Focus on Textile Printers HP A stand-out growth market
Textile print is widely recognised as one of the stand-out growth markets in recent years, with those within this sector working with customers across a host of projects and applications. While this is good news for overall market growth, rising interest among print companies in textile print means competition for work is also on the increase. For this reason, it is important to ensure you stand out from the crowd and offer a superior service. One way to do this is by investing in new machinery that will allow you to offer more services at high quality. HP is well positioned to support print companies with its leading range of HP Stitch technology – comprising the HP Stitch S1000, the HP Stitch S500 and the HP Stitch S300 models – which delivers excellent quality across multiple applications at fast speeds. The HP Stitch S1000 printer is our stand-out solution, printing on media as wide as 3.2m and at speeds of up to 220m sq/hr in two-pass mode. Running 10-litre cartridges, it delivers high quality output while a spreader roller automatically removes wrinkles from media, ensuring a sharp finish. The dye sublimation printer runs thermal print heads, which feature 1,200 nozzles per inch, far more than piezo printers
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with a typical 100 to 300 nozzles per inch. More nozzles mean more ink is laid down in less time and with fewer passes, which in turn improves speed, printing up to 64 droplets of ink in the same space that a piezo printer places just one – all in a single pass. Ultimately, HP Stitch delivers faster printing without having to compromise on quality. Add in automatic maintenance and a built-in spectrophotometer to ensure accurate colours on each job, and the HP Stitch S1000 is the ideal solution for printing companies seeking an advantage in the busy, yet highly profitable, textile print sector.
www.hp.com Epson A smart move for sign makers SC-F9500H SC-F9500H
With growing demand for sustainable, high-impact visuals, from soft signage to fashion, sign makers are turning to textile printing. Epson’s versatile, high-quality printers help them diversify, scale, and stay competitive. Opening doors to new revenue streams while tapping into consumer demand for eco-conscious production. Epson offers a comprehensive portfolio of textile printers designed to meet this evolving market. From flexible, space-efficient dye sublimation models to direct to garment (DTG) printers, Epson provides reliable and high-quality technology for businesses looking to diversify their services. Dye sublimation models like the SC-F6400 and SC-F9400H deliver vibrant, durable results on textiles, perfect for soft signage, promotional displays, and interior furnishings. These printers combine productivity with ease of use, minimal maintenance, and low total cost of
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ownership (TCO), making them accessible to both new entrants and experienced print service providers. The SC-F9500H, a 64in dye sublimation printer, offers significant enhancements in productivity, usability, and image quality. With a compact design that saves over 300mm in height and a new larger PrecisionCore MicroTFP print head, it achieves productivity gains of up to 30% in 4C mode. For short-run apparel or on-demand merchandise, the Epson SureColor SC-F2100 DTG printer enables direct to garment printing. With intuitive software, fast turnaround times, and minimal setup, it’s a practical solution for personalised clothing, workwear, or limited-edition runs. For businesses with more advanced or industrial-scale needs, Epson’s Monna Lisa direct to fabric range provides premium print quality across a wide variety of materials. These printers support larger production volumes while maintaining exceptional detail and colour accuracy, thanks to Epson’s PrecisionCore technology. Monna Lisa printers reduce water use by up to 97% compared to traditional methods, ideal for companies prioritising eco-responsibility. From small-format flexibility to scalable industrial output, Epson’s textile printing solutions give sign makers a clear path to enter and grow within the fabric printing market, efficiently, sustainably, and with confidence.
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