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1 T-shirts Looking good, wash after wash Our T-shirts have become a bit of a legend in their own T-time. Anyone who s ever owned one knows that Russell T-shirts are designed to last longer. They re built for repeated use, and to stay looking good, wash after wash. So if you demand quality and reliability in uniform and teamwear, you ll get real lifetime value from our tees.

2 165 HD T

Feel the quality The one thing that makes the biggest, most obvious difference in a cotton T-shirt is the fabric you use to make it.

Ringspun cotton integrates shorter fibres into the yarn, for a softer hand feel and greater durability.

At Russell we only ever use ringspun or combed ringspun cotton in our T-shirts.

It's a state-of-the-art vertical operation that gives us both real production flexibility and, given its location, very competitive lead

3 Feel the quality The one thing that makes the biggest, most obvious difference in a cotton T-shirt is the fabric you use to make it. There are three kinds in ascending quality; Open end, Ringspun, Combed ringspun. Ringspun cotton integrates shorter fibres into the yarn, for a softer hand feel and greater durability. Combed ringspun yarn starts with a combing process to remove shorter fibres, and results in an even smoother, stronger yarn. At Russell we only ever use ringspun or combed ringspun cotton in our T-shirts. Made in house, in Morocco Most of our T-shirts are made in our own modern factory in Morocco. It's a state-of-the-art vertical operation that gives us both real production flexibility and, given its location, very competitive lead times. Introducing the new HD T T here s long been a trade-off in the imprint T-shirt market. The luxury feel of cotton versus the printability of polyester or a polyester-rich blend. You could have one or the other, but not both. Until now that is, with the introduction of our new HD T. It feels great, and prints incredibly well too.

4 Chapter 3. T-shirts HD T

5 165 HD T New for F 165M This sounds ideal for my business. My customers will love it.

Debunking two common myths There s a myth that sublimation printing only works on 100% polyester. Not true.

6 Designed for print Why the HD T? Because the time s right for a quality tee in a polycotton blend that offers the best of both fabrics. It s suitable for a range of print processes, including sublimation, and has the luxury feel of a highcotton blend. Debunking two common myths There s a myth that sublimation printing only works on 100% polyester. Not true. Our polycotton HD T is ideal for sublimation print we ve tested it and the results speak for themselves. There s another myth that sublimation only works on white cloth. Not true. White might be best for colour reproduction but it s not the only option we offer 3 marl colours and they produce a fashionably muted, retro feel just what a large chunk of the market demands. Check the details Men s 165M Ladies 165F ➏ ➌ ➏ ➌ ➊ ➊ ➍ ➋ ➍ ➋ ➎ ➎ ➊ PolyCotton mix ➋ Slim fit ➌ Shoulder to shoulder tape ➍ Side seamed ➎ 4 colours including 3 new marls ➏ Removable, adhesive neck label Get more online 360 shots Product Video Full Product spec Imagery See more detail shots online Fact check The PolyCotton T-Shirt that s designed for print. PRODUCT R-165M-0 Men s HD T R-165F-0 Ladies HD T COLOURS M F 30 M F M3 M F RM M F GY MATERIAL: 65% polyester/ 35% ringspun combed cotton WEIGHT: White: 155g/m 2 Colours: 160g/m 2 PACKING: Pack 6/Carton 36 Where will you see it? Retail Hospitality Front of House SIZES S-2XL XS-XL LAUNDRY CARE: Suitable for 40 C machine wash and tumble dry ORIGIN: Bangladesh Promotional Merchandise Corporate Events

7 155 Slim T 155F 155M We d been looking for a quality promotional T with a great fit this was the one.

The Slim T was introduced just last year, and has become an instant classic for quality retail promotions.

