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Threadster takes three Epson printers as work expands globally
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capacity by 30%. Two years ago, Threadsterʼs turnover topped the £1m mark and much of its sales success is down to its e-commerce model that enables it to offer B2B and B2C services worldwide. Andy Evans, founder and managing director of Threadster, said: “Our success with international sales has come mostly from offering part- subsidised delivery options to customers with incredibly quick transit times in order to compete with local competition. For example, we currently ship to the US overnight with a delivery before 10.30am the very next day. We have huge plans to grow this even further as we begin to launch localised websites, local currency billing and some overseas fulfilment.” The decision to purchase the two SC-F9200s and SC-F2000 through reseller Xpres was not a difficult one to take. Mr Evans continues: “Epson has always been a brand we can trust and our decision to take these three printers was straightforward. We were happy with the quality of print tests. “The increased print speed of the SC-F9200s had great appeal, helping us to increase our capacity but also enabling us to keep and exceed our turnaround deadlines. As you can imagine when youʼre printing fabric to order and then making
OKI Europe brings its regional businesses together as one entity
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o enhance efficiency, OKI Europe is bringing together its entire Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) sales operation (with the exception of Russia) under one
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As a result, its current group of sales companies across EMEA, will be combined under one legal entity. Dennie Kawahara, managing director, OKI Europe, said: “As we work in an environment which is highly competitive and where customer requirements are continuously changing, we recognise the need to be identified as a credible brand. Bringing all our sales companies into one legal entity with a strong yet simple structure and consistent approach, will help us drive that confidence while maintaining sufficient flexibility to deliver on differing customer needs. “We believe as a company OKI Europe has been demonstrating this flexibility, evolving our product lines with the changes in business brought about by the digital revolution and ever-present need for unique demands, while maintaining our high quality at affordable prices. Now as one united business, we believe this decision further enhances our capability to serve our customers and partners in a more consistent, effective and agile way and we are in a good position to move further forward with more confidence as a single robust and resilient operation.”
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ritish textile manufacturer Threadster has added two additional Epson dye sublimation printers and a DTG machine to increase production
products from it in a single day, despatching the order between 2pm and 4pm, we have a lot to get through as early as possible in the morning to ensure thereʼs enough time for our machinists to make everything. The faster printing has made a noticeable difference to our morning routine. “We had seen the results of printing with the latest HDK Black ink and wanted to take advantage of this. It has also provided cost savings because of the reduced ink usage.”
Threadster’s new Epson SC-F2000
The addition of Epsonʼs DTG printer, the SureColor SC-F2000 expands Threadsterʼs cotton- based production. Already it is using it to produce cotton-based items, including homeware and accessories like clutch bags. DTG will expand its made-to- order, same day dispatch services to natural fibre items and will also create new opportunities for garment decoration and print fulfilment. Threadster has already launched a brand printing T shirt design and cotton apparel and accessories. Now it is looking to use DTG for one off and small
batch CMT items, including printing sewing patterns on to cotton based cloth.
Mr Evans concludes: “Xpres has been amazing and gone above and beyond to ensure we made the right decision. It has ensured the printers and new ink set sit well within our workflow and that every print, RIP and output unknown was tried and tested. It is incredibly open when it comes to sharing their digital printing knowledge and techniques.”
Gildan launches the Hammer T
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ildan has introduced a new heavyweight T shirt into the market –
the Hammer T shirt. This T shirt weighs in at 203gsm and is made from 100% combed ring spun cotton.
It features the following
detail: ● Classic fit. ● Seamless non-topstitched collar.
● Taped neck and shoulders. ● Tear away label. ● Twin needle sleeve and bottom hems.
● Quarter-turned to eliminate centre crease. The T shirt is available in sizes S-5XL and 15 bright colours. The heavyweight garment is also available in a long sleeve version, which comes in sizes S-5XL and in eight colours. Both styles are suitable for direct to garment printing, screen printing, heat transfer printing and embroidery.
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