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The Year of Fast Production
4 INDUSTRY NEWS
Triton Systems Acquires VOmax
325,000 Vintage Prints Online
Big Match Banners
Kornit and Fruit of the Loom to Partner
Climate Award for Eco-apparel
Twin Conferences at FESPA Asia
9 PRE-TREATMENT
Be Prepared
13, 18 TECHNOLOGY
Durst Spotlights Textile Division
La Meccanica Announces K Series
Nazdar Unveils Dye-Sub Inks
KM Goes High-Speed
New VUTEk Sublimation Printer
Mimaki Launches Super-Wide Printer
Gerber to Cease Flatbed Production
Continuous Single-Pass Printing with
the MS-RIO
16 FESPA AMERICAS
Orlando Success
24 DESIGN TRENDS
All the Fashion for 2012
27 SIGN & DIGITAL UK
Competitive Market in Polyester Direct to Print
28 FESPA DIGITAL
Digital Printing Enters a New Era
37 DIARY OF EVENTS
Cover picture: Sail printed by award winners The
Wild Group for the film Chronicles of Narnia see
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o any observer of the digital-
textile printing scene, it will be
clear that 2011 is the year of the
fast production printer. Its as
though every machine manufacturer with a
significant presence in textiles must be in
this market.
The first of the breed was Reggiani,
introducing the Kyocera print head for the
first time in its ReNOIR printer. Then there
was Zimmer with its Colaris, now promised
in a new XT version, specifically for home
textiles. And then MS of Italy came into the
market with its JPK series.
This year the bar is being pushed even
higher. Forthcoming, and due for launch at
FESPA Digital or ITMA Asia, are the Stork
Sphene, the La Meccanica QualiJet K
series and a so-far unnamed printer from
Dursts new textile division each targeted
at production of around 500m/hour as
well as a 1,000 sqm/hour printer from
Konica Minolta and, topping them all in
productivity, the 7,000 sqm/hour MS-RIO.
What is striking about all these new
machines is that they are all aimed at a
market that so far scarcely exists. Those
fabric printers in the high-end fashion
sector that have already bought into the
digital-printing concept are scarcely
enough in number or output to soak up all
these new machines. And theres no
evidence that the booming soft-signage
market wants or needs printers with this
level of productivity.
It follows that the commercial success of
all this R&D investment is dependent on a
wholesale change of direction in the
mainstream textile-printing market
among the flat and rotary screenprinters,
most of them in Asia, who account for the
overwhelming majority of printed textiles
and for most of whom digital technology
has never before been a serious option.
If that happens, we may see digital
printing at last start to edge up from its
minute 1% share of the global industry.
After a decade of false starts its a
turnaround that seems unlikely but the
machinery builders have been prepared
to bet their cash on it, and they should
know their markets.
JOHN SCRIMSHAW
Editor
THE YEAR
OF FAST
PRODUCTION
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Product-development company
Triton Systems has acquired a
majority interest in VOmax, a
manufacturer of performance
apparel for the cycling industry.
VOmax is the exclusive
manufacturer of licensed cycling
jerseys, shorts and arm warmers
for the US National Hockey
League (NHL), the National
Basketball Association (NBA) and
Major League Baseball (MLB).
Using dye-sublimation
printing, VOmax activewear
features custom and licensed
graphics, designed for the
cycling, triathlon and running
markets. According to the
company, its lightweight
speciality-fabric blends are
breathable, muscle supporting
and stretchable, offering superior
wicking and moisture resistance.
Ross Haghighat, Triton
president and CEO, said:
Acquiring VOmax is a perfect
opportunity for Triton to partner
with an active lifestyle wear
company where we can apply our
Asset antimicrobial, water-
repellent and stain-resistant
coatings. Our Asset coatings
technology is an energy-efficient,
solvent-free process for ultra-
thin, rugged, highly functional
surface modifications and
coatings ideal for woven and
non-woven fabrics.
The companys facilities in
Northhampton, Massachusetts,
will continue to operate under the
VOmax name.
Micheal Restuccia, president
and CEO of VOmax, said: This is
great fit for both companies and
the transaction will strengthen
our ability to serve both new and
existing customers. We are
excited to partner with Triton as
we take VOmax to the next level.
EzTextiles has added over 325,000 vintage prints to its
online digital-textile design resource. The new vintage
library includes over 75 categories of 300dpi TIF vintage prints
in a range of colours, also available in repeat. As fashions
evolve, the company plans to add more vintage prints and new
image categories.
Currently, EzTextiles.com contains over 25 million royalty-free
woven plaids, stripes, prints and knit designs for the apparel,
accessories and home-fashion industries. Each library offers
search and visualisation tools, with the capacity to save images
to a personal collection and evaluate patterns on 500 built-in
apparel, footwear, accessories, home-fashion and other product
sketches. The company has also launched a blog.
Tracy Sano, EzTextiles vice-president, said: We are pleased to
make this exciting vintage collection and blog available to
EzTextiles.com visitors and subscribers. After years of collecting
and cataloguing these images, this important step furthers our
goal of providing a user-friendly and cost-effective design tool
for a wide range of industry students, freelancers, professionals,
and executives.
Kornit and Fruit of the
Loom to Partner
Kornit Digital and apparel company Fruit of the Loom have formed a
strategic partnership aimed at the direct-on-garment printing market.
The partnership will combine the printing capabilities of Kornit's
machines with Fruit of the Loom's new garment dyed T-Shirt. The T-
Shirt is made from a fine-gauge yarn with a tight stitch density, said to
produce a good print surface and super soft touch.
The two companies recently exhibited their combined technologies at
the Imprinted Sportswear show, where visitors were given the
opportunity to create their own shirt design via an interactive kiosk
and watch a live printing demonstration using Kornit printers.
Both companies will be exhibiting at the NBM Show in Indianapolis,
from June 9-11, the ASI Show in Chicago, from July 19-21, and at the
Imprinted Sportswear show in Texas, from September 29-October 1.
Triton Systems
Acquires VOmax
325,000 Vintage Prints Online
Brazilss Textile Technicians
National Congress (CNTT) is to
take place in Fortaleza from
August 9-12, alongside the
Maquintex textile-machinery
show. Among the presentations
at the congress, Sintequimica
will outline results achieved with
its Superprint DPP pretreatment
for pigments.
Brazil Congress
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NEWS
ISSUE 2 2011 5
The recent Carling Cup football
final between Arsenal and
Birmingham City, at Londons
Wembley Stadium, was special in
more than just a sporting sense
for fabric-branding company Live
Event Branding.
In what it believes was the
largest-ever fabric display in
Europe, the company produced
more than 6,000 square metres of
pitch branding, featuring a mixture
of digitally printed banners and
bespoke pre-dyed cloth to Pantone
shades.
Before the kick-off the Wembley
pitch featured huge multi-coloured
banner strips in the finalists team
colours, with the crests of each
team and individual player
banners.
Live Event Branding director
Rory Blackwood said: The
branding took four weeks to
complete and we were honoured
to be involved with event360, who
executed the whole event.
