It seems like the summer holidays have only just started, but in reality September is not that far away. In fact, in less than a month the kids will be heading back to school, so it’s time to get them ready now. Now although we can’t help with the summer homework which they have possibly left till the last minute, we can help them look great with smart embroidered school […]

Having worked in the clothing and textiles industry for many years we have become familiar with the terms used by our colleagues and industry peers.  We know sometimes there is jargon and terminology that can be baffling to our customers. Here’s a great list we’ve put together to help you understand the terms we might use when describing our products to you. A-line A style where the dress fits at […]

Five Star Embroidery & Design is an established company providing a high quality service throughout Yorkshire and throughout the UK. Our customers rely on us to deliver a service that will not be matched in terms of the wide range of products available, the customised finished and of course our outstanding customer service. The Five Star Embroidery team are highly skilled professionals who have an excellent knowledge of the clothing […]

With the final School term of the year drawing to a close the savvy, thinking ahead parents are already ordering their children’s uniforms for the School year ahead.  Before you settle into relaxing and enjoying the long Summer holidays with your children give yourself the peace of mind in the knowledge that their uniforms are organised for the new School year.  September as always will come around quick – be […]

It’s always nice to hear positive feedback from your customers, it really makes the hard work worthwhile. Although we do not ask for reviews, some of our customers have taken to social media to talk about our work and services. We get plenty of reviews from happy customers on our Facebook page, and it’s always great to hear that they like what we have created for them. One of our […]

The summer holidays are nearly here and families will start flocking to the coast and other holiday destinations around the world.  At Five Star Embroidery & Design we offer a range of personalised summer accessories including beach bags, swim bags, beach towels and sun protection hats. Going on holiday with a family can take a lot of organising – and everyone ready for a day at the beach can require […]

Here at Five Star Embroidery we see a lot of logos.  More often than not our customers will come to us with their logo designs already in place – at the very least in their minds – but sometimes already in a format we can use. Either way we work with our customers to help them get the finish they want on their garment to best display their logo design. […]

With Euro 2016 in full swing everyone seems to have gone a bit football crazy. In fact, when it gets to summer sports mania seems to take over and everyone is playing golf, cricket, tennis, rugby, football, you name it! We are still holding out hope the England may win the Euros, but even if they don’t it’s the taking part that counts right? Well Five Star can have you […]

Bespoke printing provides your company uniform and accessories with a corporate look that portrays a professional image to your customers, suppliers and the general public. We use the very best high quality products to ensure our printing to tough enough to stand up to the most hardwearing of uses.  That said, there is plenty you can do to take care of your bespoke printed garments, extending their lifespan and giving […]

Gift shopping is probably one of the most frustrating jobs, when it’s a relative or family friend you can often struggle to remember what you bought them last year or you may be clueless what to buy them because you think they have everything they need – what else could they possibly want! Especially in the run up to the Christmas holidays, shopping centres are busy and jam-packed with shoppers, […]

The simple Polo Shirt is widely adopted by businesses, large and small, as being the ideal work attire for employees in some business industries, in particular retail, catering and engineering, where the need for clothing to be comfortable and allow good freedom of movement for the wearer to be of paraess is easily identifiable for customers and suppliers on meeting a company representative. Interestingly, but perhaps not surprisingly, the Polo […]

There are a range of options when considering customising your item of clothing or accessory, your chosen method will probably be dependant on the type and length of use. As a general rule the most common options are embroidery and print. If you are a business and want to make your business instantly identifiable with a bespoke item of clothing then we would usually recommend an embroidered design, as this […]

The end of the school year is fast approaching. While your thoughts may be turning towards the six-week holiday, for schools and colleges it’s time to think about the students you’ll be saying ‘goodbye’ to at the end of the year. Many of the students will have been with you since their first secondary school days. They’ll have spent the last seven years of their lives attending school, and moving […]

Your logo represents your business. Your branding advertises your company. And your image makes you instantly recognisable to customers. Why not reinforce your message with customised office clothing? Personalised corporate wear is a simple way to create a professional image and promote your business. It allows your team to look smart and cohesive, whilst advertising your company through their clothing – free of charge. If you attend networking events, you’ll […]