ACCESSORIES & ANCILLARIES
When it comes to the machinery side of things, it’s not quite as simple as just purchasing a printer or an embroidery machine. There are a whole host of accessories and consumables to consider. Try thinking inks, threads, papers, hoop framing systems and more…
Embroidery and DTG consumables for all your needs G
S UK has been supplying machines, software and consumables to the textile
industry for over 25 years. Throughout this time many advancements have occurred in the machinery available and the various consumables they use.
The Brother GT3 direct to garment printer that GS sells also brings an accompanying need to supply printer inks, cleaning solutions, pre-treatment solutions as well as larger ancillary products such as heat presses and pre-treatment machines. This results in a comprehensive product range for direct to garment print businesses all from the same company. If you then combine this with a similar depth of product
range in the embroidery industry as GS does, you build up a vast selection of textile based ancillary products and consumables. However the supply of the ancillary products is only part of the service, in addition to this there is also a greater demand for knowledge on how an ancillary product should be applied to maximise its potential. Obviously most suppliers will have a working knowledge of the machines they sell, however not all will have the same level of knowledge about the best possible products those machines can utilise. For example when supplying such a vast range of embroidery
thread as GS has on its webshop, it becomes a necessity to know the qualities of each thread and what type of work it is best suited to. The advantage that GS has is its team of in-house designers who use GS products, software and machines to test their designs and explore the effects that can be created with them. From Poly (polyester), Sulky (rayon), Metallic, Glitter, Filaine (acrylic), Cotty (cotton), Glowy, Poly Neon there are a diverse range of colours,
Sulky thread by Gunold
thicknesses and variations of thread types to choose from. Different stitch densities will invariably be required for different weights of thread, the thicker the thread such as 100% cotton – Cotty will require a more open/less dense pitch of 0.5mm. This means there will be a gap of 0.5mm between one stitch and its neighbour. Thicker acrylic ʻwoollenʼ type thread such as Filaine will require an even more open pitch of 0.9mm. In addition to adjusting a design to suit a specific thread
it may also be necessary to adjust the needle, the tension on the machine, the weight of the embroidery backing used etc. there are many variables involved when creating a high quality embroidery. All of this assumes you are using a premium
quality thread in the first instance. Premium quality threads without any doubt decrease the chance that a
thread break will occur. Embroidery threads such as Sulky or Poly made by Gunold are made of high quality raw materials, for example Enka viscose for Sulky and an
EU-polyester for Poly. Lubricants, applied to the embroidery thread as a coating ensure smooth running of the thread throughout the whole thread pass. Even if you cannot see, feel or smell the lubricants, taking into consideration the different raw materials and colours, the right amount of lubricants is individually applied to each thread. It goes without saying that premium threads stand for consistently high breaking strength and colour fastness, as well as for a low tolerance in colour deviation and the identical thread size in all colours and dye batches of a particular thread type. This is unlikely to be the case with cheaper, lower quality thread. nFor more information call 0115 8448000, email
sales@gs-uk.com or visit
www.gs-ukdirect.com nFor the design department visit
www.bespoke-embroidery.com/index.php
Boost your decoration potential with Amaya Sales UK A
maya Sales UK supplies a full range of accessories suitable for use with DTG printers and
embroidery machines. DTG printer inks
Amaya is a leading supplier of Dupont Artistri water-based inks for DTG printers together with pre-treatment and cleaning fluids. Dupont is renowned for being the best in producing consistent vibrant colours with excellent washability. Amaya also supplies the new Polyprint CMYK Power Inks for DTG printers. This new ink cuts down by half the amount of curing time and gives excellent washablilty. Polyprint Polycoating is a ʻmagicʼ liquid for light coloured garments providing a dual application:
1) Eliminates bleeding and allows printing on 100% polyester. 2) Enhances colour vividness and improves wash fastness on 100% cotton fabrics.
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Hoopmaster framing systems The Hoopmaster is the easiest embroidery framing system. It is simple in design and built to withstand the punishment of a commercial environment. Its many features make hoop framing easier, faster and more consistent. Even the most inexperienced or new employee will be framing quickly and accurately in no time at all. This will help your production and profitability and the quality to your customer. Hoopmaster is available for all makes of embroidery machines.
Mighty Hoop
This is quite possibly the best solution for framing jackets or anything else. It is a magnetic hoop that makes hooping very easy. There is no need to adjust the outer ring as the hoop holds the garment with magnetic force and automatically adjusts for different
The Mighty Hoop
thicknesses. It also reduces the stress on your wrists and hands because there is no pressure required. The Mighty Hoop is designed to work with Hoopmaster for accurate framing. Again this is available for all embroidery machines. n For more information call 02392 590282, email
sales@amayauk.com or visit
www.amayauk.com
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
GS UK
AMAYA
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