ImagesMagUK_November_2020

www.images-magazine.com 02 images NOVEMBER 2020 SHOP TALK 04 Editorial 08 Print Shop Pooches # 60 Dottie, Ralph, Maggie, Munch, Tink and Star from Personalised Warehouse 10 Decorated product of the month 16 Readers’ choice 72 Up close & personal Amy Cunliffe of Inkthreadable NEWS HUB 06 Industry news TheMagicTouch introduces new Soft Metallic transfers, Epson launches its first A4 desktop dye sub printer, Hybrid promotes Brett Newman to MD, and Grahame Gardner launches the charity fundraising ‘Healthcare Heroes’ bag KNOWLEDGE BASE 22 The Business Clinic The regulations governing B2C ecommerce, and online security for beginners 24 Digital helpdesk Phil McMullin of Epson UK offers advice on how to expand into new markets 26 Anatomy of an embroidery Platypus and Premier Embroidery create two tie- dye hoodies for Stanley/Stella 28 Seeing the light Tony Palmer reflects on the printing of hi-vis vests 30 Site rules Erich Campbell explains how to ensure your ecommerce site is fit for purpose 33 Stop protecting 2020, start thinking 2021 It’s time to move on from this year, says Marshall Atkinson, and focus on how to conquer the first quarter of 2021 42 Shine on We talk to four brands about how the market for hi-vis has expanded during the pandemic 53 Bear necessities Dominic Bunce of David Sharp demonstrates how to use Burmilana thread to create a bear with fluffy fur 62 A cut above Barber Leigh Walker explains why quality T-shirts win over polos when clippering hair 66 Winter opens up an umbrella of opportunities With queuing for shops now the norm and the winter weather closing in, the umbrella’s time has arrived. Xpres and Screen Print World share four ways to print these wet-weather must-haves PRODUCT FOCUS 46 Time to reflect Help your customers to stay safe this winter with our round-up of brandable reflective clothing 48 Business class This season’s on-trend businesswear styles for employees who have returned to the office and those still working from home 54 Just sew Check out the headline products from leading suppliers to the embroidery industry 60 Telling it like it is: Embroidery machine attachments Two garment decorators share how their attachments are working out for them 64 Go bespoke! Custom garment manufacturing is more popular than ever — we review the latest bespoke services available 69 Featured product The Pro Golf Umbrella from Quadra INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT 36 Opportunity knocks The management team at Barlow Park talks to Mark Ludmon about turning around School Trends and expanding into new areas of garment decoration CONTENTS NOVEMBER2020 Gildan®Softstyle™AdultEZPrintT- Shirt Enzyme-washedforthesoftest,cle anest surfaceyoucoulddre amof 40 38 62 53 26 28 36 24