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JACKETS
– Stormtech, relatively new the
embroidery industry, Teamwear all knocks expected in the toughest adequate access for framing. But it is
Europe, offers an array of technical
states that it plans to design and of environments such as the fair to say that printing, and in jackets.
produce more stylish jackets with playground.” particular screen printing could be a
– The KK950 GameGear sporting
jacket from KustomKit
embroidery companies in mind. problem on some jacket fabrics due
– Result’s La Femme collection of
Popular choices
Jennifer suggests that for children, to the coatings that make the ladies jackets combine performance
the Jerzees 875B Reversible School garment waterproof and breathable.
with style
– Beezer restyles its Zipped Hood and
When talking about the most Jacket in 100% woven polyester with It is thus important to ensure there is
Zipped Jacket
popular jacket , Glenn Hyams, BTC anti-pill fleece on the reverse. no service residue on the jacket,
activewear said, “From our complete Alternatively, she highlights that RTY therefore prior to printing, wiping the
portfolio the most popular is the has introduced the HV77 High jacket with turpentine can eliminate
TRW297 Regatta Dover’ a Visibility Kids Vest with reflective this.” Continuing he also pointed out
waterproof, hydrofort polyester outer tape bands across the shoulders and that if the jacket is particularly bulky
with a fleece lined body. Others torso. And, Result’s dedicated Junior then it must be framed well to
include the Stormtech water range of high quality jackets ensure no movement.
resistant ‘Cascade’ Thermal shell combines both functional and
jacket, The TRW412 Regatta ‘Gibson’ fashion elements. For instance, the Kevin suggests that jackets, and in
interactive jacket and two ‘College’ R160B Junior Reversible Stormproof particular the GameGear range, are
jackets, the 66224 from Fruit of the Jacket still proves to be the ultimate designed to take embroidery. He
Loom and Regatta’s TRA402.” all year round waterproof jacket, a acknowledges that when printing and
high quality garment for the school using heat transfers the result can be
BTC activewear is looking to add to wear market. affected by the nylon coating, “It is
its portfolio and the new collections all down to ensuring the right
will be publicised in the autumn for a The Mantis World collection adhesives are used for the material.”
January launch. reflects the trend in fashion
A kids world
conscious designs, colours and high “Our jackets are designed with a
quality fabrics within its jacket range. zip in the bottom to provide access
Through close consultation with Commenting, Prama Bhardwaj, to both back and front of the jacket
children, parents and schools, the Mantis World said, “The versatile ensuring that, if using a heat transfer
Result design and development team lightweight ‘retro’ style jacket made system, the jacket can sit on the heat
have produced the ultimate range of with 260gsm, 100% combed cotton press bed,” he added.
‘all year round’ junior products that interlock Raglan (adult) Jacket is also
really are in a class of their own. available for kids with the Humbugz Malcolm at Beezer stressed that
HM11 and our Childrens Contrast although new fabric technology is
“Comfort, rugged durability and Hoodie are ideal for sports team being introduced, they do not
performance are key issues when uniforms, clubs and to retail.” present decoration problems and the
designing jackets for children,” print and embroidery industries have
explained David (Sanders-Smith). “All of our garments have been developed technology to match the
“With this in mind, we have ensured designed to provide the maximum modern fabrics used in textile
that the junior range is not only fun print area for branding and manufacture. “As clothing
and easy to wear, but will also take decoration, with a smooth fine-knit manufacturers, Beezer, has developed
fabric surface that is ideally suited to new systems that allow print and
silk, screen printing, embroidery and embroidery to be applied to jackets
heat seal transfers,” Prama added. in ways that hide the unsightly backs
Decorating properties
inside of garments, this process has
been applied before sewing the
Since jackets are a high value item, panels.”
the ability to decorate efficiently and
accurately is particularly pertinent. All in all, with regards to printing
Discussing printing issues, often jackets the use of traditional
associated with jackets, David methods of screen printing ensuring
(Sanders-Smith) commented, “The the right mix of inks, adhesives and
introduction of Soft shell has made curing processes are adhered to
decoration easy on one substrate. It should not cause any adverse issues,
R92A - the windcheater
is fair to say that in general and if in doubt, contact the brand
in a bag from Result embroidery has never had a problem who can supply the information
with jackets, providing brands, such required to ensure durable, quality
as ourselves, have ensured there is prints are achieved.
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