8 Slimmer, taller, smarter Not that we like to brag, but we believe our 155 Slim T is quite simply the best fitting T-shirt on the market. As the name suggests, it s designed to be slim fitting, but not too tight. It also has extra length to create an even slimmer, very contemporary look. The Slim T was introduced just last year, and has become an instant classic for quality retail promotions. Check the details Men s 155M Ladies 155F ➌ ➊ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➍ ➎ ➌ ➋ ➎ Fact check It is slim but not TOO tight. The modern look T made with attention to detail. PRODUCT R-155M-0 Men s Slim T R-155F-0 Ladies Slim T COLOURS MF 30 MF 36 MF AL MF 38 SIZES S-2XL XS-XL MF BH MF CD Lighter too The 155 Slim T was developed from our 150, which we d introduced six years ago as a response to the trend towards lighter, cooler fabrics. The 155 uses exactly the same popular fabric in a different, more flattering cut. Tubular construction ➊ (R-155M-0) Side seamed for a feminine ➋ shape (R-155F-0) ➌ Back neck tape ➍ 16 colours Available in male and ➎ female styles MF CR MF 81 MF MF FN SC MF 57 MF 65 MATERIAL: 100% ring spun combed cotton WEIGHT: White: 140g/m 2 Colours: 145g/m 2 MF MF LM K2 MF LX LAUNDRY CARE: Suitable for 40 C machine wash and tumble dry ORIGIN: Morocco MF 44 It s also available in 16 colours including bright, vibrant colours that are great for school teams, sports clubs, dance groups the list goes on. See more detail shots online Get more online 360 shots Full Product spec Imagery PACKING: Pack 10/Carton 100 Where will you see it? Retail Hospitality Front of House Group Travel Sport/Leisure Centres Promotional Merchandise Corporate Events

150 Lightweight T-shirt 150M Check the details 150 Tubular construction Back neck taping 1x1 rib knit collar Name label (R-150B-0) Fact check This may be a lightweight T-Shirt but in a quality that

PRODUCT R-150M-0 Lightweight T-shirt R-150B-0 Children s Lightweight T-shirt SIZES S-2XL 1-12 years COLOURS 30 36 AL 38 BH CD CR FN 57 LM LX 44 81 SC 65 K2 150B Children s Lightweight T-shirt

9 150 Lightweight T-shirt 150M Check the details 150 Tubular construction Back neck taping 1x1 rib knit collar Name label (R-150B-0) Fact check This may be a lightweight T-Shirt but in a quality that offers great wearer comfort and allows for top quality print and embroidery. PRODUCT R-150M-0 Lightweight T-shirt R-150B-0 Children s Lightweight T-shirt SIZES S-2XL 1-12 years COLOURS AL 38 BH CD CR FN 57 LM LX SC 65 K2 150B Children s Lightweight T-shirt MATERIAL: 100% ring spun combed cotton LAUNDRY CARE: Suitable for 40 C machine wash and tumble dry WEIGHT: White: 140g/m 2, Colours: 145g/m 2 ORIGIN: Morocco PACKING: Pack 10/Carton 100 Where will you see it? Retail Emergency Services Front of House Group Travel Sport/Leisure Centres Promotional Merchandise Corporate Events Schools Sports

180 Classic T-Shirt 180M Check the details 180 Shoulder to shoulder taping Tubular construction 1x1 rib knit collar Name label (R-180B-0) Fact check The classic t-shirt that sets the standard for

10 180 Classic T-Shirt 180M Check the details 180 Shoulder to shoulder taping Tubular construction 1x1 rib knit collar Name label (R-180B-0) Fact check The classic t-shirt that sets the standard for fabric and production quality, durability and wearer comfort. PRODUCT R-180M-0 Classic T-shirt R-180B-0 Children s Classic T-shirt SIZES XS-4XL 1-12 years COLOURS ZU 38 BR BH 41 CR M CG FN LX PD 81 SC WL K2 180B Children s Classic T-shirt R-180M-0 XS not available in Convoy Grey. 3XL & 4XL available in Black, Bottle Green, Bright Royal, French Navy and White. R-180B-0 available in all colours except Convoy Grey. MATERIAL: 100% ring spun cotton, fine gauge knit LAUNDRY CARE: Suitable for 40 C machine wash and tumble dry It s built to last, which is why we keep specifying the 180. WEIGHT: White: 175g/m 2, Colours: 180g/m 2 PACKING: Pack 12/Carton 72 Where will you see it? Emergency Services Rail/Airports Logistics Warehousing Local Authority Sport/Leisure Centres Promotional Merchandise Corporate Events ORIGIN: Morocco Horticulture/Agriculture Schools Sports

215 Classic Heavyweight T-Shirt 010 Heavy Duty T-Shirt 215M Check the details 215M 010M Tubular construction Shoulder to shoulder taping 1x1 rib knit collar

