Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing is an apparel-decorating process that uses a professional-grade inkjet printer, thermal-transfer pigment inks, inkjet-printable transfer films, a hot-melt adhesive powder, and a controllable heating mechanism. After the hot-melt adhesive power is applied to printed graphic on the film, the film is heat pressed in a manner in which the graphic fully transfers … Read more
Kornit, a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, has announced its new MAX technology for on-demand fashion and apparel production. The first printer equipped with Kornit MAX technology is the Kornit Atlas Max industrial DTG printing system. MAX technology was developed to surpass industry norms for retail quality on multiple fabric types and … Read more
Takedown Inc., a custom merchandise manufacturer in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is implementing the Kornit Avalanche HD6 and Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro direct-to-garment (DTG) systems for on-demand fulfilment of garment orders placed through e-commerce sites. Founded in 2005, Takedown Inc. began as a supplier to the wrestling market. Since then, it has grown to offer uniforms and … Read more
The RICOH Ri 2000 industrial direct-to-garment (DTG) printer delivers fast print speeds at an affordable price for enterprises in the modern custom apparel market. Capable of producing full-color graphics at 1200 x 1200 dpi, the RICOH Ri 2000 can print on a full range of garments as well as face masks, art canvas, and promotional … Read more
The Kornit Atlas is a heavy-duty system for industrial garment-decoration businesses. Capable of running to 350,000 impressions per year, the Atlas is being marketed to highly productive garment decorators, mid- to large-sized screen-printing firms, and innovative businesses. “This is a huge leap forward, not only for Kornit, but also for the direct-to-garment printing industry as a whole,” said Omer … Read more
Roland DGA has released its first direct-to-garment (DTG) printer. The new VersaSTUDIO BT-12 makes it easy, efficient, and cost-effective to print directly on cotton apparel and accessories. Users can print full-color graphics (including photos, logos and text) directly on T-shirts, tote-bags, and interior décor items made from fabric that is at least 50-percent cotton. Because … Read more
At the ISS Decorated Apparel Expo and Conference in Long Beach, California, Epson announced a successor to their popular SureColor F2000 direct-to-garment (DTG) printer — the new SureColor®F2100. Designed to improve reliability, performance, and print quality, the SC-F2100 can help garment decorators increase their efficiency on short-run orders and enable print shops and design studios … Read more
Kornit Digital has launched two new industrial-grade direct-to-garment printing systems for medium-size producers of decorated garments or promotional T-shirts: the Kornit Storm Hexa and Kornit Storm 1000. The Storm 1000 is the standard configuration of the new product family and features 12 printheads in a CMYK and White configuration. In high productivity mode, the Storm … Read more