Colormake

What Colormake does

Colormake is a manufacturer of personalization, transfer-technique, and graphic-arts products, headquartered in Querétaro, Mexico, with an international headquarters in Hong Kong and regional offices in Mexico City and Miami. The company produces a broad equipment portfolio spanning DTF (Direct-to-Film) textile and UV printing systems, heat presses (Smart Heat, PRO, and PRO 2.0 series with multi-substrate combos), laser engraving and cutting machines (Fiber, Diode, CO2), UV flatbed printers, sublimation plotters, cutting plotters, and calandras. It also sells the consumables that feed this installed base — sublimation and DTF inks, sublimation paper, DTF film and powder, textile and adhesive vinyl, and a wide catalogue of polymerized promotional blanks (ceramic, steel, aluminum, glass, MDF, textiles). Key technical differentiators include a proprietary polymerization plant in Mexico that treats blanks in a zero-particle environment, proprietary ICC color profiles for Epson printers, and equipment warranties of up to 3 years (18 months on DTF systems).

Colormake operates a multi-channel go-to-market model anchored by an authorized distributor network (Red Comercial) across Mexico and Latin America, supplemented by direct sales offices in Mexico and the USA, and an e-commerce storefront (tienda.colormake.com). It also runs a branded retail sub-brand called Tu Color and a mobile application (Print It) for design and simulation. Customer segments are primarily small and medium print shops and entrepreneurial startups entering the personalization business, with secondary demand from corporate clients purchasing branded merchandise and educational institutions offering technique courses. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is privately held across four legal entities in Mexico, Hong Kong, and Florida with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. Manufacturing is geographically diversified: textile vinyl and sublimation paper from Korea, adhesive vinyl from the USA, and polymerization and blanks in Mexico.

Name

Colormake

Legal name

INSTALACIONES PROFESIONALES Y SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V.

Website

https://colormake.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colormake is a Mexican-headquartered manufacturer of personalization and graphic-arts equipment — including DTF, sublimation, heat press, laser, and UV printing systems plus consumables — serving small and medium print shops, entrepreneurial startups, corporate clients, and educational institutions across Latin America, the USA, and select international markets via a distributor-plus-direct-sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printing and Personalization Equipment

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Dyeing, Printing & Finishing (Chemical & Mechanical) (CRAAAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Color Masterbatches & Dispersions (IMAEAHAK), Specialty Paper Manufacturing (Coated, Release, Thermal, Filter, Security) (IMAMAEAC)

Keywords

• Sublimation printing equipment
• DTF printing systems
• Heat press machines
• Personalization supplies
• Graphic arts manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of heat presses, DTF printers, laser engraving/cutting machines, UV printers, and plotter cutters. Includes equipment series like Smart Heat, PRO, and PRO 2.0 heat press combos.
2. Consumables: Sale of sublimation inks, DTF inks, eco-solvent inks, sublimation paper, DTF film, DTF powder, vinyl (textile, adhesive, printable), and transfer paper. Includes 544 inks for home/office printers.
3. Promotional Blanks: Wide variety of blank products for personalization including ceramic mugs, steel items, glassware, MDF items, aluminum products, and textiles. Categories include steel, aluminum, ceramic, MDF, neoprene, pewter, glass, and textiles.
4. Technical Support and Training: Specialized advisory services for DTF printing systems, plotter printing, and laser engraving operations.
5. Warranty Services: Equipment warranties up to 3 years providing post-sale support as a value differentiator.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colormake manufactures and distributes physical equipment, consumables, and blank substrates for personalization, transfer printing, and graphic arts applications. The product portfolio spans DTF (Direct-to-Film) textile and UV printing systems, sublimation heat presses (Smart Heat, PRO, PRO 2.0 series, including multi-function combos), laser engraving and cutting machines (Fiber, Diode, CO2), UV flatbed printers, cutting and sublimation plotters, industrial calandras, and a broad range of consumables (sublimation, DTF, UV, DYE, and eco-solvent inks, paper, film, powder, vinyl) plus pre-treated promotional blanks for end-customer personalization.

