Our New ROQ Next P16 XL Has Landed
Something big has rolled through our doors, and when we say big, we mean massive. After a few forklifts, some creative problem-solving, and a lot of excitement, we officially welcomed our newest team member: the ROQ Next P16 XL.
This beauty marks a huge milestone for us. It’s our second automatic screen printing press and the biggest investment we’ve made since The Colour Cartel began six years ago.
It’s pretty wild to think back to where this all started. A small spare bedroom, a handful of shirts, and a whole lot of ambition. Fast-forward six years, and we’re standing in a fully-fledged print shop with two ROQ automatic presses humming side by side, an incredible team behind them, and some of the best clients we could ask for.
This upgrade isn’t just about more machines or faster printing. It’s about growth, community, and building a business that keeps raising the bar for our customers and the local print scene.
Meet the ROQ Next P16 XL
Now, let’s talk about the star of the show. The ROQ Next P16 XL is a serious bit of kit, precision-engineered and built to deliver faster, sharper, and more consistent prints across every order.
If you’ve ever seen a manual screen press, picture that, then imagine it supercharged. The ROQ uses air pressure, sensors, and digital controls to do the heavy lifting with exact precision. Every garment is printed perfectly in place, with ink laid down at just the right pressure and speed.
Here’s what makes it stand out:
16 stations for maximum efficiency
This setup means we can print more colours and layers in one go. It’s perfect for complex, high-detail designs or multi-colour branding projects.
Bigger print capacity
The P16 XL can handle oversized prints - think full-chest designs, back pieces, or all-over artwork that needs extra space to shine.
Individual head control
Each print head can be turned on or off independently, so we can fine-tune setups and experiment with different effects without slowing production.
Digital precision
The touchscreen control panel keeps everything running smoothly. From registration (lining up designs perfectly) to curing speeds and pressure adjustments, we can tweak every detail at the tap of a screen.
Smarter workflow
The machine moves platens (the flat boards garments sit on) automatically, lining up each print perfectly and shaving valuable time off every job.
In short, it’s faster, smarter, and built for the high-quality, high-volume work we’ve become known for.
What This Means for You
We can now take on larger runs without compromise, from multi-colour retail ranges to detailed artwork and oversized designs. Whether you’re ordering 20 shirts or 2,000, the finish will be flawless.
This machine gives us more freedom to experiment, refine, and keep pushing creative boundaries for every brand that walks through our doors.
And if it feels like we’ve been unboxing a few new toys lately… you’re not wrong. Between new printers, presses, folding and bagging machines, our shop floor has been looking more like Christmas morning than a print studio. Each upgrade helps us deliver better results for you; faster, cleaner, and sharper than ever before.
A Reflection on Growth
Investing in another ROQ isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s the result of six years of hard work, trial and error, early mornings, late nights, and the support of a community that’s backed us since day one.
For our founder, Daniel, this marks a personal milestone too. A moment to pause, look around, and see how far we’ve come. From hand-pulling prints on a single press to running two fully automated setups, it’s a proud reminder that every step forward has been earned.
The Road Ahead
With our new ROQ Next P16 XL up and running, we’re more excited than ever for what’s next. From larger-scale jobs to more advanced projects, this machine opens the door to new possibilities for our team and our clients.
We’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes moments, print projects, and process deep-dives soon, so keep an eye on our socials for what’s to come.
To every customer who’s printed with us, followed our journey, or worn one of our tees, thank you. You’re part of what makes milestones like this possible.
Here’s to bigger prints, faster runs, and one seriously good-looking new ROQ in the shop.
