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LABEL PRINTING
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TEXTILES
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How To Print Labels On

Fabric, Elastic, Ribbon
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Introduction
T hanks for downloading our free

guide to textile label printing.
We hope you’ll enjoy reading
itself, and, critically, how this process can
be optimised to save you time, cut down
on wastage, reduce returns and lower your
overheads.
through the information in the
following sections and will find At any time while reading, please feel free
some useful hints and tips you to get in touch. Full contact details can
can apply to your business. be found on our website by clicking here.
We look forward to hearing from you and
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We have put this e-book together to discussing how we can help you with your
give you some insight into the technical print operations.
aspects of our business and how new print
technologies affect the overall productivity
and profitability of a print operation. We
hope the practical information contained
here will add genuine value to your business,
whether or not you decide to take the next
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steps in getting in touch with one of our

sales team for further details.
We begin our e-book by briefly introducing

Focus Label Machinery Ltd, giving a little
bit about our background and why our In the meantime, please enjoy
expertise qualifies us to release a guide such
this free guide.
as this. We are then going to launch straight
into the core chapters of our guide, which
focus on the textile label printing process

About Focus
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About Focus Label
Machinery
A s mentioned in the previous section, this guide isn’t meant to be primarily about us.
However, we do want to briefly introduce ourselves in order for you to know where
we’re coming from and to hopefully instill confidence that we know what we’re talking
about.
Introducing our business Improving efficiency through innovation
Our company, Focus Label Machinery Printing technology has moved on quite
Ltd, was set up in 1981, so at the time of a bit since then, but in this time we
writing, we are eagerly anticipating our 41st have become one of the world’s leading
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anniversary of continuous operation as manufacturers of narrow web printing and

a business. We’ve learned a thing or two converting equipment for the textile label
about label printing in this time, and so feel and packaging industry, with clients based
ourselves qualified to release a guide such all over the world. We are an established
as this, to offer some guidance and free and trusted name in the industry, and also
advice to other businesses operating in the place a strong emphasis on innovation to
industry. continually improve the performance of
our print equipment for the modern textile
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industry.
We try and set the standards for other

manufacturers to follow, with ongoing
investment in research and new product
development. In a competitive global
environment, our commitment to new
technology and our team of highly
experienced support technicians gives
our clients the edge in minimising wastage,
reducing costs and completing assignments
on schedule.
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About Focus Label
Machinery
It’s fair to say that we are proud of our achievements. Our patented advanced label
printing technology allows the fastest complete job and colour changes on any press
in the market today, with less downtime, less wastage, faster production, higher output
and improved quality. This is no small boast, but it is one that is played out time and
again in the efficiency savings and improvements enjoyed by our customers in the
textile industry. We’d be delighted to answer any questions you might have, and talk to
you about how our label printing machines can help transform your business.
Do feel free to give us a call at our UK office on 01949 836 223.

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While outsourcing is common in the industry, all our equipment is

100% British made. Every machine is designed, manufactured,
serviced & supported from our UK base, with a select number
of distributors in key global locations.
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UK Quality So that’s enough about us for the time being. Now we are
introduced we will dive straight into the print process itself,
Guarantee explaining what is required in the textile printing process,
and how it can be optimised to give the best results. If you
have any questions while reading, please don’t hesitate to
pick up the phone or send us an email.

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How To Print Labels
On Textiles
T he process of printing labels on textiles varies considerably depending on your

requirements and the materials you are using. In this, the main section of our guide, we
will examine the three main materials used in textile printing, look at what is involved and
suggest tips for each.
The sections below cover the following areas:
1. How to print labels onto textile ribbon

