Developed by American manufacturer Sawgrass, VersiFlex will be exhibited for the first time in Europe at Fespa Global Print Expo 2025. This compact solution combines several printing technologies in a single workflow: dye sublimation, DTF (direct to film) and DTG (direct to garment).
Three techniques combined for printing on textiles and objects
The process is based on four proprietary components: SG500 and SG1000 printers, VersiFlex inks, dedicated transfer papers and an integrated software environment. Printing is carried out on paper, then the visual is heat-transferred to the final substrate, whether fabric or rigid material.
Unlike traditional systems, no pre-treatment, powdering or drying steps are required. The process requires no special ventilation or oven, which reduces technical constraints and footprint," explains Sawgrass. The papers used include TruePix dye-sublimation paper and VersiFlex Light self-striping paper.
The system supports a wide variety of substrates: cotton, linen, denim, but also wood, metal, slate, ceramic or even vinyl. This means that personalized textiles, promotional items or decorative plaques can be produced without changing machines.
VersiFlex is designed for printers working in on-demand production, designers of personalized objects or textile workshops operating on short production runs. The entire workflow can be deployed in small environments, without any industrial infrastructure.
The first public presentation at Fespa
VersiFlex will be on display on the Sawgrass stand at Fespa 2025, which takes place from May 6 to 9 in Berlin, Germany. There will be continuous demonstrations, with technical support and production samples.
Commercial launch is scheduled for the end of April in Europe.
