Simultaneously rolling out a new fabrics collection across Europe and Scandinavia requires in depth planning and total trust in your suppliers.

To develop, design and complete more than 30,000 binders split over six different types, four languages and 500 different patterns involved 40 Pike employees over 20,000 man hours!

Faber have put their trust in Cambridgeshire based specialists Pike Textile Display to develop, design and complete a brand new range of customised binders that will withstand the tests of time (starting with completion in time for the scheduled launch!).

The mammoth task comprised more than 30,000 binders split over six different types, four languages and 500 different patterns. In total it has involved forty Pike employees over 20,000 man hours!

The new look binders feature a combination of screen-print and foil blocking on a calendered book cloth. The project required the development of tailor-made labels using a translucent material which allows black print to be legible on all fabrics including rich, dark patterns and black. This combined with a special pressure-sensitive adhesive that would suit all the materials and withstand the rigours of a 4 year life in the field.

Faber had entrusted Pike with previous sampling jobs and awarded the new contract on the latter’s capacity, expertise and proven project management capability.

“This has been a major project for us and Pike has helped us every step of the way, from working with our development team, establishing the specification and responding to changes and urgent requests along the way and, most importantly, delivering on time for shipment to destinations in Scandinavia, Continental Europe and the UK. We really appreciated Pike’s flexibility,” said Faber Project Manager Irene Rekling.

For Pike, Managing Director Jon Allen said “We’re very pleased with how the collection looks. The six binders display the client’s pleated, plain and patterned rollers, Roman, vertical and Venetian designs in a set that has a really strong and unique brand image. I’m confident that they will look as good in a few years as they do now, but hope they see plenty of use!”