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Published - 20th June, 2016
To get the best embroidery you need the best threads – Madeira is the only choice.Here at Sharon Lee we use Madeira thread for all of the in-house embroideries as we believe it is the best quality thread to use for a few reasons.
Madeira, a company founded in South West Germany almost 90 years ago and established in …
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Published - 13th June, 2016
BRANDING OPTIONS FOR ANY ITEM OF HEADWEAR IS PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR WHEN CONSIDERING ADDING HATS OR BEANIES INTO YOUR CLIENTS PORTFOLIO.With so many different branding options available, it can be a minefield when it comes to deciding what will work best for your chosen designs.
SO WHERE DO WE START?Well the first decision that you need …
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Published - 6th June, 2016
Sharon Lee brings its mastery of 3D embroidery to our new Images masthead and shows you how it’s done.Last year, Images magazine visited Sharon Lee’s new showroom and modernised premises for a tour of the company’s operations*. During the visit, Pete Williams, the company’s embroidery manager, demonstrated the 3D embroidery techniques that he has been developing and perfecting to …
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Published - 31st May, 2016
It’s fast approaching, but do you have everything in place? Summer brings a whole new range of opportunities, sporting events, music festivals, fetes and more. With a huge potential to get your customers brand in front of thousands of potential clients, caps are an ideal marketing tool.Headwear and summer go hand in hand with each other, not only for …
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Published - 23rd May, 2016
Introducing the C6720 the latest in the range of quality headwear from Sharon Lee.The C6720 is a new addition to our ever extending range of high-end, retail quality headwear.
In the below video, Danny runs through the key features of the new range.
The C6720 is made from a Tactile peached Polyester fabric, constructed in a birds eye weave, …
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Published - 16th May, 2016
WHATEVER YOUR OPINION OF THE PRINTED CATALOGUE THERE IS AN ARGUMENT FOR AND AGAINST.Years ago, well before the global use of the computer and the internet, the best way to show off your products was with a printed catalogue, and to be honest this was a perfect way to promote your business and product range to a wide audience.…
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Published - 9th May, 2016
There are trade shows for everything! from Nuts & Bolts through to Executive Yachts and everything in between. Some are B2B and others are End User shows, but what are the benefits and risks? Benefits.Trade shows are generally targeted at an industry and the people involved or interested in that industry. Exhibiting at a trade show can be a …
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Published - 3rd May, 2016
What do Sharon Lee, Elton John, BUPA, a Microwave and the breaking of the sound barrier have in common? The answer is the year 1947. The year Sharon Lee Ltd was established and the same year Elton John was born, BUPA was established, the microwave was invented and the sound barrier was broken by Chuck Yeager in the Bell X-1.… Read more
Published - 25th April, 2016
Sharon Lee’s Survival guide to selling headwear.“Survival of the Fittest” is a statement you hear a lot, not just in the wilderness but also in business. But to survive you need the right tools, knowledge, and commitment.
At Sharon Lee, we are committed to helping you sell headwear easier and quicker than ever before, by doing the hard work …
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Published - 18th April, 2016
How can creativity help you sell Caps and Beanies to your clients without the need to lift a finger? The common scenario:A client calls wanting a range of products for a big event or product launch. They advise you of the budget and now it’s up to you to list a range of suitable products, source or get creative …
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Published - 4th April, 2016
You may have heard the term ‘sublimation’ going around lately – also known or referred to as dye-sub, or dye sublimation printing – but no matter what you call it, sublimation printing is a versatile, digital printing method that opens up a world of opportunities to any consumer of decorated goods.
So, what is dye-sublimation?
Well, simply put, sublimation is …
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Published - 14th April, 2016
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS GREAT NEW BRANDING TECHNIQUE – SILICONE EMBOSSING. WE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM A TRIP TO OUR PRODUCTION FACILITIES IN CHINA, AND WOW WHAT AN EYE OPENER IT WAS.With so many new fabrics, styles and of course, branding techniques we were like kids in a sweet shop.
One such technique that really caught our eye in …
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Published - 4th April, 2016
Embroidery is a very important part of decorating your garments and can make or break an order.Many of you may be thinking how hard can it be to embroider a logo to the front of a cap or garment?
To a certain extent it’s not that difficult but getting it looking clean and crisp takes some care. Below are …
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Published - 13th April, 2016
It’s a simple question but a difficult one to answer!Take for example your energy supplier. Yes you are getting a regular supply of electricity and gas, and in most cases you never need to contact them until there is an issue or you decide to shop around for better pricing. But how many of you regularly check the suppliers …
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Published - 6th April, 2016
We are pleased to announce that on the 11th March 2016, we took delivery of our sixth, 8 head embroidery machine, taking our embroidery head count to 48 plus a single head. The introduction of this latest Tajima machine now means that we will be able to facilitate up to 1500 logos per day, of 5000 stitches, and a production… Read more
Published - 4th April, 2016
Over the past 6 months we have been working tirelessly on our new website.You may ask why? Well, the simple fact is that the old site, as great as it was, just didn’t sit with the massive changes Sharon Lee have made in the past 3 years.
After many conversations with clients, and internally, it became apparent that a …
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