It was a fantastic display and
wonderful for Live Event Branding
to once again be involved with
such a major sporting event, and
for the display to be seen by
80,000 people in the stadium and
millions worldwide.
Julian Marks, partner at sports-
entertainment specialist event360,
said: For a high profile event like
the Carling Cup Final it is vital that
our products exceed the
expectations of our clients. We
chose Live Event Branding for their
ability to deliver to our exacting
requirements and once again they
did a great job.
Continental Clothing Companys
EarthPositive Apparel was named
Best Initiative by a Small or
Medium-Sized Business at the
UKs Climate Week Awards in
London, attended by the Secretary
of State for Energy and Climate
Change, Chris Huhne.
Continental Clothing, a supplier
of blank cotton T-shirts and
sweatshirts for fashion brands and
corporate use, has established a
blueprint for low-carbon fashion.
The maker of this years official
Climate Week T-shirt spent two
years developing its EarthPositive
range, which it says has a carbon
footprint 90% lower than conven-
tionally produced clothing.
Continental analysed and
improved every stage of its
production process. The clothing
uses organic cotton and is made
using electricity generated solely
from wind power. It is transported
without using air freight, with
100% biodegradable and recycled
packaging. Continentals factory in
India treats wastewater to ensure
a low water footprint, and
minimises or recycles other
waste.
Mariusz Stochaj, head of
products at Continental Clothing,
said: We are very excited to
receive the nomination. Our low-
carbon EarthPositive T-shirts have
been immensely popular, showing
not only that it is possible to make
clothes cleanly and responsibly,
but also that there is a growing
demand for low-carbon,
sustainable products.
The awards were judged by an
all-star panel including best-
selling author Ian McEwan, Lord
Nicholas Stern (author of the
Stern Report), former Irish
President Mary Robinson, eco-
adventurer David de Rothschild,
and Tim Smit, founder of the Eden
project in Cornwall.
Inkjet Courses to
Precede Conference
IMI Europe is to host two courses in advance of the 2011 IMI
Europe Ink-Jet Technology Showcase in Barcelona, in June.
Held from June 6-7, a course on The theory of ink-jet
technology will cover the basics of ink jet and ink technologies,
through to the latest advances. It will be hosted by Mike Willis of
Pivotal Resources, as well as Dr Alan Hudd and Dr Tim Phillips of
Xennia Technology.
Held simultaneously, a UV ink-jet printing course will focus on the
formulation of UV-curable inks, their use and how to cure them.
The IMI Europe Ink-Jet Technology Showcase, held from June 8-
9, will include six tutorials and four keynote speeches from ink-jet
industry experts. In addition, suppliers of hardware, inks, curing
systems and other components will each give a 15 minute
presentation on their company and products.
Mike Willis, IMI Europe managing director, said: This annual
event, now in its 10th year, brings together the leading suppliers
of ink jet technology and services. This is a tremendous learning
opportunity as the programmes will include keynote presen-
tations from leading industry experts plus Tech Talks discussing
some of the latest scientific findings and techniques critical to ink
jet integration and implementation.
The 2011 IMI Europe Ink Jet Technology Showcase will be held at
the Hesperia Tower Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, from June 8-9.
Both courses will be staged at the Hesperia Hotel, from June 6-7.
Climate Award for Eco-apparel
Big Match Banners
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Neenah Paper Technical
Products has shifted direct sales
and distribution of its heat-
transfer papers in Europe to
Lahnstein, Germany.
Instead of shipping from the
US, the new arrangement enables
faster delivery and less expensive
transportation across the
European Union, said Neenah.
Gerry Rector, Neenah
associate marketing director,
said: We have built an interna-
tional business with our heat
transfer papers for laser, ink-jet
and offset printing and this will
allow us to better meet the needs
of our European customers.
In addition, the companys
website now has the capacity to
supply direct orders from 100
sheets to multiple cartons.
FESPA Asia
2011 is to
host the
Digital Textile
Conference,
a forum designed to help printers
entering the digital market gather
strategic ideas, when it takes place
in Singapore in October.
The event will also stage the
FESPA Screen Conference, where
leading screen printers will
discuss the technical aspects of
print and special effects, alongside
current case studies, trends and
market.
James Ford, FESPA Asia event
manager, said: Asia is a highly
dynamic market for wide format
print, and we're using our
campaign to call on printers in the
region to come to the event to find
the ideas and inspiration they need
to take pole position with their
businesses.
FESPA has already run several
ground-breaking shows in Asia,
and our community's expectations
are high for this latest event in
Singapore, which is a world-class
event destination by any
standards, and is readily
accessible from across the Asia-
Pacific region, including
Australia.
With two thirds of available
floor space already sold, FESPA
expects 7,500 of Asias top
printers, alongside business
owners and agencies, to attend.
The 180 exhibitors on show will
include EFI, first-time corporate
sponsor of the event, platinum
sponsor J-Teck3, Xaar, d.gen and
EskoArtwork, global software and
finishing partner.
FESPA Asia will also host to the
Asian round of the FESPA Wrap
Cup Series, recognising printed
graphics for vehicle wrapping. The
winners will progress into a grand
finale held at FESPA 2013 in
London.
FESPA Asia 2011 will be held at
Suntec, Singapore, from October
26-28. The FESPA Asia Summit
will be staged in Singapore from
June 16-17.
Large-format graphics
printer Best Digital used
Aprils Sign & Digital UK
show to announce its
move into dye-
sublimation textile
printing, with the
purchase of an ATPColor
DFP 1000 printer. The
new printer is 2600mm wide and
has the capacity to print on a
variety of fabrics and weights.
Dye-sublimation, with all its
green credentials, is the way
forward and this is just our first
toe in the water, said Geoff
Rawlings, Best Digital managing
director. With our in-house
production suite and state-of-the-
art large-format and grand-format
digital machines, our fully trained
installation teams are available to
install any project worldwide.
Dr John Provost, Technical
Editor, Digital Textile
Digital Textile Printing
Revolution or Evolution?
Dr Andy Hancock, Technical
Director, Mexar Ltd
Direct to Garment Printing
Past, Present and Future
Jos Notermans, Business Unit
Manager Digital Textiles, Stork
Prints BV
Digital and Rotary Printing: the
Best of Both Worlds
Mickael Mheidle, CEO and
President, Sawgrass Europe
New Chemistry to Speed-up
Growth of the Industrial Digital
Printing Segment
Paolo Milini (Sales Director) and
Omar Ceruti (Export Sales
Manager), MS Italy
Super-Fast Fashion the New
World of High-Speed Digital
Fabric Production Printing
Kevin Myers, Head of Global
Inkjet Business, Huntsman
Textile Effects
Getting Quality Coloration
Results on Polyester with the
Latest Technologies
Sophie Matthews-Paul, Global
Technical Consultant
Shifting Perceptions the
Flexibility of Digital Textile
Alan Noble, Managing Director,
Cameron Balloons
Niche Application of Digital Textile
Mike Horsten, Owner, ZEMT
Consulting
Graphic Applications of
Digital Textile
Herv Franois, Managing
Director, Color Textil
Digital Investment for Tomorrows
Textile Market
Dr Mike Fralix, President
and CEO, TC
Sustainability, Mass
Customization and the
Digital Supply Chain
Dr Alan Hudd, Managing
Director of Xennia
Revolutionising Functional
Printing onto Textiles Using
Inkjet Technology
Professor Qinguo Fan,
University of Massachusetts
Pushing the Frontiers of
Digital Textile Printing
All that and more in just one day!
