Resolute Ink unveils investment in “Britain’s manufacturing future” 

Resolute Ink, the ink and conusmables subsidiary of direct-to-film (DTF) print press manufacturer, Resolute DTF, has announced significant investment in a new ink manufacturing facility.

The move has been highlighted by the company as an investment in "Britain’s manufacturing future," during what it calls a “difficult time” for the UK economy.

The investment is aiming to meet increasing demand for a new addition to one of Resolute’s most succesful products – Resolute Premium.

Following testing during Q4 of 2025, Resolute responded to customer feedback by launching the new and improved Resolute Premium White Ink, which was then followed by a full CMYKRGBO inkset.

Resolute Premium is said to have higher-quality components than previous versions, with low sediment properties that don’t affect opacity. The new formulation is also designed to provide a brighter and denser white with better coverage and stretch properties compared to the original formulation.

The company says that this solution separates it from the other DTF ink re-sellers that re-label imported products.

The new lab, which is already in production, means that Resolute will be following strict quality control along with new quality and continuity standards.

Colin Marsh, managing director of Resolute, says: "There comes a time when you have to break away from available supply routes and invest in a new product's future.

"The demand for Resolute Premium DTF ink is growing at a remarkable rate. With the introduction of our new improved white ink, the decision was made to bring the full manufacture in-house, right here at Resolute HQ in the UK.”

Adam Moore and Emma Marsh lead the Resolute R&D team, which is located opposite the main Resolute headquarters. Resolute has highlighted its history in making water-basked ink solutions, including building DTG ink in the UK as part of a pre-Brexit agreement with Kodak.

The new facility has the capacity to produce up to two tonnes of the new sediment white ink per week and has been designed to allow future growth as more screen printers make the jump to digital transfer production.

Marsh adds: “The DTF process is ploughing through the textile decoration industry at a remarkable pace.

"Predicting demands and market trends is my main role at Resolute, and the key to its continued success. The final decision and license deal was made at a breakfast meeting during PRINTING United 2025 in Orlando. When a project like this comes to fruition, it makes all the hard work and investment worth it.”