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Y450 Sock Printer — 360° Custom Socks, On Demand.

The Y450 is a dedicated digital sock printer using 360° spiral printing technology and DTF-based high-temperature disperse ink. Full-coverage prints with no dead ends, no pre-treatment needed — straight onto polyester socks, ice sleeves, and wristbands.

360°
Spiral printing
~30 pairs/hr
Output speed
Epson i1600
Print head
180°C · 2 min
Curing temp
1 pair MOQ
Minimum order
Mobile App
Control method
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