Heat sensitive inks printed dye sublimation transfer paper turn into gas under the influence of heat and are transferred on the fabric by a heat calender (oil heated). The inks are in this way fixed on the fibres of the fabric. Most performance fabrics today are polyesters, and to maintain the fabric’s integrity, the dye-sublimation […]
Read the newest edition of Sign Africa Journal, which brings you updates on the latest industry news. The magazine features exclusive product specials and informative features. Front cover story The front cover story focuses on Amrod, which has invested in two HP S1000 printers as well as a Zünd G3 XL-3200 from Midcomp. The new technology will greatly […]
Meet the experts to assist you with the ultimate all in one print solution to grow your print business offering and add value to your business. Join the Sign Africa LIVE session featuring Uprint Digital Direct for an interactive Q&A session and live demonstrations on the ultimate solution to brand from home: the A4 CMYW Uprint […]
Focus Label Machinery discusses how changes in behaviour and disruptions in supply chains during this year have affected the textile printing industry, and whether they have accelerated the migration to digital printing. The devastating impact of Covid-19 on the textile industry has been evident since January, with regards to global lockdowns, a general retail shut […]
Kemtek Imaging Systems’ and HP Indigo’s upcoming free webinar will focus on the true flexibility of digital print to not only provide the best solution for on-demand printing, but how it can be used as a platform for significant profitable growth through the power of personalisation, customisation and decoration. Attendees will also learn how digital […]
Kemtek Imaging Systems and HP Indigo invite you to discover how digital printing is revolutionising the way many businesses manage and grow their print output. The webinar will focus on the true flexibility of digital print to not only provide the best solution for on-demand printing, but how it can be used as a platform […]
The latest edition of Sign Africa Journal, which features exclusive product specials and informative features, is online. The front cover story focuses on Amrod, which has invested in two HP S1000 printers as well as a Zünd G3 XL-3200 from Midcomp. The new technology will greatly enhance both general output, as well as Amrod’s new display […]
3D printing is classified as a critical service as it can be used to manufacture health-related products, supplies, devices and equipment. We are seeing the importance of this technology, especially during the Coronavirus outbreak, with 3D hobbyists and larger manufacturers printing face masks, face shields, mask adjusters, nasal swabs, hands-free door openers, respirator parts and […]
Jonathan Malone-McGrew of Solimar Systems examines three common myths about workflow management systems, and explains why making the switch could benefit far more than your bottom line. The efficiency-enhancing benefits of workflow management systems are proven to deliver many quantifiable advantages for print companies. Yet, there is no doubt that changing processes that may have […]
According to Drytac, silvering is a common issue that occurs when laminating a printed job. It is caused by tiny bubbles of air getting trapped under the lamination, creating the appearance of hazy or silver reflective lines. It may go unseen on lighter media or light-coloured printed areas, but can be far more obvious on […]
