Flagship
1 color / every size
RapidTag Lightning
Print every garment size from a single screen and switch with one click. No re-registering, no taping off, no screen swaps between sizes.
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ASPE Printing Technologies
Automatic screen printing
Automatic screen printing
machines, built to
make the difference
RapidTag machines print tagless neck and size labels directly onto t-shirts and apparel, in-house, replacing sewn-in tags entirely. Every step runs on one machine, faster and with less equipment. Built by ASPE, sold and serviced worldwide.
1,500/hrTop tagless-label speed
75+Countries served
40+ yrsBuilding machines
🌍 75+ countries served
🏭 40+ years manufacturing
🛡 2-year warranty
🚚 Worldwide shipping
💰 $0 down financing
Tagless, explained
Print the label on the shirt
No sewn-in tags, no label inventory. RapidTag prints the neck, size and care label directly onto the garment, on demand.
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Load the garment
Place the t-shirt or hoodie on the pallet, the parts sensor only fires when a garment is present, so you never waste a stroke.
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Print & flash on-board
The carousel prints your neck, size and care label and flash-cures it in the same pass, no separate dryer.
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Wear-ready output
A soft, durable printed label that won't itch, peel or wash out, at up to 1,500 tagless labels an hour (throughput varies by application).
✓ No label inventory✓ Softer on skin, no itchy tag✓ Washes more durably than pad print✓ On-demand, any run size
What you can print
Built for everything you wear
From the neckline of a tee to performance fabrics and private-label runs.
T-shirts
Tagless neck labels, size and care tags printed straight onto the shirt.
Hoodies & fleece
Hoodie arms drop the hood into the cavity so you relabel without disturbing the garment.
Activewear
Print on performance and synthetic fabrics with the right ink and flash settings.
Private-label apparel
Put your brand inside the collar, on demand, with no minimum label order.
Size & care tags
Sizes XS–3XL plus fiber content and wash symbols, all in one pass.
Promotional goods
Specialty pallets extend the same machine to bags, koozies, sleeves and more.
Flagship machine
Meet the RapidTag Lightning
Print every garment size from one screen, and switch with a single click.
The Lightning keeps all your sizes on a single screen. No re-registering, no taping off, and no swapping screens between runs, a job that used to mean constant setup becomes one click.
- ✓ No re-registering between sizes
- ✓ No taping off or masking
- ✓ No screen swaps mid-run
- ✓ Fully electric, no air compressor
The lineup
Which RapidTag fits your shop?
Four ways to automate, from a single-color label machine to a fully custom build. Every RapidTag runs the full print job on-board, with no extra equipment.
LP-1 to LP-4 color
LP Series
From LP-1 to LP-4 color, up to 1,500 revolutions per hour on tagless labels (fewer on full-front shirts), with five to ten stations for garment and promotional printing.
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Entry to automation
XL Series
The most affordable automatic screen-printing machine on the market, built for shops moving into automation without overspending.
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Built to your spec
Custom Series
When a standard machine is not enough, ASPE engineers a custom build around your product, process and floor space.
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Tagless screen printing wins
RapidTag versus the alternatives for putting a label inside a garment.
| RapidTag · screen print | Sewn-in tags | Pad printing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wash durability | Excellent | Good | Fades faster |
| Output speed | Up to 1,500/hr on labels | Slow, sewn by hand | Slower |
| Label inventory | None, on demand | Order & stock tags | None |
| Comfort | Soft print, no itch | Scratchy tag | Soft print |
| Cost per piece | Lowest at volume | Higher, labor + tag | Higher |
| Multi-color & specialty | Yes, high-density, under-base | Limited | Limited |
Why RapidTag
Why printers choose RapidTag
ASPE has built printing machines for four decades. RapidTag turns slow, manual relabeling into automated production you can run all day.
Every step on-board
Relabel garments and print promo products without extra equipment. Each machine runs the full process in one pass.
One-click size switching
On the Lightning, all garment sizes live on one screen. Move from XS to 3XL with a single click.
Up to 1,500 labels/hr
LP-Series machines automate the jobs that crawl on a manual press, hour after hour. Throughput varies by application, full-front shirts run slower than tagless labels.
Fully electric
The Lightning runs on standard 110 or 220V with no air compressor, so setup and upkeep stay simple.
Touch-screen control
Run the machine from a clear touch interface, with a product-presence sensor for consistent prints.
Built for apparel
Tagless neck labels, size and care tags printed straight onto t-shirts, hoodies and apparel, plus promotional goods when you need them.
See it run
The RapidTag in action
40+Years of experience
2-yearMachine warranty
75+Countries served
$0Down financing
Proof on the floor
Shops that switched to RapidTag
★★★★★
"The RapidTag machines started saving us money the minute we turned them on. We were tying up a 6-color press and an 8-color press doing inner tagging, now we can complete 8 more jobs every day."
★★★★★
"I've made a few equipment mistakes over the years, and this machine is NOT one of them. Best investment I've made in a decade, we print with it every day, all day."
From the blog
Tagless, in depth
Guides on getting the most out of tagless label printing.
FAQ
RapidTag questions, answered
What is a RapidTag screen printing machine?
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RapidTag is a line of automatic screen-printing machines by ASPE that print tagless labels directly onto garments in-house. They print neck labels, size and care tags on t-shirts and apparel, performing every step on-board with no additional equipment.
What can a RapidTag machine print?
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Tagless neck and size labels from XS to 3XL plus care tags, printed directly onto t-shirts, hoodies and apparel, and promotional products when you need them.
How fast is a RapidTag machine?
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It depends on the machine and the job. RapidTag LP-Series machines run up to 1,500 revolutions per hour on tagless labels; a full-front t-shirt lays down much more ink and runs slower. The Lightning reaches up to 2,000 tagless labels per hour. We'll size the throughput to your actual application.
Do RapidTag machines need a compressor or extra equipment?
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The RapidTag Lightning is fully electric and runs on standard 110 or 220V with no air compressor. Across the range, machines perform every step on-board, which keeps the equipment footprint small.
Where can I buy a RapidTag machine?
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Through a local distributor, which is the best route for hands-on support, or direct from ASPE. ASPE sells and services machines in more than 75 countries.
What warranty and support come with a RapidTag?
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RapidTag machines include a two-year warranty and the backing of 40+ years of ASPE manufacturing experience, with parts and service support in 75+ countries.
Still deciding? Talk to ASPE or find a distributor.
Your profit potential
See your exact return on investment.
Enter your current operation numbers and see what the RapidTag Lightning means for your bottom line, in real dollars.
Ready when you are
Ready to print smarter?
Get a quote or find a distributor near you, and ASPE will help you choose the right machine for your shop.