What Sabur Digital Ltd does

Sabur Digital Ltd (legally Sabur Ink Systems Ltd) is a UK-based specialist provider of digital textile printing equipment and consumables, operating from Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire since 1998. The company sells proprietary SABTEX-branded DTF printers, inks (Oeko-Tex certified), films, powders, and heat presses, alongside a curated distribution portfolio of third-party industrial brands including Mimaki, Roland DG, DGI, iECHO, Klieverik, Neolt, and Sefa. The product stack spans Direct to Film, UVDTF, sublimation, LED UV, eco-solvent, and direct-to-textile printing technologies, supported by digital cutting and print finishing equipment.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining self-serve e-commerce (with transparent ex-VAT unit pricing, 15% volume discounts on consumables, and same-day despatch for orders received by 13:30) with consultative phone sales and a physical showroom for equipment demonstrations. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time hardware sales (SABTEX and distributed brands), recurring consumables sales (inks, films, powders, cleaning supplies), parts and accessories (print heads, wipers, filters, platens), and a secondary-market Pre-Loved/Used Machines channel. Stockholding exceeds 750,000 metres of DTF film with next-day delivery capability.

The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entity, or subsidiaries, and operates with a 5-person team serving primarily UK-based textile printers, print shops, sign makers, design agencies, and small businesses. GDPR compliance is maintained, and certification positions include Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (SABTEX inks) and reliance on GREENGUARD GOLD and OEKO-TEX certifications carried by distributed third-party consumables.

Name

Sabur Digital Ltd

Legal name

Sabur Ink Systems Ltd

Website

https://saburdigital.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sabur Digital Ltd is a UK-based specialist distributor and OEM of digital textile printing equipment, selling its own SABTEX brand of DTF printers and consumables alongside distributed industrial brands (Mimaki, Roland, DGI, iECHO) to textile printers, sign makers, and small print businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Textile Printing Equipment

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Printing (32311)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact) (HDACAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Digital textile printing
• DTF printing equipment
• Printing consumables
• Direct to film
• Heat press equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlton, Barnsley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of printing equipment including DTF printers, sublimation printers, UV printers, eco-solvent printers, direct to textile printers, digital cutters (iECHO, flatbed, vinyl, XY), and finishing equipment (heat presses, calender presses). Hardware sales include own-brand SABTEX machines as well as third-party brands (DGI, Mimaki, Roland).
2. Consumables Sales: Recurring sales of inks (DTF, sublimation, UV, eco-solvent), printing media (DTF films, sublimation papers, protection papers), DTF supplies (powders, parts), and accessories (print heads, capping stations, heat press platens). Consumables represent recurring revenue as customers repurchase based on usage volume.
3. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts including wiper blades, filters, and print heads (EPSON i3200) as well as accessories like heat press platens in various sizes for specific applications.
4. Pre-Loved/Used Machines: Sale of ex-demo and certified pre-owned printing equipment, providing a secondary market option for customers with budget constraints.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sabur Digital sells digital textile printing hardware and consumables to print shops, garment decorators, sign makers, and design agencies. The portfolio includes proprietary SABTEX-branded DTF, sublimation, UV, UVDTF, eco-solvent, and direct-to-textile printers, inks, films, powders, heat presses, platens, and replacement parts, alongside distributed lines from iECHO, DGI, Mimaki, Roland, Klieverik, Neolt, and Sefa. Consumables are sold online with same-day despatch, while hardware is sold via direct sales and a showroom demonstration model.

Product overview

Sabur Digital Ltd operates as a specialist provider of digital textile printing solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary SABTEX-branded products complemented by distributed third-party brands. The core offering consists of multiple printer technologies: DTF (Direct to Film), sublimation, LED UV, UVDTF, eco-solvent, and direct to textile printers, all supported by the company's own technical team. The product ecosystem extends to a full range of SABTEX consumables including DTF inks (CMYK + white with Oeko-Tex certification), UVDTF inks, DTF films (hot peel and cold peel variants), UVDTF A+B films, and DTF powder. Supporting equipment includes SABTEX heat presses (dual station and pneumatic models), quick-change platens in various sizes for different garment applications, cleaning supplies, and replacement parts including Epson print heads and filter assemblies. The distributed brand portfolio includes iECHO digital cutters (flatbed, vinyl, and XY models), Klieverik heat presses and calender presses, Mimaki printers and LH-100 UV inks, Roland Eco Sol Max/Eco Sol Max 2 inks (GREENGUARD GOLD certified), Roland Texart SBL3 sublimation inks (OEKO-TEX certified), and DGI printers. Additional offerings include pre-loved/used machines. The company has over 25 years of industry experience and stocks over 750,000 metres of DTF film.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SABTEX: In-house brand for DTF printers, inks, films, powders, and heat press accessories including SABTEX DTF machines, SABTEX DTF inks (CMYK, white, and fluorescent colors), SABTEX DTF films (hot peel and cold peel), SABTEX DTF powders, and SABTEX heat press platens and accessories.
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Products and services

