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Tibard to expand UK manufacturing capabilities in Manchester U
K manufacturer Tibard is to expand its production in Dukinfield, Manchester through investment in a state-of- the-art fabric cutting machine. At present around 10,000 garments a week are manufactured using a 10-year-old Lectra fabric cutting machine. However, with time and heavy usage comes reduced efficiency, quality and support for repairs and general maintenance. With this in mind, Tibard has upgraded this machine by investing in the new Lectra Vector IX, which will allow the manufacturer to remain competitive and improve clothing quality.
The introduction of the new cutting machine will mean that production output will be improved. At present, Tibard’s current cutting machine achieves 85% up time, whereas the new Lectra machine is expected to reach 98% after a brief installation period. The Vector IX will also be able to increase manufacturing output by 33%, which means over 3,300 extra garments produced a week.
The final mechanical benefit of this new cutting machine is that stock held as ‘work in progress’ will reduce by 50% within six months of installation.
Operations director, Andy Shackleton, said: “Tibard has always committed to British manufacturing. This new cutting machine facilitates greater output and efficiency in clothing production and we think that it is a
Tibard’s factory in Dukinfield, Manchester
fantastic platform for us to expand our manufacturing capabilities even further. Our customers will really see the benefit in both their physical uniform and our wider services.
“Our excitement for this latest innovation is tremendous. We have always been early adopters of technological changes and we think this Lectra machine is the next step in taking our efficiency and production to the next level. We are confident that once the installation period is complete, we will be able to enhance our competitive advantage. We will be able to achieve a sub 10-week lead time on completely bespoke uniforms. After all, our customers want style, consistency, reliability and quality and with the Vector IX we can improve all of those aspects right here in Great Britain.”
The new Lectra Vector IX fabric cutting machine Screenworks debuts fully sublimated softshell jacket
ollowing a long period of research and development, Screenworks introduces its latest product – a fully sublimated softshell jacket.
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The recently created Inspired Division will be in charge of customising the jacket. Using sublimation, corporate designs, artwork and striking photographic images can be printed directly across the fabric using heat, and with Pantone colour- matching the garment is spot on to match clients’ exact brand requirements. Following printing, the jacket is then constructed and stitched together to create the final product.
The new jacket is gender neutral, responding to client demand and fashion industry trends. Made from high-quality fabric that delivers four-way stretch it’s extremely comfortable to wear. Reshma Rajendran, head of product development, said: “A microfleece lining, along with the shower resistant and windproof qualities in the jacket are ones that a customer would expect from an item they invest in, so it’s great to be bringing this product to market.” The jacket is available from 100 pieces.
| 6 | January 2020 New Inspired division follows client demand
This is a future-proof move on Screenworks’ part; with increasing requests from clients to have control over a larger part of the process as the concept of bespoke and customised clothing has developed rapidly over the past decade. For many knowing how an item is manufactured has become as important as the item itself. The team at Screenworks know they can work hand-in-hand with clients from beginning to end, to create both the item and the process that all parties are happy with.
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creenworks has announced the launch of its Inspired division, which will focus on delivering customised textiles and promotional clothing, along with design services, in response to client demand for more individualisation.
The front of the new jacket
The rear of the new jacket
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