After successfully working together over the past three years, the new three-year partnership will help create a new generation of young leaders to take action and fight the climate crisis in Tanzania and the UK.

Based in Altrincham in Cheshire, Chadwick Textiles supplies premium unbranded training and teamwear garments to resellers in the school sports and team wear markets, with a division specialising in fabrics for sublimated sportswear manufacturers.

Between 2018 and 2020, the partnership supported young Tanzanians in planting 360,000 trees, building three community-owned tree nurseries, training young people as Natural Resource Management facilitators and educating over 1,100 community members about sustainable forest management.

Continuing the fight against deforestation in Tanzania, Chadwick Textiles will support young people to mobilise others to use clean energy sources and plant 130,000 trees by 2024.

In the UK, the company’s support will create 35 Access Fund places for Re:Green, the new UK programme providing financial support to eligible applicants so that young people from a wide range of backgrounds can take part and become young leaders for the environment.

The Chadwick Textiles team will also undertake personal environmental action this year, taking on the Tree Planting Action Challenge. They will join the wider Raleigh community in planting over 7,000 trees across the UK to raise awareness about the importance of tree-planting and the global need to improve tree cover.

James Sutton, Raleigh International’s director of strategic partnerships, said: “Raleigh International has deeply valued the support of Chadwick Textiles since 2018 so we are pleased now to renew our partnership with them so we can continue to deliver change with them for another three years.

“Their commitment to being a responsible business and driving sustainable change over the past three years has helped to support hundreds of young people to take action and tackle deforestation.

“Without the financial support of partners like Chadwick Textiles, young people would not have access to the tools and skills they need to become young leaders.

“This is why we are delighted to continue this partnership and to build on our shared vision to tackle climate crisis in Tanzania and the UK.”

Chadwick Textiles’ managing director Joel Chadwick added: “Chadwick Textiles are once again delighted to partner and sponsor Raleigh International for a further three years, building on the urgent and valuable work they and their dedicated volunteers have committed to in Mufindi, Tanzania – something I was fortunate enough to have witnessed for myself first-hand.

“We are equally excited by the new challenge the Re-Green project presents as it’s starting to take shape here on our doorstep in the UK.

“We sincerely hope that our continued support for Raleigh will further highlight the vital work they do on all our behalfs given the global climate emergency we can’t ignore.”

Raleigh International is a youth-driven organisation supporting a global movement of young people to take action. It is committed to a fair, inclusive and green world where young people confront the planet’s most urgent crises.

It supports young people by connecting them with the skills, networks, platforms and experiences to lead action on the change they demand.

It works globally to promote the role of young people in decision-making and civil society, creating meaningful youth employment and enterprise, protecting vulnerable environments and combating climate change, and ensuring the right to safe water and sanitation.

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OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP

For the next three years, we will build on the impact created through the first phase of our partnership. Together, we will support a new generation of young environmental leaders to take action and mobilise others to fight the climate crisis. This time in the UK as well as in Tanzania.

We will continue our focus on reforestation through Raleigh’s first-ever UK programme, Re:Green. By supporting the protection and reforestation of the Scottish rainforest. Our partnership will also continue the fight against the devastating problem of deforestation in Tanzania. With our support of the Raleigh Tanzania Society’s environmental campaign, #Keshotutachelewa (Tomorrow Is Too Late).

ACTION NOT EXCUSES

Young people are key to creating solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face globally. They are leading the way and taking action now.

Globally young people have told Raleigh that they are not willing to accept the loss of biodiversity and climate change. They demand a world where collective responsibility for a fairer, greener more sustainable future.

Alongside seven Youth Champions, Raleigh has launched a global environmental action campaign called ‘Action Not Excuses’. Inspiring and mobilising a global movement of 100,000 young people to take urgent action to address the climate emergency and drive the green recovery. Creating green jobs, reversing deforestation and fighting plastic waste and pollution.

THE CHALLENGE

Despite this, young people are not given the opportunities or platforms to engage as part of the solution. Although they demand action now, many young people are unsure of how to make a contribution.