• SABTEX DTF Printers Direct to Film printers that print designs onto a special film for transfer onto garments and textiles, targeted at textile decorators and print shops.
• SABTEX Sublimation Printers Sublimation printers that deliver durable prints for textiles, supported by Sabur Digital's own technical team.
• SABTEX LED UV Printers LED UV printers offering versatile printing with fast curing times for various substrates.
• SABTEX UVDTF Printers UV Direct to Film printers enabling print on almost any shape surface, representing the next level in DTF technology.
• SABTEX Eco Solvent Printers Eco-solvent printers designed to provide fast and reliable textile printing solutions.
• SABTEX Direct to Textile Printers Direct to textile printers suitable for businesses prioritising sustainability and print quality.
• SABTEX DTF Inks (CMYK + White) Proprietary DTF pigment inks available in CMYK colours plus white, light cyan, light magenta, red, orange, and fluorescent variants. All inks are Oeko-Tex certified for textile safety.
• SABTEX UVDTF Inks UV DTF pigment inks for UVDTF printing applications, available in CMYK and white with high colour density and vibrancy.
• SABTEX DTF Films (Hot Peel & Cold Peel) DTF transfer films available in hot peel and cold peel variants, in 300mm and 600mm widths on 100m rolls. Over 750,000 metres kept in stock.
• SABTEX UVDTF A+B Films UVDTF A+B film systems available in clear and white variants, plus low-tack options for specialised applications.
• SABTEX DTF Powder DTF adhesive powder used in the Direct to Film transfer process, available in the SABTEX DTF Powder 1kg Soft variant.
• SABTEX Heat Presses Proprietary heat presses including the SABTEX TS20 dual station heat press and SABTEX SAB-20U pneumatic high-pressure heat press for precise and efficient design transfers onto garments.
• SABTEX Heat Press Platens Quick-change lower platens for SABTEX heat presses in various sizes and configurations (Tote Bag, Small Tote Bag, Sleeve/Leg, Cap Bills, Shoe, Neck Label, Polo, Circle, and standard sizes) for different garment applications.
• SABTEX Cleaning Supplies Cleaning solutions and supplies including SABTEX DTF Cleaning Solution 1KG and SABTEX Cleaning Swabs (x50) for maintaining print equipment.
• SABTEX DTF Parts Replacement parts for DTF printers including SD30 and SD70 wiper blades, SD30 filter replacements (small, middle, large, advanced), and print heads such as the Epson I3200.
• iECHO Flatbed Cutters High-quality digital flatbed cutters from iECHO engineered for precision and reliability, distributed by Sabur Digital in the UK.
• iECHO Vinyl Cutters Precise digital vinyl cutters for cutting thick or rigid materials, distributed by Sabur Digital in the UK.
• Neolt XY Cutters Award-winning XY cutters for smooth and precise cutting of fabrics and flexible materials, distributed by Sabur Digital in the UK.
• Klieverik Heat Presses Professional heat presses with precise temperature control for consistent heat transfer results, distributed by Sabur Digital.
• Klieverik Calender Presses Calender presses with precise temperature control delivering consistent results for textile finishing, distributed by Sabur Digital.
• Mimaki Printers Mimaki digital printers including UV, LED UV, sublimation, and eco-solvent models (JFX200 EX, Tx300P 1800MkII), distributed by Sabur Digital in the UK.
• Roland Eco Solvent Inks Roland Eco Sol Max and Eco Sol Max 2 eco-solvent ink cartridges (220ml/440ml) with wide colour gamut, fast drying, and GREENGUARD GOLD certification, suitable for SOLJET Pro 4 XR/XF 640 and VSi range printers.
• Roland Texart SBL3 Sublimation Inks Roland Texart SBL3 dye sublimation inks (1000ml) for dye-sublimation printing on apparel, signs, interior decor, and fashion. OEKO-TEX certified.
• DGI Printers DGI digital printers including the DGI Hercules II, distributed by Sabur Digital in the UK.
• Pre-Loved/Used Machines Ex-demo and certified pre-owned printing equipment, providing a more affordable secondary market option for customers with budget constraints.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iECHOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriECHO is an award-winning manufacturer of digital flatbed cutters. Sabur Digital serves as a UK reseller and distributor for iECHO cutting equipment, offering precision cutting solutions for the printing industry.
