CMYUK, an independent
supplier of wide-format digital printing technology, cutting/finishing
equipment and materials, has become the exclusive distributor for Pongs
Direct-Tex Softimage Contrast (Black Back Textile) and the groundbreaking
Illuminati in the UK. Illuminati is the backlit textile for dye sublimation
printing with a natural soft textile feel.
“Direct-Tex Softimage Contrast is the perfect
solution for large exhibition wall wraps and event backdrops” says Michael
Crook, commercial director at CMYUK, “It has a true black reverse with
excellent opacity and a super bright-white print face. It also has stretch,
which makes the installation of super-wide graphics that little bit easier. It
is printable from both dye sublimation and UV equipment, with excellent colour
punch and image quality.”
Also available exclusively from CMYUK is Pongs
Illuminati – the latest backlit textile for dye sublimation printing, offering
a natural soft textile feel, perfect stretch and excellent colour reproduction. “The technology behind this new
knitted textile eliminates pinholes when backlit and Illuminati’s soft-touch
structure greatly reduces creasing and bruising, making it the perfect backlit
textile for retail displays,” Crook adds. “The UK textile market is growing
rapidly and Pongs Contrast and Illuminati spearhead this growth.”
The textiles’ supreme performance is reflected in
sales growth as CMYUK notices a switch to more environmentally friendly
PVC-free solutions, within both retail and event sectors. Roland Güthoff, head of sales
at Pongs , says, “We are thrilled to have CMYUK as a partner – we’ve got
complete faith that this is the right company to distribute our innovative
textiles in the UK, especially for the digital print market. Our aim is to
develop more technical textiles, maintaining our position as a world-leading
manufacturer and innovator. It is reassuring to have such a professional
company as CMYUK to walk this path alongside us.” Robin East, group director at
CMYUK concludes, “These two new exciting materials from Pongs are
groundbreaking developments, and materials that the market has been waiting for
in perfect form.”