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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 18 images AUGUST 2021 Workwear with leisure style from James & Nicholson and Myrtle Beach James & Nicholson and Myrtle Beach have confirmed their workwear collections for 2021 with their new catalogues now available online. The selections highlight the on-going trend of combining leisurewear styles with workwear, such as James & Nicholson’s first jeans made with stretchable fabric and organic cotton in a modern wash. The catalogues and collections are available at fusiblesystems.co.uk . New products include the JN1813 Workwear Pants 4-Way Stretch Slim Line, which features a combination of polyamide and elastane, while, in response to requests, the new workwear polo shirts and T-shirts of the Strong collection are now made of a 50/50 mix of organic cotton and recycled polyester. Within the Myrtle Beach headwear and accessory collection, the new Workwear Beanies (MB7137/MB7139) offer a classic cut, rib design and a soft touch, while the MB6242 Function Hat with Neck Guard is made of a wind- and water-repellent micro-fibre fabric and has an elastic cord for width adjustment. imagesmag.uk/james- nicholson-2021 Mimaki has announced it has appointed Arjen Evertse as general manager sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Arjen has held a variety of roles at Mimaki since joining 12 years ago, including technical operator and senior management. He said: “Working across the different departments and gaining experience in different roles within Mimaki has given me a real insight into the quality and capabilities delivered by Mimaki’s solutions. “This new role is the next, exciting stage of my Mimaki journey, and I can’t wait to get started.” From 1 September, Arjen will succeed Ronald van den Broek, who has accepted a partner position at 3D print specialist Marketiger. imagesmag.uk/arjen-mimaki Screen printing specialist Adelco Screen Process appointed Phil Osmond in July as UK sales manager, bringing over 30 years’ experience and knowledge in the textile printing industry. Phil, who is a fully competent screen printer, was previously UK sales manager at Kornit Digital. In his new role, he will work with the Adelco sales team to help grow their sales department and provide customers with expert knowledge and advice. He said: “I have a can-do, hands-on attitude. I take pride in establishing and maintaining long- term business partnerships as well as providing technical solutions that are beneficial to the customer.” imagesmag.uk/adelco-osmond CHANGING FACES Arjen Evertse Phil Osmond Check out our Instagram Stories for the latest industry news @imagesmaguk James & Nicholson knitted fleece jackets Incorporatewear to supply uniforms to Commonwealth Games Workwear specialist Incorporatewear has been appointed official workforce uniform provider for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The company, based in Coleshill in Warwickshire, will be responsible for designing, producing and supplying uniforms to the entire Games workforce, following a competitive tender process. Incorporatewear will also be responsible for delivering the uniform for technical officials, for baton bearers during the Queen’s Baton Relay as it travels through the UK, and for the Commonwealth Collective, the 13,000 volunteers that will help to deliver the event. Ed Grigg, managing director of Incorporatewear, said: “We are extremely proud to have been awarded this contract. As a local company, it is a fantastic boost for us and we’re delighted that our workforce will have the chance to supply and be associated with such a prestigious event that will be right on our doorstep next summer.” imagesmag.uk/commonwealth- uniforms Staff at Incorporatewear celebrate becoming Birmingham 2022 supplier