About Involution
One-Stop-Shop Workwear Solution
Since 1999, we have been passionate about what we do. We are leading experts for all that is branded - workwear, merchandise, POS, signage, printed products and a whole lot more. As a one-stop shop for all promotional and marketing product needs, we provide our customers with an efficient solution for anything branded. Our full service from start to finish includes the supply and product decoration to fulfilment, stock management and distribution. So, what is the Involution solution? It's all about making the purchase of workwear and promotional products time efficient and hassle-free. No order is too small or too large. Our inclusive services cater to one-time buyers, start-ups, SMEs, charities, multi-national businesses and more. With low minimum order quantities to efficiently organised branch bulk orders, we can ship to single and multiple customer addresses with our expert distribution service.
The Involution Service
Proud Partners
We are proud members of industry-leading associations and membership groups, taking pride in supporting the British industry by helping it grow, inspire and innovate. Passionate about championing manufacturing and engineering in Yorkshire, we're engaged and involved in working towards uniting the region's industry. As part of that, we are also proud to be supporting the initiative to promote and raise awareness of UK manufacturing. We are also proud members of the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA), which is a quality stamp of approval within the merchandise industry. This professional body represents the promotional products industry in the UK and Ireland, responsible for its service excellence and compliance. As experts in this industry, we value the importance and upkeep of quality standards.
Our History
Launched in 1999, Involution was started by former blue-chip Marketing Director, Michael Ainsworth, who had the vision to innovate and elevate the merchandise and uniform industry. Going from strength to strength, supplying decorated garments and gifts worldwide, it was in 2013 when co-owner Tim Rahill joined and helped forge Involution’s unique selling points that have led to our exponential growth and ambitious future. We are proud pioneers and innovators within the industry as trusted leading experts in promotional clothing, workwear, uniforms and merchandise. With a dedicated team of over 50, we supply and deliver quality branded clothing, promotional products, POS and print worldwide for our global client base. Taking pride in genuine customer service with precise and impactful branded products, we make it our mission to help transform and elevate the visual impact, recognition and awareness for businesses and organisations. Since 1999, Involution is the go-to clothing and promotional products brand partner for sole traders, start-ups, SMEs and multinationals.
Our Timeline
So, let's go back to 1999 where it all began and join us on the journey to where we are now. Watch this space though, we're expecting even more exciting developments.
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1999 September
Involution was founded
Founded by Michael Ainsworth, Involution began as an idea in a spare bedroom fuelled by the passion to innovate the uniform and merchandise industry.
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2006 January
First full building takeover
A proud moment as Involution grows and takes over the full building for its team of eight full-time staff.
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2010 May
Turnover milestone
After seven solid years of 10% growth every year, 2010 was a big milestone and finally broke the £1M turnover. A bottle (or three) of Champagne was cracked!
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2013 October
Tim Rahill became co-owner
Tim joined Michael as an equal business partner with a vision to launch online customer portals for uniform and marketing requirements. The portals have been developed by our in-house team to create a best-in-class solution in the industry.
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2015 April
Management team growth
Nathan Cookson joined the management team, pioneering Involution's progress in technical, process and logistical advancements.
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2019 January
£250K embroidery investment
Investment of £250K into building the embroidery factory steered by Nathan, creating 10 new jobs and creating 2,000 embroidered logos a day.
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2020 December
Tenfold storage expansion
Storage facility grows tenfold since 2008. From what started at 1,100 sq. ft / 100 sq. m. to now an impressive 11,000 sq. ft / 1,000 sq. m.
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2021 January
Awarded Digital Enterprise Top 100
Involution makes the list of the Leeds City Region's most innovative, digitally transformational and resilient businesses.
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2021 March
Flo joined as Quality Pawtroller
Flo joined Involution as chief cuddler and inspector of quality and standards. Other hobbies include checking embroidery samples and eating treats.
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2021 April
£60K Direct-To-Garment investment
Involution proudly acquires new machinery to expand production. Introducing the Brother GTX Pro Bulk Direct To Garment Printer!
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2022 January
New Operations Director
A well-deserved promotion for Nathan Cookson, as he becomes our first Operations Director.
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2022 December
Nominated As Supplier Of The Year
Involution was proud to be nominated as Service Supplier of the Year in IAAF's 2022 Awards.
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2023 January
Team growth to 50+
We’re proud to have recruited more local talent, to drive the company’s growth and service as we strive for ambitious targets for the future.
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2023 March
DTF machine investment
Joining the production, we gladly welcomed a new DTF machine to enhance our print quality and service across our range of merchandise and garments.
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2023 April
Fulfilment expansion
Brand-new storage and fulfilment centre opens to best service our customers and their stock needs.
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2023 June
New Ricoh printer arrives
As part of our £1.5m investment in operations, we have introduced our cutsheet printer with a Plockmatic booklet finisher and Duplo crease and cut machine.
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2023 September
Our portals turn 10!
Celebrating a decade of our portals, the technology has evolved significantly over the years, and there are now over 90 portals servicing our customer's individual needs.
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2023 November
New facility acquired
Due to even further growth, Involution has secured a new location in LS16 to expand production and services.
