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Roland's Texart SBL3 dye sub inks earn ChromaLuxe certification for outdoor durability


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oland DG's Texart SBL3 dye sublimation inks have earned certification from ChromaLuxe for outdoor durability.


This certification assures users that they can expect optimum quality and durability when transfer graphics are printed with Texart SBL3 inks and sublimated to ChromaLuxe EXT (Extended Life) UV-resistant photo panels.


In addition to the certification, ChromaLuxe is backing up the UV resistance and expected outdoor life of graphics printed with Texart inks and transferred to ChromaLuxe EXT with a two-year warranty on photography-based output and a three-year warranty on signage-based output.


This certification from ChromaLuxe applies to all standard


Texart SBL3 inks, which are available in four-colour or eight- colour configurations with CMYK, light cyan, light magenta, orange, and violet. Designed to bring out the best in Rolandʼs advanced Texart RT-640, RT-640M and XT-640 dye sublimation printers, SBL3 inks are ideal for creating vibrant sublimated signage, apparel, accessories and hard goods. In addition to producing rich, durable graphics, these water-based, fast-drying inks contain a high concentration of dyes, which allows for


Snickers introduces the perfect jacket and trouser combination for winter


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nickers Workwear is continually improving its working clothes with superb new stretch Work Trousers and Hi-Tech Jackets.


With great fit and superb value for money, the brand new comfort fabrics woven into Snickersʼ newest street-smart Work Trousers deliver enhanced freedom of movement as well as improved comfort and close quarter mobility. Theyʼre perfectly complemented by the new, Hi-Tech range of AllroundWork and FlexiWork jackets. They include 37.5 fabric technology garments for superb working comfort as well as others that are 100% waterproof, plus Hi-Vis working clothes for


tradesmen and women that deliver maximum warmth, dryness and


visibility when you need it most.


These jackets and trousers are the perfect combination — whatever the working


environment or weather condition.


Stretch Work Trousers and Hi-Tech Jackets www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk


reduced ink usage while retaining maximum vibrancy. Paul Willems, head of business development and product management EMEA, said: "The ChromaLuxe certification and warranties provide assurance to Texart series users that their graphics sublimated to ChromaLuxe EXT panels will stand up to powerful UV rays and the elements. They get the best of both worlds – colourful, vibrant graphics and the very best outdoor durability possible.”


Save the dates for The Big Promotional Trade Show


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ollowing on from last yearʼs very successful launch, The Big Promotional Trade Show has expanded the 2019 series of events due to popular demand. Showcasing many of the industryʼs leading companies, the shows will feature up to 50 of the top suppliers of promotional merchandise and services from the UK and Ireland at


conveniently located venues. ● March 6 – Glasgow


Glasgow Crowne Plaza Hotel , Congress Road, Glasgow. ● March 27 – Dublin


Red Cow Moran Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin. ● April 4 – Manchester


Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire Cricket Club, Talbot Road,


Manchester. ● April 10 – London Heathrow The Riverside Venue, London Heathrow, Bath Road, Longford,


Hounslow. ● September 3 – Manchester


Manchester United Football Club, Sir Matt Busby Way,


Stretford, Manchester. ● September 26 – Elstree Village Hotel Elstree, Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood.


The September event at Manchester United, entitled The BigNew Product Show, will major on the thousands of new products and ranges launched into the industry for this key selling period. Visitors to the shows will experience a comprehensive range of products and services providing the latest innovative ideas and marketing solutions available to the industry. The shows are trade only and designed to cater only for bona fide distributor companies where promotional merchandise is the primary business; a strict door policy will be in place.


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