Images October 2019 Digital Edition

WEARABLE ACCESSORIES A ccessories have always offered garment decorators a profitable route to add-on sales. It takes only one on-trend piece to complete, or completely restyle, a head- to-toe look, which is good news for those looking to offer their customers even more ways to promote their team, brand or organisation. Chosen wisely, an accessory can transform a uniform or outfit, making it memorable and adding a bold, lasting statement. Retro and classic styles, neutral tones, prints and wearable technology dominate accessory collections for Autumn/Winter 2019, offering decorators stylish and versatile options for keeping on-trend in all sectors, from corporate and workwear to schoolwear and fashion retail. The leading brands have cottoned on to the sales potential of accessories, offering a vast range of products that are ready to be customised with print, embroidery, sublimation and more – from hats and scarves, to underwear, headscarves and even baby bibs. Handy headwear New from Le Chef, vibrant and stylish headscarves (DL02) are available in a wide selection of prints for endless style possibilities, and are both practical and versatile for everyday use. The headscarves can be embroidered for extra personalisation, and can also be used as a neckerchief or bandana. The brand says there are very limited quantities per design, which are updated regularly, allowing for the whole range to be collected. Also new for 2019, the Hooder from Stanley/Stella is a highly versatile accessory, says the brand. “It’s designed to be worn over a baseball cap, or with the Cruiser sweatshirt for multiple styling options.” The unisex balaclava is made from a 300gsm terry fabric lined in single jersey with adjustable drawcords. It’s available in black and tangerine, a striking new colour from the brand’s autumn/winter collection. The Running Headband (TL690) offers the perfect athleisure accessory, From caps and headscarves, to shoes and socks, accessories are perfect for showing off personalised branding from head to toe Accessorise! Beechfield Classic Check Scarf from Ralawise www.images-magazine.com 82 images OCTOBER 2019 ProtecWork Beanie from Snickers Workwear Hoo der fr om Stanle y/S tel la Hooder from Stanley/Stella