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The Latest News from US Sublimation
Media contact:
PrintVillage, Inc.
1881 West State Road 84, 107
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Toll Free: 800-835-7576 x204
Michael Labella
mlabella@USSublimation.com
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Velotex™ Series of Direct-to-Textile and
Dye Sublimation Inkjet Printers Introduced by US Sublimation
US Sublimation introduces the Velotex™ series of affordable wide format
direct-to-textile inkjet printers for direct fabric printing with
one-step curing using dye sublimation or aqueous textile pigment inks.
Velotex™ prints and sublimates without the need for a heat press and
allows for production speeds of up to 581 square feet per hour of
printed fabric at 540-by-720 dpi, making it the fastest high quality
direct-to-textile printer in its class.
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 I instructed our distribution division to
search for cost effective and innovative products that reduce
waste, improve productivity and give customers a competitive
edge against foreign competition for the largest growing
segments of the industry, which are textiles, tradeshow, flags
and banner markets. The Velotex™ direct to textile system has
exceeded my expectations.  |
Fort
Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) September 13, 2007 --
PrintVillage, Inc. and its digital
dye sublimation division, US Sublimation, introduce the
Velotex™ direct to textile and sublimation system for digital
printing on textiles. With the latest advances in inkjet print head
technology and a patented system of synchronized stabilization rolls,
this ultra-fast textile inkjet printer allows users to print water-based
dye sublimation or textile pigments directly on fabric and cure the inks
in one step with an in-line sublimation/curing unit. The Velotex™ DS
6400 will be introduced at the IFAI Expo October 3-5, 2007, in Las Vegas
and SGIA October 24-27 in Orlando.
 "Dye
sublimation equipment and consumables are an important part of our
business. Production speed, trouble free manufacturing processes and
innovative applications are the key to competing in today's textile
industry," says Michael Choo, CEO of PrintVillage, Inc. "I instructed
our distribution division to search for cost effective and innovative
products that reduce waste, improve productivity and give customers a
competitive edge against foreign competition for the largest growing
segments of the industry, which are textiles, tradeshow, flags and
banner markets. The Velotex™ direct to textile system has exceeded my
expectations."
Velotex™
is a breakthrough in
inkjet textile technology, thanks to its patented system of
synchronized cylinders for controlled media feeding and a unique
built-in heat fixation module that, based on the ink used, either
sublimates or cures the color on the fabric as it exits the printer
unit. Both treated and untreated fabrics can be printed directly using a
new generation of print heads that allow for production speeds of 581
square feet per hour in four color modes at a sharp 540-by-720 dpi
resolution.
Velotex™
will be available in DS and DP versions. The DS version will use US
Sublimation's LFP
dye sublimation inks for polyester and PES-type materials that are
typically used for the production of flags, banners, trade show displays
and custom short run fabrics, among other things. The DP version will
use aqueous textile pigments, developed in collaboration with Sensient
Tecnologies, which are suitable for direct printing on cotton and linen,
but can be used on virtually any material, including viscose, silk and
poly blends. The DP version is ideal for sampling and short run or
custom textile productions.
US
Sublimation's Velotex™ uses water-based inks that, unlike solvent or
eco-solvent-based equivalents, are harmless to humans and the
environment. The elimination of paper from the process further reduces
the impact on the environment, making Velotex a viable and economic
green alternative to solvent and UV printing.
The new
Velotex™ printer allows for continuous unattended printing of
textiles, eliminating the need for transfer and blotting papers or the
need for separate post treatment of the fabric with a heat press or
steamer. For dye sublimation manufacturers, this means a reduction in
defects such as ghosting and various "waves" or "lines" caused by
out-gassing of glycol or fabric shrinkage.
Both the
Dye Sublimation LFP and Pigment DTX ink sets are manufactured to comply
with Oeko-tex 100 standards for human ecological safety of textiles and
have been tested for color fastness based on ISO 105 standards.
Dye
sublimation is a process by which typically an image is printed on
transfer paper using sublimation inks, which are then infused to poly
fabrics or a polymer coated material via heat and pressure. Common
products manufactured using this process are custom sport uniforms,
flags, casino gaming tables, banners, snowboards, tradeshow booth
graphics and custom designed ceramic and glass tiles.
The
Velotex™ DS 6400 is expected to retail around $89,000. For more
information about US Sublimation or Velotex™, visit
http://www.ussublimation.com
About US
Sublimation
US Sublimation is a national brand of dye sublimation printing supplies
designed for industrial manufacturing environments. Quality inks,
specialty papers and state of the art equipment with a full team of
technical support and production specialists assure the efficient
application of dye sublimation and textile printing technologies that
are environmentally friendly, of superior quality and cost effective.
About
PrintVillage
PrintVillage maintains status as one of the top giclee' fine art
reproduction facilities in the U.S. With interests in all areas of
digital printing and imaging technologies, PrintVillage remains on the
cutting edge of research and development through its subsidiary, US
Sublimation. PrintVillage distributes LFP Digital Dye Sublimation inks,
JetTran™ transfer papers, Mimaki printers and Monti Antonio Heat
Presses. PrintVillage also distributes professional ink and printing
solutions for photographic and fine art print professionals.
