Images Magazine Digital Edition October 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images OCTOBER 2018 T his month we‘re going back in time to December 2016 and the opening of the new YES headquarters in Mansfield. It was a fun affair that was particularly memorable for the fantastic dragon embroidery design created by software technician Steve Gilbert. It featured a staggering 182,704 stitches with 53 colour changes, 714 jump stitches and 15 colours: Kelly green, yellow, cream, black, orange, maroon, scarlet, wheat, brown, British racing green, steel blue, Carolina blue, Persian red, golden poppy and light blue. The threads were Fufu 40s polyester, chosen because of their shine. It took 40 hours to digitise the design and 250 minutes to stitch it onto a canvas bag using an SWF six-head embroidery machine. “If you ran it on one of our high-speed machines, this would be even quicker!“ adds Steve. www.yesltd.co.uk DECORATED PRODUCT OF THE MONTH The dragon took more than four hours to embroider The design is made up of 182,704 stitches Check out the breathtaking level of detail Regatta‘s Tactical Threads range now available At least half of Regatta Professional‘s new workwear range, Tactical Threads, is now available, with the remaining styles landing this month, and in November and December. The stylish new range of workwear is aimed at bridging the gap between style and performance, explains Regatta, adding: “Tactical Threads will take you from the builders‘ yard to the bar. Designs are cut to move with you, keeping you active and agile throughout a hard day‘s graft.“ The Execute Holster Trousers (TRJ367R) are made from a hardwearing polycotton twill fabric and have a high back waistband, stretch panels for ease of movement and foldaway ‘Holster‘ pockets with multiple compartments. The Strategic Softshell Trousers (TRJ368R) are lightweight, water-resistant and windproof softshell trousers. Other trouser styles include the Heroic Worker Trousers (TRJ366R), Deductive Denim Trousers (TRJ374R) and Scandal Stretch Trousers (TRJ373R). The Thrust Insulated Bomber Jacket (TRA429) promises a high warmth to weight ratio, and includes Thermo- Guard insulation, while the on-trend Martial Insulated Jacket (TRA311) has reinforced fabric elbow panels for durability and practical, over- sized pockets. Other outer layers include the Artful 3 Layer Softshell Jacket (TRA617), Assault 1/2 Zip Sweat Hoodie, Calculate Insulated Bodywarmer (TRA833), Tactical Hi- Vis Parka Jacket (TRA340), Tactical Hi-Vis Overhead Bomber (TRA316) and Tactical Hi-Vis Extol Stretch F/Z Jacket (TRA473). Also in the range are the Offensive Wicking Polo (TRS167), Tactical Hi-Vis Trouser (TRJ377R) and Tactical Hi-Vis Polo (TRS176), as well as a selection of accessories, from socks to safety boots. www.regattaprofessional.com The new Tactical Threads range from Regatta Professional