Focus on Wide-Format Printing Epson
Solving the demands of modern garment and promotional product printing The garment decoration and promotional product printing sector is evolving rapidly, driven by rising demand for personalisation, shorter production runs, faster turnaround times and greater sustainability. Print businesses are under pressure to deliver higher-quality output across more applications, using less space, less energy and fewer manual interventions
SureColor SC-G9000
Epson’s latest wide-format portfolio is designed to address these challenges directly. Across its systems, the focus is on helping businesses streamline workfl ows, reduce operational complexity and unlock new revenue opportunities in garments and promotional products. A key example is the SureColor SC-G9000 and SC-G6000, Epson’s DTF solutions developed for the fast-growing personalised apparel market. These systems are engineered to deliver stable, repeatable output for garments, sportswear and branded merchandise, supporting high-volume production while maintaining consistent colour quality. Integrated fi nishing support further reduces bottlenecks, helping businesses operate more effi ciently with fewer manual steps. In dye sublimation, Epson continues to expand access to personalised production with compact, user-friendly systems such as the SureColor F100, an A4 dye sublimation printer designed for entry-level businesses producing customised gifts and promotional
items. It enables vibrant output across both soft and rigid substrates, helping smaller operators enter the personalisation market with minimal setup complexity.
For promotional goods, the SureColor SC-V1000 compact UV LED fl atbed printer enables direct printing onto merchandise and signage materials. With automatic cleaning, simplifi ed ink handling and integrated air fi ltration, it is designed for small spaces and on-demand production environments where effi ciency and ease of use are essential.
At the industrial end, Epson’s Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ represents a major advancement in textile production. Built for jacquard fabrics, it uses 16 PrecisionCore print heads and supports up to eight colours, delivering high-resolution output up to 1,200dpi on a 180cm width. It is capable of working with a wide range of materials, including sustainable fi bres such as banana and coconut fabric, helping the industry move toward more environmentally responsible production.
Underpinning these innovations is Epson’s proprietary PrecisionCore technology, including the MicroTFP print chip, which delivers high speed, accuracy and consistency across applications.
www.epson.co.uk
YES Group
More than garments
Many garment decorators already work with customers who need more than apparel. A sports club ordering kits may also need pitch-side banners. A school buying leavers hoodies may need posters, window graphics or event signage. Likewise, a workwear customer may want decals, display boards or vehicle graphics.
The GZ ThunderJet AQ Series from YES Group gives print and embroidery businesses a practical route into this extra work. This commercial eco-solvent wide format printer range is built for banners, vinyl signage, decals, posters, window graphics and exhibition displays. With 1,600mm, 1,800mm and 3,200mm print widths across the range, plus one to four i3200-E1 print head confi gurations, businesses can choose a setup that suits current demand and future growth. By bringing wide-format production in-house, companies can reduce outsourcing, respond faster to customer requests and keep greater control over colour, quality and deadlines.
For garment decorators looking to increase order value, wide-format print is a natural add-on to the customers they already serve.
GZ ThunderJet AQ Series
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