Stuart Canvas launches UV Printing for Custom Sports Branding

At Stuart Canvas, we are proud to announce an exciting new chapter in our manufacturing journey, enhancing our capabilities in areas such as sports branding. We have recently installed a state-of-the-art UV printer at our facility, expanding our offering to customers across the sports and industrial sectors.. This cutting-edge technology enables us to print high-definition logos, sponsorships, and designs directly onto a wide range of products, including mobile cricket covers, rugby post protectors, and our bespoke equipment & machine covers. With this investment, Stuart Canvas continues to lead the way in innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What Is UV Printing?

UV printing is a form of digital printing that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to dry or cure ink as it is printed. The UV light instantly dries the ink, allowing it to adhere more efficiently to a variety of substrates. This method delivers sharp, vibrant, and highly durable results, making it ideal for outdoor products that are subject to weather and wear.

Unlike traditional printing methods, UV printing does not require a long drying time, which significantly speeds up the production process. The cured ink is resistant to fading, scratching, and water damage, making it perfect for high-impact sports environments where equipment undergoes frequent use and exposure to the elements.

Enhanced Branding Opportunities with UV Printing

UV printing has quickly become an essential tool in the world of sports branding. From local clubs to national teams, the ability to customise equipment with sharp, durable graphics opens up new promotional and identity-building opportunities. At Stuart Canvas, we harness this potential to help teams and sponsors stand out in a competitive environment.

With our new UV printer, we can offer our clients fully customised branding solutions with unmatched precision and clarity. Whether you need a sponsor’s logo emblazoned across a cricket cover or bespoke artwork printed onto rugby post protectors, our UV printing capabilities bring your vision to life.

We now have the capacity to print directly onto flat sheet materials such as PVC and canvas, allowing us to deliver tailored branding that aligns with your team, club, or corporate identity. Our UV printer supports full-colour, high-resolution designs that maintain their brilliance even after prolonged outdoor use.

“Adding UV printing to our capabilities allows us to offer fully customised branding with exceptional durability. For our customers, it means logos, text, and graphics that not only look sharp but also withstand the elements—perfect for sports covers and bespoke industrial products.”

– Mike Pells, Head of Sports, Stuart Canvas

Mobile Cricket Covers with High-Impact Visuals

Mobile cricket covers are not only functional in protecting the pitch from the elements, but they are also prime real estate for advertising and branding. With our UV printer, clubs and sponsors can now showcase their logos and messages in vibrant detail directly on the covers. Whether it’s for local matches or international tournaments, UV printing ensures your branding is front and centre, and resilient against rain, sun, and folding. We can also print your logo’s and sponsorships on our cricket flat sheet range.

Customised Rugby Post Protectors

Rugby post protectors are a crucial safety feature on the pitch, but they also present an excellent opportunity for branding. Using UV printing, we can add your team crest, sponsor logos, or promotional messages directly onto the surface of the protectors. Our UV printer ensures a seamless, durable finish that won’t crack or peel under pressure, giving your ground a professional and polished appearance.

Custom Equipment and Machine Cover Printing

Our UV printing capabilities are not limited to sports gear—we also offer high-quality printing on equipment and machine covers. Whether you’re protecting agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, or factory assets, our UV printer can apply your branding or identification directly onto flat sheet materials used in the covers. This is an ideal solution for companies seeking a professional, branded appearance across all operational environments. The UV-cured ink ensures logos and messages remain vibrant and legible even in challenging outdoor or industrial conditions.

Why Choose Stuart Canvas for UV Printing?

Stuart Canvas has over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of bespoke covers and protective equipment. With the addition of UV printing to our in-house capabilities, we now offer a full-service solution that combines craftsmanship, innovation, and visual impact.

Our UV printer enables:

• High-resolution printing directly onto flat sheet materials
• Long-lasting, fade-resistant colour
• Quick turnaround times
• Customised artwork and branding
• Cost-effective promotional solutions
• CAD mock-ups for design approval and visualisation

We work closely with clubs, teams, schools, and corporate sponsors to create designs that meet both functional and promotional goals. Our team of experts ensures that each print is executed to the highest standards, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in every product we deliver.

Applications Beyond Sport

In addition to our core focus on sports branding, we also provide UV printing solutions for other industries. While equipment such as cricket covers, rugby post protectors, and equipment and machine covers are our primary focus, our UV printer can also be used across a range of industries. Whether you need custom made canopies, traffic light covers, or modular building covers, we can provide a solution tailored to your needs.

From construction companies looking to brand their site covers to event organisers in need of visually appealing backdrops, Stuart Canvas offers scalable UV printing solutions with a rapid turnaround.

Future-Proofing with UV Technology

Investing in UV printing technology is part of Stuart Canvas’s broader mission to stay ahead of industry trends and provide added value to our customers. The demand for customisation and brand visibility continues to grow, and with UV printing, we can meet this demand with speed, precision, and durability.

Our UV printer represents more than just a technological upgrade, it’s a commitment to delivering exceptional quality while enabling our clients to showcase their sports branding in bold, impactful ways.

Get in Touch with Stuart Canvas

Whether you’re looking to refresh your cricket covers with a new sponsor logo, add a professional touch to your rugby post protectors, or add custom branding to your equipment and machine covers, Stuart Canvas is here to help.

Contact us today to learn more about our UV printing capabilities and how we can help bring your branding to life on any flat sheet product. Our dedicated team is ready to guide you through the design and printing process, ensuring your equipment looks as good as it performs.