Hybrid Services to Showcase Sustainable Textile Printing Innovations at the Shima Seiki Europe Open House in Castle Donnington
Crewe – Cheshire- June 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the exclusive distributor for Mimaki in the UK and Ireland, has announced its participation in the highly anticipated Shima Seiki Europe Open House, taking place from the 17th to the 18th of June 2026.
Held at Shima Seiki Europe Ltd in Castle Donington, the event will open daily at 9:00 am, offering industry professionals a vital opportunity to discover how the latest knitting technology and digital textile printing solutions can transform production workflows to meet the urgent demand for sustainable manufacturing.
Hybrid Services will present the Mimaki TRAPIS system in action.
This forward-thinking sustainable pigment transfer printing solution is capable of producing vibrant, high-quality prints across a diverse range of materials, including knitwear, woven fabrics, and leather.
Crucially, the TRAPIS system operates with minimal water consumption, directly addressing a critical industry-wide environmental issue while maintaining the premium output standards required by modern fashion and apparel brands.
Visitors to the Castle Donington facility will also have the opportunity to explore Mimaki’s proven Direct-to-Film technology.
Designed to deliver outstanding colour performance, this system utilises industry-leading opaque white ink to ensure that colours remain bold and vibrant on both light and dark garments.
By integrating these advanced printing solutions, manufacturers can significantly expand their textile capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and explore new applications within the garment decoration sector without compromising on ethical production standards..
This event serves as an essential platform for businesses looking to future-proof their operations through innovative, eco-conscious technology.
Industry leaders seeking to maintain a competitive edge and drive the shift towards sustainable textile production are strongly encouraged to attend and witness these transformative solutions firsthand.
Shima Seiki Europe
Shima Seiki Europe is a subsidiary of SHIMA SEIKI Mfg., Ltd., we have been serving the European knitting industry, especially the U.K. and surrounding countries, since 1985 under SHIMA SEIKI's corporate philosophy of "Ever Onward".
We are proud of our top quality functional products and dedicated staff, who have provided customer-oriented sales and service for four decades, and these trusted customer relationships continue to this day.
Our office is located in Castle Donington, which is conveniently close to cities involved in the knitting industry.
About Hybrid Services
Hybrid ServicesLtd is the exclusive UK & Ireland distributors for Mimaki’s award winning range of wide format solvent, LED UV curing, textile, 3D and aqueous inkjet printers, flatbed and pinch roll cutting plotters, suite of software solutions and genuine Mimaki consumables..
With almost 30 years in the industry and our exclusive Mimaki partnership, we offer unmatched expertise and innovation.
