ImagesMagUK_Digital_Edition_March_2018

SCHOOLWEAR www.images-magazine.com 52 images MARCH 2018 Making the grade As uniform planning for the next school year hits a peak, we’ve selected the class-topping styles that will earn maximum marks from your schoolwear customers in 2018 1. New from Quadra is the Lunch Cooler Bag (QD435). This school essential has been designed with decorators firmly in mind, which is why it has an exterior zippered front pocket for easy decoration. Other features include a zippered main compartment, internal identification label and wipe clean interior, and it is fully insulated. It is BPA- and phthalate-free, meaning it is completely safe for food. It comes in a choice of four colours:. www.quadrabags.com 2. Charles Kirk says its popular 50% cotton/50% acrylic Coolflow range has been designed for comfort: “No itchiness, no overheating, just a soft handle. Along with the low pill fibres, these garments are great for active, adventurous kids.” Five classic styles are held in stock, including a fully-fashioned pullover with a single sided knit, which is ideal for wear under a blazer. The Coolflow garments can be trimmed in the UK at Charles Kirk to add a stripe around the neck or strapping in a wide range of colours. www.charleskirk.co.uk 3. “The Signature Suiting Collection takes Banner schoolwear to a new and contemporary level,” says the brand. Made from Banner’s high performance, comfortable and hardwearing Ziggys fabric, the garments include a double- button jacket with contemporary slim fit or classic cut trousers for boys, while for girls there is a single button jacket with slim or classic trousers, or straight or pleated skirts. The collection comes in three colours and features include narrow lapels and single back vent. Banner also offers school sportswear, such as the Aptus Performance Swacket and Vortex Outerwear Jacket. www.banner.co.uk 4. Rowlinson has tweaked the composition of its Woodbank Sweats range so that it now comprises a “premium blend of 50% polyester/50% cotton that guarantees quality, practicality and value”. The range also includes two new colours, ink and green, providing customers with a darker and lighter option to complement navy and bottle. Grey is now supplied as a 35% cotton/65% polyester blend. The Woodbank Sweats line includes crew neck, V-neck, cardigan and jogpants for ages 2/3 years up to 2XL. www.rowlinson-knitwear.com 5. Westford Mill has added new colourways to its classic school bag, the Cotton Gymsac (W110). The 140gsm 100% cotton bag with rope drawcord closure now offers an extra 16 colour choices, including: black/black, pastel pink/white, sapphire blue and yellow. www.westfordmill.com 1 2 3 4 5