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Twin Conferences at FESPA Asia
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The Wild Group, a branding
specialist based in
Southampton, UK, was named
winner of the Best Textile
Printing Project award at the
recent Sign & Digital exhibition.
The Wild Group overcame harsh
time constraints and unusual print
substrates to produce an authentic
printed sail and 70 waterproof
garments for the launch of the
20th Century Foxs Chronicles of
Narnia film. The large solvent-
based print for the sail was
digitally printed on Dacron. The
Wild Group also produced Musto-
branded jackets
embroidered with
the Narnia logo.
Matt Straker, the
Wild Group
managing director,
said: It hasnt really
sunk in yet but its
awesome to be
recognised for all the
hard work and
impressive projects
we've worked on
over the years. It makes it all
worthwhile and were even-more
hungry for the next big project.
The company has both
solvent and dye-print
capabilities, and has recently
purchased an HP dye-based
printer. Working on digital
printing, branding clothing,
exhibition work and signage, the
Wild Group specialises in
printing graphics for yachts and
other marine vessels.
In 1997, the Wild Group was
commissioned by round-the-
world yachtswoman Tracy
Edwards to livery her 92ft
catamaran, as she led the first
all-female crew to circum-
navigate the world non-stop.
The company was also the sole
supplier of all hull and sail
branding for the 2004 Olympic
Games, which involved the
production of 6,000m of digitally
printed vinyls and sailcloth.
DIGITAL TEXTILE
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NEWS
Asia to Be Fast Printing Hub
Asia is likely to become the hub of high-speed digital-textile
printing, according to Sharadchandra Kothari, chairman of the Indian-
based ink producer Jaysynth.
Commenting ahead of Mays FESPA Digital show, in Hamburg,
Germany, Kothari based his prediction on the fact that half of all
conventional printing was carried out in the region. He added that the
ink price would play a significant role in bringing down running costs
and, when volumes rose, the cost of printers would also come down.
He saw huge potential in digital printing of home textiles and said
quite a few large-format modified printers with high drop volume
were now available at budget prices. Jaysynth was already supplying
its high-viscosity reactive inks in this market.
But he said digital printing could not replace conventional print
without pigment inks, as early half of all conventional printing was
with pigment, which was more economical and user friendly that dye-
based inks. The home-textile sector was among the biggest users of
pigment inks, and Jaysynth was launching both high- and low-
viscosity pigment inks at FESPA Digital, for the home-textile and
garment markets.
FESPA Digital page 28
Jaysynth chairman Sharadchandra Kothari (centre) with his
sons Parag Kothari (left) and Nikhil Kothari
Film Fantasy
Nets Award
The Wild Group owner Greg Hoar (left) and
managing director Matt Straker at the Sign
& Digital awards.
T
he initial cloth preparation and the
subsequent pre-treatment for digital-
textile printing are among the most
critical steps in ensuring that the final
print delivers the required design aesthetics
not only in terms of print definition, colour and
brightness, but also in terms of the colour-
fastness performance.
This area was discussed in detail in Digital
Textile Issue 1, 2010, with particular emphasis on
the pretreatment process routes for dye-based
inkjet-textile print systems, using reactive, acid
and disperse-dye based inkjet inks.
As we noted in that earlier article, the chemicals
normally added to conventional textile-printing
pastes to promote dye fixation, satisfactory
colour fastness and importantly print
definition cannot be added to inkjet-ink
formulations. These additives can be of a wide
range of chemical types (thickeners, urea, acid
donors, and alkalis) and there are many reasons
why they cannot be used, not least the rheology
properties of the print thickeners, which have
viscosity levels many times higher than can be
jetted from print heads. Also, many of the
chemicals used in conventional textile printing
have damaging effects on the manufacturing
materials used in the print head.
Therefore, the general process route in digital
inkjet printing of textiles is to run the fabric
though a chemical bath (padder) in order to fix
necessary chemicals on the fabric before the
printing stage. One of the key requirements is the
addition of a thickener agent or other propriety
chemicals to hold the deposited inkjet ink on the
fabric and prevent it from wicking and flushing
before it dries and during the fixation stage.
Over the last year, since the original article was
written, I have had many discussions with digital-
textile printers and digital-textile machinery
suppliers, some of whom were entering the
digital-textile printing world for the first time, and
one of the major focus areas was the pre-
treatment stage.
There are two approaches to pre-treatment for
the digital textile printer; one is simply to
purchase pre-treated fabric from one of the
many agents, converters or suppliers to the
industry, for the particular textile end-use and ink
system being used.
Many of the digital-textile-machinery manufac-
turers have partnered digital-fabric suppliers and
recommend specific fabrics for their digital-textile
inks. With the new wide-format polyester signage
market, this is very much the industry practice
for example, EFI (VUTEk), with its recently
launched wide-format signage printer, the
TX3250r, a 3.2-metre polyester printer, is
recommending polyester fabrics from Georg +
Otto Friedrich, of Germany, with its Hilord
disperse-dye inks. Other digital-fabric suppliers
and producers can equally supply suitable
polyesters for digital printing.
My only comment with this approach is to
choose a reliable supplier, which has control of
its production and pre-treatment stages and has
suitable quality-control systems in place. Also,
the digital-textile printer should carry out
printing trials under controlled conditions and,
importantly, retain a reference sample of the
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BE PREPARED
Pre-treatment is the Key to Success in in Digital Textile Printing
By Dr John Provost,
Technical Editor
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agreed polyester fabric (and store it under
controlled temperature/humidity conditions),
for subsequent testing if any quality dispute
should arise.
There are many instances of very wide batch-
to-batch fabric variations from some agents
and suppliers, who are sourcing digital-textile
fabric from sources outside their control.
The second approach is to prepare your
own fabric for digital printing; many digital-
textile printers have to follow this route, partic-
ularly if they are processing a wide range of
different fabrics and cloth constructions for
their customers.
Here it starts to get a little more complicated!
In the conventional, analogue, screen textile-
printing industry, there is a well-known term
PFP, which means prepared for print; this is
either done in-house by the textile printer or is
commissioned to a 3rd -party textile producer.
Whichever method is used, the greige (grey)
fabric must be efficiently prepared to controlled
test parameters that the digital-textile printer
and fabric producer have agreed.
For example, for a cotton fabric to be printed
with reactive dyes, the process route
consists of Singeing-Desizing-Scouring-
Bleaching-Mercerisation-Wash-off-Controlled
dried. There are different cloth-preparation
routes for the wide range of fabrics that can
be printed and there are many standard
textbooks, which give details of the process
routes involved and the test methods and
protocols, to ensure satisfactory preparation
(for example reference 1).
To differentiate the initial cloth preparation
from the pre-treatment required for digital-textile
printing, a new term, PFDP, should be used:
PFDP stands for prepared for digital printing.
