ImagesMagUK_Digital-Edition_Dec17

www.images-magazine.com DECEMBER 2017 images 03 CONTENTS SHOP TALK 05 Editorial 08 AskAdy… 10 Decorated product of the month 14 Print Shop Pooches #25 Finlay Thomas from St Mawgan Embroidery Company 64 Up close & personal Peter Stone of Livingstone International NEWS HUB 06 Industry news VAL develops new low- temperature transfer for acrylics; MagnaColours introduces Invisible Ink; and Mantis accelerates sustainable cotton commitment KNOWLEDGE BASE 16 The Business Clinic How to get clients to pay on time without losing them 18 The DTG column Mark Smith from Adelco on workflow and barcodes 26 Printwear & Promotion Live! 2018 Preview 40 A flippin’ good approach Amy Nolan of Ginger Rainbow explains what creative start-ups want from their printers 45 Talking bagging, packaging and folding machines with Alex Taylor Alex of i-Sub reports on a surge in demand for packing systems 54 Standing out from the printed crowds Ensure logos are seen on printed fabrics with clear advice from Erich Campbell 56 It’s more than hot air ZSK offers a step-by- step guide to hot air cutting and cording 58 The secrets of printing monster T-shirt orders Marshall Atkinson shares the tools – and wisdom – needed to handle large orders PRODUCT FOCUS 22 Trendwatch Limber up for the New Year gym crowd with our selection of retail and imprint sports styles 28 Designed to perform Boost your fitnesswear offering with everything from baselayers to reversible leggings 34 Carry on promoting We profile the add-on sale stars: bags, cushion covers and other non-wearables 41 Sole ambition Step up your accessories game with the latest boots and shoes 46 Before and after Labour-saving devices for both ends of the production process 49 Featured product Starlight ASO UV LED Screen Exposure System from M&R 52 Telling it like it is: folding and packing machines Two decorators tell us how their machines are working out INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT 15 Fraudsters targeting the garment decoration industry again A recent victim of credit card fraud advises on how to protect your business against the criminals 24 Live & direct We headed off to the flagship Levi’s store in London to talk to YR about live printing and the appeal of customisation 28 40 24 15 41 54 49 20