordering activity and history that is taking place on the catalogue in real-time, a useful tool to monitor uniform purchasing, especially if you have a uniform shop on site.

So not only can parents order online directly from the web page, you can also maintain your stock for the uniform shop.

We also cater for school productions, sports teams and school trips where we can print across the chest, on the back, down a sleeve or anywhere you’d like.

Orders can be set up to be delivered to the school or direct to the person who has placed the order. Prices can also be fixed to include delivery costs and profit-making opportunities.

And best of all, the Schools Online Catalogue is set up absolutely FREE OF CHARGE!

Benefits to the School
 All your uniform details are on one web page
 You restrict the choice of garments available to parents
 Set-up different logos on different garments
 Delivery direct to parents
 Selling prices agreed with the school – opportunity for commission for the school
 You stay in control via an administration login
 All parent queries are handled by us making more time for you
 All pages are 100% secure and password protected for your school
 The above are standard features. We can also customise if you have anything additional in mind.

Benefits for parents
 Order straight from our Website (usually via the school Website)
 Your web shop is open 24 hrs/7 days a week
 Delivered straight to the school for pupil collection or their home address
 Quick and easy to order
 All information on garments is supplied (sizing, fabric etc) to make your life easier
 Guaranteed secure payments over the Internet by World Pay

We would be happy to meet with you to discuss how we can fulfil your requirements in the way you like to work so that you can relax with the peace of mind knowing exactly what you are getting.

Click here to find out how to set-up your own Schools Online Catalogue with us and for more information please contact us. To see our demo site, log on to the following:-

ysudemo@hotmail.co.uk. Password demoweb.

Do you manage uniform stocks? Are you in charge of purchasing staff uniform? Do you find yourself tearing your hair out trying to gather information such as sizes from colleagues and find placing orders frustrating?

We can help you save time, reduce stress and even make a profit, by using the online uniform shop.

Our online ordering system is straightforward and simple to use. It can be tailored to how you want to order e.g. through the purchasing department, individual departments, and/or individuals within departments. You are in complete control with your own administration login to oversee the orders, as and when you like.

This completely free system is set up to make your life as administrator easy.

Total Promotions takes care of everything. From the online catalogue updates to password retrieval, you don’t have to do a thing.

Garments can also be returned directly to us (i.e. if wrong size ordered) and we will exchange them free of charge.

As administrator you will able to view all ordering activity and history that is taking place on the catalogue in real-time, a useful tool to monitor uniform purchasing, especially if you have stocks on site.

So not only can individual staff members order online directly from the web page, you can also maintain your stocks.

We also cater for festivals, sports events and youth projects where we can print across the chest, on the back, down a sleeve or anywhere you’d like.

Orders can be set up to be delivered to the main council building or direct to the department who has placed the order. Prices can also be fixed to include delivery costs and profit-making opportunities.

And best of all, the Council Online Catalogue is set up absolutely FREE OF CHARGE!

Benefits to the Council

 All your uniform details are on one web page
 You restrict the choice of garments available to staff members
 Set-up different logos on different garments
 Delivery direct to the council or department
 Selling prices agreed with the council - opportunity for commission for the school
 You stay in control via an administration login
 All staff queries are handled by us making more time for you
 All pages are 100% secure and password protected for your council

The above are standard features. We can also customise if you have anything additional in mind.

Benefits for Staff

 Order straight from our website (usually via the councils own website)
 Your web shop is open 24 hrs/7 days a week
 Delivered straight to the council or department
 Quick and easy to order
 All information on garments is supplied (sizing, fabric etc) to make your life easier
 Guaranteed secure payments over the Internet by World Pay

We would be happy to meet with you to discuss how we can fulfil your requirements in the way you like to work so that you can relax with the peace of mind knowing exactly what you are getting.

Want to make money for your organisation, club or charity The no hassle way?????

• Our great new website allows you to create your ownT- Shirt, Sweatshirt or Hoodie www.getshirtyonline.co.uk

Here are some of the benefits:

• You create the Shirt and publish it online

• You agree the selling price with us. The difference between your buying price and your selling price is your PROFIT

• You spread the word to your friends, colleagues, database (there are also facebook, twitter and social networking  links on the site ).

• Your customers places the order and pays online

• The shirts are purchased shirts directly from us.  Dispatched to any uk address.

• You receive a monthly commission report and payment.

Example:

20 T-shirts with your design on sold over the period of one month.

Buy in at £ 10, sell at £ 15.

Profit £ 5.00 X 20 shirts = £ 100 commission that you have earned.

