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Introducing a range of dye sublimation articles that aim to help you to discover everything you need to get started in dye sublimation as well as other essential tips and advice for dye sublimation beginners and experts.

4 Ways to Customise Solid Objects

20 December 2022 UV Printers and Printer Cutters , Dye Sublimation , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration

Fewer people than ever are buying mass-produced, one-size-fits-all products, and shopping trends prove it. Year-on-year, consumer studies and surveys are showing consistent growth in demand for individually personalised items.

8 Reasons to Invest in Direct to Garment Printing

19 July 2022 Dye Sublimation , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters

Today’s garment market demands quick turnarounds and limitless customisation - DTG printing is a powerful tool to capitalise on a world of opportunities.

The Best Digital Printers for Retail Signage and Displays

12 November 2020 Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration , UV Printers and Printer Cutters , Dye Sublimation

Temporary retail signage, POP promotional displays, sale signs and banners are all projects that may only be in place for a short time but need to be extra eye-catching to drive footfall. Social distancing and safety signs, too, need to attract attention – they're not doing their job otherwise.

Applications for a Changing Sign and Graphics Market in 2020

15 September 2020 Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration , UV Printers and Printer Cutters , Dye Sublimation

The sign market has never been static and has always required innovative thinking, but now more than ever, businesses need to be open and flexible to new regulations, trends, and interests.

So, what are the new applications and opportunities in 2020?

Grow Your Business with Product Personalisation

06 January 2020 UV Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Dye Sublimation

Despite the impact of the online retail sector on brick and mortar retail, customers are returning to physical retailers as they seek the social immersive experiences this provides.

Printing Posters that Pop

12 April 2019 Dye Sublimation , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration

In today’s digital print environment, the types and quality of posters that can be created has certainly come in leaps and bounds over the past two centuries. Still used as a popular form of advertising and communication, posters are now made using a range of technologies and substrates.

Personalised Wedding Applications

07 January 2019 Inspiration , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Dye Sublimation , UV Printers and Printer Cutters

Weddings are big business. There is no doubt that the perfect wedding takes a great deal of planning… and money.

The appetite for something unique is only getting bigger and that’s great news for print professionals and makers of personalised gifts. With the right kit you can create a full wedding package for your clients. Here are just a few ways you can turn your print shop into a wedding workshop.

Customising Notepads

28 August 2018 Dye Sublimation , Inspiration , UV Printers and Printer Cutters

Notepads are the kind of everyday items that mean so much more when they have a personal logo, message or unique artwork on them. They are inexpensive items that are readily-available from retail stores and online. Due to their availability and price, customising notepads, notebooks, sketchbooks, organisers and other personal stationery is an easy-win for graphic customisation experts.

Printing on Metal

01 August 2018 Dye Sublimation , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration , UV Printers and Printer Cutters

Applying decals or vinyl wrapping metal items used to be the only ways to add graphics to metal. Today, there are many more metal customisation options available, with Roland DG VersaUV flatbeds, Texart dye sublimation printers, and MPX-95 impact printers that offer a huge range of sophisticated finishes and personalisation results.

Exciting Decor Ideas for Your Home

01 November 2017 Dye Sublimation , Inkjet Printers and Printer Cutters , Inspiration , Colour Management , Tips and Tricks , UV Printers and Printer Cutters

Refreshing home decor is a quick and easy way to update the interiors of your home… and your customers’ homes. By printing unique graphics to a cushion, wall or chair, you can create a personalised design statement that reveals your style and personality.