The Virtuoso award
Sawgrass will showcase its full portfolio of sublimation solutions, including the new VJ 628 8-colour system and SubliJet-HD inks, both SGIA (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association) ‘Product of the Year’ winners at Fespa Digital 2016.
President Darcy Mauro commented, ‘We worked with Mutoh to develop the VJ 628 system in direct response to dealer and end-user requests for an alternative to the current 610 mm aftermarket solutions. We are thrilled to present the newest addition to our line of Virtuoso HD product decorating systems and the industry’s first fully integrated 8-colour sublimation system of this size to Fespa visitors and the European market.’
Named roll-to-roll dye sublimation on Metal Product of the Year by the SGIA, the VJ 628 features a high speed Mutoh print engine with i2 print technology that virtually eliminates banding. Designed specifically for larger format and high volume sublimation production, this system is ideal for interior signage, fine art and photographic reproduction or high volume production of personalised gifts and promotional products.
Sawgrass will also showcase the newly launched Virtuoso HD garment decorating system, the industry’s first and only fully integrated system designed specifically for cotton transfer printing. Featuring ChromaBlast-HD textile inks, ChromaBlast transfer media and both SG400 and SG800 printers, this system is ideal for decorating white and light coloured cotton fabrics with vibrant, durable images that are soft to the hand.