Once you have set up the designs.  Let us do the rest and sit back and watch Shirty make some money for you. Give me a call if you need any more information. Jan 01733 394758

Naturally sustainable BAMBOO is rapidly emerging into the fashion world. Fabric woven from bamboo yarn is light, almost translucent, and softer than cotton. It has a natural quality that feels like silk, but has the advantage of being machine-washable. This natural fibre is hypoallergenic, absorbent, and fast drying. This makes it great for base layer garments in cool weather, for use as a fabric for Sports garments and is very soft and comfortable to wear. It is naturally anti-bacterial and will not hold odour. Like other natural fibres, it allows the body to breathe as the fabric absorbs the perspiration away from the body. It also is the most sustainable of the natural fibres. It is fast-growing - the type of bamboo used for making fabric, commonly known as Moso, can reach a mature height of 75 feet in just 45 to 60 days. Because of its natural antibacterial properties, it needs no pesticides. This fabric is cooling in summer, warm in winter, and environmentally friendly all year round. Combined with 30% ORGANIC cotton, our BAMBOO fabric becomes softer than ever, has beautiful drape, and screenprints perfectly, making it an ideal product for spreading your message whilst being ecologically friendly.
ALO Sports brand, encompasses all of the above properties. The brand creates styles that are equally at home under a jacket in the office, or teamed with technical sweats for the gym. The women’s styles include Ts and tanks in performance fabrics all cut to flatter and work with the female form and include anti-microbial finishes. The W3004 T-shirt style is made from a blend of Bamboo and Cotton, Bamboo being naturally anti-microbial and wicking. The men’s styles follow the same ethos, exploiting technical fabrics to maximum effect.

Direct to garment printing is a great option for people looking for a fast supply of a limited number of personalised t shirts, ideal for people’s pictures for stag and hen night t shirts and promotional t shirts.

What is it? A relatively new process which allows full colour printing direct onto the garment. No screens, no transfers or sublimation techniques.

DTG printers, are at the very basic level ink jet printers. A tray holds a platen onto which the t-shirt is placed and which then moves under the print-head. This has some small limitations regarding speed but, requires very little set-up time.

Why use it?

• For standard screen printing, screens have to be made before the job can be run.
• For transfer printing quantities often need to be larger in order to make them more cost effective.
• For runs of up to 50 items DTG printing is the best approach.

What garment is most suitable?

• We recommend White 100% Cotton T-Shirts as the best medium, but coloured shirts can be accommodated too. 
• Good finishes are achieved on our Blue max and Gildan brands. 
• Sweatshirts and Polo shirts can also be successful. 

What are the benefits to the customer?

• Can be used on White and Dark garments
• No screens required, so fast to produce
• Artwork is easy. A high resolution jpeg is all that is required.
• Even print quality once set up.
• Fantastic detail can be achieved from very intricate designs
• Print area up to A3.

What are the limitations with the process?

• Coloured T-Shirts need to be pre treated
• Cost per item is higher at high volumes so chose screen or transfer printing for more than 50 items.
• The initial artwork needs to be of good enough quality

What are the ideal customers for DTG printing?

• Customers requiring short run (up to 50) garments whose design contains a lot of colours (and probably have left it until the last minute!); such as;
• Hen and Stag Nights
• Corporate Events
• Charity Events
• Small companies requiring short run printing full colour logos
• Promotional Events
• Magazine Launches
• Sports Tours
• Children’s Clubs.
• Fun gifts for surprise parties.

We have just introduced our own Direct to Garment Printing services especially targetted at promotional t shirts.

Over the last 18 years, we have really come to understand some of the hassles and problems that you can experience when buying garments with logos.

To help you with this, we have put together this easy to use 9 Point checklist to guide you through the buying process to ensure that you get exactly what you need.

If you have any questions when you are working through this, please feel free to contact us. You’ll get to deal with real, friendly people who can help you through the process.

Your 9 Point Checklist of Frequently Asked Questions.

1. How do I know what is the best type of garment for me?

What are you using them for?
Do you need heavyweight garments or will a standard weight be okay?
Do you need to conform to any safety legislation ie Hi Visibility or flame retardant garments etc?
Do you need long sleeve and short sleeve? Is the environment warm or cold?
Are waterproof garments required?
Are they for every day uniform wear or they for special events, exhibitions, etc?

You need to make sure you are getting exactly what you need, not what the supplier wants to sell you.

Top tip. White garments, can be see through, check they are heavyweight enough not to be see through, I suggest a minimum-Shirt weight of 165gms and a minimum Polo Shirt weight of 180gms for White garments only.

2. Can I see before I buy?
You should be able to see samples of any garment to help you make your decision. You should also ask to wash test the garments if necessary.

