Images Magazine June 2018

www.images-magazine.com JUNE 2018 images 79 PRINT & EMBROIDERY CONSUMABLES Marathon Threads: Threads, vinyl and transfer films Marathon Threads offers a range of Viscose Rayon and Polyester embroidery thread that is Pantone-matched and Oeko-Tex- accredited, which the company says makes it “one of the best choices for commercial machine embroidery”. The Viscose Rayon thread is available in more than 360 shades, while there are more than 300 colours to choose from for the Polyester thread. Both are available in 1,000m cops and 5,000m cones. Other embroidery consumables include eight different cutaway and tearaway backings (full rolls, mini rolls or cut squares) and underthreads; the range has also been expanded to include more water-soluble film options and 3D foam. Marathon also provides Cad Cut Garment Vinyl that it says is super quick to weed and includes more than 45 solid colours, mirrors, glitters, metallics and fluorescents. It also offers Printable Transfer Films, which have the unique selling point of being able to be used immediately, according to Marathon, with no need to wait for the ink to dry. This range has now been expanded to include matt and gloss films in 50cm, 70cm and 100cm width rolls. www.marathonthreads.co.uk Amaya offers a full range of consumables and accessories for Melco embroidery machines, Kornit and Texjet DTG printers, Oki white toner printers, Forever transfer papers and Sef garment vinyl. On the DTG printer front the company offers inks and accessories for Kornit and Texjet systems, as well DuPont Artistri DTG ink for all other DTG printers that are already using the same. Amaya supplies all the Forever range of transfer papers including the Forever Laser Dark (no cut) for full- colour prints on to dark garments, and Forever Flex Soft (no cut) single- colour flex which comes in neon, metallic and standard colours. The company also carries toners and accessories for the Oki white toner printers, and for those looking for an easy-to-weed vinyl, it suggests looking at its range of solvent-free Sef garment films. www.amayauk.com The Innobella Textile inks for the Brother GTX DTG printer are said by the manufacturer to print with greater vibrancy and a larger colour range than ever before, have less impact on the environment and produce prints that stand up to multiple washings. “Our newly formulated inks actually provide a bolder, wider range of colours that make it simple to reproduce designs more accurately and with a visible increase in vibrancy,” says Brother. “The special formulation combats the chemicals found in typical laundry detergent and withstand the rubbing and scraping of zippers and buttons. The result is a great-looking garment that looks brighter and lasts longer. Proof can be found in the AATCC wash tests, where our inks score 4.0 or higher on every test.” The Innobella Textile inks are water-based pigment inks that are Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex-certified and CPSIA-compliant. Brother adds: “The innovative packaging uses less plastic thanks to the new replaceable Marathon Threads offers threads, vinyls and films The Innobella Textile inks from Brother promise vibrancy Amaya stocks inks and accessories for both the Texjet and Kornit DTG printing systems Brother: Innobella Textile Inks pouches, so there is less waste and less impact on the environment.” www.brotherdtg.com Amaya Sales UK: DTG, embroidery, transfer and vinyl printing consumables