The new VersiFlex three-in-one digital decoration system will be unveiled by Charleston, South Carolina-headquartered Sawgrasss at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin, Germany from May 6-9.

Combining the best of dye sublimation, DTG (direct to garment) and DTF (direct to film) in a single, compact system, VersiFlex enables seamless printing on virtually any surface – from cotton and linen to ceramics, wood, metal, acrylic and vinyl.

As a disruptive innovation designed for the modern European print industry, it is said to eliminate the need to invest in multiple systems to support diverse materials. Its patented ink set and specially formulated transfer papers allow professionals to create vibrant, high-durability designs across a wide range of substrates including those previously incompatible with sublimation alone.

VersiFlex lets users print vibrant, high-definition designs on natural fabrics like cotton, linen, and denim, while also enabling durable transfers onto hard surfaces such as wood, ceramic, metal and slate. It’s also compatible with heat transfer vinyl and traditional sublimation blanks, vastly expanding the creative and commercial potential of any print business.

European focus

Sawgrass has developed VersiFlex specifically for on-demand producers, boutique printers and growing custom merchandisers in Europe. The system offers a significantly lower total cost of ownership by reducing the need for consumables, eliminating pre-treatment steps and minimising maintenance. Its streamlined production process is fully compatible with both the SG500 and SG1000 printers with standard or extended cartridge formats, making it ideal for commercial workflows. And with a compact footprint that requires no curing ovens or specialised ventilation, VersiFlex easily fits into almost any workspace.

“With VersiFlex, we’re bridging the long-standing gap between professional-grade output and the practical realities of modern production workflows,” said Sawgrass president Thomas Kirschner. “Creative professionals, small businesses and on-demand producers no longer have to choose between quality, versatility and simplicity. We’re delighted to showcase our disruptive technology at FESPA 2025 in Berlin, where the world’s most forward-thinking print innovators will see first-hand how VersiFlex is reshaping what’s possible in digital decoration.”

Visitors to the Sawgrass stand 2.2–B58 will experience live VersiFlex demonstrations, receive hands-on guidance from technical experts and explore the full range of materials and surfaces the system supports.

“We’ve chosen FESPA for this global unveiling because the audience here understands innovation,” said Thomas Kirschner. “VersiFlex is not just a product – it’s a new way of thinking about decorating.”

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