PRODUCT R-215M-0 Classic Heavyweight T-Shirt SIZES S-2XL COLOURS M 30 M 36 I H M CR M FN MATERIAL: 100% combed ring spun cotton WEIGHT: White:210g/m 2 Colours:

11 215 Classic Heavyweight T-Shirt 010 Heavy Duty T-Shirt 215M Check the details 215M 010M Tubular construction Shoulder to shoulder taping 1x1 rib knit collar Fact check A top quality, heavyweight T-shirt, designed with real attention to detail. PRODUCT R-215M-0 Classic Heavyweight T-Shirt SIZES S-2XL COLOURS M 30 M 36 I H M CR M FN MATERIAL: 100% combed ring spun cotton WEIGHT: White:210g/m 2 Colours: 215g/m 2 LAUNDRY CARE: Suitable for 40 C machine wash and tumble dry ORIGIN: Morocco PACKING: Pack 12/Carton 72 Where will you see it? Emergency Services Logistics Warehousing Local Authority Construction/Building Horticulture/Agriculture

310 Ladies Fitted T-Shirt Check the details 010M 310F Check the details 310F Double layered shoulder panels and twin needle stitching at armhole for additional strength Double layer yoke for internal

12 310 Ladies Fitted T-Shirt Check the details 010M 310F Check the details 310F Double layered shoulder panels and twin needle stitching at armhole for additional strength Double layer yoke for internal identification Enzyme washed ring spun cotton for a softer feel and added comfort Contains elastane for superior fit and shape retention 1x1 rib knit collar Fact check This premium T-Shirt has been specifically designed for the manual workplace and combines extra reinforcements and exceptional durability with comfort. Fact check The fitted stretch T-shirt for a true feminine fit. PRODUCT R-010M-0 Heavy Duty T-Shirt SIZES PRODUCT R-310F-0 Ladies Fitted T-Shirt SIZES XS-4XL XS-XL COLOURS M 30 M 36 M LX M BH M CR M FN COLOURS F 30 F 36 F LX F 57 F CR M 44 M 38 MATERIAL: 100% combed ring spun cotton LAUNDRY CARE: Suitable for 60 C wash and tumble dry MATERIAL: 93% cotton / 7% elastane LAUNDRY CARE: Suitable for 40 C machine wash and tumble dry WEIGHT: 180g/m 2 ORIGIN: Bangladesh WEIGHT: White: 215g/m 2 Colours: 220g/m 2 ORIGIN: Pakistan PACKING: Pack 3/Carton 36 PACKING: Pack 6/Carton 36 Where will you see it? Emergency Services Logistics Warehousing Local Authority Construction/Building Horticulture/Agriculture Where will you see it? Retail Sales Hospitality Front of House Promotional Merchandise

13 Size Guide All of our measurements are based on actual To Fit body sizes and not the size of the actual garment itself e.g. a polo shirt with a chest to fit size of 92-97cms / will fit someone with similar chest measurements; trousers with a waist to fit of 50 Europe / 34 will fit someone with similar waist measurements etc. To help you select the most appropriate size of garment(s) please refer to our measuring tips below. Chest Men: measure around the fullest part of the chest, 2.5cms below the underarm area 1 Women: measure around the fullest part of the bust 1 Children: measure under the arms around the fullest part of the chest 1 Collar Men: measure around the base of the neck 2 Waist All: measure around the natural waist, ensuring the measuring tape is kept taut 3 Leg Length All: measure from the top of the inside leg at the crotch down to where trousers are normally worn with shoes 4 Height Children: standing still, with feet together and flat on the floor, measure from the top of the head to the ground 5

14 All Products (excl. Shirts, Trousers, Shorts & Sweatpants) Ladies XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL Chest to fit (CM) Chest to fit (INS) Dress Size UK France Italy Germany/Europe Men s XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL Chest to fit (CM) Chest to fit (INS) All Children s Products (excl. Sweatpants) XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL Age (Years) Height (CM) Chest to fit (CM) Chest to fit (INS)

