ImagesMagUK_November_2021

www.images-magazine.com 02 images NOVEMBER 2021 ST SHOP TALK 04 Editorial 08 Print Shop Pooches #72 Buddha from Madspecials 10 Readers‘ choice 14 Decorated product of the month 80 Up close & personal George Georgiou of Essential Embroidery Design NEWS HUB 06 Industry news Crackdown on false green claims in garment sector, Roland DG introduces hybrid garment printer, PTM’s desktop T-Fold machine now available in the UK, and new DTF printers from Azonprinter and RA Smart KNOWLEDGE BASE 28 Schoolwear Show 2021: Review Images visited the first Schoolwear Show in two years to see new products and discover how this sector is faring 32 The Business Clinic How to export to the EU, and making your website visible on Google 34 Digital helpdesk Getting your DPI confused with your RGB? Ensure your files are perfectly prepared for print with expert advice from Martin Southworth of Hybrid Services 40 Anatomy of an embroidery Justin Armenta of JA Digitizing Studios breaks down how he created a tactile 3D bear embroidery comprised of several layers 62 To cap it all Ditch the fear and get started in headwear decoration with this guide from Sean Barker of AJS Embroidery 70 A practical guide to finding new employees Struggling to find good staff at the moment? You’re not alone. Marshall Atkinson shares some advice on how to track down top-class employees 73 Stocking up on new skills Here’s an early Christmas present – a lesson in how to apply raw-edge appliqué from Dominic Bunce of digitiser David Sharp, plus a free festive design download 74 Increase value without excess effort Erich Campbell drills down into the embroiderer‘s holy grail – how to get more for your work without ramping up the hours you work PRODUCT FOCUS 44 Collar vision Collared shirts and blouses offer a versatile choice whether for work or leisure — we round up the current decorator-friendly options from leading brands 47 All knitted up From on-trend beanies to cosy sweaters and jumpers, check out our essential selection of ready-to-brand knitwear 50 Telling it how it is: Embroidery machines Four decorators tell us how their recent embroidery machine purchases are working out for them 54 Sew be it We review the latest must- have equipment, software and consumables from top suppliers to the embroidery industry 64 Hi-vis highlights The nights are drawing in and it’s time to reflect on the high-visibility garments and accessories that will keep your customers seen and safe this winter 68 Customise it! We look at custom garment manufacturing services that are targeted at decorators and their customers INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT 36 A new direction Jeff Doyle of Hoodyworld explains how direct-to-film is shaping the future – not only of his business, but of the garment decoration industry as a whole CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2021 42 38 40 28 73 70 36 64