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PF CONSUMABLES & MEDIA www.images-magazine.com 54 images JUNE 2020 We round up the latest media and consumable products, from embroidery threads to printing inks and heat-transfer vinyls Source materials Madeira: Embroidery Thread and Backings “When choosing your core thread range, it’s important to consider the end use of the product,” says Madeira. “Our Classic Rayon is a soft, easy-running thread suitable for most applications, but if there’s a chance the garments may be frequently laundered or bleached, such as PPE, choose Polyneon, a polyester thread designed to withstand these conditions.” With the recent demand for face masks, Madeira adds that it also stocks a variety of cut-away, tear-away and fusible embroidery backings that can be used for this new application. “There is also a dst.file for a non-medical face mask available to download from our website.” The company also supplies a range of machine frames, needles, bobbins, scissors, snips, sprays and oil for machine maintenance. TheMagicTouch: 123 Flex range The 123Flex heat transfer vinyl range is considered the best and most consistent for making weeding easier and quicker, according to TheMagicTouch. The company says it offers its white 123Flex and 123Premium flex products with a unique option, making the weeding process even easier. “Using the latest in gravure precision engineering during manufacturing, an embossed effect on the hot-melt backside is applied, enabling cut lines to be more visible, making the weeding process easier and quicker. This unique innovation applies at the moment to just the white, with other popular colours to follow in the future.” The 123Flex with its lower tack carrier sheet and the 123Flex Premium version with the higher tack carrier sheet are ideal for more precise and complex designs, says TMT, adding that “both versions offer the unique option of lower temperature application (120°C) to ensure mixed fabrics and performance fabrics don’t scorch or leave heat press marks on the garments”. Madeira’s Polyneon thread is designed to withstand frequent washing or bleaching TMT says its 123Flex White makes the weeding process quicker and easier Stocks Sewing Machines: Isacord Polyester Embroidery Thread Available from Stocks Sewing Machines, Isacord polyester continuous filament embroidery thread can be used with both commercial and industrial embroidery machines. Available in more than 390 different colours, Isacord embroidery threads are suitable for a vast range of applications, including home interior, apparel, automotive, shoes and leather as they’re abrasion-resistant, robust and hold excellent colour-fastness, explains the supplier. “The threads are extremely durable, making them perfect for embroidery on tougher textiles, such as jeans.” Also available are Amann embroidery threads, including Serafil Fine, Isamet Metallic and IsaTexlight Glow-in-the-Dark, which Stocks provides in all colours in both 1,000m and 5,000m cones. Stocks also offers a range of backings, toppings, bobbins, scissors and machine accessories. Isacord embroidery threads are available in more than 390 different colours