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US Sublimation Named
Readers’ Choice Top 50 Companies for 2006 by Digital Output Readers
For the second consecutive year, US Sublimation is selected as a Top 50
innovator by Digital Output Magazine's readers.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) November 1, 2006 -- Each year,
Digital Output, the leading publication for digital printing
professionals, names 50 companies as top innovators in the field. The
award recipients are chosen based on reader interest in those companies
and products showcased in the magazine.
In 2005,
US Sublimation made the winners’ list, thanks to the introduction of
reliable and cost-effective bulk ink delivery solutions for printers
such as Mimaki, Roland, Epson, and Mutoh.
In late 2006, US Sublimation introduced UV MAX, a new line of
UV-resistant digital dye sublimation ink that uses an advanced molecular
formulation that improves fade resistance. UV MAX features a wide color
range and offers the same non-clogging features as the original LFP
formulation (formerly known as Rotech Digital USA) from which it is
derived. This innovative ink formulation is compatible with all
wide-format Piezo printers such as Mimaki (JV22, JV3 & JV4), Epson
Stylus 9000, 9600, 9800, 10000, 10600, and most Roland and Mutoh models.
Dye sublimation is used for fabric banners, flags, ceramic and glass
tiles, surfboards, skateboards, snowboards, and outdoor apparel, all of
which are often exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time. "UV
resistance is therefore of extreme importance to our customers and their
customers alike," says Nick Constable of US Sublimation.
Accelerated weathering tests are currently under way, designed to
compare UVMax to a leading competitor and the original US Sublimation
LFP formula. Preliminary readings after 250 hours of xenon light
exposure suggest that UVMax will double the life of a sublimated image
on glass tiles. Metal and ceramic samples are being tested too, and
results are due in late December. Similar tests conducted previously
have confirmed that UVMax will triple the life of the sublimated image
on PES fabrics, compared to the original LFP formula.
US Sublimation specializes in digital wide-format dye sublimation
products and equipment. Founded in 2000, the company introduced Rotech
Digital Dye sublimation ink into the US market, re-branded in early 2006
as the US Sublimation Digital LFP series. Acquired by PrintVillage, Inc.
in 2003, US Sublimation is now the leading independent supplier of ink
and media for wide-format digital dye sublimation.
About PrintVillage
PrintVillage is one
of the top fine art reproduction facilities in the U.S. With interests
in all areas of digital printing and imaging technologies, PrintVillage
remains on the cutting edge of research and development through its
subsidiary, US Sublimation, which is a world leader in the dye
sublimation supply industry with exclusive North American distribution
channels of US Sublimation LFP and UVMAX inks, Jetran™ transfer papers,
and NanoChrome inks. PrintVillage created InkVillage to service and
distribute high-end ink and printing solutions for photographic and fine
art print professionals. Products include: NanoChrome™, atelier inks,
dual-chambered continuous-flow bulk ink delivery systems, refillable
high-capacity ink jet cartridge systems, custom ICC profiling, and
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US Sublimation Launches JetTran HR Series of
High-Release Transfer Papers for Digital Dye Sublimation
Textile printers, custom sportswear apparel manufacturers, and other
wide-format digital dye sublimation professionals are raving about
JetTranHR™, a line of affordably priced, high-release, coated transfer
papers for digital dye sublimation that offer vibrant, sharp, and
saturated colors and images.
Fort
Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 21, 2006 –- US Sublimation, a division of
PrintVillage, announces a new brand of affordable high-release coated
transfer papers for wide-format digital dye sublimation called
JetTranHR™. Designed to release the highest amount of ink received
to the substrate, JetTran HR™ reduces ink consumption while dramatically
improving image quality.
JetTran HR™ has a special coating that receives ink but prevents it from
penetrating the paper’s inner layers, and therefore facilitates the
ink’s migration to the substrate during the sublimation process. With
less ink usage, saturated and rich colors can be achieved, resulting in
dramatic cost savings and better quality in the finished product.
Available product weights include: JetTran HR™ 200 (75 g/m2), JetTran
HR™ 300 (100 g/m2), JetTran HR™ 400 (130 g/m2) and JetTran HR™ 500 (150
g/m2). Various wide-format widths and lengths are also available.
Problems with cockling are mitigated with the lighter paper and
completely eliminated with the heavier version.
“We have tested JetTran HR™ with various digital dye sublimation inks
currently available on the US market, including our
LFP Series, and noticed dramatic improvements in image quality and
color vibrancy with all of them,” says Nick Constable of
US Sublimation. “Customers who received samples have noticed the
same improvements.”
JetTran HR™ will replace JetCol paper as US Sublimation’s preferred
paper for use with
US Sublimation’s LFP dye sublimation ink (formerly known as Rotech
Digital USA®). Most Jetcol users will find it unnecessary to re-profile,
because JetTran HR™ has similar color and transfer characteristics.
Dye Sublimation has been used in the textile industry for years. It is a
process by which an image is printed on specially coated transfer paper
using sublimation inks and then transferred with heat to poly fabrics or
a polymer-coated material. The advent of digital printing has increased
the use of the dye sublimation process, especially for short-run
productions. Common products manufactured using this process include
custom sport uniforms, flags, casino gaming tables, banners, snowboards,
tradeshow booth graphics, and customized ceramic and glass tiles.
“In our search for innovative products that improve quality while
keeping customer costs under control, JetTran HR™ is the true winner,”
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