Two garment decorators have teamed up to launch The Rag Trade Podcast to provide insights and inspiration from people running businesses across the industry. Full story and links to the podcast at imagesmag.uk/rag-trade-la... #GarmentPrinting #ScreenPrinting #embroidery #GarmentDecoration

Garment decorators can learn how to use AI to enhance business through an online event run by the industry’s education and training specialist Shirt Lab. imagesmag.uk/shirtlab-ai26 #ShirtLab @atkinsontshirt.bsky.social #AI #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #DecoratedApparel #GarmentDecoration

Workwear supplier Mi Hub is to help raise awareness of the risks of modern slavery in its new role as business ambassador for a UK charity. imagesmag.uk/mihub-rebuild #workwear #uniforms #modernslavery #slavery #SupplyChain #ESG #GarmentDecoration

Wilcom has released a new version of its Hatch Embroidery software offering new and enhanced tools, smarter digitising and “a completely reimagined experience”. imagesmag.uk/hatch-blend #embroidery #digitizing #digitising #wilcom #HatchEmbroidery #DecoratedApparel #GarmentDecoration

Print equipment supplier Inkcups has expanded its team covering the UK and Ireland, strengthening its customer support and sales expertise. imagesmag.uk/inkcups-fenna #inkcups #DigitalPrinting #DirectToObjectPrinting

The Government should “urgently” restrict non-essential uses of “forever chemicals” in products such as school uniforms, according to a cross-party committee of MPs. imagesmag.uk/restrict-for... #schoolwear #SchoolUniform #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Nova Chrome UK has extended its range of dye sublimation products with NovaSub – its own signature range of sublimation transfer papers. imagesmag.uk/nova-sub-pap... #DyeSublimation #DyeSublimationPrinting #DyeSub #PromotionalProducts #PromotionalMerchandise

European printer manufacturer Polyprint is to unveil its new powder-free direct-to-film (DTF) system integrating liquid adhesive technology. imagesmag.uk/polyprint-po... #DTFprinting #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #ApparelDecoration #GarmentDecoration #DuPont #DuPontArtistri #FESPA2026

The May issue of Images, with a super-sporty AWDis Brands cover, has landed and is stacked with news, information and practical advice for #printwear and #embroidery professionals. 🔗 If you’re a garment decorator, sign up to receive a FREE copy of Images every month: www.images-magazine.com/sign-up/

B-Flex Italia is to unveil new adhesive powders for direct-to-film (DTF) printing, especially engineered to address challenges such as dye migration. imagesmag.uk/bflex-special #BFlex #DTFprinting #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #DecoratedApparel #GarmentDecoration #Fespa2026

New article! "Quick & Easy Music Merch Type Effects" - Use Midjourney Moodboards to help create textures you can apply to text. - www.images-magazine.com/DE/May_2026/... - read all about it in the May issue of Images Magazine

Epson has launched an industrial dye sublimation printer with a print width of nearly two metres for high-volume textile and sportswear production. imagesmag.uk/epson-eight #epson #DyeSublimation #dyesublimationprinting #sportswear #TextilePrinting #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Print specialist Kornit Digital has announced a new initiative that will help garment decorators to navigate digital printing, AI, sustainability, new inventory models and emerging technologies. imagesmag.uk/connect-365 #kornit #PrintOnDemand #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #GarmentDecoration

A new campaign to promote Fruit of the Loom blank garments has been launched to mark the brand’s 175th anniversary this year. imagesmag.uk/fruit-grown #FruitOfTheLoom #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Red tape, rising costs and complex rules are pushing small businesses in the UK out of EU markets, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today. imagesmag.uk/small-barriers #SmallBusinesses #FSB #EU #EUTrade #brexit #ukexport @fsb-uk.bsky.social

A practical “toolkit” has been launched to help companies cut through the complexity of AI and identify how it can help improve production. imagesmag.uk/smart-adoption #AI #automation

A new company, Venus Workwear, has been launched as the UK’s first workwear and PPE brand built from the ground up specifically for women. imagesmag.uk/venus-gap #workwear #PPE #SafetyWear #uniforms

The number of facilities certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has grown 15.3% year on year, meeting increasing demand for trustworthy sustainability accreditations. imagesmag.uk/gots-grow #gots #organic #OrganicCotton #sustainability #GRTS #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Garment manufacturer Gildan has today reported it remains confident about ongoing growth despite “uncertain” economic conditions globally from tariffs to the war in the Middle East. imagesmag.uk/gildan-uncer... #gildan #USTariff #ApparelPrinting #GarmentPrinting #DecoratedApparel #GarmentDecoration

B-Flex Italia has developed a range of film and hot-melt powder specifically for Brother’s DTRX direct-to-film (DTF) systems. imagesmag.uk/bflex-brother #BFlex #BrotherDTRX #DTFprinting #DirectToFilm #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration #Fespa2026

US-based blank garment supplier Lane Seven Apparel is expanding into Europe through a new distribution partnership. imagesmag.uk/lane-europe #LaneSevenApparel #LaneSeven #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #DecoratedApparel #GarmentDecoration

Workwear manufacturer Alsico is celebrating roll-out of the unified, inclusive uniform range that it helped to create for the NHS in England. imagesmag.uk/alsico-rollout #NHS #uniforms #NHSEngland #workwear #GarmentDecoration

The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) has strengthened its board with workwear specialist Oli Willson from garment decoration and materials science company Avery Dennison. imagesmag.uk/avery-board #PCIAW #workwear #GarmentDecoration

Free tailored support has been launched to help people in the print industry to improve wellbeing among their teams. imagesmag.uk/charity-well... #BeTheChange @printingcharity.bsky.social #StressAwarenessMonth #wellbeing #GarmentDecoration

