GJS inks deals with Coltex and Secabo

GJS has announced two new strategic distribution partnership deals designed to expand its reach further and broaden its direct-to-film (DTF) market offering.

The first partnership deal is with Coltex, and GJS will bring its second generation DTF printer and powder shaker solution, the D604+, boasting an impressive 60cm width with up to 24sqm per hour, to the Australian market. The second deal is with Secabo for its range of cutters, specifically its automatic DTF transfer cutter, the MultiCut Pro.

After a year of internal testing, the Coltex D604+ is the first all-in-one DTF printer and powder shaker solution with an integrated dryer/curer offered by GJS.

“Not only is it the most advanced, second-generation solution on the market, but it is also quite possibly the fastest with speeds of up to 27.5 linear metres per hour in dual CMYK+W configuration,” said Greg Stone, managing director, GJS.

“Its roll-to-roll printing capability means our customers will be able to easily tackle projects of any size and scale up their production as DTF continues to increase in popularity,” Stone continued.

The Coltex D604+ is fitted with an auto-shaking DTF powder feature, resulting in perfectly distributed DTF powder. It also features a reclaiming and recycling system, minimising powder usage whilst ensuring minimal wastage. “This innovative feature revolutionises DTF printing, enabling continuous operation for a full 10-hour shift without powder replenishment—a significant upgrade from the traditional need for refills every 30 minutes, boosting efficiency and productivity,” Stone added.

Available in two configurations, depending on your production requirements, the Coltex D604+ can be purchased in either an eight-colour setup, including orange, green, fluorescent yellow and fluorescent magenta, or in an ultra-fast, dual CMYK + white configuration. This flexibility gives digital decorators the ability to expand your DTF transfer production with the widest possible colour gamut and capitalise on lucrative markets such as sportswear thanks to the incredibly vivid colour reproduction.

 The Secabo MultiCut Pro transforms the DTF transfer process by autonomously feeding roll-based printed material and executing precision cuts, thereby eliminating the need for manual cutting. With a rapid cutting speed, a 600mm x 880mm area of DTF transfers can be processed between thirty and sixty seconds.

Once cut, the DTF transfers fall into the catching belt at the end of the machine, ready for pressing.

“The Secabo MultiCut Pro is not only perfect for DTF textile transfers but also UV DTF adhesive films, heat transfer vinyl and dye sublimation paper making it the ideal solution for various media handling,” Stone added. The Secabo MultiCut Pro also features a high-performance CCD camera capable of reading registration marks and QR codes and automatically loading the corresponding cutting data. This innovative technology drastically reduces human error, resulting in flawless cuts every time. Both the Coltex D604+ and Secabo MultiCut Pro are powered by the industry-leading Digital Factory Apparel DTF Edition RIP software, with a pre-loaded licence included with the purchase of the Coltex D604+.

“These two new exclusive partnership deals with Coltex and Secabo further expand GJS's already comprehensive range of DTF printers, accessories and consumables available to Australian digital decorators—all backed by GJS’ renowned service and support,” Stone concluded.

The Coltex D604+ and the Secabo MultiCut Pro are now available in Australia.