2. How to print labels onto elastic
3. How to print labels using heat transfer
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At Focus, we have developed a wide range of textile printing equipment to cover a

variety of materials and print configurations. You can take a look on our website for
more information about our standard ranges. We also design and manufacture tailored
equipment. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please get in touch and we can
discuss your requirements.
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Printing onto textile ribbon
Worldwide, the textile ribbon is the most commonly used medium for garment labels in
the industry. Common ribbon types include Cotton, nylon & polyester Taffeta and Poly-
Satin. Printed Garment labels are used for branding and sizing labels, as well as for wash care
instructions for a wide variety of garments from jeans and chinos to shirts, T-shirts, dresses,
underwear and coats. To improve efficiency and reduce wastage, both the material and the
print technology must be closely aligned with the garments they are intended for. The most
common methods of printing garment labels are:
1) Flexo/Letterflex,
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2) Thermal Transfer,
3) Silk Screen
With that in mind Focus has spent the last 2 years

developing its LX range & concept dTex digital print
engine , a high speed 2 + 2 colour printing system for production of low volume or variable
data printed fabric labels. Modern machines need to be fast change and highly productive.
Technology moves on quickly, with the businesses prepared to invest in new print equipment
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often securing a crucial competitive edge over those who are not aware of the technology
advance or resist investing.
Narrow textiles
Many textile labels only require printing on one side.

Rotary printing of narrow textiles can only be carried out
successfully using the central impression drum method.
This means that the ribbon is printed while supported at
all times from underneath by a rotating drum, ensuring
perfect print impression & registration. This makes
the print process faster and less prone to errors and
imperfections than other print methods.
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Wash care labels
Quite often for wash care labels, it is

necessary to print on both sides of the ribbon
simultaneously. To carry out a successful print
on a single run, you will need a machine with
two central impression drums (see our LX & B4
models). These are located one above the other
and feed the ribbon in an ‘S’ shape around the
drums, thus ensuring good print registration
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from the face side to reverse side of the ribbon.

Alternatively, the ribbon could be printed on one
side using a single drum, then inverted and printed
on the reverse side – all in-line, using the same
central drum.
Multi-coloured garment labels

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Typically, garment labels will have one or two colours

on the reverse side and anything up to six colours
on the face side. This is a complex print and it can
be challenging to ensure good print registration and also that
the printed information doesn’t fade when the garment
is washed. We have developed our print machines for
use with a special heat curable ink in order to achieve the
required level of wash resistance.
In all cases with textile labels, the finished printed products

will need to be cured in an industrial oven at 125 degrees
centigrade for approximately two hours. This fixes the ink to
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How To Print Labels
On Textiles
The Digital Alternative
Digital printing is becoming common across a number

of textile applications covering large size banners, fabrics
& fashion. On the labels front Thermal Transfer or Foil
printers been used for decades, however productivity is
low, running cost is high and wash resistance of labels is
low. Focus is finalizing its concept dTex range , the first
commercial ink Jet print machine designed for production
of Printed fabric labels. The machine will initially launch
with 2 face colours and 2 back colours fitting the majority
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of garment labelling applications. Print speeds are an impressive 60 Mts/min and a

maximum print width of up to 75mm. Ideally the machine will be used for low volume
runs, or orders with large numbers of changes and variable data. Even ribbons with built in
RFID tags can be printed in register.
Direct printing onto elastics
Elastics can also be printed using a standard central

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impression drum press, but due to the nature of the

material, elastic labels present two problems:
1. Achieving consistent print registration

2. Maintaining the required colour density
To overcome these two problems, the elastic ribbon

needs to be pre-tensioned before being fed into the Print section. In this way, the text
and images are printed onto the material while the elastic is in a controlled, stretched
state. Once printing is complete, the machine gradually releases the tension to allow the
elastic to return to its pre-stretched state, and is usually fed into a collecting container,
rather than being wound onto a reel. Elastic ribbons are only usually be printed on one
side. Alternative printing methods are Silk Screen or Dye Sublimation.
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Printing heat transfers
Heat transfers are an increasingly popular alternative

to sew-in labels on garments of all kinds. When done
correctly this process can save an enormous amount of
time and money. You can use heat transfers for almost
any of the traditional functions of a textile label, such
as wash care instructions, brand names, logos and size
details. Popular applications for heat transfers include
underwear, performance & sportswear, & T Shirts,
or products with some form of skin contact where a
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label may cause irritation.
How does it work? In a similar way to the skin transfers so

beloved by young children, the required text and images
are first pre-printed onto release paper. These will appear
as inverse images, as if viewed through a mirror. In the
second part of the process, the images are transferred
directly onto the garment through heat and pressure via a
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heat press / applicator.
The advantages of heat transfers
So, why use heat transfers rather than a different form of textile label?
1. Larger images can be printed than those available on traditional labels