Figure 1 gives an overview of the
digital-textile pre-treatment applications and
how the PFDP stage is an integral part of
digital-fabric production.
Detailed starting recipes for dye-based inkjet
systems were given in the earlier article (Digital
Textile Issue 1, 2010), and modifications by
particular textile-dye ink manufacturers can be
found in their respective literature (for example
Huntsman pre-treatment recommendations for
reactive inks can be found in reference 2).
Padding treatments for digital-textile printing,
as with all textile-processing recommendations,
are, at best, starting points only, as there are so
many possible machine and processing
variables within any textile plant. Therefore, it
goes without saying that individual digital textile
printers should carry out their own trials to
determine the optimum processing method.
However, some of the main points to watch in
the PFDP (prepared for digital printing) stage
are the follows:
Pad liquor should be made up fresh prior to
Figure 1 Overview of digital textile pre-treatment applications
Figure 2 Textile coating for digital printing at Neschen AG (Photo
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PRE-TREATMENT
padding and mixed well
Pad liquor application should be uniform
across the fabric width, and efficient pad
mangles such as the Ksters swimming-
roller types should be used
Pad liquor pick-up should be as low
as possible
Drying temperature should be controlled
across the width of the fabric and
face-to-back, preferably using a modern
multi-bay stenter.
After the fabric is pre-treated, the processed
fabric should be covered and kept in
controlled conditions, particularly to avoid
problems of moisture absorption and
exposure to light.
As we have said, the initial fabric preparation
(PFP) stage is just as important as the digital-
textile pre-treatment stage and should have
been carried out efficiently, as many of the
problems that are claimed to be the fault of
poor digital-textile pre-treatment (PFDP) are in
fact caused by poor initial fabric preparation.
One of the digital-textile printing sectors that
is growing significantly is DTG (Direct to
Garment) printing. In the main, this means
digital textile pigment printing of T-shirts.
The DTG printer must be aware that the
garment preparation of his Tshirt can have a
significant effect on his final print, although in
the majority of cases, the knitted-yarn quality,
garment manufacture, cloth preparation and
finishing (usually a pre-shrinkage stage) are
really out of his control. Also, for the DTG
printer, control of the exhaust-dyeing stage (for
dark grounds) is equally out of his hands.
However, some printing faults can be caused
by poor yarn quality, inadequate singeing and
the application of softening agents after the
garment manufacture, and the DTG printer
must be able to recognise some of these faults.
In the best-case scenario, the sourcing and
quality of the T-shirt should be controlled and
monitored, although in reality this is only
possible for the largest T- shirt print producers.
The application of the DTG pre-treatment is
normally a propriety chemical mixture (usually
a textile acrylic polymer and an inorganic acid
catalyst for example, reference 3), and is
applied by one of three different methods:
Manual spray system prior to DTG printing
Automatic off-line spraying system (controlled-
nozzle systems)
In-line system integrated into the print stage
(wet-on-wet)
Again, as with dye-based digital-textile
systems described earlier in this article,
whichever method is used, it must be
repeatable under controlled conditions and
periodically monitored by a defined quality-
control technique.
In conclusion, pre-treatment is a critical stage
in both dye and pigment digital-textile printing
systems, and there are no shortcuts to
ensuring quality textile prints. The initial cloth-
preparation stage, termed PFP, is just as
important as the PFDP stage, and whichever
textile fabric is being processed, the initial
processing trials and final established
production method have to be controlled and
continuously monitored to ensure optimum
textile prints. DT
1. Chemistry & Technology of Fabric Preparation & Finishing,
Dr Charles Tomasino, College of Textiles, NC State University,
USA, 1992 (http://www.p2pays.org/ref/06/05815.pdf - last
accessed 05/04/2011)
2. http://www.huntsman.com/textile_effects/Media/
873034e_NOVACRON_MI_intra.pdf
3. US Patent 2008/0092309 (Priority Date 15th September 2006)
References
The Ksters DyePad
Durst
Spotlights
Textile
Division
Durst Phototechnik, a
manufacturer of industrial digital
printing equipment, is to present
its new textile business unit at
the FESPA trade show in
Hamburg from May 24-27.
Based at the companys
development facility in Kufstein,
Austria, the Durst Textile Team
is tasked with designing high-
performance textile machines
and exploiting the proprietary
Durst Quadro printhead
technology for a variety of
textile specifications.
The company is also currently
in the process of developing a
digital textile printer with a
printing speed of over 500
sqm/hour, to be unveiled at
ITMA 2011 in Barcelona. As part
of its KAPPA project, Durst
researchers in Lienz, Austria,
have been testing high-grade
textile inks based on dispersion,
reactive and acid inks for
compatibility with the machine.
Christoph Gamper, segment
manager for textiles at Durst,
said: With the KAPPA project,
we will be moving digital textile
technology a significant step
forward. Although digital textile
has made a name for itself in the
fields of design sampling and
soft signage, it still plays a
comparatively minor role in the
global textile supply chain.
Particularly with the
European textile sector in mind,
digital textile offers the
opportunity of responding
swiftly to customers' changing
requirements and achieving
diversification and an edge over
the Asian-based mass
producers. We are confident that
a new era for textile printing will
be ushered in at ITMA 2011.
We are engineers - but with a
commercial dimension. Our
customers expect from us high-
end technical systems which will
ensure them a clear return on
investment, said Durst CEO Dr
Richard Piock. With the KAPPA
project we will be offering our
customers all of this at ITMA
2011 and we will be
demonstrating our competency
in the digital textile sector.
Last year Durst brought out
the Rhotex 320 dye-sublimation
textile printer.
TECHNOLOGY
ISSUE 2 2011 13
La Meccanica is the latest machinery developer to
announce a wide-format textile production printer
based on the Kyocera KJ4B print head.
The new QualiJet K8 and K16, to be shown at both
FESPA Digital and ITMA, will be equipped with
either a single row of 8 heads or a double row of
16. In the 16-head version it will have a maximum
speed of 560 sqm/hour, at 600x600dpi, or 490
sqm/hour in quality mode. Ink set-up may be
either 8 colours or 4 x 4 colours.
The machine will come with a driven unwinding
system as standard and fabric ttransport by
adhesive belt, with a double-brush washing
system. The in-line dryer can be specified with a
choice of heat sources.
An open bulk ink system offers a total capacity of
20 litres per colour, in double 10-litre talks with
automated switching.
Digital ink manufacturer Nazdar
has launched a new range of
Lyson digital water-based dye-
sublimation ink for transfer on
to textile substrates. The
company will present the inks at
FESPA Digital.
The Lyson TX650 series is
designed to deliver vibrant
colour and durability for
sportswear garments, soft
signage and home textiles.
The inks are formulated for
use on a variety of wide-format
digital printers using Epson
DX4 and DX5 print heads,
including Roland, Mimaki and
Mutoh models.
Richard Bowles, vice
president and general manager
at Nazdar, said: The wide-
format dye-sublimation market
has been evolving into longer
print runs with expanded
colour gamuts.
