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Susan
Captain of Our Ship

 

"We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails"

 

 

Susan leads her merry band of people each day in an adventure of creativity, harmony and discovery.  Loves being surrounded by talented people who are kind and fair. With her team and our customers she believes she has that.

Susan enjoys adventurous sailing and in 2019 she took part in the Clipper round the world race while her team took the helm for a change.

 

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Tina – Our very own Tina Turner

Tina has been with Impact Trading and Cotton Roots for 13 years and came from a background in team management and coaching which means she is perfectly placed as the office manager and looks after everyone. 

In the past Tina has volunteered with the Samaritans which clearly demonstrates her caring nature.

In her spare time Tina has a love for cars and has recently taken up sewing, her first big project was to take up some curtains and she completed the task successfully.  Now we need to make sure the design team don’t steal her!

 

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The Big 3

  • If you need a catch line – Tina’s your lady (today’s was ‘Healthy Human’)
  • She can be ready for a photo shoot in under 30 seconds
  • Ritz Cracker Connoisseur!
Ros

Ros – Our bundle of joy!

It’s strangely quiet when Ros isn’t in, I think it’s fair to say that she is the loudest person in the team!

Ros has been at Impact Trading and Cotton Roots for 15 years and we would be lost without her laughter.

She studied Fashion, Design and Manufacture at Northampton University and specialised in women’s wear. She has a passion for Dior’s New Look 1940’s style.

At Impact Trading and Cotton Roots, Ros plays a big part in the embroidery team which involves advice on sizing of logos, positioning frames and running and servicing the machines, but her talents don’t end there because she also studied photography so image shots, videoing and editing are also things she gets involved with.

Ros is also handy with the sewing machine and has a whole host of dress making behind her, this is very handy for the design team who sometimes borrow her.

The Big 3

  • Hands down the happiest person we know!
  • If you need a hand Ros always says yes!
  • No need for Shazam, Ros always knows the song and the singer

Liz – The Great Coffee Drinker


Liz started her career in British Manufacturing in 1991 when she studied fashion and tailoring at The London College of Fashion followed by fashion and marketing at Central St Martins. She then went on to work as Head of Design at corporate wear company De Baer based in London.


Working at Impact Trading and Cotton Roots for over 7 years, Liz has played a big part in developing the design team who work with customers to design and manufacture UK bespoke aprons. 


Liz has a huge passion for tea and cake, her dedication to the rituals of morning coffee and afternoon tea keep us all on schedule.

 

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The Big 3

  •  Liz will take you off into a fantasy land of Country Living at a moment's notice
  •  No one else makes the offer of tea feel like such a treat
  •  Never lets anything get her down!

Emily – The Green Queen


Emily has been at Impact Trading for over 5 years and works in the office looking after customers. Specialising in our ethical and sustainable products, Emily is always encouraging us to reuse and recycle where possible. The scrap store and nurseries, love her donations of cotton reels, cardboard and fabric leftovers from our production area.


Previously working in digital marketing and sales for an online retailer who sells UK made products, Emily is huge advocate of our UK made aprons, and she is a great enthusiast of social media and marketing.


In her spare time Emily is a keen crafter and recently completed a quilt, it only took her 4 years to finish!

 

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The Big 3

  • Most likely person in the team to be on the naughty step
  • Comedy Genius (The Vicar of Dibley and Miranda combined!)
  • An all-round Healthy Human

Hannah – Cool as a Cucumber

Hannah is one of our two newest team members, joining us a year ago to work with all our suppliers and ordering processes. She received a distinction in Art and Design and has a background in administration, so is well placed in her new role as our sales manager for Cotton Roots. 


She is a lover of the outdoors and in her spare time she grows fruit and vegetables on her allotment, in 2023 she won 1st prize for her parsnips and plums in her village produce show!

The Big 3

  • Hannah never says no to a cup of tea in her Excel mug
  • Is the owner of several pairs of snazzy trousers
  • Has a secret passion for decorating and interior design
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Karen - Our Fairy

Karen is another one of our new team members, she has swooped in and taken up the title 'Queen of Despatch' much to delight of the rest of the team. She has also been helping Ros as part of the embroidery team!

She is a woman of status, she has the title of Freewoman of the City of Gloucester which means she can drive cattle through the City of Gloucester on one day of each year.

Karen has lovely dogs and one of them was lucky to win a rosette recently in the local dog show, in the senior dog category. 

Previous jobs have included cabin crew for British Airways, which inspired her love for travel. 

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The Big 3

  • Secret lover of a Burger King whopper
  • Most likely staff member to be Mary Poppins, neat and precise
  • She is the official hug distributor

THE NICE THING ABOUT TEAMWORK
IS YOU HAVE OTHERS ON YOUR SIDE

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Testimonials

I just received my order. I love every item. The quality of the chefs jacket is amazing! All the pieces are top notch! You have been such a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be ordering more items soon.

Filam Smallridge - Small Bread Company

Very pleased with the tax tabs, look really good on the uniforms. Very good service from receiving samples to ordering the uniform and receiving the finished product. Nothing was too much trouble. It’s been a pleasure. Thanks from everyone at BMAR.

Jenny Brookes www.bmar.co.uk

Just thought I'd let you know the mens shirts have landed.
Thank you for your speedy turnaround, very much appreciated.

Lisa Dennison - DVLA Auction Team

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SUPPLIERS OF CLOTHING EMBROIDERED OR PRINTED WITH YOUR LOGO

Impact Trading is an established provider of corporate clothing, work wear and uniforms. Our aim is to assist you in your choice of corporate clothing and ensure that your organisation portrays a professional image that inspires confidence in your customers.

Our corporate clothing range includes the top brands, for example Skopes, Brook Tavener and Russell Collection. This means that you can be confident that your staff will be wearing stylish but hardwearing corporate uniform that will be crease resistant, easy to iron and easy to clean.

We recognize that your brand is highly visible through the corporate clothing or corporate uniform that your staff wear. We realize how critically important it is that the first impression your customers have is a powerful and positive one. Corporate clothing and uniform needs to fit the requirements of your staff and meet the expectations of your brand.

Corporate clothing conjures up images of suits, jackets, ties, trousers and skirts. Our corporate clothing range includes all of the above and more. Our coordinated range means that you can mix and match to suit the different shapes and sizes of your people. They will feel comfortable, confident and at ease.

Corporate uniform or corporate workwear can also include polo shirts, knit wear, shirts, blouses and t-shirts. Our range is exclusively good quality and will not let us, or you down.

The branding of your garments with your company or organisations logo is part of our expertise. Only top quality thread for the embroidery of your logo, or quality water based inks for your printed design is used. This means that your branding remains crisp, bright and new.

Whether it’s workwear for a factory, corporate uniform, or corporate clothing for an office - you can trust us with your image.

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