Whilst young people demand a greener and more inclusive world. Research shows a growing disconnection from nature among some groups. Consequently, many young people are missing out not only on the physical and mental health benefits of being in nature but also the chance to develop curiosity, respect and responsibility for the natural world.

This situation has been compounded by the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions that have reduced personal development opportunities for young people and prevented them from being able to volunteer outdoors.

(Image provided by Saving Scotland’s Rainforest. SSR is a project led by the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest who aim to protect and restore this globally important habitat)

The Re:Green programme will ignite the passion of young people and equip them with the leadership skills to drive the ecological and social change they want to see. For environmental movements to be successful they need to be as diverse and inclusive as possible. The new Access Fund supported by Chadwick Textiles will ensure that no one is left behind. Widening accessibility to young people from a range of backgrounds and actively removing financial barriers.

THE PROGRAMME

Re:Green will create a national movement of young people, partner organisations, and communities united in action which builds a greener UK. Raleigh International is part of the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest. A voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations taking collaborative action to save 30,000 hectares of rainforest and ancient woodland from environmental devastation.

This summer and autumn, 200 young people, aged 18-24, will undertake a two or four-week immersive programme in remote locations in Scotland. Through their participation, young people will develop essential leadership and conservation skills and contribute to tangible and impactful conservation.

Protecting the rare Scottish rainforest and native woodland found on the west coast of Scotland. Which is a natural lifeline, locking in carbon, providing local livelihoods, and supporting communities that live within and around it. But with only 30,000 hectares of Scottish rainforest remaining, it’s under threat from overgrazing, invasive plant species, tree disease, air pollution and climate change.

Only 30,000 hectares of Scottish rainforest remains

Young people will support our partners to deliver essential work to conserve and restore the Scottish rainforest and other ancient woodlands. This will include supporting the removal of invasive plant species, restoration and rewilding green spaces. Plus, tree-planting and reforestation, habitat and wildlife monitoring, as well as trail maintenance. Those taking part in our four-week programme will also undertake a leadership challenge to further enrich these essential skills as they trek through the Scottish Highlands.

Building on this experience, young people will be trained in social and environmental activism. Including how to mobilise others and influence decision-makers to take action which drives the
green recovery and addresses the climate emergency. They will enrol onto the Raleigh Global Campaign Platform (Action Not Excuses), be able to attend additional training and support
sessions via online conferences and return volunteer events. This continued support will empower young people to create and enact plans for taking action and mobilising their peers to address the climate emergency.

Get involved and take action now because tomorrow is too late – Raleigh International/Take-Action

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The school sportswear landscape has shifted

However more recently, pupils haven’t been spending time in confined spaces such as changing rooms. They are now encouraged to wear sports clothing for larger portions of the days when they have P.E lessons or extra-curricula sport. So where once slipping on a polo and shorts for a lesson would suffice. Now they have other factors to consider such as wearing P.E kit in other classes. As well as travelling to and from school.

These changes have led to a rise in the demand for comfort and warmth from the school sportswear offerings. Creating a surge in requests for garments such as midlayers, pants and leggings. To address this new school sports landscape, our core 4-piece has now become a 7-piece. All of which demonstrate the quality you would expect from Chadwick styles. Yet all iGen stock products retain the important “entry-level” price point to appeal to mainstream schools. View iGEN Range

A brand new iGen Midlayer and a Tapered Pant have been recently introduced to join the range for the start of this coming school year. Plus, we’ve included one of our most popular styles, the Academy Legging.

The New iGEN ¼ Zip Midlayer

Available in 8 stock iGen colour combinations, this new ¼ Zip ticks all the boxes. A contemporary design made from a quality semi dull 230gsm flat knit polyester. With a warm brushed reverse, which is a durable hard-wearing easy-care fabric. The construction, fit and detailing are of the highest quality, yet this midlayer sits at an affordable price point. View iGEN Midlayer

The New iGEN Tapered Pant

The iGen tapered pants are warm, durable and use the same 230gsm warm brushed fabric to combine with the iGen midlayer. The modern fitted design incorporates contrast stretch rib calf panelling, locking ankle zips & 2 zip pockets. View iGEN Tapered Pant

The Academy Legging Joins iGEN

To complete the new look iGen Games Kit range we are rebranding our popular Academy legging to become part of the iGen range. The style (838) will remain the same but will now be known as our Style 838 iGen legging.  This style is a staple with a lot of our Schoolwear customers and fits the iGen positioning of “superior quality at an entry-level price point”.

