Japanese printing specialist f.delight is expanding into B2B and B2C merchandise following the installation of a Mimaki UJV300DTF-75 UV-DTF printer.
The UJV300DTF-75 UV-DTF printer installed at f.delight’s Machida facility in Tokyo
Founded in 2018 in Kanagawa Prefecture, f.delight produces inkjet-printed indoor applications including menu signage, office and residential interior graphics and window decorations. Its customers range from listed companies to individual consumers.
The company already operates two Mimaki UV printers, a UCJV300-160 and UCJV330-160, and added the UJV300DTF-75 to its production line as it looked to broaden its product offering.
Unlike conventional stickers and decals, the UV-DTF process transfers only the ink and adhesive layer to the object. According to f.delight, this reduces visible margins and glare and produces a finish resembling direct printing onto the item.
“When I first saw the output samples, I immediately felt that UV-DTF technology was exciting because it enables applications that conventional stickers cannot achieve,” said Akiko Fushiki, representative director at f.delight. “Designs can even be applied to cups and bottles and withstand repeated washing – something conventional stickers cannot offer.”
Tools decorated with prints from the UJV300DTF-75 UV-DTF printer
f.delight is marketing its UV-DTF offering under the name “TranSticker”, combining “transfer” and “sticker”. Within three months of installation, the company said it had begun receiving B2B enquiries for applications including tool identification, signage and household items.
It is now preparing to establish a dedicated B2C merchandise business alongside its existing B2B operation.
“In the B2B market, where customers require a highly refined finish, we will handle the application process with a dedicated team, helping strengthen sales in our existing business,” said Ms Fushiki. “For the B2C market, we plan to supply printed UV-DTF transfer sheets so consumers can freely apply designs to the items they love. We hope this will allow more individual consumers to experience the quality of UV-DTF and lead to new customers.”
The company has also received enquiries for applications including pictogram signage for hospitals and decorative elements for household products.