2. On items of clothing such as swimwear, sports clothing, and underwear,
information can be transferred directly onto the fabric, thus avoiding the need for
labels that could be obstructive or irritate the skin.
3. The transfer and therefore the brand logo will remain in the garment and cannot
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How does Heat Transfer work?
The standard means of printing heat transfers is silk screen printing. This is a popular
method because it is great for dark coloured garments such as jeans and T-shirts, as it
allows you to deposit a larger amount of ink, giving good opacity and colour strength.
However, these benefits come with two significant downsides: the method is relatively
slow compared with traditional label printing and it is only really feasible when using one
or two colour designs. The method falls down when using complex or multi-coloured
designs, due to registration issues & the long labour intensive production process.
This however can be offset with the latest automated equipment & synthetic carrier
substrates.
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The Focus method
At Focus, we considered this issue in detail: a central impression press, then powder
about how to emphasise the benefits of adhesive and ink applied & cured in-line,
heat transfer printing while overcoming the producing finished transfers in a single pass
downsides.
But what about dark garments that
The result is our patented, advanced form require increased opacity? If required, the
printed multi-coloured images can then be
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of roll to roll, multi-colour print system with

‘halo free’ adhesive technology . This enables overprinted with an opaque white
higher productivity and superior print silk screen ink, in perfect registration. Our
quality. For light coloured garments, multiple Tagtrans screen press is designed to carry
colours can be printed in close register on out precisely these operations.
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FAQ’s
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FAQ’s
Your Print Questions Answered
We have developed the following section in response to some frequently asked questions
posed by our customers. This can be used in conjunction with the previous section as an
instant reference guide to the three common print materials. We also include information
about how to avoid common problems and how our products and services can help you
make the most of your print runs.
QWhat label material should I use?

A This will depend on what sort of textile label you need to print. Here is what
we recommend for the three core methods already covered:
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Textile ribbon: Typically polyester satin, nylon taffeta, cotton twill, grosgrain. Used
for wash care labels, decorative ribbons or sizing labels.
Elastic: Commonly used in underwear to carry brand logos, or decorative designs.
Heat transfers: These are preferred wherever a sew-in label is inappropriate due
to close skin contact. Heat transfers are standard for swimwear, sportswear and
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many types of underwear. You can also use heat transfers to decorate clothing. In
addition, they are useful for industrial gloves, tabards, protective work-wear, safety/
warning decals and so on. The transfer substrate used is a specially coated paper or
PET film.
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Q What challenges and problems will I face when printing on these

materials?
A Each of the materials comes with its own challenges or downsides, most of
which can be overcome with a combination of foresight and using the correct
materials and equipment.
Textile ribbon challenges: Printed images must be wash proof in order to be

fit for purpose. They also need to be non-toxic and Oekotex approved. It can
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sometimes be challenging to print fine detail on these ribbons, especially in close

registration. Typical ribbon types are Nylon & polyester Taffeta, Poly-Satin, Poly-
cotton& Cotton. These fabrics can have a variety of finishes that make the better
or worse for certain printing techniques.
Elastic challenges: Elastic is a difficult surface to print onto directly. Close care must
be taken to control the stretch and tension levels throughout the printing process,
in order for the image to look its best when they elastic had returned to a non-
stretched state.
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Heat transfer challenges: Like printing on textile ribbons, all images must be wash
proof and non-toxic. This is especially important considering most heat transfers
are designed for direct contact with the skin. As mentioned in the previous section,
while the traditional silk screen printing method is suitable for text and simple
images, it falls down when it comes to printing of multi-colour images. Multi- colour
silkscreen printing can be slow and prone to registration errors. Care should be
taken to manage ink release during the heat transfer process. The transferred image
should have good stretch ability and wash resistance.
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Q What type of printing equipment will I need to buy?