This functional stretch legging is made with a soft touch 240gsm polyester spandex knit fabric that is warm, quick-drying and durable. Its wide elasticated waistband offers a more secure fit and the reduction in panelled seams provides ample opportunity for embellishment. View iGEN Legging

Samples of all the iGEN styles are now available upon request. We can create presentation visuals personalised to your schools and clubs. We also have fabric accreditation and ethical sources information accessible for all along with supporting material on our commitments to carbon capture and reforestation.

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69% of our customers reported “High-Quality Products” as the most important attribute of a School and Teamwear supplier

As well as giving our customers a voice to raise any valid concerns. The survey also provides us with measurable insights into how important supplier attributes are; such as UK Stock Support, Ethical Sourcing, Product Style Longevity etc. Allowing us to focus more on the key areas that matter the most to our customers.

The first month generated a strong response with 90 surveys completed. Most likely incentivised by the grand prize of 3 x Hospitality Tickets at the Etihad Stadium that were on offer.

The randomly selected lucky winner of the March prize draw was Louise Renshaw from ClassworX.

Congratulations to Louise. Who like most respondents gave very constructive feedback. Identifying areas where we can improve on multiple fronts to better serve her, her business, and her customers. We appreciate all of this, and we would like to thank all those who have completed the survey so far in a similarly honest manner.

[Sales Executive Matthew Titchard presents Louise Renshaw of ClassworX with her prize]

If you would like to give your feedback and be entered into the next prize draw, then complete the short survey via the link below.

Over 90% of customers reported being ‘Very Satisfied’ with Chadwick Teamwear as their supplier

There has been a huge amount of positivity within the survey feedback we have received so far. However, we are aware that small things can have big impacts over time. So, if you feel we are missing a particular product or colour combination. Need to improve our customer portal, marketing & media support or could change the way we work in any way that will better serve your business, then do let us know by completing our customer satisfaction survey below.

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This sadly joins many months of chaos already experienced due to the impacts of COVID-19, Brexit and oil price rises. Which has insnared 90% of the world’s trade in turmoil.

This ‘Perfect Storm’ was first predicted back in October 2020, and since November it has continued unabated. Demand for imported goods in the UK and Europe remains strong. However, with little or no improvement in container availability or a reliable shipping schedule expected for some time. Costs will continue to stay as high as ever.

Shipping container prices increase by over 600%

So where are the issues…Currently, marine traffic updates have shown bottlenecks of vessel clusters unable to iron out. There are hundreds of vessels queuing to navigate the restricted route west of the Suez, as soon as possible. Numerous carriers have taken the decision to route vessel’s south to sail around the Cape at a significantly greater cost. Just to avoid sitting in a backlog position where timeframes on a resolution are still unknown. Such massive diversions of circumventing a continent the size of Africa could displace even more ships, crews and containers that could have a knock-on effect on future availability and scheduling.

25 million containers are now displaced from their normal routes

The number of containers in the West is incredibly high, which inevitably creates issues with congestion. The ships and their cargo are simply not being docked, unloaded, and returned to the East fast enough to meet the demand.

Border checks and backlogs at the docks have increased due to Brexit. When combined with equipment displacement and staff shortages due to COVID restrictions, has resulted in massive delays in receiving goods from the ports. A process that once took 2-3 days is now taking up to 2-3 weeks. Producing an imbalance in the shipping flow from East to West that has only worsened with the Suez Canal incident.

Voyage pattern disruptions expected to continue

No shipping line can boast great performance when serving Europe considering the current voyage patterns and expected time frames. There are now clusters of vessels departing and arriving together. These swells of traffic create an unwinnable battle in some areas. Leaving little solution but to offload more containers at ports other than those originally intended.