Our new Lyson TX650 ink
set has exceeded user demands
in these categories at each
early-adopter site and we expect
general market expectations will
be exceeded as well.
The Lyson TX650 series inks
are available in cyan, magenta,
yellow, black, light cyan and
light magenta. The 1 litre bottles
are compatible with the majority
of bulk-feed systems currently
available, said Nazdar.
La Meccanica
Announces K Series
Nazdar Unveils Dye-Sub Inks
La Meccanica QualiJet K
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Stand-Alone
Fixation Unit
SETeMA is to launch the stand-
alone version of its I-Fix direct
textile fixation unit at FESPA
Digital 2011.
I -Fix is an autonomous heat
fixation unit developed for the
fixation of disperse direct and
disperse transfer/sublimation
dyes. When used in its stand-
alone version, the unit can
manage a print output of
approximately 200 sqm/hour.
All SETeMa products are
available in three fabric widths
- 1.85m, 2.50m and 3.40m.
I-Fix can also be coupled in-
line to each digital printer
without the need for a
mechanical or electrical
interface, synchronising textile
printing and fixation in one
step. Placed in-line behind the
printer, the I-Fix will not
influence the printing
process with heat generation
and evaporated solvents,
said SETeMA.
Existing printers, without an
on-board fixation, can be
upgraded with the I-Fix as it
works independently from the
printer hardware and software.
Due to its pressure-free
fixation, I-Fix has been
designed to maintain textile
structure. The unit offers low
overall energy consumption
due to a closed isolated
chamber. In addition, the
printers winding system can
be re-used. An integrated
exhaust removes noxious
fumes to keep the working
environment clean.
With a temperature range
between 50C-220C, and
dwell times from 10 seconds
to several minutes, I-Fix has
been engineered for a wide
range of fixation and drying
applications. Operational
within 15 minutes, the unit is
designed to guarantee a quick
heat transfer to the textile
resulting in sharp, deep
shades and good penetration
of the ink/dyestuff through
the substrate.
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TECHNOLOGY
Fisher Textiles has added GF
2328 Satin (FR) to its line of
grand-format fabrics for
dye-sublimation, UV and
latex printing.
GF 2328 Satin is a high-
sheen satin fabric that is
lightweight (3.8 oz/y2) and
100% polyester. It is flame-
retardant, passes the NFPA 701
test and is available for the first
time at 120in as well as 79in
wide. Fisher says the new
fabric offers great definition
and presents a very high-
quality print, which is excellent
for elegant-type applications,
including banners, roll-up
banner stands and
trade-show exhibits.
Media One USA has installed the USAs first
d.gen Teleios GT large-format direct-to-fabric
printer at and WS Displays facility in
Carlsbad, California.
The 74-inch (1800mm) Teleios GT is
capable of printing 100 sqm/hour and is
claimed to run round the clock without loss
of quality. Eight print heads, with 540dpi, are
installed in a staggered configuration,
delivering 4-colours in 3-pass mode. A 120-
inch version is scheduled for introduction in
May, when a second 77-inch model is also
due to be installed at Rainbow Pennant in
Oklahoma City.
The machine takes 2kg bulk ink cartridges
and is available with the TU-400 (take up unit)
and RF-400 (roll feeder unit). A unique
textile-feeding system is claimed to allow
easy printing on textile without curvature
or twisting.
"We are thrilled with the d.gen Teleios GT. It
will not only allow us to increase
production, but also maintain the
exceptional prints that our cliental have come
to expect," said the owner of WS Display,
Craig Van Velzer.
The Teleios GT was also presented by
distributor Multi-Plot at EuroShop 2011, in
Dsseldorf, Germany, in March. Multi-Plot
said that with appropriate water-based
inks, the final textile product was eudermic
and eco-friendly.
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FESPA AMERICAS
T
he first ever FESPA Americas show,
held alongside Graphics of the
Americas and the ISS show, from
February 24-26h in Orlando, Florida,
saw visitor numbers up by 16% compared with last
years GoA partly vindicating European-based
FESPAs controversial decision to test its mettle in
the USA.
David Murphy, HPs director of marketing for the
Americas, reflected the general opinion when he
said: Were really pleased with what we have seen
here at FESPA Americas it is a really busy and
successful show.
You can feel a new
level of energy and
dynamic exchange
of ideas among
attendees.
Next year the
show returns to
GoAs traditional
home in Miami,
which most agree
is a more
appropriate venue.
FESPA Americas offered a packed visitor
programme, designed to appeal to a broad
spectrum of the industry- screen, fabric and digital
printers. This included the Textile Debate an hour
long panel session chaired by Digital Textile editor
John Scrimshaw and opened with an industry
overview from technical editor Dr John Provost.
Other panel participants were Dr Mike Fralix, of
[TC]
2
, and Kevin Kelly, of garment printer Blue
Heron Industries.
Attractions included the Wide Format Print Shop
Live!, a world-first from FESPA bringing together
global brands EFI, HP, Roland, Caldera and
EskoArtwork to run three functioning, end-to-end
print production lines on the show-floor.
The show also introduced the Screen Masters
Workshop, a boot-camp for aspiring screen-
printers. Screen masters Michel Caza, Scott
Fresener, Charlie Taublieb, Bhargav Mistry and
Ad Versteeg offered workshop participants a
hands-on learning experience of the complete
screen printing process.
Describing FESPAs intentions in launching the
ORLANDO
SUCCESS
Busy Show Proves Doubters Wrong
Nikes Martin Wragg
Rock Star winner Robert Parker
(right) is congratulated by
FESPAs Marcus Timson
The Wide Format Print Shop Live 3D special effects from AnaJet
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Americas event, which stirred up a hostile reaction
from the rival SGIA, sales and marketing director
Marcus Timson said: With FESPA Americas, we
wanted to create an event which brought something
completely new to the American market. For us, that
meant introducing visitors to the newest, innovative
technologies on the market, educating them on the
latest market trends, and ensuring everyone got the
most out of the event experience- which we started
before the show even began with the introduction of
our Rock Star Treatment competition.
Visitors who registered to attend FESPA Americas
were asked to submit a 100-word answer to the
question (What do you think 2011 holds for the wide
format marketplace?). From the hundreds of entries
received, Robert Parker, owner of Visually
Adaptable Graphics, was selected to receive an all-
expenses paid VIP trip to the show.
While there he had the chance to participate in the
2-day Global Business Forum, where the keynote
address was given by Nikes product-decoration
chief Martin Wragg, discussing the companys
sustainability ethos.
The next FESPA Americas will be in Miami from
March 1-3, 2012. DT
FESPA AMERICAS
ISSUE 2 2011 17
A celebratory cake to mark GoAs 35th anniversary
Orange County Convention Centre
The Textile Debate - Kevin Kelly (left), Dr Mike Fralix, Dr John Provost and
John Scrimshaw
Busy circulation in
the halls
Brother GT782 dual plater garment printer
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TECHNOLOGY
Ink Technologies Ltd (ITL), a British manufacturer of after-
market inkjet inks, has changed its name to Digitl Ink Ltd. The
company will continue to operate in Manchester, UK, with
former sales and marketing director Peter Williams appointed
managing director.
