AWB Textiles News Blog

Last week saw us attend a double header of healthcare exhibitions across the country, with our Sales Manager Steve Salt racking up the miles to cover two very different types of event.

On Wednesday November 21^st we exhibited at the Independent Care Group conference and exhibition at the Pavilion of Harrogate, where a large turnout from the North of England's care industry enjoyed a full day of excellent lectures and a trade exhibition of well over 50 companies. Continue reading →

We've already got a busy diary for next year and we anticipate adding further dates to the list. We look forward to seeing friendly faces, old and new!

February 8^th and 9^th - Pro Dentistry Show, Olympia , London

March 26^th and 27^th - Dementia Care Show, NEC , Birmingham

April 6^th - Pro Dentistry, Midlands, Peterborough Continue reading →

This week, the 12th – 15^th of November see's Europe's largest medical trade exhibition, Medica which is held in Dusseldorf every Autumn. Almost 5,800 exhibiting companies from around the world display innovative products from the whole spectrum of the medical world.

AWB Textiles Sales Manager Steve Salt and Director Ross Cook travelled to Germany to check out the latest trends and fashions in medical clothing and enjoyed an excellent meeting with our friends Strategic Partners Inc. from California in The USA, who supply us with our ranges from Dickies and Cherokee. Continue reading →

**COMPETITION NOW CLOSED**

The clocks have gone back, the leaves are turning and it's less than EIGHT WEEKS until Christmas... how did that happen?! To spice up one lucky persons month we're running a competition to win a £50 voucher for AWB Textiles.

To be in with a chance of winning just 'like' our Facebook page and 'like' the competition post, it really is that simple!

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Dickies has been one of the leading names in workwear for nearly 100 years! Their products meet and in many cases exceed international safety standards whilst still ensuring the comfort of the wearer. Find out about our large range of Dickies Workwear and why we're huge advocates of the brand below.

Why chose Dickies Workwear?

Their products are researched, designed and engineered by industry innovators providing you with the peace of mind that your workwear will perform to the highest standards. Continue reading →

It has been a very busy month on the AWB Textiles tour!

British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) Dental Showcase

From the 4^th to the 6^th of October Steve, Judy and Jade appeared at the BDIA Dental Showcase held at the ExCel in London. They had an excellent 3 days taking over 100 orders on the stand and meeting many customers old and new. There was a mixture of stands at the event with some great themes! Continue reading →

Looking for halloween fancy dress ideas? Don't worry we've got it covered...

If you wear scrubs for your day-job, the idea of wearing them to a party might seem crazy, right? But what if it's a Halloween party and you want maximum effect for minimum effort...  we're here to help with our 1st Choice party pack which offers a range of options for creating a fantastic Halloween costume, and it's now just £15.99, rather than £19.99!!

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It was a busy weekend at AWB Textiles with a double header on the dental scrubs exhibition tour...

British Association of Dental Therapists Conference

Friday 28th September saw the tour rock up at the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) Conference held in the opulent surroundings of the Oxford Belfry Hotel.

Over 150 delegates from all over the UK attended a packed program of lectures and also to welcome into office the new association President Elect Debbie McGovern. We showcased a selection of scrubs from our 1st Choice, Cherokee and Dickies brands, including the ever popular and extremely comfortable Xtreme Stretch range. Continue reading →

Saturday 22nd September saw the AWB Textiles UK tour roll into Leeds for the North East Region British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT) Autumn study day at the Garforth Holiday Inn.

Highlight of the show

The keynote speaker was Deepak Simkhada, an eminent leader in the field of the treatment of periodontal disease. His lectures are always delivered with great enthusiasm and humour and the audience always gets great value for money.

Deepak runs his own periodontal training masterclasses around the country details can be found at www.periowithdeepak.com . He also organises a voluntary project in his homeland of Nepal once a year which we are proud to support. Continue reading →

Did you know, we are the sole UK distributor of Dickies scrubs? We introduced them in 2010 and they have quickly become established as a leading premium product in the dental and healthcare market.

Why should I choose Dickies scrubs?

Manufactured in a heavier weight 175gsm 65/35 poly/cotton it's a tougher, more durable garment than much of the competition.

Made to withstand regular high temperature laundering to comply with the HTM-01-05 and CFPP-01-04 decontamination standards it's the ideal garment for the busy dental practice or healthcare facility. Continue reading →