November sees the launch of Russell Europe’s brochures for 2007 – a portfolio of brand catalogues which are hitting the market promptly and, says the company, with a bang. A new look for next year means all are clear, contemporary and – crucially - easy to use, which makes these catalogues reference tools you won’t want to be without.

The advances in yarn technology have resulted in recycled and renewable Polartec fabrics being used in a variety of ‘green’ garment collections this autumn.

TheMagicTouch has launched new cutting technology from Graphtec. In line with the new ROHS regulation relating to electrical and computer equipment the new “5000” series plotters from Graphtec are fully compliant.

M&R has introduced three new squeegee blade shapers/sharpeners. BladeShapers use virtually indestructible square-cut diamond sharpening wheels for precise, smooth, and uniform grinding. The diamond wheels sharpen all squeegee materials, including single and multiple durometer types, and all diamond wheels carry a five-year limited warranty. The material removal rate is easy to adjust, and all BladeShapers are designed to accommodate various squeegee holders/handles. Five additional diamond wheel profiles in numerous grits are optionally available.

Gunold has launched its new SULKY® 1000 metre Mini-King Cones in over 390 colours. The new cone holds approximately 7% more high quality ENKA viscose embroidery yarn than the previous cop which was sold by weight.

EthicStar’s camouflage range has seen another addition. The company has added the desert camouflage in zipper hooded jackets, t-shirts and ladies skinny fit. The style is being offered from stock for next day delivery service.

The forum for clothing and textiles, ASBCI, has brought together some of the industry’s greatest authorities on garment and fabric coloration to produce and launch its latest technical handbook ‘Colour Clues – An introduction to the coloration of textiles and clothing’.

With more Students’ Unions across the country holding successful FLIRT! events the appetite of participating students for branded FLIRT!

Marco Pierre White, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Homer Simpson, Dennis the Menace and Noddy were just some of the celebrities and characters that appeared at the Brand Licensing show and took part in photo calls and interviews over two successful days at London’s Olympia fairground.