A Each type of textile printing requires a specialised print press, one machine
type does not fit all. At Focus we manufacture a wide range of models, as well as
bespoke machines designed around your requirements.
Textile ribbons: You will need a modern rotary Letterflex printing press with quick
change facilities to maximise production times or Digital equivalent.
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Elastics: These Prints require a rotary letterflex printing press with an elastic pre-
tension system to stretch out the material prior to printing. Alternatively you can
look at a Dye Sublimation Or Silk Screen press.
Heat transfers: The preferred process is Silk Screen or specialised rotary Letterflex
print press, often in combination with a silk screen over-printer. This really depends
on what sort of material the transfers are intended for. If you need to print a multi-
coloured design for use on dark fabrics, then you will also need a silk screen over-
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printer in addition to your Rotary letterflex printing press. If you are producing
simple one or two colour transfers a Silk Screen press will fulfill your needs.
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Q What products do you stock that could help me print my textile labels?
A AOur full range of print machines, inks and accessories can be viewed on our
website here; http://www.focuslabel.com/equipment-textiles You will also
be able to download a selection of technical brochures in English, French or
German as required. Our complete catalogue of more than 20 brochures can be
downloaded from here; http://www.focuslabel.com/brochures
Below is a quick reference guide giving the model numbers needed to handle the
three main print methods:
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Textile ribbon: LX2, LX4. LX6, B4, dTex

Elastics: LX2, LX4, LX6
Heat transfers: LX6 Tagtrans, Tagtrans 150, Tagtrans Screenpro 225
Platemaking: special equipment for production of polymer printing plates
Curing Ovens: Drying systems for fixing inks to fabrics to improve wash resistance
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If after reading this e-book you’d like to discuss any of the issues raised, or have any
questions about our products or services, please do not hesitate to get in touch with
a member of our experienced customer service team. We hope you found this guide
useful and informative, and we look forward to speaking to you in person.
To find out more, give us a call on 01949 836 223

or send us an email to admin@focuslabel.com
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Q What other tips can you give me to help maximise the success of
my print runs?
A A clean, air-conditioned environment is important in order to achieve high

quality print and for trouble-free operation of your printing press, as well as stability
of inks, adhesives & additives.
A print run is normally only as good as the ink

used, so for the best results it is always necessary
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to use the correct type of ink. Ink used for

Garment labels have been uniquely developed to
meet strict wash & safety standards. High-quality
inks for all these purposes can be purchased
directly from our Focus UK supply centre, or
from one of our approved suppliers. Our rotary
textile inks are all heat curable for fixing to the
label ribbon, so the printed products need to be cured in an industrial oven for
two hours at 125°C. We stock a range of durable industrial ovens designed to work
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seamlessly with our print machines.
Our Digital textile Inks are UV curable only, and can

only be used in the dTex equipment.
You also need to make sure you use good quality

flexo plates. If you are lucky enough to have a
good reprographics supplier in your area then by
all means use them. If not then it may be necessary
to produce your plates in-house, in order to
keep delivery times to a minimum. We are happy to advise on this on Platemaking
systems , simply give our team a call and we’ll provide our best recommendations
for the print run you need.
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How to
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How to Improve
Productivity & Profitability
A s with any industrial process, printing textile labels comes with associated costs. By
making the process more efficient , productive , and cutting back on your overheads,
you can increase the productivity and overall profitability of your operation.
In the previous section we addressed how common problems such as delays, wastage,
returns, poor quality issues and high print costs can be rectified through using the correct
equipment and optimising the print process itself.
So let’s assume that you have all the correct tools and consumables for the job and have
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your print operation fine-tuned to produce the labels you need.
Here we are going to offer some more general tips on how to print labels more
productively and profitably:
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How to Improve
Four steps to a more profitable label printing operation
Running a print operation requires a number of different factors to pull together so that
the finished product is produced in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. These
are the four key factors that can help save you time and money in the long term and make
your operation more profitable:
1. Invest in modern equipment
A well-built and maintained label press should

