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R A Smart and i-Sub become dealers of Roland DG’s digital textile print systems
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continues to rise, Roland DG has recruited two new dealers in the form of R A Smart and i-Sub. The partnerships will see both dealers add the Roland DG Texart XT-640 dye sublimation transfer machine to their collection of printers and sell to their extensive network of textile professionals. Macclesfield-based R A Smart has a long history of providing high-end screen print machinery to the fashion and home furnishing sectors, adding the Texart XT-640 to its product line-up will allow
s consumer demand for sublimation
the company to increase its offering. MD of R A Smart, Magnus Mighall, said: “Being recognised as a Roland DG authorised dealer will give us a competitive edge in a saturated market as the best supplier for sublimation purposes in the local area.” i-Sub has over 15 years experience trading within the sublimation market. The addition of the Texart XT-640 will attract a range of both new and experienced textile professionals into its showroom.
John Purse, director of i-Sub, said: “Advances in the sublimation industry have
meant that customers are constantly looking for the most advanced machinery on the market to provide their customers with the best possible products and stay ahead of the competition.” Darren Penny, head of sales at Roland DG, said: “We are really excited to announce our partnerships with both R A Smart and i-Sub. The sublimation market is growing at a rapid pace and ensuring that our dye sublimation machines are accessible through renowned dealers like R A Smart and i-Sub is key to remaining the number one choice in the creative market. “R A Smart is a leading
supplier of digital print systems and we couldnt be more pleased to see a Roland DG machine in their showroom. Likewise, i-Sub are a well-loved textile supplier with vast knowledge of the textile industry, and we are thrilled to have them on board as a Roland DG authorised dealer. Whether a small business with a select pool of dedicated customers or a large business that welcomes new faces each and every day, Roland DG seek to work with
enthusiastic, professional business that share the same commitment to customer satisfaction as we do.”
New fluorescent ink increases versatility of Roland DGs Texart printers
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oland DG has released a fluorescent ink specifically formulated for use with its
Texart XT-640 and RT-640 dye sublimation printers.
Developed specifically for dye sublimation transfer printing, Texart printers deliver outstanding print quality and productivity for sportswear, fashion, soft signage, decor, promotional merchandise and much more. The new inks, Fluorescent Pink (Fp) and Yellow (Fy), can be combined with Roland DGs Texart process ink colours to produce hundreds of vivid fluorescent hues. The proprietary Roland DG Fluor Color Library swatch palette can be installed in Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW for unmatched ease of use and colour customisation. Simply clicking the desired colours in
the swatch palette allows you to quickly and easily incorporate brilliant and pastel fluorescent colours into your dye sublimation output. According to Yuko Maeda, division president of digital printing market development for Roland DG, the new fluorescent inks will be available mid-July in a configuration of CMYKOrViFpFy for the Texart XT-640 and RT-640 printers with ErgoSoft Roland Edition software RIP. With the growing demand for custom production in the field of textile and garment creation, Mr Maeda said: “We believe the addition of Fluor Ink will not only enhance the versatility of our Texart printers, but greatly expand textile printing possibilities for our users, especially for sports and fashion apparel.”
Bella + Canvas unveils a new company blog on its website B
ella + Canvas new company blog has been branded Beyond the Blank. It boasts in-depth resources for visitors including video, text, infographics and links to social media outlets.
Content on the site has been divided by category and offers tutorial articles, as well as editorial pieces focused on industry issues. Summer Barry, wholesale brand manager at Bella + Canvas, said: “We wanted to create a central resource hub
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
for all our customers where they can learn more about the brand, get printing tips, business tips, and decoration information. “We chose the name Beyond the Blank because so much of the story of a T shirt happens after it ends up in our customers hands.”
Ms Barry added that the blog provides users with a behind the scenes look at company culture and the manufacturing process of the companys T shirts. She said: “We have a broad range of
customers including screen printers, brands, and small businesses who all have different needs. This means our articles will cover beginner to expert topics alike.”
Beyond the Blank bloggers include Bella + Canvas staff and contributors from throughout the industry lending their knowledge. The blog also features an open call for writers with experience in the apparel industry to contribute content. The initial plan is for the blog to be updated once a week with a new article.
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