3. What type of logo do I need?
There are 3 main types of garment logos.

A) Embroidery:
This is stitched on and cannot be removed. It is more suitable and economical for smaller logos as the price for embroidery is worked out by the amount of stitches in the design. Larger designs are a higher price (but of course done properly look fabulous).

Lettering height is restricted to about 6mm depending on the fabric being embroidered. Designs can be embroidered in up to 12 colours (and should be at no additional cost). Logos can be scanned from any colour version of the design. Very thin fabrics ( lightweight T-Shirts or lycra etc ) will not provide a good embroidery finish.

B) Screenprinting:
This is usually an oil based ink which sits on the fabric. It is permanent and should last for the life of the garment during normal use. Its is good for large full chest or back designs. You pay more for
increasing the amount of colours in the design, but you should only pay the same price whatever the size of the design.

Screenprinting is most commonly used on T-shirts and larger design areas. It is a very cost effective way of having your logo produced. Artwork is best provided in the form of a Black and White or .eps image emailed even if the ink colour is not Black or White. A point to note is that fleece jackets and padded clothing cannot be screen printed directly.

C) Transfer printing ( heatsealing ).
This is a similar to process to Screen printing. The same inks are used, but the prints are made onto transfer paper first rather than direct onto the garment. These transfers are then heatsealed onto the garments using an industrial transfer press at a specific temperature. Virtually any type of clothing can be printed including padded jackets and High Visibility wear. There are many types of transfer for the different garments and all should be guaranteed for the life of the garment. The method is very flexible as additional transfers can be stored and then “top ups” can be ordered with very quick turnaround times. The quality of transfers is superb and the details and clarity of designs of any size is second to none. Transfer prices are based upon the size of your design, with larger designs being more expensive to produce. Artwork is best provided as an .eps file.

4. How many garments do I need?
For staff who are wearing them everyday, 5 Polo Shirts and 1 or 2 Sweatshirts is ok, with usually 2 or 3 trousers. As a minimum the rule of thumb is ” one on, on off, one in the wash “.

5. Will I see my design before it is put on my garments?
You should see samples of all designs and should approve them by fax/email or post before work is commenced to ensure that you are getting exactly the design and quality you expect.

6. What about sizing of the garments?
Sizing can be a difficult problem as different manufacturers work to different sizing patterns, much as you would find between different stores on the high Street. Make sure you ask for sizing charts for the garments that you’re considering. Remember to allow for layers i.e.coats need to be larger chest sizes than Polo Shirts or T-Shirts.

Top tip. You can avoid costly mistakes by asking for a sizing set for fitting which will enable you to size your garments with complete accuracy.

7. How can I be sure my deadlines will be met?
Make sure you ask for staged deadlines ie. When will my design be ready for me to approve. What happens if it needs alterations? When will I receive my order? Make sure you make your deadline is clear and ask for it to be confirmed in writing. Check what happens if they are not met?

8. What about continuity of supply?
You should check your suppliers only use long term providers of garments. This will show a level of trust and ensure they do not use end of line ranges, as continuity will be a big problem in the future. Ensure they can give you ample notice of any item that is being discontinued to allow you to plan or find alternatives.

9. How will I receive my order?
It is ideal if you can have an option of having your orders sent to you or for you to be able to collect as this will allow for shorter lead times.

If you need any help or have any additional questions, please call on 01733 394758.

How to buy customised workwear

6 Reasons Why You Should Buy From Total Promotions

1. We are happy to provide a sample of any garment, so you can be sure you are making the right decision.

2. You will receive a sample of your design, stitched out for embroidery, faxed over in print for you to see. If you are not completely happy with it. We will re-sample until you are.

3. To help you plan, we will give you a delivery date within 24 hours of written receipt of your order.

4. If there is a delay with any garment, we will offer an upgraded alternative at no additional cost to you.

5. For a small additional charge, we are able to offer you a 48 turnaround on your printed or embroidered items. For all those last minute emergencies.

6. If any plain item does not fit, we will be happy to exchange it free of charge for the right size.

Total Promotions offers a dedicated and bespoke service designed to fulfil all your promotional clothing needs.

Over 17 years we have developed a vast range of products - from schoolwear to safety wear - and used our expertise to build a company committed to providing our customers with the highest levels of quality and service.

Our production site is centrally located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, with easy access routes to major motorways and inter-city rail lines - and you are welcome to visit our showroom to see our product range and the extensive personalised embroidery and printing services we offer.

Great service is paramount and we are confident you will always receive high levels of support and attention, so you are completely satisfied.

And, in the unlikely event that you’re not happy with your Total Promotions order, we offer a full money back guarantee.

Should you have any further questions, contact us via email at info@totalpromotions.co.uk , tel 01733 394758 or fax 01733 390954