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Dog Harness with Julius-K9 printed on it
By Gus Altmann April 17, 2026
See how Julius-K9 Australia uses the Epson SC-V1060 to create high-detail, durable custom dog labels. Discover the tech behind the personalised IDC®Powerharness.
Monomeric vs polymeric vs cast self-adhesive vinyl comparison

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By Gus Altmann March 27, 2026
Learn the difference between monomeric, polymeric and cast self-adhesive vinyl, and choose the right SAV for signage, stickers, decals, wraps and vehicle graphics.
Machines Plus Customer Spotlight on Broken Spoke Creations, man with thumbs up holding a printed t-shirt. Logo of a skull wearing a Native American head dress. Background colour is teal.
By Gus Altmann March 12, 2026
A versatile custom printing and branding hub in Bendigo
Lego brick with a print saying I Heart Brickvention, printed with the Epson SC-V1060 UV Printer
By Kristina Wood July 15, 2025
Super thrilled to install the Epson SC-V1060 UV Printer with the legends behind one of Australia's biggest LEGO events! They can now customise bricks!
By Kristina Wood May 7, 2024
Did you know that out of the 20 Epson SC-F3000 models in Australia, Machines Plus has installed a whopping 9 of them? We're not just about recommending equipment; we're all about providing tailored solutions to meet all your direct-to-garment and printed merchandise needs!
By Kristina Wood February 13, 2024
Evolution of T-Shirt Printing: A Fashion Staple Transformed 
By Kristina Wood December 19, 2023
Maintenance Tips for Ecofreen Mister-T2 and Epson SureColor F2260/F2160 DTG Printer
October 13, 2021
With this new environment and the purchase of their Epson SureColor F6360 dye-sublimation printer, Pink Lemon now has the ability to be better and faster with their production, producing high-quality designs on a variety of fabrics. Dion and wife Kristy have a beautiful passion for business ownership - Pink Lemon is not their first foray into the realm, they also operate activewear brand Scout Active and new mum and bub accessories brand Zoe Sage. Remarkably, the pair’s ten-year-old daughter is already involved with the family business - she works with their socials and models their beautiful designs. We can really see her running the show one day! Kristy is a real super mum, running these businesses and packing orders from the warehouse, along with being a full-time parent (and homeschooling) their 2 beautiful children and putting food on the table every night. When asked why they started all these brands and where they hope to be in the future, Dion replied with; “It’s a life goal of running a strong business to better our children’s future and pass on the legacy.” We couldn’t support these guys more and are so inspired by their hard work and dedication, especially through the Covid-19 pandemic. The effort and work both Dion and Kristy put in is the reason we know Pink Lemon will continue to grow and be one of the best dancewear companies in Australia, or even worldwide. Want to try Pink Lemon dancewear out for yourself? Check them out! https://pinklemondancewear.com.au/ info@pinklemondancewear.com.au Po Box 4014 Dandenong South Business Hub VIC 3164
By Gus Altmann September 28, 2021
They offer both large and small garment print run jobs with a fast turnaround. If you need assistance in designing your brand or any printing needs, all you need to do is contact them with your brief and they’ll get the ball rolling. Machines Plus took the time to get to know Steve Limb, CEO and founder of Hanler Creative, during the easy installation of his new Epson SureColor F2160. Steve was up and running quite quickly, his DTG (direct to garment) journey underway. Steve has been in the printing game for over 30 years now and started a screen printing business just over a year ago. Whilst beginning with traditional silk screen printing, he soon realised that he required a machine that could do small run jobs with the same quality as the equipment he already had, which led him to DTG. When we asked Steve how he felt about the Epson F2160, it was clear he had made the right decision for bettering his business: “This is a great machine, I have been using Epson printers most of my professional life and the brand hasn’t let me down yet; easy to use and professional results, very impressed.” Moving forward, Hanler Creative’s goal is to be a national brand - but also to remain active in the local market. From what we’ve seen and the quality of the finished product, we can definitely say that Hanler Creative is going to be very successful in this market and a well-trusted business to work with. “Gus and the team know their stuff, every question answered in a timely fashion. What made Gus and the team stand out was their willingness to get me up and going ASAP and even making an additional trip onsite to help with extra training.”
By Gus Altmann July 19, 2021
With over ten years of combined experience in the craft beer, hospitality, merchandise, and promotional items industry, Brand Hustle understands the importance of creating the best possible products to promote your brand.
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