This has destroyed the normal loop patterns of sea freight. And as lockdown measures starting to ease in the UK, with rebound demand expected to be high well into the summer and beyond. Industry leaders such as Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd now believe that disruptions and elevated container prices could stretch all the way into the third quarter.

Airfreight acting as a pressure relief valve

The ‘Ever Given’ may be unstuck, and the canal unblocked, but the disruption to sea freight is expected to last for quite some time. Some shipping lines are even refusing to take new bookings. Forcing importers to seek alternatives to avoid port congestion and delays.

As the impact spreads across industries and markets, more and more businesses are scrambling to transport their goods via air freight. Aiming to recover lost time in their supply chains and offering some welcome relief.

However, researchers say this relief valve is unlikely to last. As available aircraft space is struggling to keep up with the record levels of demand. A situation that is only set to worsen as brands and importers of all forms race to restock, ahead of further lockdown restrictions being lifted.

The unsettling reality is that no individual or business is likely to escape the impacts of this perfect storm in some form. Whether as a consumer awaiting significantly delayed goods or a supplier unable to fulfil their order books on time. A little compassion and a lot of patience will be required by all as the distressed freight industry slowly navigates to normality.

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We’ve upgraded our operating systems to increase speed, accuracy and visibility throughout the ordering and dispatch process. We continue to invest in UK held stock and as online shopping trends proliferate, we will be creating even more digital marketing assets to support our customers. A particular focus on video content creation is planned for this year. Plus an ‘on location’ photoshoot and subsequent all-encompassing new digital and printed catalogues are in the pipeline.

Product development takes precedence

Although there have been many unavoidable hurdles set in our path these last 12 months, we have not stopped or deviated from our plans. Product development continues to take precedence – updating and regenerating items and ranges based on style life cycles, customer feedback and changing demands is ingrained in our company’s ethos.

Taking inspiration from sport, fashion and retail, we continue to pursue the development of innovative fabrics, concepts, trims, panel configurations and designs to drive the School Sports and Teamwear sectors onwards.

Two of the most popular ranges in each of those markets will see several new styles additions throughout 2021.

2021 Edge Teamwear Range Additions

Building upon the strengths of the Edge Teamwear range, we will launch another two styles this year. The first of which has already landed – a contemporary wadded ¾ length Touchline Coat, with a fishtail back opening. It’s a fantastic year-round coat that has proven to be a huge success in the short time it’s been with us. Which may offer some insights into its popularity for the coming Autumn/Winter season. Find out more

We will also be launching a new Hybrid Skinny Pant this year in black and navy, with an engineered waistband and self-colour Edge prints on the lower legs. This premium product will be made from a combination of fabrics and textures for optimum comfort, fit and performance, plus some practical zip pockets too. The skinny pants will be available to sample from May with bulk stock landing in July.

2021 iGEN Range Additions

The current 4-piece iGEN school sports and games kit range, that consist of a Unisex Polo, Female Polo, Short & Skort in 10 stock colour combinations. Will be complemented this year with a Skinny Track Pant and colour combination ¼ Zip Tracktop set, which are available to buy as separates.

The iGEN Skinny Pant will be constructed using a lightly brushed-back full dull flat knit fabric combined with zip pockets and rib panelling at the calf, like that of the existing premium Skinny Pant (826), but at a more affordable price point.

The new iGEN ¼ Zip Tracktop will utilize the same fabric but will be available in select iGEN colour combinations. Both new iGEN styles will be ready to sample from May with bulk stock arriving ready for the back-to-school period.

If you would like to discuss any new products due to launch this year then please do get in touch either via the contact form below, email or phone.

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The efforts of the locals and Raleigh volunteers since then has resulted in significant progress towards achieving their goals within the area. Planting 532,000 seedlings, replanting 322 acres of land and creating 4 new tree nurseries.

Although there’s still a long way to go to reverse deforestation, the 617 community members that have now been trained on natural resource management combined with the support of Raleigh volunteers, will enable the project to continue. Even expand and ultimately prove beneficial to the local community as well as the climate as a whole.

