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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images MAY 2020 No Sweat supplier switches to medical masks and clothing Ethical clothing brand No Sweat reports that Oporajeo – the worker’s cooperative in Bangladesh that man- ufactures its T-shirts – has switched production to medical masks and clothing for local hospitals dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Jay Kerr of No Sweat commented: “We paid them in full so that they could afford to furlough the majority of workers and only keep a small, highly skilled team on to make the medical garments.” Oporajeo has also re-mobilised its Rana Plaza rescue team to prepare an emergency response unit as it expects a huge number of deaths and food shortages in its community during the lockdown. No Sweat has created an emergency fund to sup- port Oporajeo’s efforts. To donate, visit the No Sweat website. www.nosweat.org.uk Visit us on Facebook for all the latest news updates: @imagesmaguk Oporajeo’s workers are now making medical masks and clothing Ryonet manufactures medical equipment in fight against coronavirus crisis Ryonet has turned its attention towards the manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical equipment to help those fighting the coronavirus crisis. The screen printing equipment manufacturer has developed PPE such as face masks and face shields, as well as medical carts and free-standing protective floor screens for social distancing requirements. “In this time of need, our goal is to help the best way we can. With our manufacturing expertise, we believe that we could make a difference in our community by constructing medical equipment,” explained Ryonet. imagesmag.uk/RyonetPPE Dae Ha UK cuts delivery costs Dae Ha UK has lowered its delivery costs in light of the coronavirus outbreak. “To support our customers during the current situation, we have changed our delivery costs for the foreseeable future,” said the company. The new delivery costs are as follows: 2-3 working days now costs £3.95; next working day delivery is now £5.95; and it’s free delivery on any orders over £50 (all prices are excluding VAT for UK mainland only). Customers that are self-isolating can also download the DPD app from the App Store, and have the option to leave their parcel in a safe place on all deliveries, advises Dae Ha UK. Kornit launches Robusto Kornit Digital has introduced a new softener solution for its digital direct-to-textile printing system, the Kornit Presto. The company says the new NeoPigment Robusto Softener solution “eliminates a key barrier between digital, pigment-based impressions and the fashion industry – namely, a softer hand-feel”. imagesmag.uk/robusto Brother goes virtual Brother has announced the launch of its virtual exhibition stand in light of the coronavirus outbreak. “Due to the current situation, we have decided to give our customers, partners and all interested parties the opportunity to visit our Fespa exhibition stand virtually,” explained the company. To view the virtual exhibition stand, visit: www.fespa.brothergt.com . New dates for Print & Stitch Print & Stitch has announced rescheduled dates for its 2020 shows: 15 September – Castle Donington; 16 September – Manchester; 30 September – Strathclyde; 1 October – Newcastle; 7 October – Watford; 8 October – Bristol; 11 November – Plymouth; 12 November – Southampton. The organisers have not been able to retain all 16 shows from the original show line-up and have prioritised the rescheduled dates and locations to maximise the spread of the shows across the UK to ensure visitors can still find a nearby event. Ryonet is producing eco-friendly, reusable face masks