Images magazine Digital Edition April 2018

www.images-magazine.com APRIL 2018 images 79 EMBROIDERY EQUIPMENT Marathon: Viscose Rayon Thread Following record sales in 2017, Marathon has again expanded its product range to offer its customers more than ever before, reports the company. The Marathon Viscose Rayon product is now available in 378 shades, and the complete Marathon Polyester thread range is now also in stock. Both threads are manufactured in Marathon’s state-of-the-art production facility, which has both ISO 9001 and Oeko-Tex 100 certification. During spring 2018, Marathon will also be carrying stocks of an increased range of water-soluble films and 30mm thickness foam squares for 3D embroidery. www.marathonthreads.co.uk GS UK: Poly Flash “As a leading supplier for all embroidery-related materials, GS UK offers innovative, high-quality products ranging from Gunold threads and backings through to fabrics, needles and scissors,” reports the company. “Founded in 1927, the name of Gunold holds a key role in the embroidery industry, continuously expanding its state-of-the-art range of products. The latest Gunold thread available from GS UK is Poly Flash, which offers an exciting new look to textile surface design.” Poly Flash is said to be the result of innovative manufacturing, and The new Gunold Poly Flash thread from GS UK Marathon’s Viscose Rayon thread is available in 378 shades combines the properties and look of polyester, viscose and metal in a single thread. It is as strong and as resistant to chlorine as a polyester thread, but has the silky, soft shine of viscose/rayon thread, combined with the shimmering sheen of a metallic thread. The look of Poly Flash when embroidered is shiny metallic, hammered or frosted rather than high gloss, producing a classic ‘vintage’ style. This speciality thread is very skin-friendly and easy to work with, says GS UK. Poly Flash is available in 23 different colours on 1000m mini king cones. www.gs-ukdirect.com Why choose ETC Supplies * Europe’s largest range of Embroidery Consumables from One Supplier * Excellent product knowledge * Great Customer Service * Competitive prices * Best quality products * Latest innovations only from us * ETC Supplies Tel: 0141-550-1188 www.etcsupplies.co.uk