OUR STORY
Printing Clothing. Building Belonging.
Pathfinder Printworks didn't begin with a business plan.
It began on a kitchen table in an RAF married quarter while my husband was deployed overseas and I was raising our two young children. Armed with an old wooden picture frame, a sheet of MDF and some printing ink, I started hand-printing helicopter t-shirts for military families.
What happened next wasn't really planned.
Running clubs asked for race-day shirts - Gyms wanted training kit - Businesses wanted branded clothing their teams would actually enjoy wearing - Community groups wanted apparel that brought people together.
The more people we met, the more one thing became clear -
Custom clothing isn't really about clothing.
It's about belonging.
It's the hoodie that reminds you of a weekend away - The race t-shirt you'll never throw away - The club top worn every Tuesday evening - The volunteer hoodie that quietly says,
"I'm part of this."
That's what Pathfinder has always been about.
Today, every garment is still hand screen printed in our South Wales studio using vegan water-based inks, ethically sourced apparel and traditional craftsmanship. We work with clubs, businesses, charities and independent brands across the UK, creating clothing that's made to be worn, remembered and loved.
Long after the event is over, the clothing becomes part of the memories.
Claire
Founder, Pathfinder Printworks