ImagesMagUK_October_2021

INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 22 images OCTOBER 2021 Read our recent digital issues online: imagesmag.uk/digital-issues It’s A Sin T-shirt raises half a million pounds for charity A T-shirt inspired by Russell T Davies’ Channel 4 drama It’s A Sin (and a previous ‘decorated product of the month’ in Images ) has raised £500,000 for HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust. The half-million landmark figure equates to sales of around 30,000 T-shirts, which now retail for £25, with £17 going to Terrence Higgins Trust. imagesmag.uk/la-tshirt ‘Comfort’ wear trend continues The trend for comfortable leisurewear has continued through the summer, says fashion retailer Primark. In its latest trading update, owner Associated British Foods said demand for “comfort living” had led to strong sales of leisurewear such as leggings and cycle shorts from June to September this year. This continues the trend of people buying more loungewear due to spending more time at home because of Covid-19 lockdowns and self-isolation – a trend reflected in some sectors of the imprint industry. imagesmag.uk/primark- comfort Snickers adds new work trousers Snickers Workwear has introduced new work trousers for men and women in its AllroundWork and FlexiWork ranges. The 4-Way Stretch features are intended to ensure maximum working mobility, while the loose- and slim-fit designs promise maximum working comfort all day. With ergonomic fit, the trousers have optional features such as detachable holsters, Canvas+ fabrics for durability and Cordura reinforcements for extra durability. Customers can also choose trousers with or without the KneeGuard Pro System, which delivers certified knee protection. imagesmag.uk/snickers- trousers New stretch canvas work trousers from Snickers Workwear The artist Philip Normal wearing the ‘La’ T-shirt that has raised £500k for Terrence Higgins Trust Get A Grip Studio These ‘Sunshine After The Rain’ T-shirts were printed by Get A Grip Studio in Birmingham in collaboration with artist Andy Hulland, aka Mr The Beef, to fundraise for Women’s Aid. imagesmag.uk/Get-A-Grip-Studio- Sunshine Primark has reported strong sales of leisurewear Alexandra shortlisted for four awards Workwear company Alexandra has been shortlisted for four industry awards. The company is on the shortlist for Business of the Year in the category for 51 or more employees in the South West Business Leader Awards, alongside three nominations in the South West Contact Centre Awards. In the contact centre awards, Alexandra employee Rebecca Talbot has been shortlisted for the title of Customer Services Representative of the Year while Gemma Walker is a finalist for the Hero of the Year award. Alexandra has also been nominated in the “Covid – Supporting Customers” category. The winners of the Business Leader Awards were due to be revealed on 23 September as Images was going to press. imagesmag.uk/ alexandra-shortlist