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continue operating without a major hitch

for many decades. Label printing equipment
represents a significant investment for most
businesses, and it is no surprise that investors
are keen to get their money’s worth – up to
squeezing that last label at of well worn, old
equipment.
While this is a very valid point; with every service and parts change, with every year that
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goes by, a label press will suffer incremental drops in efficiency. Correspondingly, every
print run using an ageing press is likely to cost incrementally more in terms of energy
usage, time taken, increased wastage and ongoing maintenance costs.
In addition, while label printing machines may look fairly similar from one year to the
next, this hides the fact that technological advances are moving equipment forward at a
considerable rate. Under the bonnet – as it were – label printing technology is enabling
production to become more efficient, more cost-effective, and smarter than the previous
generation of machines.
Investing in modern equipment allows you to increase your label printing capacity – with
faster printing, higher productivity and less downtime. We feel that for label printing
businesses and garment manufacturers the question is not whether you should invest in
modern machinery, but whether you can afford not to invest in technology that many of 21
your competitors will already be taking advantage of.

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2. Modify your press to meet your exact requirements
As well as selecting the best and most modern equipment for your operation, you can
also improve productivity by upgrading your press to meet the precise requirements of
your business. For example have additional Ink cartridges and preparing Print Cylinders in
advance can reduce a 15 minute changeover time to less than 30 seconds. Think about it,
why wait 15 minutes to clean the machine when you can switch in a fresh cartridge and
clean off the press. This is something that our team of technicians can help you with.
It is rareto find a label printing business that can operate at full efficiency with off-the-
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shelf equipment. Some fine-tuning and additional tooling will add capacity to your
operation, as well as reducing downtime and operating costs. All of our textile printing
machines can be upgraded to meet your requirements. We also specialise in designing and
manufacturing custom-made textile printing machines for special requirements. So don’t
‘make do’ with a machine that isn’t optimised for your company. Contact our team today
and find out what we can do for you.
3. Choose a supplier with fast support and fast supply of spares

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For every minute and hour that your textile printing machine is out of action between
jobs , costs are mounting up and productivity is going down the drain. Our machines are
simply more efficient. While a good machine will operate without a hitch most of the
time, downtime does happen and this should be planned for. At Focus, we pride ourselves
not only on our technical expertise in design and manufacture, but also in the speed and
quality of support services.
We provide ongoing support from skilled engineers at our UK facility whenever you need
it. Simply give us a call and we can organise repairs, shipment of supplies and spare parts at
short order to anywhere in the world, enabling you to get back up and running as soon as
possible and to minimise the cost associated with downtime.
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4. Have your team fully trained
The old cliché that a machine is only as good as its operator is not far from the truth. The
vast majority of faults and routine maintenance issues reported to our support team turn
out to be caused by user errors that can easily be prevented with the correct training.
To get the most out of a textile printing machine, and to prevent unnecessary faults,
your team need to be trained up on how to use your kit correctly. To this end, with each
machine we offer a full support and training programme in order for your team to get the
best out of your new machinery.
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You can do this at our Focus Showroom if you like, or we can carry out the training on
site when we install your equipment. It depends on what is most convenient for you. We
have working versions of all of our equipment in our showroom, which customers can
access for free, so this gives your team plenty of opportunity to become familiar with the
printers before your operation goes live.
Furthermore, our team comprises experienced personnel from the print manufacturing
industry; so you can rely on our experience and expertise when training you up in getting
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the best out of your equipment.
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Why Choose
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Why Choose Focus Labels?
B y now we hope we’ve convinced you of the importance of using the correct
equipment, with the right consumables and fast support, to improve the productivity
and profitability of your print operation.
We can summarise the important ingredients of a productive operation in the following