• DGI (DGI Apollon)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDGI manufactures high-quality digital printers. Sabur Digital distributes DGI printers including the DGI Hercules II in the UK market, supporting direct to film and other printing technologies.
• MimakicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMimaki is a leading manufacturer of wide-format printers and UV inks. Sabur Digital resells Mimaki products including the JFX200 EX, Tx300P 1800MkII, and LH-100 UV ink range in the UK.
• Roland DGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoland DG manufactures eco-solvent printers, sublimation inks, and wide-format imaging equipment. Sabur Digital distributes Roland products including the VG3-640, Eco Sol Max, Eco Sol Max 2, and Texart SBL3 ink ranges.
• KlieverikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKlieverik manufactures calender presses for print finishing. Sabur Digital offers Klieverik equipment (GTC101-1850 SPFL) as part of their print finishing solutions portfolio.
• NeoltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeolt manufactures XY cutters for award-winning precision cutting of fabrics and flexible materials. Sabur Digital distributes Neolt cutting equipment in the UK.
• SefaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSefa manufactures finishing equipment. Sabur Digital includes Sefa products in their finishing solutions range for textile printing customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DGI (Digital Graphics Incorporation): DGI manufactures industrial digital printers including the Hercules II DTF model that Sabur distributes in the UK. DGI competes directly with Sabur's own SABTEX DTF printers in the same textile-print channel.
• Mutoh: Mutoh is a Japanese manufacturer of wide-format digital printers, including direct-to-textile and eco-solvent/DTF models targeting the same textile-print and sign-maker customers as Sabur. Mutoh competes head-to-head in the UK DTF/digital textile category Sabur serves.
• Sawgrass Technologies: Sawgrass specializes in sublimation printing systems, inks, and consumables for apparel and promotional product decorators — overlapping significantly with Sabur's sublimation printer and ink offering for the same SMB textile/custom-print customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Mimaki Engineering: Mimaki is a leading Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, UV printers, and textile printing equipment. Sabur is a UK distributor for Mimaki's JFX200, Tx300P, and LH-100 UV ink range, making Mimaki both a partner and the closest direct peer in digital textile/screen printing hardware.
• Durst Group: Durst is a European industrial digital printing manufacturer with strong positions in textile/dye-sublimation and DTF segments. Durst competes with Sabur's distributed-brand portfolio (Mimaki, Roland, DGI) for higher-volume textile-print customers across Europe.
• HP (HP Latex / Stitch): HP's Latex and Stitch textile printers target commercial print shops and textile printers — the same core customer base as Sabur. While Sabur doesn't sell HP equipment, HP is a benchmark broad incumbent shaping buyer expectations in digital textile printing.
• Epson (SureColor series): Epson is a global incumbent in digital printing with the SureColor F-series DTG and large-format lines, plus the i3200 print heads that Sabur sells as replacement parts. Epson defines the technology baseline for DTF/DTG workflows Sabur's customers depend on.
• Roland DG: Roland DG manufactures eco-solvent, sublimation, and UV printers plus inks (Eco Sol Max, Texart SBL3) that Sabur distributes in the UK. Both companies target textile printers, sign makers, and print shops with overlapping product categories and end users.

Regional players

• Soyang Technologies: Soyang is a UK-based distributor of digital print media, hardware, and consumables for sign, textile, and graphics printers. It competes with Sabur on UK consumables supply (films, inks, media) and overlapping customer segments.
• Xpres (formerly Xpres Print): Xpres is a UK specialist in custom garment printing supplies, DTF printers, and heat-press equipment serving a near-identical customer base to Sabur (textile printers, schools, custom apparel businesses). It is a close UK channel competitor.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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