BRISBANE, May 21 – Struddys Apparel, a manufacturer specialising in custom teamwear, sportswear and branded garments, has become the first site and company globally to purchase and install the new Epson SureColor F20060 dye sublimation platform, strengthening its position as one of Australia’s leading vertically integrated apparel producers.
The investment represents the latest step in Struddys’ growth from a small custom operation into a large-scale, Australian-made production facility with a strong focus on quality, speed and full in-house control. It also highlights how strategic technology adoption is helping local manufacturers scale output while maintaining the flexibility needed for custom and short-run work.
Struddys has been a strong example of organic growth through dye sublimation. The business began with a single 64-inch printer (delivering approximately 20 sqm/hr) and expanded to three units as customer demand increased. As production volumes grew, however, the company reached the practical limits of adding smaller-format devices.
At that point, Struddys made a deliberate move to higher-volume production capability rather than continuing to scale incrementally. The company adopted a 76-inch Epson SureColor F10060, a production platform capable of up to 255 sqm/hr and specifically 100 sqm/hr in apparel production, enabling a major increase in throughput and operational efficiency.
That shift gave Struddys a more effective production model: high-volume work could be concentrated on the larger-format platform, while its 64-inch printers remained ideal for short runs, custom programs and bespoke jobs.
As demand has continued to grow, Struddys has now added a second 76-inch platform with the purchase of the new SureColor F20060.
The new installation makes Struddys the first global site to adopt the Epson SureColor F20060 and positions the company at the forefront of dye-sublimation production capability.
The additional capacity will support faster turnaround times, greater production resilience and further growth as the business expands across teamwear, sportswear and branded apparel markets.
The Epson SureColor F20060 is a dye-sublimation printer designed for textile manufacturers and print service providers requiring fast turnaround times. Built for demanding production environments, it combines consistent output quality, reliable operation and printing speeds of up to 300 sqm/h. It is suited to industrial-scale production including fashion apparel, sportswear, home furnishings and soft signage.
For Struddys, the addition of the F20060 is about more than just speed alone. It supports a production strategy that combines scale with agility allowing the business to meet larger volume orders efficiently while preserving the responsiveness needed for custom, bespoke and short-run apparel work.
This balance is increasingly important for manufacturers serving customers who expect both rapid delivery and tailored product offerings.
By bringing the F20060 into its operation, Struddys is reinforcing a model built on local manufacturing, controlled workflows and production flexibility. With Epson technology underpinning both its high-volume and specialty output, the company is well placed to continue growing without compromising the quality and service standards that have driven its success.
Struddys’ journey from a single-printer operation to a scaled production business illustrates how investment in the right technology at the right time can transform manufacturing capability. Its latest move, becoming the first global site to install the Epson SureColor F20060, signals not only confidence in future demand, but a clear commitment to staying ahead of the curve in Australian apparel production.