five phrases:
» Modern print technology

» High-quality production
» Expert technical support
» Fast spares and repairs
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» The right consumables
Before signing off, we’d like to go one step further and explain why we believe we are
uniquely placed to provide the design, manufacture and support service you need, as
opposed to one of our competitors.
These are what we believe are the key strengths of our business that set us apart from
other operators in our industry, and that make us the partner of choice when investing in
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new textile printing equipment:
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1. The best textile label printing machines in the world
We are confident in asserting that we are the market leaders in terms of textile label
printing machines and that we make the best machines you will find anywhere in the
world.
One of the reasons for this is that all our machines are designed and manufactured at
our UK facility. At Focus Label Machinery, we do not outsource any engineering.
This gives us complete control over the quality of our product and gives us dynamic
flexibility, allowing us to innovate our designs quickly to accommodate changes in the
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industry. A recent example is our Touch screen & quick-change cassette-for the LX range
of machines for switching print colours & jobs within seconds, or the new dTex digital
concept equipment and the Tagtrans 225 Silk screen press for high quality heat transfers.
Our current machine range include facilities for On-Line service, diagnostics, internal
management data for production analysis.
These advantages are not possible for businesses that outsource their design &
manufacturing process to several different
suppliers. This is common for lower
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quality machines that are built cheaply

in the Far East for export to the west.
The businesses concerned are unable to
effectively manage their quality control
process among their various outsourcers,
and they are very slow to respond to
rapid technological advances in print
technology.
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substandard lookalike print equipment. Avoid this mistake by choosing the best first
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2. One stop shop for all your print requirements
Whatever textile printing equipment you require, we can provide the solution. This
not only includes a wide range of Letterflex, Silk Screen & digital print machines, but
also ancillary products such as Platemakers, industrial ovens, heat transfer machines &
rewinding machines. We also supply a selection of inks and consumables, as well as a full
complement of spare parts. Rather than dealing with multiple suppliers, we can offer a
fully comprehensive package and a single point of contact for after sales care.
3. Digital design and 3-D modelling

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Our design department takes advantage of CAD design and 3-D modelling software to
enable a high degree of tailoring, fine-tuning and modification that was not possible on
equipment even a few years ago. Our designers use their engineering experience and
software expertise to map out the precise modifications and bespoke features you need
from your print equipment. It also enables us to design new features that can often be
retrofitted, to keep your equipment up-to-date.
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As with the manufacturing and assembly, all of our design takes place in-house. We don’t
keep anything behind closed doors or under wraps. We offer a tour of our UK facility, so
come along, take a look around and see how it’s all made. We’d be delighted to see you.
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4. Market-leading customer support
As already mentioned in this e-book, one of the keys to productive and cost-effective
print operations is fast and effective support. At Focus we provide this support as one of
the core services we give our customers. When you pick up the phone to our customer
support team, you’ll speak to a technician with years of experience in the industry and
intimate knowledge of how our machines work. In many cases we can resolve your
problem and get you up and running while you’re still on the phone. And if you need parts
or repairs, we can arrange these to be shipped out to site for you.
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Introducing our business Improving efficiency through innovation

anniversary of continuous operation as manufacturers of narrow web printing and

We try and set the standards for other

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Do feel free to give us a call at our UK office on 01949 836 223.

While outsourcing is common in the industry, all our equipment is

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T he process of printing labels on textiles varies considerably depending on your

The sections below cover the following areas:

1. How to print labels onto textile ribbon

At Focus, we have developed a wide range of textile printing equipment to cover a

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With that in mind Focus has spent the last 2 years

Many textile labels only require printing on one side.

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Quite often for wash care labels, it is

from the face side to reverse side of the ribbon.

Multi-coloured garment labels

Typically, garment labels will have one or two colours

In all cases with textile labels, the finished printed products

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Digital printing is becoming common across a number

of garment labelling applications. Print speeds are an impressive 60 Mts/min and a

Direct printing onto elastics

Elastics can also be printed using a standard central

impression drum press, but due to the nature of the

1. Achieving consistent print registration

To overcome these two problems, the elastic ribbon

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Heat transfers are an increasingly popular alternative

label may cause irritation.

How does it work? In a similar way to the skin transfers so

heat press / applicator.

The advantages of heat transfers

1. Larger images can be printed than those available on traditional labels

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The Focus method

of roll to roll, multi-colour print system with

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QWhat label material should I use?

Elastic: Commonly used in underwear to carry brand logos, or decorative designs.

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Q What challenges and problems will I face when printing on these

Textile ribbon challenges: Printed images must be wash proof in order to be

sometimes be challenging to print fine detail on these ribbons, especially in close

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Q What type of printing equipment will I need to buy?

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Textile ribbon: LX2, LX4. LX6, B4, dTex