This year marks the 40th anniversary of the recovery of the Mary Rose warship from the bed of the Solent, where she sank in 1545.

Following one of the most complex and expensive maritime salvage projects in history, the warship of the Tudor navy, serving under King Henry VIII, was finally recovered and laid to rest at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where the ship’s restored remains are visited by thousands of tourists every year.

As part of a wider partnership with Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Taylor Made Designs is proud to supply all the uniform needs of the 200 strong staff team and volunteers who manage the attraction and the award-winning museum built in 2013 to house recovered artifacts and tell the remarkable story of the ships journey to its final resting place.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Taylor Made Designs, says: “The Mary Rose represents an incredible part of our British history. It’s hard to believe 40 years have passed since it was recovered from the seabed off the south coast of England, a feat I remember witnessing on the news as a youngster. At Taylor Made Designs, are all incredibly proud to be able to play a very small part in supporting the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in its quest to enable as many people as possible to visit the 473-year-old shipwreck and immerse themselves in the history and life of such an incredible artefact.

Dominic Jones, CEO of the Mary Rose Trust - the charitable organisation responsible for the Mary Rose and the development of the museum, says: “Taylor Made Designs consistently ensures all our staff and volunteers are kitted out in the custom-branded technical garments they need to go about their business. Ordering and deliveries are managed through an online portal, making it incredibly easy to manage stock and make sure everyone gets the garments they need, when they need them. I look forward to working with James and the team as we now head towards the 50th anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose!”

James and Ed Taylor, Directors at Taylor Made Designs, are heading out to the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo to join hundreds of other professionals from the world of attractions and entertainment.

The international event, being hosted at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Saudi Arabia on May 28-30, offers a chance to hear from world leaders, influencers and disruptors in the SEA Summit, explore the latest product and service innovation in the extensive exhibition hall and take advantage of the largest gathering of entertainment and attractions professionals in the Middle East.

Speaking of the event, Ed Taylor says: “Although Taylor Made Designs has its HQ in the UK, we service a global client portfolio. This event enables us to catch up with many of our international clients, partners and industry friends, all under one roof whilst also presenting excellent opportunities to make new contacts and explore new possibilities. In just a few days we can have quality interactions with literally hundreds of other professionals. Video conference calls great but they are no substitute for in-person contact.”

Post event, Ed will be remaining in the region for a few days to visit clients in Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

If you are heading out to the event and want to meet up, get in touch with either James or Ed directly via a DM on LinkedIn: LinkedinJames, LinkedinEd

To find out more about the SEA Expo visit: saudientertainmentexpo.com

Taylor Made Designs has developed a range of generic and custom branded grip socks, perfect for use in trampoline parks and indoor play areas. 
 
Choose from generic off-the shelf red socks with grey ‘grippers’ that can be dispatched within 48 hours to customisable socks that can reflect any brand in all its glory. There is also a range of pre-designed seasonal socks including Christmas, Easter  and Halloween or the team can work with you to create your own designs for bespoke events or promotions. 
 
All socks marry value for money with high performance and are available in a range of sizes suitable for both children and adults.
 
James Taylor, Global Sales Director, Taylor Made Designs, says: “Gripper sock sales a create a steady revenue stream for trampoline park and soft play operators that can be enhanced through the provision of bespoke seasonal, promotional or limited-edition designs. Most clients tend to place an initial order of generic socks to ensure fast delivery, whilst working with our expert team to design, manufacture and deliver bespoke designs. Some also change colours and designs on a regular basis to create a demand for current, limited stock amongst regular visitors.”
 
To find out more about the socks on offer, minimum order quantities and how to get set up as a customer, visit taylormadedesigns.co.uk or call the team on +44 (0) 1202 473311.

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched its own brand Leisure Essentials Range. The range includes competitively priced, standard uniform items and accessories that can be custom-branded and delivered to site within a matter of days.

James Taylor, Global Sales Director, Taylor Made Designs, says: “Our UK warehouse holds significant stock of all Leisure Essential items, meaning our supply chain is unaffected by continuing import challenges. The fact that we can add custom-embroidery via our team of expert in-house machinists means orders can be ready and dispatched within just a few days of order receipt.

“Knowing orders will be fulfilled quickly and effectively, gives our leisure operator clients confidence in the process, meaning they can order stock as and when needed, rather than having to store their own reserves on site where space to do so is often an issue.”

The Leisure Essentials Range includes a selection of basic garments from lifeguard uniforms, shorts and track pants to padlocks and gym towels. Many items are available in a range of colours and can be custom-branded.

For more information on how to join TMDs growing portfolio of contract clients, the team on +44 (0) 1202 473311 or email: [email protected]

This month, James Taylor, Global Sales Director at Taylor Made Designs, is heading out to Dubai to join industry professionals at the region's premium B2B event, The Fitness Business Summit.

James says: “Taylor Made Designs has been trading for more 30 years, supporting uniform and merchandise needs all over the world. Dubai and the whole MENA region is an expanding market so I’m really looking forward to meeting industry professionals from the region to explore opportunities.”

The event is taking place at the Two Seasons Hotel, 18 May 2023. James adds; “If any UK industry professionals are also heading out and fancy a catch up, be sure to get in touch: [email protected].

Last year, Taylor Made Designs launched its end of use textile recycling programme. Between January 1, and September 30, 1753Kg of  end of use textile materials, was collected from the TMD office, sorted, securely shredded and recycled.

The official Environmental Impact Statement shows that, by disposing of garments responsibly using this deconstruction and recycling process, a total of 2980Kg of CO2 has been saved from entering the atmosphere. Plus, an estimated 1,787,030 litres of water have been saved due to a combination of avoiding landfill and the impact saved from the recycling and re-purposing versus manufacturing from new.

James Taylor, MD, TMD, says: “Our programme makes responsible and secure textile disposal possible for any sized organisation. The whole recycling process is fully documented, giving clients written certification of the entire process including their own Environmental Impact Statement.

“When Places Leisure rebranded recently, we disposed of all their redundant workwear via this recycling process. Garments were shredded and repurposed into new yards, insulation and composites or turned into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). 100 per cent avoided ending up in landfill.”