Colour Graphics has bought a MTEX 5032Pro and increased its space to house the direct-to-textile printer and provide a dedicated to fabric and finishing area. It has also bought a large-format Multicam CNC router.
“We’re looking at moving into areas outside of sign, display and interiors, into markets such as fashion,” said director James Birch. “The capabilities of the MTEX printers and the supporting workflow, plus the introduction of new inks for printing onto a wider range fabric outside of polyester makes this a very exciting time.”
Colour Graphics was set-up as a copyshop after Steve and Vicki Birch – owners of Vicki Interiors and James Birche’s parents – realised the potential of the colour copiers coming onto the market in the 90s. To diversify they bought a Canon copier and a heat press, and began offering colour copies and transfer printing onto T-shirts from their interior furnishings shop. The printing facility developed from there to include poster and banner printing, plus flatbed UV solvent. Digital textile printing is the most recent addition.
The company’s founders have had 35 years’ experience in textiles, and it is expected that the new MTEX 5032Pro will also enable the custom printing of bespoke fabrics for personalised interior design. It will also be used for providing commercial customers with POS interiors, wall and window coverings and lightboxes.
The MTEX 5032Pro is a 3.2m wide direct sublimation printer that runs at 58m2/hr.