ImagesMagUK_March_2022

INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 14 images MARCH 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 Tim Rowson, managing director at Max Workwear in Nottingham, says his favourite garment to decorate is the Buckland ISO 20471 Class 3 Softshell Jacket (SJ01-O-LEO) from Leo Workwear. During the colder months, this jacket is the epitome of versatility, says Tim. “It’s perfect for a wide range of working environments and job roles, such as warehouse duties, building sites or parcel deliveries.” The SJ01-O-LEO is made from a soft, stretchy and breathable fabric in a modern fit. Available in hi-vis orange or hi-vis yellow, it also features angled 3M Scotchlite reflective tape detailing. The added benefits of being water- resistant and windproof makes this jacket a great addition to your hi-vis wardrobe, adds Tim, and it’s perfect for branding with company logos using print or embroidery. imagesmag.uk/mar22-readers- choice www.maxworkwear.co.uk READERS’ CHOICE Tim with the Buckland ISO 20471 Class 3 Softshell Jacket from Leo Workwear FlexiDesign is now available for use on Macs as well as PCs Lotem Graphics This smart workwear was embroidered by Lotem Graphics in Southampton for NC Electrical Services. imagesmag.uk/Lotem-Graphics-NC SAi launches FlexiDesign software for Macs SA International (SAi) has launched a new version of its FlexiDesign print software for Mac users. Previously available only in a version for PCs, FlexiDesign is an all-in-one design, print and cut software for digital printing, textile printing and signmaking. It features tools for making every aspect of job preparation and production faster, including easy-to-define cut lines, crop marks for manual trimming, colour palette libraries, a vector erase tool, user data back-up, standard vectorising tools, native 64-bit application and the ability to send to a remote Windows production manager. Available globally as a subscription, it comes with free email and phone support and free software upgrades. imagesmag.uk/flexidesign- mac MagnaColours adds new special effects water-based inks MagnaColours has added two new products to its special effects range of water-based screen-printing inks: MagnaPrint Foil Adhesive, a water- based foil binder, and a new glitter binder, MagnaPrint Ultra Clear Glitter Base. A key element of the new MagnaPrint Foil Adhesive is its smaller, more refined particle size. This allows for stronger definition, crisper edges and finer details to be achieved in the foil areas of prints. The new MagnaPrint Ultra Clear Glitter Base allows printers to load up to 20% glitter particles into the base ink, delivering improved clarity and shine over previous versions. The MagnaLab has also refined the product to ensure “superior stretch and elasticity” as well as “excellent washfastness performance”. To celebrate the launch of these products, Magna has created a special space-themed print design and accompanying video to show off the effects and provide printers with inspiration for the products’ possible end uses. imagesmag.uk/magna-glitter T-shirt printed using new MagnaPrint Foil Adhesive and Ultra Clear Glitter Base