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Happy New Year & A New Look for Sampling International

Happy New Year to you all from the team at Sampling International! As we reflect on 2024, we remember it as a year of significant change. The retirement of our long-standing MD, Stephen Hubbard cannot go without mention, but the business continues on under the experienced and steady hands of Directors Tim and Martin. We’d […]

Sample Prototypes and Innovation: Bringing Your Sampling Vision to Life

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At Sampling International, we’re passionate about more than just sampling. We’re committed to innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of sample presentation with sample prototypes that demonstrate your final product. You’ll often hear us talking about supplying prototypes or how innovation is in the DNA of Sampling International, but what […]

Fabric Sampling Solutions: Making the Right Choice

Choosing the Optimal Fabric Sampling Solution When showcasing your fabric collection, selecting the most effective sampling method is crucial for attracting potential customers and minimising waste. Let’s explore some popular options and their ideal applications. Fabric Sample Books Also known as pattern books or swatch books, fabric sample books come in various sizes and styles. […]

Sampling International: Your Partner for Tailored Fabric Presentations

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In today’s competitive market, it is essential to present your fabrics in a way that captures attention and drives sales. At Sampling International, we understand that every company and product has unique requirements. That’s why we offer bespoke fabric sampling solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our Expertise With 45 years of experience in the […]

Exhibition Season: A Month of Textile and Design Inspiration

September marks the start of the exhibition season within the textile and design industry, and at Sampling International we love to see our clients showcasing and launching their wonderful new designs and innovative manufacturing methods that keep the industry thriving and keep our homes beautiful. We are honoured to provide our role of taking these […]

Designing the Perfect Wallpaper Sample Book: Beyond the Cover

In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of creating visually stunning wallpaper sample book covers and fittings, as well as effectively incorporating your branding. You can read last month’s blog here. Now, let’s dive into designing the equally crucial aspect of your perfect pattern book: the livery. Over our 46 years of experience in […]

John Mark Ltd on Revolutionising The Wallcovering Industry

Sampling International is proud to be a UK manufacturer and to be part of a thriving and vibrant fabric, wallpaper and paint manufacturing community. This month we shine a light on John Mark ltd. They are an innovative and driving force in digital wallcoverings. Based in Lancashire, we are always pleased to work with them […]

Crafting the Perfect Wallpaper Book: Design Considerations

When creating a wallpaper book, there are several things to consider. Size, cover design, and overall aesthetic play crucial roles in capturing attention and effectively showcasing your collection. Size Matters: Balancing Functionality and Impact While the standard size for a wallpaper book is often 52 cm wide by 40-50 cm high, the ideal dimensions depend […]

A Look Back on Our MD Stephen’s Time at SI Over the Last 46 Years

As Stephen prepares for his retirement, we take a look back at some of the times during his 46 years as MD here at Sampling International. Starting in April 1978, Stephen set out to create a pattern book manufacturing company which is still thriving years later. With just two people initially, the company grew from […]

Fulfilment – taking the hassle out of processing your consumer samples

With online sales booming and the continued growth of e-commerce, it’s ever more important to get your cutting samples to the consumer as quickly as possible. From our perspective, we cannot believe how much growth we’ve seen in this area of the business. E-commerce is booming! Customers want to see samples – and they want […]