Digitl Ink will continue to produce its range of quality-
matched alternative inks for small, wide and large format
printing applications. The series includes eco and full-solvent,
water-based, UV-curable and coding inks.
Mr Williams said: Digitl Ink was already the mainstay of our
brand identity, so it was a logical transition to make it our name
when we decided to reinitiate the company. We remain committed
to providing consistent, high-quality alternative inks for all leading
printer brands, to continuing production in Great Britain and to
offering the best customer service available in this sector.
Digitl Ink products are suitable for Roland, Mimaki, Mutoh,
Agfa, HP and Seiko printers. Last year the company released
Versatile Textile and Vinyl (VTV), which enables production on
both fabric and film substrates, without ink changeover.
Printable-fabric manufacturer
InteliCoat Technologies has
signed a partnership agreement
with Sentec International BV and
its affiliate Plottec GmbH, to
supply Europe, the Middle East
and Africa (EMEA).
As part of the agreement,
InteliCoat will change its supply
route for its textiles and other
printable substrates in the EMEA
area. Its master-roll inventory
will now be stocked locally and
converted by Plottec GmbH, a
German converting company.
Sentec, a distributor of large-
format media in the EMEA area,
will distribute the finished rolls
on behalf of InteliCoat, which
hopes the changes will result in
greater availability of its
products to European markets,
as well as shorter lead times and
improved service levels.
Joseph Lupone, president
and CEO of InteliCoat
Technologies, said: We want
to emphasise that under this
new arrangement, the products
that our customers receive
will be the same InteliCoat-
made products that they know
and love and that they will
continue to work directly with
InteliCoat sales and support
personnel, who have been
transferred to Sentec.
This is truly a positive
change for our European users,
as the quality, support and
stability of InteliCoat will now be
further enhanced by Sentec,
which has a long history of
outstanding work.
Mimaki has launched a super-
wide inkjet printer, available in
Europe from April. Based on the
JV33 series, the new JV34-260
has a printing width of 2.6m and
is designed for signage, banners
and flags. The printer is
compatible with water-based,
solvent or sublimation inks on a
variety of materials, including
transfer paper and polyester.
The JV34-260 incorporates
two print heads in a staggered
arrangement, producing a print
speed of approximately 30sq
m/h, at 540 x 720 dpi. The
variable-dot technology is said to
offer accurate and high-quality
images with smooth gradations
even when printing in a four-
colour mode.
The print head can be
adjusted according to the
thickness of the substrate.
Narrow media widths of less
than 1,620mm are supported by
the small take-up device.
The printer features Mimakis
Automatic Media Feeder,
engineered to ensure continuous
web tension over the whole width
of the substrate. The feeder
supports a maximum roll weight
of 100kg.
Designed to allow continuous
ink supply, the JV34-260 includes
Mimakis Uninterrupted Ink
Supply System, which automat-
ically detects when an ink
cartridge is empty and supplies
ink from another cartridge. This
system can be used in
combination with the companys
Bulk Ink System, which contains
two litres per colour.
The printer also has a
three-stage heater, which
warms the substrate at the
start of the process and dries
the ink after printing.
InteliCoat in EMEA Distribution Partnership
Mimaki Launches Super-Wide Printer
Mimaki JV34-260
Peter Williams
Ink Technologies Rebrands
TECHNOLOGY
ISSUE 2 2011 19
EFI chose the Sign &
Digital UK show to unveil
its new grand-format
dye-sublimation fabric
printer. The EFI VUTEk
TX3250r 3.2m is
designed to print direct-
to-textile or indirect via
transfer and comes with
odourless sublimation
inks from Hilord, said to
offer rich, durable colours for
polyester-based materials.
The new fast-drying ink
enables the TX3250r to print at
speeds up to 100sq m an hour,
on polyester-coated, rigid or
flexible substrates. At this
speed, says EFI, flags can be
printed with excellent colour
saturation on both sides.
In conjunction with the
Klieverik calender, the TX3250r
can be used for a range of
industrial applications, such as
soft signs, banners, point-of-
sale and flags.
Scott Schinlever, EFI
VUTEk's general manager,
said: We are very excited to
be adding the TX3250r to our
leading portfolio of
superwide format products. It
is an outstanding example of
EFI bringing innovation to
the market.
The TX3250r offers
unrivalled print quality
and saturated colours for
wide-format textile at
production speeds, so our
customers can tap into high-
growth applications.
EFI says the new printer's
industrial design makes it
suitable for 24/7 operations. It
evolved from the original
VUTEk FabriVu printer
concept, which was
introduced in 2002.
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New VUTEk Sublimation Printer
Impression Technology Europe (ITE) is to launch its M Series of
DTG direct-to-garment printers at Mays FESPA Digital show in
Hamburg, Germany.
A feature of the new machines is the !QW Interweave
correction formula, which the company says eradicates the
banding that is a frequent fault in lower-resolution printing. The
system detects the hard edge commonly seen between each pass
and compensates with an intelligent dot placement and ink flow to
give sharper prints.
Even with bi-directional printing, says ITE, the !QW dot
replacement vastly reduces or even eliminates the band-to-band
tone differences. This allows faster, lower-resolution printing and
so thus increases the productivity of the machine. A new ink-
delivery system helps control the levels of ink delivered to the
head, greatly reducing wastage.
ITE said it had DTG had established itself over the years as
market leader in this field, and much of this was due to the fact
that its R&D was always aimed at making the machines more
productive. This new model was no different, with a host of
hardware, firmware and
software changes that
would ensure DTG
customers maintained
their advantage over
the competition.
DTG to Launch M Series
VUTEk TX3250r
DTG M Series
UK supplier McLink has
launched its SoftSign range of
wide-format printers, all offered
with a choice of inks from
Huntsman, whose range
encompasses dye sublimation,
disperse, reactive, acid and
pigment. Bulk-ink delivery is
standard, from l-litre bottles
The Softsign Print & Fix, for
direct-to-textile printing, is
based on the Roland RS Versa
Art and includes a 1.6m-width
printer complete with McLink
Sublifix fixation unit and
software. The recommended
inks are Huntsmans Terasil
Brite disperse range. Tested
using Brook International fabric
products, the printer is
compatible with both light and
heavy weights.
The SoftSign Calender Belt
model has an in-line fixation
calender. Based on the Roland
XJ printer, it has been designed
to eliminate the need for
transfer paper, by allowing the
direct printing of polyester
fabrics.
The new McLink series also
features a printer with in-line
Sticky Belt and built-in washing
unit, meaning the fabric moves
along the bed with greater
accuracy.
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TECHNOLOGY
RIP-software specialist
ColorGATE has launched its
Productionserver 6 Mimaki
Edition, which it says
provides perfect support for
the complete range of
functions of Mimakis large-
format printers in the JV33
and CJV30 series.
ColorGATE managing director
Thomas Kirschner said: The
Productionserver 6 Mimaki
Edition takes the best
possible advantage of what
these printers have to offer,
particularly of such innovative
printer functionalities as
spectacular metallic effects
for banners or for car wraps,
as well as brilliant full-colour
printing on transparent
substrates with white ink.
