Personalised fashion socks
Create custom artwork and patterns for suitable sock blanks.
Best for: personalised fashion, sports and promotional socks.
Print designs directly onto suitable socks using a 360° spiral rotary process, with the fabric and ink workflow confirmed before ordering.
A rotating sock fixture holds the fabric. Match the ink, preparation and finishing process to the actual sock material.
Direct-to-sock printing
The S450 uses a 360° spiral rotary process to print directly onto socks held on a dedicated fixture. Start with the fabric and blank, then confirm the ink, preparation and finishing requirements.
What you can make
Create custom artwork and patterns for suitable sock blanks.
Develop customer-approved logos and graphics, then test the result on the intended fabric.
Plan custom sock designs around the correct fixture fit, print quality and finishing process.
Application examples depend on the correct configuration, consumables and finishing process. Test the actual material before production.
Know the machine
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Printing process | Direct-to-sock, 360° spiral rotary printing |
| Printhead | 1 Epson i1600-A1 |
| Listed printing width | 450 mm |
| Listed print-media width | 283 mm; confirm sock and fixture dimensions |
| Listed media thickness | 1–20 mm |
| Colour channels | CMYK; ink chemistry to be confirmed for the application |
| Resolution modes | 360 × 600, 360 × 900 and 360 × 1200 dpi |
| Manufacturer-rated throughput | 30 pairs/hour at 360 × 600 dpi |
| Connection | Network cable and Wi-Fi |
| Machine dimensions | 840 × 415 × 314 mm (L × W × H) |
| Machine weight | 33.35 kg |
| Power supply | 110–220 V single-phase AC |
| Operating temperature | 20–30°C |
The figures above reproduce the manufacturer specifications listed on this product page. Confirm the supplied configuration and installation requirements in your itemised quotation.
From artwork to finished item
Confirm fabric composition, size, colour and fixture fit before selecting the production setup.
Use the confirmed ink chemistry, preparation and print mode for the specific blank.
Complete the required fixation or finishing process, then test stretch behaviour, appearance and wash performance.
Before you order
An application or optional fixture shown in the catalogue does not establish what is included. Have the supplied equipment, consumables, software and services clearly itemised.
Cotton and polyester applications are listed, but one ink is not confirmed for every fabric. Specify any pretreatment with the ink setup.
Confirm the sock and fixture dimensions. The listed 450 mm printing width and 283 mm media width are distinct figures.
Have any fixation or finishing equipment, software and starter consumables itemised.
The 30 pairs/hour rating is at 360 × 600 dpi. Include loading and finishing when assessing actual output.
A few useful answers
Match the machine to your actual materials and finished product. A representative sample can help confirm the setup you need.
The S450 prints directly onto socks held on a rotating fixture. Its setup differs from a PET-film garment-transfer printer.
Both are listed by the manufacturer. The correct ink, preparation and finishing must be confirmed for the specific fabric.
No. It is the manufacturer-rated figure at 360 × 600 dpi. Sock type, design, loading and finishing affect the complete production rate.
Do not assume compatibility. Confirm the ink chemistry and finishing process for the exact sock fabric and supplied S450 configuration.
Related products
Compare the relevant supplies, services and alternative equipment below. Confirm consumable compatibility with the exact configuration before ordering.
The A3-301 prints onto PET film for a separate garment-transfer workflow.
The Y402 offers a 420 mm printable film format for a separate workflow.
Explore artwork conversion where suitable; confirm the file requirements for the S450 setup.
Talk through your application
Tell us the sock fabric composition, blank size and colour, your design and intended output. Ask for a sample on the actual sock you plan to use.
Discuss your setupCall 01324 610156 or email sales@dtfsupplies.co.uk.
The Grando S450 is a dedicated direct-to-sock printer for fashion socks, sports socks and promotional designs. Its 360° spiral rotary process carries the design around the sock using a purpose-designed rotating fixture.
An adjustable tension system positions the fabric for printing. The sheet lists cotton and polyester applications, with ink, preparation and finishing requirements to be matched to the specific sock.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Printing process | Direct-to-sock, 360° spiral rotary printing |
| Printhead | 1 Epson i1600-A1 |
| Listed printing width | 450 mm |
| Listed print-media width | 283 mm; confirm sock and fixture dimensions |
| Listed media thickness | 1–20 mm |
| Colour channels | CMYK; ink chemistry to be confirmed for the application |
| Resolution modes | 360 × 600, 360 × 900 and 360 × 1200 dpi |
| Manufacturer-rated throughput | 30 pairs/hour at 360 × 600 dpi |
| Connection | Network cable and Wi-Fi |
| Machine dimensions | 840 × 415 × 314 mm (L × W × H) |
| Machine weight | 33.35 kg |
| Power supply | 110–220 V single-phase AC |
| Operating temperature | 20–30°C |
Figures above are manufacturer specifications. Confirm the supplied configuration and installation requirements in your quotation.
Start with the sock fabric composition, size, colour and design. Confirm the correct ink, fixture fit, any pretreatment and the required fixation or finishing equipment together.
Cotton and polyester are listed applications. The ink descriptions vary between sheet pages, so this listing does not claim that one ink works interchangeably on every sock or that all fabrics need no preparation.
The 30 pairs/hour rating is at 360 × 600 dpi. Actual output depends on the sock, design, loading and finishing. Check sample quality, stretch behaviour and wash performance on the intended blank.
Request an itemised quotation for the fixture arrangement, software, consumables and any separate finishing equipment. Pricing is available on enquiry.
The S450 prints directly onto socks held on a rotating fixture. Its setup differs from a PET-film garment-transfer printer.
Both are listed by the manufacturer. The correct ink, preparation and finishing must be confirmed for the specific fabric.
Contact DTF Supplies for current pricing and an itemised quotation for the configuration you need.
Tell us what you want to print, the material and dimensions, and your expected order volume. Ask for an itemised quotation, call 01324 610156 or email sales@dtfsupplies.co.uk.
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