The 12,000 sqft factory, which is located in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight and is powered by renewable energy, boasts a 12kw photovoltaic solar panel array, LED lighting and insulation throughout, low power electric gel heaters and M&R Ecomax electric dryers to dry tees produced by the printing carousels.
The move from Cowes is a result of UK T-Shirt Printing’s recent rapid growth, fuelled by demand for their sustainable branded merchandise and their supply chain’s commitment to sustainability and traceability.
Explains co-founder Rob Drake-Knight: “What’s really cool about this factory is that it is entirely powered by renewable energy. When the sun’s out our solar panels contribute to the energy needed to turn the carousels or cure the tees. When it’s raining, we fall back on our supply from mixed renewables including solar, wind and hydro.
“The building reflects our values. It’s practical, and the choices we made in the renovation of the building make an important point: sustainability and economy don’t have to be opposing forces. We’ve actually made savings in the long run by investing in renewables, insulation, low power lighting and heating.”
UK T-Shirt Printing’s blank Rapanui t-shirts are made from organic cotton in an ethically accredited, wind powered factory in India. The business has been doubling year on year and UK T-Shirt Printing now makes branded merchandise and uniforms for the world’s biggest brands including RSPCA, The Marine Conservation Society and Lush Cosmetics.
