The Industrial Division of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.-based Sawgrass Technologies Inc. -- a developer of digital printing technologies -- has entered into an executive partnership with Huntington, N.Y.-based Glaser Mills Inc. -- a supplier of woven and coated fabrics to the flags and banners industry -- to offer a complete digital solution for printing on both nylon and polyester fabrics. Glaser Mills will supply its Made in the USA SolarMax™, Made in the USA Dacron™ and Made in the USA Recycled Dacron flag and banner fabrics to be printed using Sawgrass Technologies' MxF™ ink -- a state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly, water-based digital pigment ink that can print on nylon and polyester using one printer without the need for post-print steaming or washing.

According to Sawgrass, the MxF ink solution offers brighter color and better outdoor ultraviolet performance than comparable flag and banner printing solutions, and also is wear-resistant, waterproof and odor-free. The solution does not require extra equipment; offers superior productivity, reduced maintenance costs and shortened turnaround time; requires little or no cleanup; and consumes less energy than comparable solutions, the company reports.

"Together we have worked for over a year perfecting the coating and finishing process to produce the quality print results necessary to our exacting standards," said Mike Glaser, director of research and development, Glaser Mills. "Glaser Mills stands ready, as always, to supply the highest quality woven nylon and polyester, specifically designed for the outdoor flag and banner market."

August 3, 2010