Images Magazine Digital Edition August 2018

AskAdy... Adrian Burton reviews autumn workwear from DeWalt and Snickers DeWalt Workwear, which is available from Sterling Safetywear, has some fantastic products for tradespeople to try out this autumn. My customers love wearing brand name workwear that matches their power tools, and DeWalt is no exception. The Pro Tradesman Trouser is a solid, hardwearing product. It tastefully carries the DeWalt branding and stands up to the job in hand thanks to its selection of functional pockets as well as the use of Cordura for strength. The DeWalt Cyclone Hoody and Force Gilet match the trousers and both have space in which to embroider your customers‘ logos. The Force Gilet has a nice stretch fabric that pulls in the garment‘s body and stops it flapping about, while the lightweight padding provides adequate warmth as the autumn brings in some cooler days. I‘m also impressed this autumn with Snickers Workwear. I am currently sat here in my new FlexiWork Trousers (6931) that Snickers has sent me to trial in a navy camo and hi-vis yellow colourway; the stylish colour combination is without a doubt one of the most eye-catching I have seen for years. The use of super lightweight, breathable Cordura fabric allows strength and ventilation when working; this, coupled with the reinforcement around the leg ends and on the kneepads and holster pockets, provides a toughness and durability to the natural wear points on the trousers. I would also recommend the Snickers FlexiWork Stretch Fleece Jacket (8001), which has a smooth outer and a warm brushed fabric inside. It is ideal for use in mild temperatures, or as an inner or mid-layer jacket in colder weather. The smooth outer is similar to a softshell, but more flexible. www.askady.com Adrian recommends the Pro Tradesman Trouser from DeWalt INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 08 images AUGUST 2018 WORKWEAR REVIEW To see AskAdy’s video reviews, visit www.images-magazine.com . Adelco bags UK distribution of Thermotron Adelco has taken on the UK distribution of Thermotron, a manufacturer of automatic packing machinery. The range includes folding, bagging, stacking and sealing machines that are either modular or complete in design so as to suit any company‘s requirements. The STP1000 Folding Machine is designed to fold various types and sizes of ready-made garments. It is intended for single-person operation and has a maximum production capacity of 5,500 garments per eight hours. The new PV40 Bagging Machine automatically bags garments from the STP1000 – without the need for an additional operator – in polyethylene bags, while the NT50 Stacking Machine automatically stacks folded garments as they come from the STP1000. The KL55 Sealing Machine automatically seals the bags. The automatic FX23 Folding Machine is a low cost, semi-automatic folder that functions independently and is designed to fold items such as T-shirts and sweatshirts. According to Adelco, Thermotron’s machines are “internationally recognised for their innovation and quality“. It added: “Unsurprisingly, we have had a lot of interest in these products already due to their quality, modular design and price point.“ www.adelco.co.uk The new Thermotron PV40 Bagging Machine is available from Adelco Italy to host ITMA 2023 The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) has announced that ITMA, the garment and textile technology exhibition, will return to Milan, Italy, for its 19th edition. ITMA 2023 will be held at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre on 8-14 June 2023. The next exhibition will be held on 20-26 June 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. www.itma.com