ImagesMagUK_October_2020

INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 08 images OCTOBER 2020 Check out our daily industry updates on Twitter @imagesmaguk PRINT SHOP POOCHES “I absolutely wasn’t about to stick my nose in some ink. Honest.” # 59 Riley Whether it’s pedigree pups or mangy mutts, decorators’ dogs are valued members of staff at embroidery and print shops from Barking to Furness. This month we have Riley from Hidden Temple Printing in Bristol Full name: Rapid Riley Breed: Italian greyhound x whippet Age: Three years old Time at company: Been hanging out on the sofa since he was 10 weeks old. Job title: Coffee-break entertainment manager Job description: Being on call for moral support and Jedi print knowledge and techniques. Special skills: Getting ink on his nose. Favourite colour: Really into Pantone 16-1364 TCX vibrant orange. It pops with his grey hair. www.hiddentemple.co.uk Stocks introduces new 10-needle Brother embroidery machine Brother launched the new Entrepreneur PR1055X commercial embroidery machine in August. The 10-needle PR1055X, which is now available from Stocks Sewing Machines, promises speeds of up to 1,000 stitches per minute, along with a new ‘important notification’ system with individual lights under the needle to indicate project completion, as well as thread changes or breaks. It also features a library of built-in designs; an automatic needle-threader and colour sorting; wireless connectivity to link up to 10 machines; and a My Stitch Monitor mobile app for iOS or Android devices. The machine is compatible with a large range of frames and can be teamed with various accessories, including a new ‘flat brim’ cap frame, which is designed to allow embroidery 35% closer to the brim. imagesmag.uk/PR1055X The Entrepreneur PR1055X offers speeds of up to 1,000 stitches per minute AWDis sets up new team to support decorators AWDis has announced the launch of a dedicated business support department for customers seeking additional guidance to help grow their garment decoration companies. Designed to help both start-ups and established businesses looking to grow to the next level, the business support team will focus on working one-to-one with garment decorators to understand their business, and discuss how best to support their needs, explained AWDis. “The new team will not only provide marketing materials, website resources, product swatches, product and industry knowledge, but a sounding board to help you reach new prospects and build a stronger customer base.” The AWDis business support team will not take orders directly, and will continue to be distributor-neutral. Email info@ awdisbrands.com to book a video appointment with the team. imagesmag.uk/AWDis-Business- Support AWDis brandable styles [above]. The new AWDis business support team will help both start-ups and established businesses