TMD has it in the bag

EVERYBODY loves a sports bag and at Taylor Made Designs (TMD), the team provides a wide range of customisable bags for every occasion.

Whether on the lookout for drawstring boot bags, rucksacks, holdalls or beach bags, TMD has it covered.

Bags come in a range of colours and can be printed or embroidered to reflect your brand and messaging.

Embroidery and print works are carried out by our team of expert machinists at our UK base and can be delivered direct to sites both at home and abroad via our trusted delivery network.

“Bags are just one category of product in our extensive merchandise range,” said James Taylor, managing director at TMD.

“Our customisable products make perfect additions to any retail offer and can also be used as giveaways and rewards as part of member retention and acquisition campaigns.

“We can also design and package items into ‘bundles’ to create bespoke collective offers such as gym starter kits for new joiners that might include a rucksack, sweat towel, aluminium water bottle, locker padlock, trampoline and play socks – all customised to reflect and promote your brand.”

TMD is one of the longest serving uniform and merchandise providers to the fitness and leisure sector.

“In addition to sourcing and manufacturing bespoke products at the individual request of clients, TMD also offers a range of ‘Leisure Essentials’.

Items within this product range are high quality, staple items for example classic shorts, polo shirts, fleeces and leggings as well as bags and padlocks.

James added: “These items are stocked in high quantities at the TMD UK storage facility which means they can be custombranded, quality checked and out of the door on their way to clients without being challenged by any sourcing or import delays.

“This enables us to consistently deliver a competitively priced, frictionless service to our clients.”

For information call 01202 473311, email hello@taylormadedesigns.co.uk or visit taylormadedesigns.co.uk and leisure facilities, as well as finding differing views between those already using facilities and those that do not.

Key findings and recommendations: n 50 per cent of gym users agreed ‘most centres provide a good range of equipment that I can use’, while only 28 per cent of non-users agreed. Communication should be utilised in the digital space to improve accessibility and combat perceived barriers, including online virtual tours. n One-in-five respondents said that staff offering assistance or practical support would encourage them to attend the facility more often. The report recommends taster sessions and regular check-ins following inductions. n 35 per cent feel too self-conscious to ask for extra information and support from gym, fitness and leisure centre staff. Customer service should be a focus, offering support which extends from initial induction. n A fifth of survey respondents either feel worried they would be the only one with a disability or feel they did not see many other individuals with a disability in the facility. Everyone Can recommends improved representation in marketing imagery and the workforce. Everyone Can is an ongoing agenda led by ukactive and supported by Sport England to set a collaborative tone for inclusivity and accessibility across the sector – and has already involved more than 40 leading organisations and a cross-sector Everyone Can Task Force to lead the work.

The agenda seeks to raise awareness of disability inclusion and support gyms, and fitness and leisure facilities to make continuous improvements to the provision of services for disabled people, so that the benefits of physical activity can be realised by all.

The report follows the publication of the Health and Disability White Paper, announced by the Chancellor in the Budget, that sets out the ambition for more disabled people, and people with health conditions, to live more independent and fulfilling lives.