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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 14 images JUNE 2019 Check out our Instagram feed: @imagesmaguk READERS’ CHOICE Fruit of the Loom 65/35 Polo stands the test of time Which garments and accessories do industry professionals prefer and why? Each issue, one reader tells us why they rate a particular style This month, Ranjit Rai, managing director of Workwear Crew in Bradford, explains that the 65/35 Polo from Fruit of the Loom is his top pick because it is “a very reliable polo shirt that stands the test of time”. He adds: “The 65/35 Polo is a versatile range; it’s a staple workwear and schoolwear garment in the UK market. The short- and long-sleeve kids’ styles are perfect for schools and now, with three different adult fits, it is attractive to the wider workwear audience I supply to as well.” The polos are also, he says, great to decorate with either embroidery or print, and come in a wide range of colours. “By using a light but super strong backing such as Weblon, you can achieve optimum stabilisation whilst ensuring your embroidery process complements the functionality of the garment,” he says. “Weblon is a soft, sheer, no-show, cut- away backing with a very fine texture, making it the ideal choice for use on lightweight fabrics such as polo shirts, T-shirts and performancewear. For designs with over 8,000 stitches that may require extra stabilisation, we recommend using two pieces or adding a piece of lightweight tear-away. Place the Weblon next to the garment and take care not to overstretch your fabric.” www.workwearcrew.com The 65/35 Polo from Fruit of the Loom is a great workwear choice, says Ranjit Rai of Workwear Crew Leo Workwear introduces women's hi-vis sweatshirt New from Leo Workwear is the Hollicombe, an ISO 20471 Class 2 women's zipped sweatshirt. Available in RIS-3279-TOM- compliant hi-vis orange (SSL03-O) and hi-vis yellow (SSL03-Y) with a grey trim, the top is made from a durable 310gsm, 50% cotton/50% polyester, diamond quilt. It features stretch reflective tape, two zipped hand pockets with pullers and a stand-up collar. It's available in sizes S-6XL (8-26). www.leoworkwear.com Staff at Leo Workwear modelling the new Hollicombe sweatshirt Sportswear Pro will run alongside Fespa Global Print Expo in 2020 Fespa to launch sportswear exhibition at Global Print Expo 2020 Fespa has announced the launch of Sportswear Pro, a new exhibition dedicated exclusively to sportswear manufacturing that will be held alongside the Fespa Global Print Expo 2020. Sportswear Pro will focus on the latest technologies in customised and on-demand sportswear production. The exhibition will bring together suppliers of solutions for three key areas of sportswear manufacture – design, production and decoration – as well as developers of accessories, smart textiles and printed electronics. Michael Ryan, event manager for Sportswear Pro at Fespa, said: “Our core Fespa community is heavily engaged in the production of sports apparel, with 80% of textile printers active in this dynamic segment, according to our 2018 Fespa Print Census.” The new event will also feature a dedicated conference programme about the business priorities of sportswear manufacturers and designers, including sustainability and automation. Sportswear Pro will be held from 24-27 March 2020 at IFEMA in Madrid, Spain. See the Images July 2019 issue next month for our sports and teamwear showcase. www.sportswearpro.com