“Action Not Excuses”

This year Raleigh is endeavouring to combat the global climate crisis despite the pandemic. Their current global projects will continue, but in 2021 they will also be launching a series of ambitions UK centric programmes to focus on environmental concerns that need immediate attention.

Find out more about Raleigh’s ‘Fight for Zero Waste’, ‘Creating Green Jobs’ and ‘Reversing Deforestation’ programmes by visiting the Raleigh International website via the link.

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Greater storage capacity

From 180 pallet spaces in our bulk area, we now have 520 pallet spaces due to a new racking system and fabric storage warehouse.

Customers expect a lot more from their suppliers these days and we try to leave no room for error when it comes to both our products and services. Now with our new warehouse storage space, racking system, handheld scanner system and distribution infrastructure we can achieve the best performance, accuracy, and visibility possible for our customer.

New integrated systems

This new “connected” warehouse with real-time order visibility uses tried and tested technology that can be scaled up as required. Ultimately offering a more flexible response with a better-managed workforce.

Stock levels have never been better

We now have in excess of 350,000 garments & 200,000 metres of fabric in stock! Plus, over 250,000 garments are in production or on the water, for replenishment.

15,000 orders are now being despatched annually, of which 82% of orders are delivered next day and 18% within 48 hours!

It’s a fantastic effort and achievement for all those involved over the summer months here at Chadwick’s. Our customers and business will certainly reap the benefits for a long time to come.

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Where has this all come from…

Well, in a response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, schools have sought to minimise infections between pupils by limiting not only their contact with others outside of their ‘bubbles’ but also by minimising the use of shared spaces such as changing rooms.

This has led to students being encouraged to attend school, and in some cases remain throughout the day, in their games kits if they have PE or sports clubs that day. This ultimately has added travelling to and from school in their sports kit into the equation, surging demand for warmer outer layers and baselayers.

Understandably, the parents of the students are now formally encouraged to send their children into school in fresh, clean clothes each day. So, for example, a child that pre-COVID may have worn one pair of shorts and a t-shirt for maybe 2 junior PE lessons a week, may now be wearing a pair of skinny pants, a baselayer, t-shirt and a midlayer. And rather than just the one set, they may have multiple sets to reduce the amount of washing required during the week.

Will it continue?

The jury is still out…On one hand it may go back to years of old once the COVID-19 threat has passed. On the other hand, this shift in style demand we have seen may well become the new norm as infection control continues to take precedence in schools and similar settings to mitigate future threats.

There’s also the fact that many pupils, parents and schools themselves are now aware of a broader range of garment styles available to them. Which could lead to demand continuing or even ramping up further, particularly if new trends begin to set in amongst pupils. It’s hard to say which way it will go or what demand will be in the years to come but here’s what’s hot in School sportswear right now.

Schoolwear Best Sellers

10. PRO TRAINING SHORT (671) 

9. BASELAYER TIGHTS (401)

8. PRO RUGBY SHORTS (535)

7. ACADEMY LEGGINGS (838)

6. CLASSIC STADIUM PANTS (211)

5. POWER STRETCH LEGGINGS (799)

4. BASELAYER TOPS (284)

3. FUNCTIONAL MIDLAYERS (790)

2. PRO TEAM MIDLAYERS (812)

1. SKINNY PANTS (826)

The unprecedented increase we have seen in sales has naturally had an impact on our stock levels. However, we back our products, we are always producing and have fast turnaround times, so replenishment is always imminent.

Make sure you can meet the demand, with Chadwick teamwear in your supply chain you can offer your schools affordable, UK stocked, brand quality styles.

Contact our sales office to request a sample from any of our Top 10 best-selling school sports styles and keep an eye on our iGEN range as we look to extend it with more innovative styles in the new year.

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In accordance with the government guidelines, our limited number of onsite staff are working in a safe and responsible manner.

However, many of our office staff do remain on furlough, so please continue to email orders@chadwicktextiles for any enquiries and someone will contact you within 24 hours.

For any urgent matters, please contact one of our directors directly on tim.roberts@chadwicktextiles.co.uk or joel.chadwick@chadwicktextiles.co.uk

Many thanks

Joel Chadwick

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