Tiger Group Auctions High-Tech Textile Embellishment Equipment from Delta Apparel and Royal Textiles
Event summary
- Tiger Group is auctioning textile embellishment equipment from Delta Apparel and Royal Textiles, including M&R Polaris printers and a flatbed screenprint operation.
- The online auction opens on January 29, 2026, and closes on February 5, 2026.
- Equipment includes five M&R Polaris PR2 Stryker printers and an entire flatbed screenprint operation in Southern California.
- Nine GS1 UPC certificates, each representing 100,000 unique UPC numbers, are also available in the auction.
The big picture
Tiger Group's auction reflects ongoing consolidation and restructuring in the textile manufacturing sector. The sale of high-value embellishment equipment, including advanced M&R Polaris printers, highlights the strategic importance of digital printing technology in modern apparel production. The inclusion of GS1 UPC certificates underscores the growing emphasis on supply chain standardization and traceability.
What we're watching
- Market Demand
- Whether the auction will attract significant interest from textile manufacturers looking to upgrade their embellishment capabilities.
- Cost Savings
- The pace at which buyers can realize cost savings by acquiring pre-uninstalled and crated M&R equipment.
- UPC Certificate Value
- How the availability of legacy GS1 UPC certificates will impact manufacturers' supply chain standardization efforts.