Images October 2019 Digital Edition

www.images-magazine.com 02 images OCTOBER 2019 SHOP TALK 4 Editorial 8 Print Shop Pooches # 47 Miss Maple from Print It Stitch It in Kirkcaldy 12 Decorated product of the month 18 Readers’ choice 96 Up close & personal Julian Davies of Marathon Threads NEWS HUB 6 Industry news Madeira launches new metallic embroidery thread, International Coatings releases updated glow- in-the-dark ink, and FAB Bespoke Clothing introduces new organic Original FNB collection KNOWLEDGE BASE 24 The Business Clinic Do you have a mentally healthy workplace? 26 DTG helpdesk Colin Marsh of Resolute DTG explains the differences between DTG print heads 30 The Schoolwear Show 2019: preview We look ahead to the biggest event in the schoolwear industry calendar 36 Anatomy of an embroidery Embroidery artist Laura Marriott explains how she created her RiverFleur design 40 Blade rubber Screen printing expert Tony Palmer talks squeegees 48 Slay your energy vampire Marshall Atkinson shares some tips on dealing with workplace stress 51 How to digitise daunting designs Erich Campbell explains how to tackle large and complicated embroidery designs 54 Meet the acquirer Michael Best advises on why you should be thinking about selling your business 68 Vinyl combos Sue Kirkwood of Grafityp UK demonstrates how to create eye-catching designs by combining different heat transfer vinyls 80 Making the cut Phil Neale of Graphtec GB explains how to get the best out of your cutting plotter 92 Talking hi-vis apparel with Luke Alcock Leo Workwear’s head of sales discusses the latest trends in hi-vis garments PRODUCT FOCUS 28 Trendwatch Our pick of the latest sweatshirt styles 58 All knitted up We showcase this season’s brandable knitwear, sweats and hoodies from the industry’s leading brands and suppliers 71 Film stars We review the latest essential products and services for heat-applied garment decoration 82 Accessorise! Get up to speed on the customisable accessories that will help drive your add-on sales this season INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT 38 Rocket woman Gemma Bennett explains how she founded, nurtured and grew custom-made childrenswear brand Rocket & Rose 44 Taking brandable apparel to the next level Eric Simsolo talks about Next Level Apparel’s new UK distribution partnership with PenCarrie OCTOBER2019 56 CONTENTS 92 38 38 68 40 36 48