Product overview

Colormake is a global manufacturer specializing in personalization products and image transfer technologies. The company operates as a multi-product manufacturer offering DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing systems for textiles and UV applications, sublimation equipment including heat presses (Series Smart Heat, PRO, and PRO 2.0), vinyl products (textile vinyl from Korea and adhesive vinyl from the USA), laser engraving/cutting systems (Fiber, Diode, CO2), UV printing solutions, and a comprehensive range of consumables including sublimation inks, DTF inks, transfer films, powders, papers, and blank promotional products. Equipment comes with warranties up to 3 years, and DTF systems include 18-month warranties with technical support. The product portfolio also includes plotters (cutting and sublimation), calanders for textile production, and laser cutting equipment for various materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tu Color: Retail stores operated under the Color Make brand model

Products and services

• DTF Textile Printing Systems (Sistemas de Impresión DTF Textil) Direct-to-Film textile printing systems for transferring designs onto fabrics, including DTF inks, film, and powder consumables manufactured in Korea. Designed for print shops and personalization businesses producing decorated apparel, with 18-month equipment warranty and technical support included.
• DTF UV Printing Systems (Sistemas de Impresión DTF UV) UV-based Direct-to-Film printing systems for decorating promotional products and hard surfaces. Targeted at personalization businesses expanding into rigid substrate and promotional merchandise.
• Smart Heat Heat Press Series (Prensas de Calor Serie Smart Heat) Heat press machines available in manual and semi-automatic configurations, including flat presses (38x38cm, 40x60cm) and combo units for sublimation on mugs, caps, plates, pens, and apparel. Targeted at print shops and entry-level personalization entrepreneurs.
• PRO Series Heat Presses (Prensas de Calor Serie PRO) Professional-grade heat press machines with enhanced durability and features for high-volume sublimation operations. Designed for established print shops requiring higher throughput.
• PRO 2.0 Series Heat Presses (Prensas de Calor Serie PRO 2.0) Updated professional-series heat presses with improved technology and performance for demanding sublimation operations. Targeted at production-focused personalization businesses.
• Sublimation Combos (8-in-1, 9-in-1, 10-in-1, 11-in-1) Bundled heat press combos that combine multiple attachments (mugs, plates, caps, pens, flat presses) in a single unit for versatile personalization. Targeted at entrepreneurs and startups launching a sublimation business.
• Laser Engraving and Cutting Equipment (Equipos de Grabado y Corte Láser) Laser engraving and cutting equipment using Fiber, Diode, and CO2 technologies for high-precision work on acrylic, metal, wood, and leather. Targeted at personalization shops offering engraved merchandise and signage.
• UV Flatbed Printers (Impresoras UV) UV flatbed printers for direct printing onto rigid materials and promotional items. Targeted at personalization businesses producing decorated hard goods.
• Sublimation Plotters (Plotters de Sublimación) Wide-format printers designed for sublimation applications on textiles and promotional products. Targeted at print shops needing larger format sublimation output.
• Cutting Plotters (Plotters de Corte) Cutting plotters for vinyl cutting applications, including Teneth models in 12", 24", and 48" sizes. Targeted at vinyl sign and apparel decoration shops.
• Industrial Calandras for Textile Sublimation Industrial calender machines for sublimation onto textiles and fabrics in large format. Targeted at industrial textile decoration and high-volume apparel personalization operations.
• Sublimation Inks (Tintas para Sublimación) Sublimation inks in 70g Ink Pack and 125g Doy Pack formats for transferring designs onto polyester substrates. Targeted at printers and personalization shops using Colormake or compatible sublimation equipment.
• DTF Inks (Tintas DTF) Specialized inks for Direct-to-Film printing systems, manufactured in Korea for textile transfer applications. Targeted at users of Colormake DTF printing equipment.
• UV Inks (Tintas UV) UV-curable inks for printing on rigid materials and promotional products. Targeted at users of Colormake UV flatbed printers.
• Sublimation Paper (Papel para Sublimación) Sublimation paper manufactured in Korea under high-quality standards for high transfer rates, available in A4, A3, and roll formats. Targeted at sublimation printers seeking reliable transfer media.
• DTF Film (Film DTF) Transfer film for DTF printing systems used to apply designs onto various textile substrates. Targeted at DTF printing operations.
• DTF Powder (Polvo DTF) Adhesive powder used in the DTF transfer process for bonding ink to fabric. Targeted at DTF printing operations.
