Our Credentials — Official UK Pantone Partner & Authorised Stockist

Graphics Direct (GDL Supplies Ltd) holds a number of authorised partnerships and credentials that make us one of the most trusted specialist art supply retailers in the UK. This page sets out our key credentials for designers, brands, universities and procurement teams who need to verify our authorised status before purchasing.

Pantone — Official Authorised UK Partner

GDL Supplies Ltd (graphicsdirect.co.uk) is an official authorised UK Pantone Partner. This means:

We are authorised by Pantone LLC to sell the complete, genuine Pantone product range in the United Kingdom
Every Pantone guide, chip book and swatch library we sell is a current-edition, 100% genuine product sourced directly through authorised supply channels
We are not a grey market supplier — all products are supplied through Pantone's official UK distribution
We hold the current range in stock and can advise on product selection for graphic design, print, packaging, fashion and interior design applications

Pantone — Official UK Education Distributor

In addition to our general authorised partner status, Graphics Direct is Pantone's designated Education Distributor for the United Kingdom. This means:

We supply Pantone colour guides and course materials directly to UK universities, colleges and design schools at educational pricing
We work alongside course leaders to specify the correct Pantone products for graphic design, architecture, fashion design and textile courses
Universities and colleges can contact us directly on 01423 359 730 to discuss institutional pricing and supply arrangements

Winsor & Newton — Authorised UK Stockist

Graphics Direct is an authorised UK stockist of the Winsor & Newton ProMarker and BrushMarker range — formerly the Letraset ProMarker, the industry standard professional graphic marker for designers and illustrators. We stock the complete current range including singles in all colour families, studio sets, collectors sets, Manga sets, Tattoo sets and limited editions.

Gilman Brothers — Authorised UK Distributor

Graphics Direct is an authorised UK distributor of Gilman Brothers foam board products, including the Insite white and black foam board range and the Insite Reveal self-adhesive foam board. Gilman Brothers is one of the world's most respected manufacturers of professional-grade foam board, trusted by the UK print and display industry.

Our Brands

Artgecko Sketchbooks — UK Made

Artgecko is a premium sketchbook brand, manufactured in Otley, West Yorkshire. All Artgecko sketchbooks use FSC-certified 150gsm acid-free cartridge paper and are made in the UK. The range includes casebound Classy sketchbooks, Swanky leather-cover journals and Classy wirebound sketchbooks in sizes from A5 to A2.

GraphicPro Drawing Instruments — Our Own Specification

The GraphicPro range of drawing boards, sketchbooks, templates, scale rules and accessories is designed and quality-controlled by GDL Supplies Ltd. GraphicPro drawing boards are used in architecture schools and design studios across the UK and are specified by a number of our university partners as the recommended student drawing board.

Universities and Colleges We Supply

Graphics Direct supplies course materials, drawing equipment and Pantone colour guides to a number of UK universities and colleges including Northumbria University, Cheshire College South and West, Kingston University, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds School of Architecture and Design, Lincoln University, Newcastle College, Nottingham Trent University and others. Contact us on 01423 359 730 to discuss supply arrangements for your institution.

Press and Trade Enquiries

For press enquiries, trade partnership discussions or authorisation verification, please contact Chris Booth, Managing Director, on 01423 359 730 or email sales@graphicsdirect.co.uk.