Direct-to-garment printing will see wider adoption with reduced production time

Magic Trading Company (MTC) launched the Stahls’ Hotronix Dual Air Fusion Heat Press for heat transfer printing on garments. Applications include printing on t-shirts and promotional items. With two loading stations, garments can be loaded efficiently and production speed can be increased. The upper platen moves between heat printing stations, allowing operators to prepare garments on one station while the other is being pressed. Auto-Adjust Pressure automatically adjusts to the thickness of the item being printed. A laser alignment system, ensures accurate placement and alignment. A touch screen stores frequently used settings, production cycle counter, and auto on/off capability.

Sina Haghi, CEO, Magic Trading Company, said: “Traditional ways of printing like screen printing and heat transfer are still the main methods of printing garments. But, as the cost of direct-to-garment printers become lower, and they become more reliable, more PSPs in the Middle East will invest in them to increase productivity. The Hotronix Dual Air Fusion Heat Press cuts production time in half by programming one station for pre-treatment and the other for curing.”