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Lawson Unveils Zeus
Digital Squeegee-Jet

Using Lawson's Zeus Digital Squeegee-Jet eliminates
the need for advanced technical screen-printing
knowledge, according to the company.

WHAT'S
NEW

LAWSON SCREEN & DIGITAL PRODUCTS, St. Louis, now
offers the Zeus Digital Squeegee-Jet, a digital, hybrid printing system.
This screen- and digital-printing hybrid is compact, unleashing
the power of direct-to-garment (DTG) printing with the versatility
and cost effi ciency of screen printing, according to the company.
With this machine, DTG inkjet technology can be combined with
water-based screen printing. A white underbase allows for printing
multicolor jobs with only one screen on almost any material, according
to the company.
The Zeus Digital Squeegee-Jet is compatible with a Lawson HDMax manual screen-printing press or a Lawson automatic press,
enabling DTG printing on all garment types, including polyester,
synthetic fabrics, performancewear/athleisure and cotton. The dual
digital print heads provide fast production times, according to the
company, and an 18"x 16" print area. RIP software is included, and
the Zeus Digital Squeegee-Jet is powered by REi ink technology.
For more information, visit lawsonsp.com. - D.S.

RABBIT SKINS, Ball Ground, Georgia, an LAT Apparel brand, has introduced Snap Tape
technology to improve the style, comfort and safety of its infant bodysuits. Snap Tape
offers three snaps per bodysuit and an enhanced closure that is incorporated into 12 Rabbit
Skins styles. The injection-molded snaps are placed on polyester woven tape, requiring
no attaching machines or dies. The tape is custom-color matched to the bodysuits, while
the snap and unsnap action allows the garment to be closed with one hand. Other features
include a reshaped leg opening to align with changes in diaper technology, as well as
expandable shoulders.
IMAGE ARMOR, New Philadelphia, Ohio, has announced that its IA Light and Ultra pretreatment
formulas are OEKO-TEX, Eco-Passport Certified. ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX is an independent
testing and certification system for chemicals, colorants and auxiliaries used to
manufacture textiles. The certification proves that ECO PASSPORT certified textiles
and textile ingredients that are OEKO-TEX-compliant are free from dangerous levels of
potentially harmful substances such as allergens and carcinogens, according to the
company.
The UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL has selected HANESBRANDS INC., WinstonSalem, North Carolina, as the university's primary licensee for apparel products. The new
agreement covers UNC-branded men's, women's, youth, and infant/toddler apparel across
all retail channels. UNC-Chapel Hill also will continue its partnership with Nike and
the Jordan Brand as exclusive uniform suppliers for the university's athletic teams,
coaches and staff, as well as licensed fan apparel.

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