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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 16 images OCTOBER 2020 Pin it... on the Images Pinterest boards: www.pinterest.co.uk/imagesmaguk/ Gildan publishes 2019 Genuine Responsibility ESG Report Gildan Activewear has released its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which details the company’s approach and commitment to ESG. The report includes highlights of Gildan’s 2019 results, key priorities and future commitments towards achieving its vision of ‘Making Apparel Better’. In July 2019, Gildan’s Social Compliance Program was re-accredited by the Fair Labor Association for the second time, following a review of the company’s practices and policies in place to ensure fair labour practices across its global supply chain. For 2020, Gildan’s goals centre around its three ‘Genuine Responsibility’ pillars: Caring for People, Conserving the Environment and Creating Stronger Communities. Gildan’s 2019 ESG report is available at: www.genuineresponsibility.com . imagesmag.uk/Gildan-2019-ESG Gildan’s 2019 ESG report is available now READERS’ CHOICE 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 Melissa Talbot, owner of Mini Kings & Queens, says her favourite garment is the SF Minni Kids’ All-In-One (SM470), made from brushed-back fleece. “The quality is amazing, and they come in various colours for both boys and girls. The all-in-ones are perfect all year round, and are the best throw-on outfits both indoors and outdoors – they’re practical, and so perfect for travelling on holidays and for hobbies, such as swimming, for a quick change. You simply can’t have enough of them.” The SM470 is one of Mini Kings & Queens’ best sellers every month, adds Melissa. “We can print anything onto them, creating a truly bespoke gift for your daughter, son, nephew, niece, grandson or granddaughter.” Melissa’s top tip for decorating the SM470 is to insert a Teflon pillow with a heat-resistant core inside the all-in-one to give it a flat surface, in order to press garment vinyl onto the back without its seams and zips heating through. www.minikingsandqueens.co.uk The SF Minni Kids’ All-In-One is perfect all year round, says Melissa of Mini Kings & Queens UK small businesses are adapting to new economic climate More than four in five UK small business owners have made key changes to their business and services to prepare for the economic uncertainty in the months ahead, according to a new study from Hitachi Capital Business Finance. The research found that family-run businesses were significantly more likely to focus on the physical workplace by adapting the layout of their work premises to comply with PHE guidelines than the average small business. Family business owners were also more likely than the national average to have re-skilled and retrained their staff, introduced new competitive pricing or promotional offers for their clients, and simplified product lines/focus on areas of core strength. Nationally, Hitachi’s research also suggested that investing more heavily in digital capabilities and making adjustments to the workplace were the key considerations for the average small business in the UK. imagesmag.uk/Hitachi-SME-Adapt Hitachi specifically looked at how family-run enterprises and start-up firms were adapting their businesses