This Edition supports all Cat 1
printer drivers for Mimaki
printers and offers modules
such as Container, Color
Correction, Linearization
Assistant and Media Device
Synchronization (MDS).
Expansion packages include
Quality Control, Profiling,
Contour Cutting, Finishing
and Cost Calculation.
Mimaki
Software
McLink Introduces SoftSign
Soft Sign System
Calender Belt
Sticky Belt
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Konica Minolta has revealed it is to launch a
high-speed inkjet textile printer, equipped with
newly developed print heads, at ITMA 2011.
The model features print-bars furnished with
over 80,000 nozzles, to deliver a maximum
print speed in excess of 1,000 sqm/hour.
ITMA 2011 will be held in Barcelona, Spain,
from September 22-29.
Fujifilm Dimatix has launched a
new series of models
expanding its Spectra Polaris
brand of 512-jet, general-
purpose, binary, drop-on-
demand print heads.
Known as the PQ-512/15
AAA-2C, PQ-512/35 AAA-2C
and PQ-512/85 AAA-2C, the
three new models have 15, 35
and 85 picolitre drop sizes.
Arrayed at 100 dpi, on Polaris
512-jet print head can
simultaneously jet
two-colours. The new configu-
ration allows for two print
heads to be used to produce
full four-colour images.
The print heads have a metal
nozzle plate and integrated
mounting frame, designed to
ensure drop-in alignment. The
machines also include Dimatix
VersaDrop jetting binary
operating technology.
A repairable feature allows
each 256-channel jet module to
be exchanged and registered
without need for special tools
or recalibration. Each channel
jet module is dual-ported to
facilitate fast ink flushing and
recirculation. Heaters and
temperature sensors control ink
viscosity at jetting temperatures
up to 60C.
Polaris 512 print heads are
equipped with a fluid interface
allowing single or two-colour
operation. Shared physical
qualities across Fujifilms Q-
Class platform allow printer
designs to be cross between
different model types and
printing applications.
As an AAA designated print
head, Polaris is compatible with
aqueous ink formulations, UV-
curable and aggressive organic
solvents, making it suitable for
commercial and industrial
printing of wide-format
graphics, textiles, ceramics,
labels and packaging at
resolutions of up to 1000 dpi,
said Fujifilm.
Marc Torrey, vice president of
marketing at Fujifilm Dimatix,
said: Our new two-colour
Polaris PQ-512 AAA-2C print
heads continue to demonstrate
the power and flexibility of the
Q-Class platform to drive a new
range of printer models from
high performance to value
priced products.
Its integral mounting frame
solves many complex design
issues like print head-to-print
head registration and
orientation, colour capability,
temperature control and
replacement strategy, resulting
in a decrease in time-to-market
for new printer products.
Gerber to
Cease Flatbed
Production
Gerber Scientific, the parent
company Spandex Ltd, is to
exit its flatbed-printer
business to focus on thermal-
printing products, in a move
expected to save the
company approximately
$3.3m annually.
Gerber will immediately cease
production of its UV flatbed
printers, including the Gerber
CAT UV and Solara ion. The
revenue generated from its
UV flatbed printer business is
expected to be around
$3.5m-4m for the fiscal year
ending April 30. According to
the company, the flatbed
printer market cannot
support its long-term growth
and earnings objectives.
Marc Giles, Gerber Scientific
president and CEO, said: We
are committed to achieving
our transformation objectives
and could not justify the cost
of capital for a product line
whose market fundamentals
have not improved
appreciably since the
economic recovery began.
Gerber will now focus on its
line of thermal products,
including the EdgeFx printer,
Omega software and
speciality graphics
materials. The company
will, however, continue to
provide its existing flatbed
printer customers with
access to service, support,
parts and ink for a minimum
of five years from the date
of the announcement.
Fujifilm Launches Polaris Heads
KM Goes High-Speed
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TECHNOLOGY
T
o better understand the great
advantages that might be
gained by continuous-mode,
single pass digital printing of
fabrics, it is first necessary to explain
how the features of such a system
compare with existing installations in the
digital-printing field the familiar multi-
pass printers.
Multi-Pass Digital Printing
(Discontinuous)
1. Preparation
This phase needs chemical solutions that
must be applied to the textile before
printing, to help the fixing of the water
based inks by steaming after printing.
They are usually applied with foulard
machinery or flat-screen tables and then
dried in stenter machinery or under
conventional dryers.
2. Digital Printing
The digital printers available on the
market today all operate in multi-pass
mode. This means that the textile moves
step by step, in increments that vary
according to the dimensions of the heads
and technological capacities such as
resolution, etc. In this scenario the heads
on the carriages move from selvedge to
selvedge, printing the colours needed to
create the design. After printing, the
textile needs to be fixed by passage
through several drying units, according to
the printing speed that can be handled.
In our solution, the MS-JPK series, we
can reach up to 370 linear metres per
hour on a version settable with three lines
of heads in a width of 1.6m, enough to
produce between 2,000 and 5,000
metres daily, according to settings and
working shifts which is equal to the
traditional flat-screen production available
today. This means that multi-pass digital
printing can easily be a substitute for
traditional, conventional production in
application such as sampling, and small
and medium runs.
3. Steaming
After preparation and digital printing the
textile needs to be steamed at settings
that will vary depending on the
composition of the textile, the water-
based inks used and the coverage of the
designs applied. This phase requires
between 10 and 45 minutes with our MS-
VAPO Steamers, with 15 to 110 metres
capacity, dedicated to digital printing with
the latest generation of water-based inks.
4. Washing and Drying
After preparation, digital printing and
steaming, the textile needs to be washed
and dried, when all the excess ink on the
textile will be released rather than
adhering to the final fabric. Here, we have
a continuous MS-WASH unit, capable of
washing fabric in expanded rather than
rope form.
This multi-pass process has the
flexibility to be comfortable for small and
medium runs that have been the typical
digital output in recent years, but it
carries inconvenience in its complicated
and discontinuous production route,
which is due the fact that the various
different phases are handled in separate
modes, or even in different production
plants or even in different companies!
This increases production time and
results in slower delivery to the final
customer.
MS-RIO Single Pass
Continuous Digital Printing
1. Digital Printing
Digital printing in continuous single-pass
mode with the MS-RIO achieves its
advantages over multi-pass discon-
tinuous printing by virtue of the high
number of print heads deployed.
In a conventional multi-pass machine
the heads, positioned on carriages above
the textile, move from edge to edge of the
printer. Carriages can have different
dimensions and settings according to
each manufacturers design, and the
pause in fabric transport necessary for
the passage of the carriage increases the
time needed to print.
Figure 1 shows the movement of the
heads on the MS-JPK, which can easily
reach a speed of 370 linear metres per
hour, depending on the resolution and
pass settings.
