ImagesMagUK_Digital_Edition_March_2018

www.images-magazine.com MARCH 2018 images 15 INDUSTRY NEWS MagnaColours launches new ink migration blocker Ink manufacturer MagnaColours launched an anti-migration blocker at ISS Long Beach show in the US. Called MagnaPrint Migration Eliminator V2, the new product is a development on [Above] The new MagnaPrint Migration Eliminator V2 from MagnaColours [Below] MagnaColours launched its Make the Switch campaign at ISS Long Beach PRINT SHOP POOCHES #28 Finnley, Zito and Teddy Whether it’s pedigree pups or mangy mutts, decorators’ dogs are valued members of staff at embroidery and print shops from Barking to Furness. This month we have Finnley, Zito and Teddy from Threads, Stourbridge Full name: Finnley Peters, Zito Peters and Teddy Peters Breeds: Boxer, Labrador and cockapoo Ages: Finnley is one and a half, Zito is five years old and Teddy is just six months Job titles: Finnley – Goods Inwards, Zito – Credit Control, Teddy – Customer Relations Job descriptions: Finnley – box opening, Zito – keeping stress levels down, Teddy – greeting people Special skills: Finnley – unpacking, Zito – dinner time notifier, Teddy – cardboard shredder Favourite colours: Finnley 2935c (blue), Zito 2347c (red) and Teddy 381c (lime green). www.threadsofstourbridge.co.uk The Threads trio: [L-R] Teddy, Zito and Finnley Result adds navy to Denim Texture Rugged Jacket range Previously only available in black, the Result Denim Texture Rugged Jacket (R326X) now comes in navy. The jacket, part of the brand’s Work-Guard range, is a robust, waterproof, breathable and windproof style that is tag-free and suitable for embroidery, transfer and print. www.resultclothing.com a previous Migration Eliminator from the company and has been created to prevent the bleeding of PVC- and phthalate-free water-based ink on polyester and polycotton-blend fabrics. “As well as its superior blocking performance, Migration Eliminator V2 is slow drying, making it easier to print with, and it provides a softer handle than the previous version,” says the company. Also launched by MagnaColours at the show was MagnaPrint Edge. This new ink allows for the printing of multi- coloured designs onto light or dark- coloured garments, whether wet or dry, and without the need for flashing in between prints, reports the company. It stays wet on screen, but dries instantly when applied to fabrics, according to the company. As well as these product launches, the company also unveiled the new Make the Switch campaign, which is designed to encourage printers to make the switch to water-based inks from plastisols. The campaign consists of a 10-step process, and includes an equipment audit, product samples and testing, and an invitation to the MagnaColours headquarters. Helen Parry, managing director of MagnaColours, said: “We wanted to use our expertise to guide printers through the switching process, and show them that by taking our 10 manageable steps, they can become more environmentally sustainable. In using the Magna range, printers can also benefit from expert support, reduced energy costs, increased efficiency and a superior finish, so there’s no reason not to make the switch.” www.magnacolours.com