• Textile Vinyl (Vinil Textil - More Sticky, PU Non Glue, PVC, Special) Textile vinyl products manufactured in Korea, including More Sticky PU, Non Glue PU basic, PVC, and special finishes. Recognized for exceptional quality, superior durability, high wear resistance, and perfect adhesion on various surfaces. Targeted at apparel decorators and vinyl cutters.
• Adhesive Vinyl (Vinil Adhesivo) Adhesive vinyl manufactured in the United States for surface applications and promotional products, with printable inkjet versions available. Targeted at sign makers, vinyl cutters, and promotional product decorators.
• Promotional Blanks (Artículos Promocionales) Wide variety of blank promotional products including ceramic mugs, steel items, glassware, MDF products, aluminum items, and textiles, manufactured in Korea with polymer coating applied in a zero-particle environment for optimal sublimation. Targeted at personalization businesses decorating mugs, bottles, plates, keychains, and apparel.
• Transfer Paper (Papel Transfer) Transfer paper for light and dark fabrics, providing alternative solutions for textile decoration. Targeted at apparel decorators and personalization businesses.
• DYE Inks (Tintas DYE) DYE inks for inkjet printing applications. Targeted at users of compatible DYE-based inkjet printers.
• Eco-Solvent Ink (Tinta Eco Solvente) Eco-solvent inks for ecosolvent plotter printing on various substrates. Targeted at users of ecosolvent plotters for signage and graphics production.
• Cast Acrylic Sheets (Acrílicos Cast) Cast acrylic sheets for laser cutting and promotional applications. Targeted at laser cutting shops, sign makers, and promotional product decorators.
• 544 Inks for Home and Office Printers (Tintas 544) Inks for home and office inkjet printers (544 series). Targeted at small-scale home users and hobbyists running compatible consumer inkjet printers.
• Proprietary ICC Color Profiles for Epson Sublimation Printers Proprietary ICC color profiles for Epson printers running Colormake sublimation inks, available for Windows and Mac operating systems. Targeted at sublimation printers needing accurate, repeatable color reproduction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18-month equipment warranty on DTF systems
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Conde Systems: US-based distributor and equipment integrator for sublimation, DTF, heat press and laser personalization. Comparable business model — multi-brand equipment plus consumables and blanks — serving the same entrepreneur/SMB print-shop segment.
• Forever Transfers: European manufacturer of transfer papers and toner-based (Forever Laser Dark/No Cut) consumables. Overlaps with Color Make's transfer paper and consumables portfolio and competes for the same apparel/promotional decoration end users.
• Heat Press Nation (HPN): US-based retailer/manufacturer of heat presses, sublimation and DTF equipment plus consumables for personalization businesses. Directly overlaps Color Make's core heat press, sublimation paper, ink and blanks product lines and SMB/entrepreneur customer segment.
• TeckWrap: Manufacturer of adhesive vinyl and craft vinyl products for surface decoration. Competes with Color Make's adhesive vinyl product line and adjacent personalization/print-shop buyer base.
• Siser: Manufacturer of heat transfer vinyl (HTV) including PU and PVC lines for apparel decoration. Directly competes with Color Make's textile vinyl product family sourced from Korea.
• Sawgrass Technologies: Specialist in sublimation printing technology including printers, inks and ICC color profiles. Direct overlap with Color Make's sublimation ink line, ICC profiles for Epson, and overall personalization workflow positioning.
• Stahls' Hotronix: Established manufacturer of heat press machines (Hotronix line) and heat transfer materials targeting apparel decorators and print shops. Comparable to Color Make's PRO/Smart Heat heat press portfolio and promotional product decoration focus.

Broad incumbents

• Mimaki: Manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers, UV flatbeds, cutting plotters and DTF systems plus OEM inks. Direct category overlap with Color Make's UV printers, plotters and DTF equipment lines at a larger, global scale.
• Epson: Global printer manufacturer whose EcoTank, SureColor and sublimation printers underpin much of the personalization workflow Color Make supports with ICC profiles, inks and heat presses. A dominant incumbent in the same end-user ecosystem.
• Roland DGA: Global manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters and UV flatbeds plus OEM inks. A scaled incumbent addressing the same print-shop and customization buyers that Color Make targets with its equipment and consumables lineup.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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