PILLAR 1 · PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES

Printing technologies — DTF, DTG, screen printing, sublimation

The heart of the trade show. Machines operating in real time, featuring world premieres of DTF, DTG, automated screen printing, and sublimation technologies.

What to expect:

  • DTF (Direct To Film) — printers, transfer presses, films, adhesive powders.
  • DTG (Direct To Garment) — direct-to-garment printers for T-shirts and sweatshirts.
  • Automated screen printing — carousels, UV units, multi-color machines.
  • Sublimation — printers, calender presses, polyester substrates.
  • UV printing on technical textiles and hybrids.
  • Heat transfer — flex, flock, transfer papers.

Key exhibitors: Epson, Kornit Digital, Brother, Mimaki, Roland DG, Ricoh, M&R, ROQ, Aeoon, Fujifilm. Regional distributors: KORNIT EMEA, Brother Polska, Atrium Centrum Ploterowe, Sprintis, Polkos.

Tech Talks: Choosing between DTF and DTG technologies for micro-brands. Automated screen printing — ROI. Sublimation on cotton — new possibilities.

Visitor Profile: owners of digital and screen printing shops (companies with 5–100 employees), production managers at print-on-demand and merchandise companies, streetwear micro-brands, and purchasing departments at commercial printing shops. Purchasing budget: €20,000–€300,000. Decision stage: 60% actively researching, 25% ready to sign a contract.