Get a Grip

Get a Grip is a kind of business that takes the sustainability serious and the shop is located at the Custard Factory since 2009. I have been to the place several times and I can’t get tired of learning more and more about the screen printing every time I see something new at its shop windows.
I had the opportunity of interviewing Kay before and could understand better how passionate is running an independent business that has ecological respect and concern and also make the difference at people’s life.
The quality of the t-​shirts made of organic cotton are something to highlight. Most of the Get a Grip products can be seen at their website but as I have a special feeling for the culture zine I would like to emphasize that Get a Grip sells some zines and they also produce their own one called D.I.Y Times. it costs only £ 2 and the articles and interviews worth reading.

Lovely printed goods — I’m a sucker for a pretty screenprint!
They printed some promotional totes for a friend of mine, and the quality was lovely. I popped into the shop last week to see what else they have on sale, and was excited to see they’ve been collaborating with other local artists — eg. Yellow Door Bindery — to create limited edition runs.
Not only do these guys know their stuff (as clearly evidenced all over their website and blog, including how-​tos which I LOVE as sometimes artists can be so precious about sharing tips!) but they’re also environmentally responsible donating a percentage of their sale to charity. All round good guys — we need more like you!

Get a Grip offer a waterbased ink, screenprinting service and its all ran by Sam and Kay. Whilst I haven’t as yet had anything printed by these guys I’ve seen them in action working with young people to produce screen prints and the fruits of their labour is on display and to buy in their studio at the Custard Factory. The quality of the print work is outstanding and they are super helpful if you have any questions. The list of their print services and options is really comprehensive both on the website or if you pop into the studio. In the studio they have badges made from printing offcuts, sweatshirts and tees with awesome graphics as well as bags and cards. Sadly the prints on the wall for bands you probably love that they’ve printed up aren’t for sale, but they show off the quality of service.