ImagesMagUK_June_2021

www.images-magazine.com 04 images JUNE 2021 SHOP TALK 06 Editorial 10 Print Shop Pooches #67 Marg from Screen Print World 12 Readers’ choice 16 Decorated product of the month 72 Up close & personal Chessie Rosier-Parker of Squeegee & Ink NEWS HUB 08 Industry news Kornit launches Atlas Max with 3D printing capabilities, MagnaPrint DWR Primer introduced for printing onto water-repellent fabrics, and TheMagicTouch and Resolute bring new direct-to-film system to market KNOWLEDGE BASE 24 The Business Clinic Advice on the intellectual property laws regarding images and lyrics, and the five key Google Search Console reports to check 26 Digital helpdesk Alex Taylor of I-Sub discusses the practical issues decorators need to consider when moving into hybrid printing 30 Anatomy of a print Chris Merrell at Black Dog Ink breaks down the process used to print a colourful ‘world of BBQ’ design by Sigh Luxton 34 Cottoning on to the organic journey Prama Bhardwaj of Mantis World explains what in- conversion cotton is, and its benefits 51 Keep your edge Industry expert Tony Palmer shares a top tip that will help you achieve prints that are crisp and clean, every time 60 An arm and a leg Add extra value to leisurewear with Dave Roper of Screen Print World’s step-by-step guide to screen printing jogger legs and hoodie sleeves 62 Wrong! Making a mistake can be a great learning experience, or an indicator that there’s a problem with your business. Marshall Atkinson highlights the different types of mistakes and how to correct them 65 Shape shifters Erich Campbell outlines how to create embroidery objects in the first of his two-part series that delves into the art of digitising 68 How to be efficient Whatever embroidery machine you use, running it efficiently will save time and money, advises Dominic Bunce of embroidery digitiser David Sharp PRODUCT FOCUS 36 Organic, naturally Sustainable fabrics are the go-to canvas for any eco-conscious decorator – explore our selection of the latest ready-to-brand, certified organic garments and accessories 44 Setting the eco ink standard Permatone screen printing inks are Gots-approved products. David Stuart of manufacturer Colormaker Industries explains what an organic-approved ink is and how it benefits both the printer and the end user 46 Decoration building blocks Print and embroidery consumables are the foundations of garment and textile decoration. We review the current options available, including eco and sustainable alternatives for those businesses looking to ‘green’ their production and finished products 52 Delivering in style The boom in online retail and home deliveries has led to the recruitment of an ever-increasing workforce of warehouse staff and delivery drivers. Ensure they are smart and comfortable with the best brandable workwear for the transport and logistics sector 55 Give your sales a leg up Smart or casual, for leisure, sports or work – there’s legwear to suit every requirement. We stride through the options, from sports shorts to cargo pants INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT 23 The brandable bag market Special report on the bag tax 28 The Ripples effect Ola Adeyemi talks to Mark Ludmon about how her business, Ripples Custom Designs & Prints, has gone from tutus to a two-storey 2,000 sqft unit CONTENTS MAY2021 32 38 36 34 62 28 55 51