17 Nov
Cut Your Costs Embroidery backing fabric has never been the most exciting product, and is generally considered to be an expense most embroiderers would rather do without.
5 Oct
We are constantly advised to check our suppliers and look at the merits of switching supply, to get the benefits of a better deal, and improve our finances.
28 Sep
4 reasons why you should look at the Marathon range of transfer films to take your business to the next level for quality and price.
25 Aug
At Marathon we have introduced our new range of supplies for Direct To Film printers, in response to the swift growth of this print technology.
22 Jun
We are delighted to announce the completion of our new warehouse extension which we opened in May 2022.
2 Jun
Our new range of DTF (Direct To Film) films are now in stock.
25 May
After a difficult period during the last few years, with the pandemic, lock downs and navigating through the changes brought about by Brexit...we are launching regular newsletters to promote the business.
18 May
As a thank you to valued customers and new contacts who visited us at Printwear & Promotion Live!
27 Mar
Finding things to do when you’re being discouraged to leave the house can be difficult, but the great thing about embroidery and crafting is it’s something you can come back to again and again.
25 Feb
Heat transfer and digital transfer films are a large part of our business, so we thought we’d talk a bit about weeding (not the gardening variety) – an important stage of the job when you’re working with vinyl which can be time-consuming and intricate depending on the design.
30 Jan
As the only exhibition dedicated to the UK garment decoration industry, Printwear & Promotion LIVE!
19 Dec
As Christmas fast approaches, it's a good time to reflect on the past year and everything that has happened at Marathon Threads over the past twelve months.
27 Nov
The run-up to the Christmas period may be a great time to look at the year past and the new year ahead, and any changes you may want to make or anything new you may want to bring into your business.
30 Oct
Winter, coldest season of the year, sandwiched between autumn and spring; the name comes from an old Germanic word meaning “time of water” which couldn’t be more apt considering the rain the UK is prone to.
26 Sep
When discussing children and politics, broadcasting our favourite is generally not the done thing.
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Marathon Threads (Nottingham) Ltd
Marathon House
Tavistock Avenue
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3SE
UNITED KINGDOM
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