12 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 255 - October / November 2024 KIT & MEDIA / NEWS signlink signlink signlinkmagazine Graphtec GB launches the Graphtec CE8000 in the UK Manufacturer of printing, cutting, routing, and other finishing solutions, Graphtec GB has launched the Graphtec CE8000 cutting plotter range in the UK. The range, which is now available for delivery, features a sleek design and an intuitive touch panel interface with the option of keypad functionality. Wireless connectivity through Wireless LAN makes it easy to integrate the cutter into workflow and a media assist function enables users to hold down the media while feeding, ensuring smooth and accurate cuts. Available in three sizes: CE8000-40 desktop model, CE8000-60 with stand, and CE8000-130 with stand, the series was on show on the Graphtec stand at The Print Show from September 17th to 19th. Ellen Wain, business development manager of Graphtec GB, says: “This is a great value range of cutting-edge machines designed for maximum efficiency and ease of use. The CE8000 series is designed to meet the demands of professional print service providers and lower-volume hobbyists.” TheMagicTouch launches a recycled DTF paper-based transfer Under its DTFMagic brand, TheMagicTouch has launched a new environmentally friendly recycled DTF paperbased transfer option – the TRANSFER DT paper by Felix Schoeller. Said to “improve the sustainability and certified eco credentials of this growing transfer technology”, the TRANSFER DT features a developed surface coating that offers a reduction of 67% less plastic than traditional PET transfers. When used with waterbased inks and new glycol-free options, the TRANSFER DT paper offers significant benefits to the environment. Additional features of the new product include high ink absorption and high transfer rates, resulting in a softer feel and improved durability. The matt receiver layer offers advantages such as the removal of potential static issues, no oil residues, warm peel, and lower temperature curing times. “The process delivers printed transfers for almost any light and dark textile or garment together with outstanding stretchability, high wash durability, and excellent colour reproduction,” TheMagicTouch, says. “Add to that detailed and intricate images as never seen before. DTF transfers can be applied to cotton, selected polyester, denim, canvas, synthetic fibres, and most performance fabrics.” New innovations introduced by Antalis Antalis has introduced a range of new materials and substrates. One of the recent launches is Image Magnet, a ready-to-use, pre-magnetised paper that can be printed on HP Indigo and selected dry toner devices. Available in SRA3, SRA3+, and B2 sizes, the sheets require no port-print magnetisation processes, and the grey backing sticks to any ferrous surface. Also released was the new generation of Coala MagForce, a magnetic VOC-free (a+) PVC film as well as a new PVC-free recycled banner in the form of Exten Prime-Ex PP Recycled. The latter solution is manufactured in Europe with post-industrial waste and is recycled in polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) waste streams. Comprising 500mic/490gsm banner materials, two options are available within the new range. The first is Exten Prime-Ex PP Recycled doublesided banner which is coated on both sides for UV ink adhesion and with 99% opacity for double-sided printing. The second is Exten Prime-Ex PP Recycled Frontlit Greyback banner featuring a matt white primed surface and a grey opaque backing. This option contains a minimum of 95% recycled plastic. Fashion brand showcases sustainable textiles Epson has set out to revolutionise the fashion industry by leveraging advanced pigment inkjet printing technology on Spiber’s Brewed Protein fibre in a partnership with Japanese fashion brand, YUIMA NAKAZATO. Brewed Protein materials are fibres, films, and other material types that are manufactured through fermentation (brewing) of plant-based ingredients. The innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with more sustainable practices and is said to set a new benchmark for responsible textile production. Fashion designer Yuima Nakazato unveiled his latest collection at Haute Couture Week in the Palais de Tokyo which included the new solution. Nakazato’s collection featured a blended fabric composed of 70% cotton and 30% Spiber’s Brewed Protein fibre. Traditionally, printing onto blended fabrics requires different types of dye inks however, Epson’s Monna Lisa digital textile printing technology combined with pigment inks overcomes these limitations and enables high-resolution prints onto various fabrics. Due to not requiring steaming and washing processes after printing, Epson has also highlighted the environmental benefits of pigment inks compared to analogue dye inks. The new series was showcased on the Graphtec GB stand at The Print Show Spiber Brewed Protein fabric printed on with pigment ink by Epson’s Monna Lisa ML-13000 and tailored by Yuima Nakazato DTF Magic, a TheMagicTouch brand, has launched a new paperbased DTF transfer option Carys Evans Image Magnet is a ready-to-use, premagnetised paper Carys Evans Carys Evans Carys Evans
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