INDUSTRY NEWS New melange styles are perfect for screen prints P
romo QC launched four new products at this years Printwear &
Promotion LIVE, addressing the call for some “much needed” value in the market, the company says. The new garments included
the QC 4.8 Value Hood and QC 4.9, QC4.23 Value Contrast/Childrens Hood – two staple products which offer a quality feel, at 280gsm, and value for money. “We also introduced a great
RIGHT: The new QC4.10 Pull Over Fusion Hoodie in melange fabric which is specifically targeted at screen printers. FAR RIGHT: QC 4.8 Value Hoodie.
Sublimation inks introduced by Sawgrass Europe
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awgrass Europe has introduced SubliJet-R sublimation printing inks
for the new Ricoh SG 7100DN platform with standard capacity cartridges. Now available in Europe, the
SG 7100DN is the latest generation A3 platform in the Ricoh GelJet line, and succeeds the recently discontinued Ricoh GX e7700N. This complements the A4 SG 3110DN printer which was launched last year. Advantages of the SG
7100DN include: n Optimised Colour Output
Settings for specific applications (Photographic, Graphics, Greyscale,
Classic GX 7700 matching) n Three Colour Driver/Profile Options – PowerDriver,
WinProfile and MacProfile n Standard Capacity Cartridge – also compatible with Ricoh
SG 3110DN n Extended Capacity Cartridge – available Q2 2013 SubliJet-R sublimation inks
for the Ricoh SG 7100DN system is available at launch with the standard capacity cartridge. The standard capacity SG
3110DN/SG 7100DN cartridges are ideal for start-ups. An additional benefit of the standard capacity cartridge is that it facilitates more frequent cartridge replacement and thus promotes the use of fresh ink for optimum performance.
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fashion item this year in pullover and zipped options – the Fusion QC 4.10 and QC 4.11, both in melange fabric. “As well as offering industry
leading value, they are targeted directly at screen printers as we have managed to be the first supplier with 80 cotton, 20 polyester versions in the market while keeping quality high at 280gsm.” This is the third time that
Promo QC has exhibited at Printwear & Promotion LIVE. Commenting on their
experience at the show, they said: “We believe it was the best one for us so far. The turnout was great and we were really excited to unveil our new products. “The show gives us a great
stage to unveil our range to both existing and new customers. It
was a great success for us and were already looking forward to
next year!” n For more information email
sales@promoqc.com
Chairman aims to build pride in school uniform G
Thats the message from Matthew Easter as he takes the chair of The Schoolwear Association, whose members clothe three quarters of the nations schoolchildren. Mr Easter, managing director of schoolwear business Trutex, said: “It is essential for our industry to have a collective voice so that we can continue to promote the benefits of school specific uniform. “I believe school specific uniform is not only a practical and cost effective solution for schools and parents but also drives a sense of belonging and pride for pupils. “We need to continue to make sure this message is heard, and a strong industry association representing the many small and medium sized businesses, from manufacturers to wholesalers and independent retailers, who make up this sector, is the best way to do this.” Mr Easter is the fourth chair of the trade body, which was set up in 2006 to give a voice to the industry. Outgoing chairman Howard Wilder said:
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chool knitwear manufacturer Donald Moore, a board member of The Schoolwear Association, wanted to see a
reduction in VAT to help hard-pressed parents. “We were disappointed that the Government
didnt listen when we campaigned against raising the VAT rate on clothes for over 14s,” said Mr Moore, who is an ex-chairman of the organisation. “We didnt expect a U turn on that policy in this budget, but we would have liked to have seen a reduction in the general VAT
ood quality school uniform creates a sense of pride in students and their communities.
MISSION: Matthew Easter, new chair of The Schoolwear Association.
“During the past year, we have seen significant activity in our industry by bodies that do not necessarily understand the complexity of the schoolwear market. It is our role to make sure everyone understands how our industry works. “There is still a lot to be done, including our continued work with schools and external bodies to communicate what we do, what we stand for, and the standards that schools and parents can expect from the specialist and professional members of The Schoolwear Association.” Also elected at the organisations annual meeting was the new vice chair Alex Gani, who takes over from Chris Whitby.
Disappointing Budget – say Schoolwear Association
rate. Its discouraging that there is no short term prospect of boosting the economy and disposable income of parents.” He said the Chancellor should also have done more to help small businesses: “Our industry has more than 1,000 small businesses from manufacturers to wholesalers and retail members on almost every high street in the country. Like independents everywhere, they deserve more support from the Government,” he said.
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