Recent News
Winners attract winners. Check out the latest news from Textiles Alive to see some of the award winning exhibitions and stands we have contributed to and how Textiles Alive has created and maintained its leading edge position in the New Zealand printed textiles market.
SignGear: John, It seems clear from your cover, and our recent discussion that Textiles Alive is all about supplying tools for the signage industry – am I right?
Textiles Alive: That’s exactly it Melissa. Textiles Alive’s growth can be attributed to providing our clients, predominantly signage companies, with various resource tools. This 18 piece tool-kit allows them to sell products they generally can’t print themselves – not only that, the flags and banners are finished ready to display with the necessary hardware, all within an agreed time frame. Our communication with our clients is critical from quoting right through to dispatch. These tools are part of our service.
TA: No, just textiles. This way we’re not competition to our signage customers, who invariably print on everything but textiles! We aim to ensure you at least keep your current client base, without fear that they find another supplier who ends up pinching your client for good.
SG: What about pricing?
TA: We are Wholesale suppliers. Our Wholesale pricelist allows for a decent margin for resellers – some who add on a mark-up, and some a management fee (depending on the size of the job). Our sales figures have continued to grow, even in these uncertain times, so we are comfortable with where our pricing is, and we are getting more than our share of the printed textile market.
TA: An example of some resource tools would be the product templates, guaranteed delivery and information on sustainability. The best way to find out more is to contact us. Ask for myself, Karen or Julie and we can update you with what we offer - even just have a look at our products on www.textilesalive.co.nz . The theory is that we give the tools to dedicated clients who have a near seamless experience to ensure their clients get what they want first time, on time. Ultimately, we want the tools supplied to allow you to add more clients to your database, not just cross-sell.
TA: In May, Wayne (fellow director and my father) and I visited the Fespa Europe Show in Amsterdam. We intend to keep ahead of the game, and this trip allowed us to form alliances as well as keep up with the latest in the way of trends, print technologies and display systems.
SG: I note you have also won some Awards in recent years. Where were these?
TA: We have won three Awards from just three attempts at the Pride in Print Awards. We have made a real commitment to delivering an outstanding product and service to our clients, and these awards reinforce that commitment.
TA: Yes, we are members of the NZ Sustainable Business Network. Our textiles are printed in New Zealand, and depending on the fabric option, use vegetable or water-based dyes in the printing process. Our largest selling flag fabric is manufactured in Manukau (Auckland), and this fabric has adorned many streets of New Zealand in the form of Street Flags. We are also members of Buy NZ Made, and the NZSDA.
SG: If you had just three words to describe Textiles Alive, what would they be?
TA: Integrity, flexibilty and professionalism. Integrity is critical as our clients need to know that they can trust us, and that we aren’t out to snatch their clients. We are seen by many as flexible as we’ll take on the unusual print jobs which others wouldn’t attempt. Our professionalism comes from years of experience in the print industry, along with award winning print quality.
SG: What are your plans for the future?
TA: Without giving too much away, we are not here just to make up the numbers. One way or another you can expect a big impact over the next few years. New products, updated technology and ever improving service – we aim to get better on a daily basis.