The Industry Recommends What the industry recommends
Have you ever wondered what products to use when it comes to a particular method of garment decoration? Wonder no more as the industry recommends its top products, along with some top tips.
HENBURY Henburyʼs Menʼs (H475) and Ladiesʼ (H476) CoolPlus Wicking Polo Shirts are ideal for embroidery. The dense knit of the permanent wicking CoolPlus fabric allows the polo shirt to keep its shape and doesnʼt require a heavy backing material. Also available in the same CoolPlus fabric are the Menʼs Long Sleeved Polo Shirt (H478) and Menʼs CoolPlus Tipped Polo Shirt (H482).
www.henbury.com CRAGHOPPERS
The Expert Essential Softshell from Craghoppers (available in a wide range of sizes for men and women) is a stylish, performance and very versatile jacket with a sleek outer offering excellent weather resistance and a fleece inner for warmth.
Softshell provides the ideal canvas for embroidery but the trick to a neat finish is not to over tighten the jacket on the hoop. Softshell stretches and then it will relax after you take it off the hoop and this could distort the embroidery.
www.craghoppers.com
KUSTOM KIT Tried and tested for over 20 years, Kustom Kitʼs Klassic is the established polo of choice for embroiderers across Europe. Menʼs and womenʼs options crafted from 180gsm polyester/cotton that can be washed at 60°C provide strength and durability without compromising on softness or comfort. Kustom Kitʼs top tip for embroiderers is to use a good, thick cut away backing which will provide the support needed for a smooth embroidered finish.
www.kustomkit.com MANTIS WORLD
Embroidery is not something to be done lightly; at least not in terms of the base fabric. Mantis World recommends a weight of at least 200gsm – and a material thatʼs closely knitted. The fabric used for Mantisʼ Superstar range of Hoods and Sweats; weighing in at a substantial and cosy 330gsm is big and bold enough to carry the weights of an embroidery plus, due to the peached surface, will ensure clarity of stitches isnʼt compromised. Mantis Worldʼs top tip : To get the very best reproduction of your logo design invest in top quality digitising.
www.mantisworld.com
SF (SKINNIFIT)
Embroidery for the fashion forward: try the SF511 Unisex Bomber Zip-Through Sweat.
The heavyweight 330gsm brushed back fleece is an ideal surface for embroidered motifs and logos. This on-trend style looks great with a chest emblem or large design piece across the back. Available in black, navy and heather grey, in sizes XS-2XL; itʼs a great fashion look for any club or brand.
www.sf-clothing.com SF511
To have your product featured in P&P’s The Industry Recommends feature email P&P editor Melanie Attlesey (
mattlesey@datateam.co.uk) for details.
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