Images Magazine June 2018

PRINT & EMBROIDERY CONSUMABLES www.images-magazine.com 82 images JUNE 2018 TheMagicTouch: Reflectra T heMagicTouch (TMT) supplies and supports a range of print and embroidery consumables and solutions from its UK base in Dunstable. With over 25 years’ experience, the company says it prides itself on high customer service levels and technical support. For embroidery users, TMT offers the full range of Reflectra Stitchfoil and Plotfoil reflective films, which are compatible with all embroidery machines and used like a regular appliqué. The company says Reflectra increases the value of embroidered items while reducing the stitch time by using just a simple outline satin stitch. “The Reflectra Sensation version is best described as ‘opaque translucent’ in normal light, but is activated giving an illumination effect when exposed to any direct light source or flashes from cameras or smart phones,” explains TMT. “The effects are stunning and offer massive potential in embroidery garment decoration over many markets including fashion, promotional, sportswear and workwear.” TMT also stocks and distributes more than 150 different versions of flex, flock and fashion-based vinyls for garment decoration using traditional plotters and cutters. The range includes 123Flex, with its low temperature application for garments and fabrics that are prone to scorching at higher temperature. www.themagictouch.co.uk Stocks Embroidery Solutions: Isacord S tocks Embroidery Solutions supplies Isacord embroidery thread, which it says is a universal machine thread for a wide range of applications. “Produced from high-sheen, top quality, trilobal polyester, this thread combines sheen and softness with high tensile strength for excellent colour fastness,” says Stocks. Isacord is said to work especially well for heavy-duty textiles, such as work clothing, uniforms, sportswear, jeans, hospitalitywear and leather. Embroidered work using Isacord can withstand the intensive washing processes associated with these textiles, such as chlorine bleaching according to ISO I05N01, without difficulty, reports Stocks. It adds: “Isacord is not only very fast against light, boiling and washing, but also against rubbing and chlorine. “Available in more than 380 colours, the high brilliance of Isacord and the colour consistency from batch to batch is achieved thanks to the use of high-grade dyes, optimum dyeing processes and the latest equipment. Experts in the dyeing department ensure by their constant checking that exact shades from batch to batch are continually produced.” www.stocks.co.uk A Adkins: Sublisure T his year Adkins has launched Sublisure, a new range of papers and inks for dye sublimation printing, along with the Sublisure Rip software. The company says the inks “are typically 15% cheaper than other well-known brands of sublimation inks”, resulting in a lower cost per print. ”The ink produces strong, vibrant colours on a wide range of substrates,” says sales director Robin Carter- Browne. “Feedback from customers at Fespa was incredibly positive; they particularly said that the black shows excellent depth of colour.” The Sublisure paper has been developed in conjunction with paper manufacturer Felix Schoeller Digital Media. The paper is available pre-cut to the most popular sheet sizes (A4, A3, A3+ and mug wrap size), and has what is described as an innovative microporous coating for high ink absorption capacity. The resulting image is reported to be ‘line sharp’ and offer a detailed reproduction. The Sublisure Rip software is loaded with a catalogue of products, and each template is designed with all the necessary cut-outs and no-print areas. It includes a photo correction feature that allows users to change contrast, saturation, luminance and more, as well as a clip art and text tool and free lifetime updates. www.aadkins.com Sublisure inks and papers have been introduced in the UK by Adkins Isacord embroidery thread is available from Stocks Embroidery Solutions TMT supplies the full range of Reflectra films