15 Fabric Guide Here s a quick summary of some of the more common fabrics and the terms we use to describe them. Canvas Canvas is a very strong and durable plain weave. Russell uses canvas fabric for heavy duty workwear trousers and jackets. Combed ring spun yarn Before ring spinning takes place, a combing process extracts shorter fibres and aligns the cotton fibres. This allows for a still finer and smoother quality of yarn, further increasing hand feel and durability. Combed ring spun cotton is used for many Russell products. Elastane An elastic fibre that is usually blended at low percentages (between 3% and 10% content) to achieve fabrics with stretch properties. The higher the elastane content is, the more a fabric will stretch and adapt to the wearer s body contours. Fleece fabric A knitted garment (polyester or polycotton) is subjected to a strong brushing process, creating a deep fluffy surface. Used 2-sided to create outdoor fleece and microfleece fabrics, and 1-sided for the inner side of most sweatshirts. Herringbone Named because it resembles the skeleton of the fish, the Herringbone s broken chevron pattern is subtly different and distinctive. In the imprint market Russell s is the only herringbone, offering clients a chance to stand out in a smart and discreet way. Jersey Perhaps the most common pattern, used for t-shirts, sweats, fleeces and similar garment types. Provides some natural stretch and a high level of stability. Knitwear The fabric generally associated with knitting, used for pullovers, cardigans and similar garments. LYCRA T400 The elastomultiester (LYCRA T400 ) is an advanced double fibre originally developed for jeans. It gently stretches and recovers in every direction and creates a premium garment that retains its fit, and moves with the user. Micro-twill A very fine weave using thinner and smoother yarns, combining excellent flow and drape with the elegance of a fine weave fabric. An excellent fabric for premium formal shirts. Non-iron Formal shirts that don t require ironing and keep wrinkle free while worn. Traditionally achieved by applying a coating onto the fabric. Russell s ultimate non-iron shirts use a modern steaming technology that achieves superior non-iron properties without any coating.

16 Nylon The durability and strength of nylon make it a popular choice for high performance garments such as jackets, allowing for a high degree of breathability and moisture transfer. Russell uses nylon fabrics for part of its jacket range. Open end yarn Russell does not use any open end yarn. This is the simplest and most cost efficient spinning method, resulting in the lowest quality of cotton yarns. Shorter fibres stand away from the direction of the yarn, leading to a coarser, fuzzier feel and lower fabric life span, as the shorter fibres tend to be washed out over time. Oxford Very popular shirt fabric with characteristic basketweave appearance. The combination of elegant appearance and excellent durability make Oxford fabrics a good choice for shirts used as team uniforms. Peached fabric Fabric surface is softened by emery covered rollers. This emerizing process breaks the surface of the yarns, creating a softer hand feel. Peached fabrics are used in Russell s casual twill shirts. Pima cotton Pima cotton uses the fibre of a different species of cotton plant, Gossypium Barbadense. Accounting for only a small proportion of world cotton production it is also known as Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton. The long fibres of this species can be spun into a superior fine and smooth yarn, used for luxurious high-end fabrics. Pique A fabric generally used for polo shirts. Most commonly used is the single tuck pique, with its finer micro pique variation using finer yarn and a narrower knitting pattern. The double tuck pique has a characteristic honeycomb pattern with superior durability and a softer hand feel. Polyester Polyester is one of the most common and most versatile man-made fibres. Modern polyester fibres combine excellent performance and durability with high wearer comfort and pleasant appearance. Often polyester is blended with cotton to combine the advantages of natural and man-made fibres. Performance garments are often made from 100% polyester (or blended with some elastane), as modern polyester fabrics can provide high degrees of breathability and moisture transfer. Poplin Poplin provides a smooth hand feel and an elegant looking surface, making it one of the most common weave types for formal shirt fabrics. It s tightly woven and provides excellent durability. Ring spun yarn Ring spinning integrates shorter fibres into the yarn by adjusting them with the longer yarns. This leads to a smoother yarn with a softer hand feel and higher durability. Russell only uses yarn that is at least ring spun quality or better. Tencel A man-made fibre using a natural raw material (woodpulp from sustainably farmed eucalyptus trees), and produced in an environmentally friendly process, Tencel has superior hand feel, is very skin friendly and provides excellent moisture transfer properties. Tencel is generally blended with other fibres, Russell uses blends with cotton. Twill Varying the crossovers of the two yarns, warp and weft, creates diagonal patterns which improve the flow and drape of a garment. Russell uses twill weaves for shirt fabrics, as well as for workwear trousers, the good flow of the fabric combining durability with wearer comfort. Woven Two yarns, the warp and the weft, are interlaced, running in 90 degree angles to each other. Different weaving patterns lead to different fabric characteristics

