Images Digital Edition March 2019

www.images-magazine.com 02 images MARCH 2019 SHOP TALK 4 Editorial 10 Decorated product of the month 14 Print Shop Pooches #40 Mia of Defiant Print Co 88 Up close & personal Russell Spiller of Mantis World NEWS HUB 6 Industry news Polyprint launches the TexJet Echo², Tesco closes its embroidered schoolwear service and Industrial Workwear celebrates its 20th anniversary KNOWLEDGE BASE 22 Sign & Digital UK 2019 preview Rudi Blackett tells us what the show has in store for Images readers this April at the Birmingham NEC 24 The Business Clinic How to spot if an employee is stealing, and how best to capture data 26 DTG helpdesk Oliver Luedtke of Kornit delves into the total cost of ownership of DTG 30 Anatomy of a print James Smith and Sam Ockenden of Vektor explain the precise measurements and production techniques required to create an award- winning print 36 How to find quality employees Marshall Atkinson offers advice on how to find – and keep – members of staff 40 Mistakes masterclass Erich Campbell explains how to repair embroidery mistakes, and how to avoid making them in the first place 43 Balancing act Kelly Linthorne explains why, for Kiddimoto, the price of workwear matters more than customer service 48 They should have behaved better Michael Best examines the pitfalls of working with family members, and how to negotiate them 63 Talking corporatewear with Clare Dwyer Kustom Kit‘s product manager discusses the shift in attitude towards corporatewear, discerning buyers and the increased focus on sustainability 70 Badge of skill John Wright of Wilcom explains how to create badges using EmbroideryStudio e4.2 PRODUCT FOCUS 28 Trendwatch We take a look at what officewear styles the modern workforce expects and wants 53 Here comes the sun Our round-up of the latest summer corporate and workwear highlights the must-have styles for the coming season 59 Featured product The Men’s Long Sleeve Tailored Washed Oxford Shirt from Russell 64 Academic appeal Get ready for the 2019/2020 school year with the latest schoolwear styles from the sector‘s leading brands 73 All sewn up We bring you up to date on the latest embroidery products, from software and threads to embroidery machines and accessories 80 Telling it like it is: embroidery machines We talk to four garment decorators about how their embroidery machines are working out for them INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT 20 Planning for a no deal Brexit With the deadline for Brexit approaching, we talk to key suppliers about what plans they‘ve put in place to ensure current levels of service are maintained in the event of a no deal Brexit 32 Morris major We discover how Stuart Morris went from a tea towel commission to building a successful specialist textile design and print business where creativity and innovation rule 44 Family ties Daniel Turner shares how tie and accessories manufacturer William Turner is still innovating after 50 years in business 70 32 50 44 CONTENTS 59 80 10