Mutoh Europe has announced the addition of a direct-to-film (DTF) printer to its portfolio aimed at high-throughput production. imagesmag.uk/mutoh-dtf-wide #mutoh #DTFprinting #DirectToFilm #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

The Fashion & Textile Children's Trust, which offers financial support to parents in the clothing and textile industry, has revised its criteria for people needing grants. imagesmag.uk/trust-widen #TextileIndustry #FashionIndustry #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Brother International Corporation has launched a monthly subscription for print supplies and support to make direct-to-garment (DTG) printing more accessible at scale. imagesmag.uk/brother-prin... #DTGprinting #DirectToGarment #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Garment print technology specialist Kornit Digital has today unveiled a new roll-to-roll system for sportswear, footwear, furnishings and automotive interiors. imagesmag.uk/presto-plus #kornit #texprocess2026 #TextilePrinting #DigitalPrinting #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #GarmentDecoration

UK-based headwear manufacturer Sharon Lee has achieved the highest-possible rating from sustainability platform EcoVadis. imagesmag.uk/sharonlee-ec... #caps #headwear #headgear #evovadis #sustainability #GarmentDecoration

Screen Print World has announced that it has become the new UK supplier for Inpro automatic screen cleaning machines. imagesmag.uk/world-inpro #ScreenPrinting #inpro #TshirtPrinting #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Garment brand Next Level Apparel has reinforced its focus on ethical sourcing and supply chain transparency by becoming a member of Oritain’s origin verification programme. imagesmag.uk/level-verify #NextLevelApparel #oritain #sustainability #SupplyChain #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Garment brand Tee Jays has brought on board three new team members to strengthen its purchasing and marketing departments. imagesmag.uk/teejays-buyers #TeeJays #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Gustav Daiber has expanded its online configurator for customers ordering printed and embroidered garments by adding AI-driven visualisation features. imagesmag.uk/daiber-visual #daiber #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

The large amounts of unworn clothes hanging idly in wardrobes pose a challenge to circularity in the textile sector, according to a new report from sustainability specialist Reconomy. imagesmag.uk/unworn-circu... #circularity #sustainability #recycling #reconomy #GarmentDecoration

Textile labelling specialist Asquith Group has launched a range of durable RFID labels to help companies and employers to track their workwear and uniforms. imagesmag.uk/asquith-trac... #workwear #uniforms #GarmentDecoration

Kornit Digital has unveiled the Atlas Matrix for digital printing across cotton, polyester and blended fabrics alongside announcing its acquisition of automation software PrintFactory. imagesmag.uk/matrix-factory #kornit #PrintFactory #DTG #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Campaigners for the rights of garment workers in the UK have called on the government to ensure its new Fair Work Agency is a “robust” remedy for abusive practices. imagesmag.uk/fair-work-ag... #ModernSlavery #FairWorkAgency @labourlabel.bsky.social

The organisers of the Merchandise World shows have announced that the upcoming September event will be “paused”. Full story at imagesmag.uk/world-paused #PromotionalMerchandise #PromotionalProducts #MerchandiseWorld #BPMA #PromotionalClothing

BE Uniforms has expanded into Ireland with the launch of BE Tribal, a new partnership with Northern Ireland-based Tribal Branding. imagesmag.uk/uniforms-tri... #uniforms #workwear #SchoolUniform #greenlaw #comber #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Textile print technology specialist Roland DG has announced a new identity for the business with the brand message of “Make Your Mark”. imagesmag.uk/roland-refresh #RolandDG #Roland #TextilePrinting #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration #fespa2026

Industry experts are to help owners and managers of garment decoration businesses to manage teams better through a series of online sessions. imagesmag.uk/shirtlab-emp... #shirtlab #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #DecoratedApparel #ApparelDecoration #GarmentDecoration @atkinsontshirt.bsky.social

Mimaki has announced the launch of a new UV roll-to-roll printer designed to make high-quality UV printing “more accessible”. imagesmag.uk/mimaki-ujv200 #mimaki #fespa2026 #DigitalPrinting

PenCarrie is preparing to bring inspiration, hands-on experiences and exclusive insights for garment decorators with a series of regional events around the UK and Ireland, starting in Glasgow this month. imagesmag.uk/pencarrie-ev... #PenCarrie #GarmentPrinting #ScreenPrinting #GarmentDecoration

The war in the Middle East is driving up energy and fuel costs for Britain’s small businesses, according to new research published today. imagesmag.uk/war-energy #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner

Screen Print World has added the OtterPro range of automatic and manual heat presses to its portfolio for garment decorators. imagesmag.uk/otterpro-added #DTFprinting #HeatPress #DirectToFilm #OtterPro #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Small business owners have welcomed a new youth employment drive that includes a Youth Jobs Grant providing businesses with £3,000 for every young person they hire. imagesmag.uk/youth-drive #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #apprenticeships #YouthJobsGrant @fsb-uk.bsky.social

UK-based digital print equipment supplier CMYUK Group is expanding with a new company to provide its products and services throughout the rest of Europe. imagesmag.uk/cmyk-europe #TextilePrinting #GarmentPrinting #LargeFormatPrinting #Mimaki #GarmentDecoration

Print technology group Epson has achieved the EcoVadis platinum rating for sustainability for the second year running, placing it among the top 1% of companies globally. imagesmag.uk/ecovadis-epson #epson #evovadis #sustainability #GarmentPrinting #GarmentDecoration

Garment print businesses and other companies at this year’s Fespa exhibitions in Barcelona have been urged to support industry charity The Fespa Foundation. imagesmag.uk/foundation-g... #fespa #fespa2026 #FespaFoundation #GarmentPrinting #ApparelPrinting #DecoratedApparel #GarmentDecoration