M&R Introduce ─ The QUATRO ─ Direct To Film Digital Printing System
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The QUATRO™ Direct to Film (DTF) Transfer Printing System is M&R’s newest printing solution, giving you high-quality prints with high-quality value.
The printed apparel decorating industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, due to several notable trends and technology advancements that are shaping the industry:
👕Growing customer demand for highly detailed, full-color prints, at lower run length and faster lead times.
👕 Increasing consumer demand for sustainable and ecofriendly products, requiring the garment decorating industry to implement greener practices to include utilizing water-based inks, eco friendly substrates, and energy-efficient processes to reduce their environmental impact.
👕The rise of e-commerce is providing consumers with greater access to customizable and personalized apparel. Online platforms and software have made it easier for artists, designers, and influencers to create limited-edition or print on demand collections.
👕The M&R QUATRO Direct to Film (DTF) Transfer Printing System was developed in response to these changing market conditions, to allow our customers to say, “Yes, We Can!”
The QUATRO™ Process
The M&R QUATRO (DTF) Transfer Printing System is a modern and efficient method of applying vibrant, high-quality durable images onto a wide variety of garments and fabric types.
The DTF process begins with the creation of a digital design on a computer. Once the design is finalized, it is printed onto a special PET film with a specialized digital inkjet printer using Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black and White pigmented aqueous inkjet inks.
After printing is complete, and while the ink is still wet, the transfer is prepared by applying a layer of adhesive to the print area.
Immediately after the adhesive has been applied, the final construction of film, ink, and adhesive is prepared for the transfer process by running it through a high efficiency infra-red drying system to cure the ink, and to fuse the adhesive to achieve a strong bond between the ink and the fabric, ensuring a durable and long-lasting print.
The garment is placed on a heat press and lightly pressed to remove excess moisture and to ensure that the fabric is transfer receptive.
The film transfer is then laid on top of the garment in the correct alignment.
The heat press is used to apply both heat and pressure, which activates the adhesive and causes the design to transfer from the film onto the fabric.
The heat and pressure also ensure that the ink penetrates deeply into the fabric fibers, resulting in vibrant and vivid colors.
About M&R
For over 30 years M&R has helped countless screen printers realize their dreams by supplying them with innovative screen and digital printing products that stand the test of time.
We have the right solutions, from pre-press to product finishing, for shops of all sizes. M&R equipment is designed and built with a commitment to quality, durability, and innovation, and is backed by unrivaled 24-hour service and support.
With efficient systems integration from start to finish, it’s no surprise that year after year, print after print, M&R’s hard-working equipment is the choice of professional printers around the world.
