Based in the silk town of Macclesfield, R A Smart have a long and rich heritage in printed textiles. Established in 1970 as a commission screen maker, printer and jacquard weaver.
We have been at the forefront of Digital Textile Printing technology since the early pioneering days of the late 1990’s and can rightly claim to be experts in the supply and support of dedicated textile digital print solutions.
We are one of the very few remaining British bespoke textile manufacturer companies left in the UK that can offer a range of traditional and modern textile services in-house.
R A Smart is actively committed to keeping the ancient art of Jacquard Weaving alive and continue to support the traditional Screen Printing processes. We have a large commission screen making capacity and can manufacture and engrave flat screens to any size utilizing the latest wax jet engraving.
Our Digital print department covers a vast array of bespoke textile manufacturer applications including fashion/furnishing/sportswear/household textiles and soft signage we are in a unique position to advise and guide our customers through the various machine solutions, ink chemistries and processes required for any textile application.