17 Colour Palette Pantone references are an approximate shade match. There are many variables that can alter the fabrics shade in comparison to the paper shade of the Pantone colour reference. 30 WHITE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 7541 C C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:0 36 BLACK PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: BLACK C C:100 M:50 Y:50 K:100 TT TITANIUM PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: COOL GREY 11 C C:35 M:5 Y:0 K:85 XW ZINC PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 432 C C:42 M:12 Y:5 K:86 CG CONVOY GREY PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 444 C C:18 M:5 Y:0 K:71 GY GREY MARL PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 424 C C:30 M:20 Y:19 K:60 The colour chips included here are intended to give an indication of colour. Please note that due to variances in printing these should not be treated as 100% representative of the actual colours. CD CANDY PINK PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 217 C C:0 M:35 Y:5 K:0 57 FUCHSIA PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 1935 C C:0 M:100 Y:7 K:0 RM RED MARL PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 7418 EC C:8 M:84 Y:52 K:5 BR BRIGHT RED PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 1797 C C:0 M:100 Y:100 K:0 CR CLASSIC RED PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 1945 C C:0 M:100 Y:80 K:25 41 BURGUNDY PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 5195 C C:50 M:100 Y:70 K:45 Colours correct as at 1st November LM LIME PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 584 C C:25 M:0 Y:95 K:0 CC CACTUS GREEN PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER:7495 C C:18 M:0 Y:100 K:51 BP OLIVE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 7497 C C:70 M:53 Y:80 K:32 38 BOTTLE GREEN PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 5477 C C:100 M:50 Y:80 K:45 DN DARK GREEN PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 5535 C C:100 M:0 Y:65 K:85 AL APPLE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 348 C C:95 M:0 Y:92 K:0 BL BLUE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 645 C C:48 M:27 Y:0 K:0 M3 BLUE MARL PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 279 EC C:45 M:14 Y:0 K:0 CP CORPORATE BLUE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 652 C C:60 M:35 Y:0 K:5 ZT AZTEC BLUE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 653 C C:80 M:40 Y:0 K:35 ZU AZURE BLUE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 660 C C:100 M:53 Y:0 K:3 BH BRIGHT ROYAL PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 2726 C C:100 M:70 Y:0 K:5

18 SI SILVER PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 877 C C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:60 LX LIGHT OXFORD BI BIRCH 3M KHAKI PANTONE FABRIC: (MARLED) PANTONE FABRIC: MARLED WHITE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: COOL GREY 3C PANTONE PAPER: MARLED WHITE PANTONE PAPER: 7536 C C:5 M:0 Y:0 K:40 C:3 M:0 Y:0 K:10 C:0 M:10 Y:25 K:28 Y1 CLASSIC PINK PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 217 C C:2 M:24 Y:0 K:0 BN BRIGHT PINK PANTONE FABRIC: TC PANTONE PAPER: 672 C C:0 M:25 Y:0 K:0 PT PORT PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 7428 C C:10 M:95 Y:43 K:73 MA MAROON PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 504 C C:70 M:100 Y:90 K:50 CQ CHOCOLATE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 7 C C:90 M:100 Y:100 K:15 44 ORANGE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 1665 C C:0 M:77 Y:100 K:0 PD PURE GOLD PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 137 C C:0 M:29 Y:92 K:0 K2 YELLOW PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 129 C C:0 M:0 Y:80 K:0 WL WINTER EMERALD PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 596 C C:100 M:0 Y:50 K:10 65 TURQUOISE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 638 C C:70 M:0 Y:10 K:0 SC SKY PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 651 C C:48 M:22 Y:0 K:0 OD OXFORD BLUE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 644 C C:35 M:17 Y:0 K:0 42 LIGHT BLUE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 2708 C C:30 M:14 Y:0 K:0 BZ BRIGHT SKY PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 2708 C C:15 M:5 Y:0 K:0 NA NAVY PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 533 C C:100 M:75 Y:75 K:30 FN FRENCH NAVY PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 532 C C:100 M:85 Y:35 K:55 81 PURPLE PANTONE FABRIC: TPX PANTONE PAPER: 7447 C C:90 M:100 Y:30 K:15

Polos. The ultimate team player

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