Koton Kraft Elevates Custom Textile Printing With Epson ML-8000
Koton Kraft, known for providing high-quality printed homewares to Australian small businesses and artists, has taken a bold step forward by integrating the award-winning Epson Monna Lisa ML-8000 direct-to-fabric printer into their operations. This move is set to revolutionize their offerings, enabling them to deliver exquisite textile and paper giftware ranges faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Karan Singh Mehroke, founder of Koton Kraft, explained the driving force behind this decision: “We value the craftsmanship and creativity of our clients, and we aim to match their dedication by ensuring the highest quality in every project. Our older fabric printers, while reliable, couldn’t keep up with the increasing demand for speed and versatility in today’s dynamic market. The ML-8000 sets a new standard for the textile industry, providing the flexibility and productivity that small businesses like ours need.”
Koton Kraft specializes in bringing unique, artistic designs to life on fabric, serving a diverse clientele of designers, artists and boutique shop owners. With the ML-8000, the company now offers cost-efficient, short-run, customized fabric printing, all within Australia. Mehroke noted, “The printer allows us to bypass the costly offshore printing process, helping artists market their designs as 100% Australian-sourced and produced. What once took us over ten hours with two older machines, the ML-8000 completes in just two hours. This translates into significant cost savings in production.”
The decision to invest in the Epson ML-8000 stemmed from Koton Kraft’s commitment to meeting client demands for faster turnaround times, higher quality prints and the ability to work with a wider range of materials. “Our clients needed their designs printed quickly, with vibrant colours and intricate details that truly reflect their art,” said Mehroke. “After reviewing all the available options, it became clear that the ML-8000 was the only printer that could meet all these requirements.”
The ML-8000, an 8-colour direct-to-textile printer, has transformed Koton Kraft’s production capabilities. Mehroke emphasized its ease of use, minimal maintenance and ability to produce vivid, high-quality prints on a variety of fabrics. “There’s significantly less media wastage compared to our previous machines, and the colours truly pop on finished products. It’s not just about speed; it’s about creating products that look and feel exceptional.”
The printer has proven invaluable in producing a range of products, including napery, yardage, home textiles and fashion wear. Artists provide Koton Kraft with their concepts and colour choices, and the team takes care of selecting the appropriate colour profiles to ensure the artwork shines on fabric. The ML-8000 also allows the company to prototype and test new product ranges with ease, delivering impressive results every time.
Mehroke concluded, “The Epson ML-8000 has exceeded both our and our customers’ expectations. Its superior image sharpness, colour vibrancy and efficiency have allowed us to promote Australian artists and designers while growing our business into new areas. It’s been a game-changer for us, and we’re excited about the future possibilities it offers.”
With the integration of the Epson ML-8000, Koton Kraft is poised to further elevate their standing as a leader in custom textile printing, offering unmatched quality and creativity for Australia’s artistic community.
