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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 22 images NOVEMBER 2021 Read our recent digital issues online: imagesmag.uk/digital-issues PTM T-Fold automatic folding machine now available in the UK PTM Innovations has launched what it believes is the world’s first industrial automatic benchtop garment folder. PTM’s new benchtop T-Fold can auto-fold and bag 350 to 500 shirts an hour yet has a small footprint, measuring 710mm in width, 1,100mm in length and 180mm in height. Originally announced in spring, the new machine is now available in the UK via distributor YES Group, formerly known as Your Embroidery Services. It auto-folds in sizes from small to 3XL in seconds, from long- sleeved and short-sleeved shirts to hoodies. It is electrically driven, with no need for an air compressor, and incorporates a forced air outlet for the bag to inflate, which allows users to add flyers and promotional incentives into the package. Describing it as “super-efficient”, Yes Group director John-Paul Burton said: “The PTM T-Fold will help speed up users’ garment dispatch, presentation quality and work, for any small business, screen printer, embroiderer, high street retailer and more.” imagesmag.uk/tfold- benchtop The PTM Innovations T-Fold automatic garment folding machine is now available from YES MyWorkwear celebrates 45 years The team at MyWorkwear, a specialist in custom clothing and personalised workwear, looked back to the 1970s to celebrate the company’s 45th birthday in September. Marking the milestone at their offices in Telford, staff remembered a time when flares were all the rage and Dancing Queen was number one, while looking forward to future opportunities. Founded by Mike Worthington, the business first started producing golf and cycle bags, but very quickly moved into the uniform and workwear business in 1980 due to the demand from local Japanese businesses for overalls that fitted their new UK workers. Producing thousands of garments per week, it now supplies businesses throughout the UK, from Vimto to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Oxford University to the Royal Air Force. Its first online customer is still with the company years later, reflecting its focus on customer service. Mike’s son, James Worthington, who is now managing director, said: “As we celebrate this milestone, we are proud of the achievements we’ve made, and we look forward to making UK businesses ‘workwear happy’ for the next 45 years and beyond.” imagesmag.uk/myworkwear-45 Staff at MyWorkwear celebrate the company’s 45th birthday Workwear suppliers geared up for tie shortage Britain is facing a shortage of ties as people return to offices and delays continue to hit global shipping – but suppliers in the garment decoration sector have been prepared for this situation. Retailers such as John Lewis have struggled to restock to meet demand, blaming a “huge spike in sales” as weddings restarted and people refreshed their wardrobe after working from home. However, school tie suppliers such as William Turner & Son and the Tie & Scarf Company have reported no problems because they plan so far ahead and operate in a different market, while workwear specialist Premier Clothing says it acted well in advance as it foresaw potential problems. Laura Dutton, marketing co-ordinator at Premier Clothing, said: “Foreseeing the impact that Brexit could have had on our supplies, we stockpiled rolls of fabric, especially for our most popular Colours Collection ties.” She added that a number of Premier’s ties are made in the UK, meaning that it can react quickly to an increase in demand and enjoy a “very quick” turnaround. imagesmag.uk/tie-shortage Premier stockpiled rolls of fabric for its popular Colours Collection ties