INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 16 images APRIL 2022 Check out our Instagram Stories for the latest industry news @imagesmaguk Want to know what your industry colleagues really think of the garments and accessories they decorate? Each issue, one reader tells us why they rate a particular product Stephen Barron, managing director at Turriff Printing Services in Turriff, says his favourite garment to decorate is the Klassic Polo (KK403/KK703) from Kustom Kit. Being relatively new to the embroidery sector, Stephen says he has found this polo shirt a steadfast, durable and comfortable option. “It suits just about any industry, whether it’s for messy play or a messy workshop — it’s even a staple in our own print room.” Available for men and women in an extensive size range, the KK403/KK703 is made from Kustom Kit’s Superwash 60 fabric, which is designed to allow the garment to be washed up to 60°C. “It washes well, keeps its shape and never fails to satisfy our customers,” adds Stephen. “There’s a colour to suit all customers, allowing logos to stand out in any thread colour.” When embroidering small text onto the polo, Stephen says he uses Madeira UK’s Polyneon 60 threads for “a sharper, clearer look”. “Using a cut-away embroidery stabiliser with magnetic hoops also proves to be an efficient and reliable stitch-out.” imagesmag.uk/apr22-readerschoice www.turriffprinting.com READERS’ CHOICE Alexandra renews support for nursing awards Workwear company Alexandra is building on its record of supplying uniforms to healthcare professionals by supporting the RCN Nursing Awards 2022. The Bristol-based company, which has been designing and manufacturing nursing uniforms and scrubs for more than 150 years, will be headline sponsor of the Royal College of Nursing’s annual awards. For the second consecutive year, Alexandra will also sponsor the Patient’s Choice award which gives patients the chance to nominate a nurse or healthcare assistant who has made a real difference to their lives. imagesmag.uk/alexandra-rcn22 MyWorkwear named ‘manufacturing hero’ by Made In Group MyWorkwear was named a ‘Manufacturing Hero’ in February by the Made In Group, which champions manufacturers across the Midlands and Yorkshire. The Made In Group’s awards were established to celebrate manufacturers who have demonstrated strength in a time of crisis and to recognise the achievements of those who worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic. The Telford-based company has also announced that it will continue its sponsorship of a Midlands motorsport team, providing them all with uniforms. MyWorkwear will be workwear sponsor for University of Wolverhampton Racing Team (UWR) for a fourth time, and so will be supporting them throughout the 2022 motorsports season. The team is made up of student engineers from a range of university courses including motorsport, automotive, mechatronics, aerospace, manufacturing, mechanical and chemical engineering. Last year, the team won their class in the F3 Cup but for 2022, they will compete in the new Praga Cup, the Czech car manufacturer’s first onemake race series. imagesmag.uk/workwear-uwr imagesmag.uk/myworkwearmade Stephen says Kustom Kit polos are also a hit in his own print room Kustom Kit’s Klassic Polo can be washed up to 60°C [L-R] MyWorkwear managing director James Worthington received the Manufacturing Hero award from Made In Group chairman Lord Whitby Kirk Ehrlich
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