PacPrint 2025 was only 5 minutes old when GJS announced that its customer, The Ministry of Shirts, has secured the first ROQ IMPRESS automatic DTF heat transfer press in Australia, alongside the complementary ROQ FEED module.
Visitors to the GJS Stand H68 PacPrint will be able to see live demos of the ROQ IMPRESS automatic DTF heat transfer press solution including automated finishing add-ons
Being shown in Australia for the first time, visitors to PacPrint’s GJS Stand H68 are able to see 5-minute live demos (11.30am and 2.30pm) of the ROQ IMPRESS automatic DTF heat transfer press, operating with the ROQ FEED and ROQ PEEL, to show a complete high-speed, high-volume DTF production system in action.
With the ability to press up to 500 garments per hour, the ROQ IMPRESS demonstrates how digital decorators can now scale up production while dramatically reducing manual labour, one of the largest cost burdens for garment decorators in Australia.
The Ministry of Shirts has already built a national reputation for delivering sustainable, high-quality custom apparel to customers across Australia. The company specialises in screen printing and embroidery, catering to a diverse range of clients, from corporate organisations and local businesses to schools, breweries, sports apparel, churches, and community groups.
Sam Austin-Miner, co-founder and Director at The Ministry of Shirts says: “In addition to screen printing, we have offered DTF for a while now as a complimentary option for our customers, accommodating varying colour requirements and order sizes. But the problem has always been how to press fast enough to make it a sustainable option in a high-end commercial environment and the ROQ IMPRESS solves that challenge because it can keep up with our traditional inked automatics.”
The addition of the ROQ FEED automates one of the most labour-intensive stages of the DTF process—placing the printed DTF film on each garment—creating a faster and more consistent production workflow and output.
Greg Stone, GJS Managing Director Greg Stone, Managing Director, GJS, exclusive distributor for ROQ in Australia and New Zealand adds: “Rising labour costs in Australia have prompted many apparel decorators to re-evaluate their production workflows. Printers need to find smarter, more scalable ways to meet demand without increasing headcount. In this environment, automation is no longer a luxury, it’s a strategic necessity.”
“Technologies like the ROQ IMPRESS, coupled with the ROQ FEED allow businesses to maintain output and quality while reducing manual touchpoints and improving operational efficiency.”
The ROQ FEED is an automated transfer placement device that uses laser-guided alignment and programmable recipes for flawless positioning — even on chest, sleeve or pocket prints. Other complementary automation components available through GJS include the ROQ PEEL - a hands-free peeling unit that automatically removes the transfer film, drops it into a disposal bin, and helps maintain continuous workflow without manual interruption - and the ROQ PULL+, which removes garments and stacks them on a conveyor belt.
GJS at PacPrint Stand H68
The ROQ DTF solutions will be complemented on the GJS stand by the Coltex D604+ DTF Printer and Powder Shaker Solution and the Secabo MultiCut Pro Automatic DTF Transfer Cutter. The show will also see the Australian debut of the Brother GTXpro Bulk R2R.
Coltex D604+ DTF Printer and Powder Shaker Solution: a 60cm wide, high-production DTF solution capable of speeds up to 27.5 linear meters per hour in dual CMYK+W configuration. It features an automatic powder shaking system, integrated dryer/curer, and an internal smoke purification system,
PacPrint visitors can also see the Australian debut for the Brother GTXpro Bulk R2R DTF printer on the GJS stand enabling continuous operation for up to 10-hours without powder replenishment
Secabo MultiCut Pro: an advanced flatbed cutter with an integrated conveyor belt, capable of processing typical transfer areas of 600mm x 880mm in just 30–60 seconds. It features a high-performance CCD camera for automatic registration mark detection and supports various media types, including DTF textile transfers and UV DTF adhesive films.
Brother GTXpro Bulk R2R: a direct-to-film (DTF) printer delivering continuous, automated printing on film rolls up to 40.6 cm (16-inch) wide. Using the same Innobella Textile ink set trusted by Brother DTG and sheet-fed DTF users, it offers a seamless transition to roll-based workflows with greater throughput and minimal operator intervention.
Stone adds: “The real value in everything we are showcasing at PacPrint this year is scalability. All the solutions we are displaying allow businesses to grow without necessarily needing to grow headcount. They deliver speed and quality while lowering the dependency on manual labour and GJS is proud to be the only supplier in Australia offering complete, end-to-end DTF solutions and sophisticated automation solutions all with complete after-sales support.”
