P&P LIVE! 2025 Review Did you manage to see it all?
Garment decoration equipment in all forms was on display throughout this year’s Printwear & Promotion LIVE! Receiving their UK launches were everything from direct to film printers to embroidery machines. We take you on a whistlestop tour of the those that were demonstrated live across the three days.
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isitors in the market to upgrade their existing line-up or purchase new equipment really were spoilt for choice as manufacturers and suppliers showcased their very latest cutting-edge releases.
Direct to film printing
Yet again, the exhibition floor was awash with countless direct to film printers making their debut. Many exhibitors were showcasing and demonstrating the very latest innovations in this field to hit the market.
Perhaps the most exciting launch to take place at P&P LIVE! was the announcement that Xpres would be hosting the first UK showing of Epson’s strategic entry into the DTF market with the introduction of the SC-G6000.
The new roll-to-roll printer leverages Epson’s dependable, versatile, and productive inkjet technology to provide a strong alternative in the marketplace. It eliminates the need for regular manual maintenance, thanks to its automated fabric wiping system. Traditional systems often rely on a rubber wiper that requires manual cleaning however the SC-G6000 sets itself apart by requiring minimal maintenance, with the white ink circulation system ensuring continuous production by preventing clogging and sedimentation. The printer mechanics, PrecisionCore print head, ink system and image processor are all based on the latest existing and proven Epson technologies, and the printer is fully integrated with Epson’s user-friendly Edge Print Pro software.
Roland DG’s TY-300
First time exhibitor Ricoh was showcasing several new products on its stand; including the D16000 and the DTF Cube. The D16000 is an all-in-one DTF solution using Ricoh Gen5 water-based piezo inkjet print heads with integrated hotmelt adhesive, heating unit, and an on-line cutter. The D1600 is built and manufactured in Europe to the highest level, offering sustainable, repeatable, and exceptional levels of production over a long period.
Ricoh’s DTF Cube Epson’s SC-G6000
On the Roland DG stand visitors could find the TY-300 DTF production transfer printer.
This printer made its Japanese debut in September 2024 and made its European debut in January. Designed with advanced print heads and a new generation of DTF inks, the TY-300 delivers razor-sharp details, from fine lines to small text and stunning photographic designs. The TY-300 was launched with an optional inline shaker/ dryer unit, offering a full DTF production set up from Roland DG to complement the entry level BY-20.
The TY-300 was also be showcased on the Amaya Sales UK stand.
| 26 | April 2025 33cm DTF Nova Dual Head i1600 printer
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The launch of the DTF Cube was kept under wraps until the opening of the show. Billed as the new way of DTF printing, this revolutionary product prints at a resolution of 1200x1200dpi and up to widths of 43cm. Features include; four heating zones, dual printing unit, automatic wet capping, motorised unwinding and optimised material guidance, plus an integrated cutting unit. InkfuseDTF returned to P&P LIVE! with the introduction of the 33cm DTF Nova Dual Head i1600 printer – a reliable, efficient, and compact powerhouse.
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