CONTINUOUS SINGLE-PASS
PRINTING WITH THE MS-RIO
Paolo Milini and Omar Ceruti, of MS Italy, explain how their new
super-fast machine can beat the performance of rotary screenprinting
Figure 1: Multi-pass printing, showing
head movement on the MS-JPK
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Figure 2, in contrast, shows the single-
pass continuous configuration of the MS-
RIO, with fixed heads mounted across
the belt of the machine, on several
transverse bars, according to the
numbers of colours. Delivering high
resolution across a 1.9-metre width, this
intuitive configuration of print heads
permits continuous printing without losing
the time taken up in setting and printing in
uni- or bi-directional scanning mode, thus
increasing the speed of the digital printer
according to the number of lines installed
on each bar, which can be 1 or 2.
Obviously, the number of bars and
heads on the MS-RIO will depend on
the number of colours to be printed,
and can also adjusted according to the
calibrations chosen by user.
As already demonstrated by our model
MS-JPK38, we can easily ramp up to fast
production. Our MS-RIO project can
reach speeds up 75 metres per minute,
so this machine can run faster than the
traditional rotary screenprinting machines
available on the market today, without all
the setting time and test runs of a few
metres before the production, with
cylinders mounted on the machine to
compose the X number of rotary
screens. Users can start directly from the
first metre of textile inserted and
positioned
on the belt and run it
until the last has been
printed.
Table A shows the advantages of the
MS-RIO single-pass continuous machine
over traditional, conventional rotary
printing machines.
The range type of textiles that can be
printed in our MS-RIO single-pass
continuous machine is complete
practically all textiles that today can be
printed on conventional digital printers. To
deliver the optimum solution, we decided
to leave free the final choice of ink
supplier so that each end-user can
continue
to work with its
own suppliers of auxiliaries and inks, and
this decision will also make the market
more competitive. In the future we are
sure there will be a reduction in the ink
cost, which today is still more than 50% of
the cost of digital print.
Our vision for the future is a digital-
printing mill with a complete MS-RIO line,
as illustrated in Figure 3. DT
Table A: Comparison on the MS-RIO and traditional rotary screenprinting machines
Traditional Rotary Conventional MS-RIO Continuous Single-Pass
No. of Colours per Design Limited to the Cylinders from 8 to 12 Unlimited
Max Dimensions
of Design
Repeat 640mm most common
Repeat 1180mm very rare
Up to 8 meters
Printing Speed
Up to 30 m/min with magnet
Up to 45 m/min with blade
Up to 75 m/min.
Type of Design and
Shades
Limited to the possibilities of the mesh
of the cylinders
Very detailed with linear shades
due to perfect grey scales
Defects and selvedge
bandings
Sometimes difficult to avoid or eliminate Not existing
Ecology impact and
sustainability
Very high due the waste for the washing of
cylinders and excess of colours printed.
Near to zero
Minimum Quantities
Very high cost per metre depending on
cylinder costs
From 1 to any number of metres
printed the cost of engraving is
always zero
Dead Time settings for
changing designs or
colourways
Very high depending on number of cylinders
to be mounted and washed
Zero
Personnel involved
2 men for each machine, +1 for colour
kitchen, +1 for services
2 persons
Time for sampling design
Depending on engraving timing of cylinders,
maybe some weeks
In real time
Costs collection designs
Very high for effect of engraving the
cylinders
Very low: limited only to the printing
and textile costs
Figure 2: MS-RIO single-pass continuous
printing, showing 1 or 2 lines of heads on
each colour bar
1. Huge introduction roll of textile
2. Foulard squeezing and preparing machine
3. Continuous digital printing machine MS-RIO Single-Pass
4. MS-HT (High Temperature) steamer
5. MS-WASHER 8V continuous washing plant
6. MS-2T400/40 drying unit
Figure 3: A continuous printing-line concept incorporating the MS-RIO
An impression of the
forthcoming MS-RIO
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DESIGN TRENDS
Janet Prescott reviews print design themes for
the coming seasons
ALL THE FASHION
FOR 2012
P
rints are bringing out the colour that has been injected
into the fashion mix for 2012. After several seasons
where blocked colour has been dominant, prints have
become high-profile and individual.
At the seasons fabric shows in Milan and Paris there was a
wide variety of styles and inspiration, so that very few
choices were repeated from one design label to the other,
apart from the approach to colour. The economic situation
has resulted in designers making sure that they are offering
something new and unique.
Most of the prints seen in the new collections have been
digitally engineered, as the technique enables an original idea to
be made unique by altering small details. Digital printing is not
chosen because it is cheaper, it was stressed contrary to the
impression of many. Though it is more flexible and allows infinite
rapid changes during development, the cost of the inks involved
often cancels out any other price advantages over more
traditional ways of transferring a design to a length of fabric.
The main attraction is the consistency of end-product, the
scope afforded by digitally engineering an image, the
possibilities for use of mixed media, artworks and photography
combined, and the edgy, urban look achieved, which has come
to be associated with many of the more cutting-edge digital
designers. However, many designs, including florals or precise,
old-fashioned botanical themes, were also digitally created.
The technique was initially used mainly for womenswear,
but mens designers are now exploiting its potential,
especially with super-realist photo prints, to appeal to the
youth market. The dynamic, young casual market and
upmarket jeans area relies on unusual approaches for trend-
defining original visuals. Imaginative prints for menswear
formed part of Winter collections 2011/12 at Pitti Immagine
Uomo in Florence, in January, ranging from large, bold
designs to pointilliste, micro looks.
The major fabric shows for the next season (Summer
2012), including Premire Vision, in Paris, and Milano Unica,
displayed eye-catching examples of digitally produced
printed fabrics, prominently in the trend areas sometimes
dedicating a whole fashion trend to digital designs, though
professionals remarked that it was becoming difficult to
distinguish digital from traditional techniques.
Designs that were originated for mens fashion florid 60s
resort shirts, further revived in the 80s, with colourful, large,
over-the-top designs appeared again in womens collections
for Spring-Simmer 2012. Complicated photographic effects, with
the advent of digital techniques, put disparate images side-by-
side, united by the colour: palm trees, swimming turtles and car
lots were printed on one fabric, in a pale-blue cotton, printed
with super-realist clarity, to be used for ultra-cool jeans-wear.
Many designs for Summer 2012 were very small and detailed,
aimed at shirtings, dress and blouse fabrics. These gave an all-
over effect of dense colour, but on looking closer revealed micro
designs, such as Leggiunos botanical drawings of sea
creatures, fishes and ships, arranged in a dense pattern with an
ecru ground and coloured in green, blue, gold and orange at
Milano Unica. All over lozenge shapes appeared in pale
watercolours at Liberty Fabrics, designed in a painterly impres-
sionist style, together with town-art motifs featuring coloured
ladders. Cover Italia and Ercea International prints were also
creative and pointed new directions.
Bold designs, overlaid images, contrast and colour caught the
Leggiunos botanical drawings of sea creatures
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eye. Key colours included blues, greens, pinks and primrose
yellows, in soft tones, often used in revived historic prints
wildlife themes such as parrot prints, seascapes and
abstracts, all recoloured. There was a strong bent towards
bolder and arresting art themes of the 1950s and 60s,
interpreted in deep bold colours and unusual, confident
abstract shapes. Warm terracotta, orange and red grounds
contrasted with bold shapes in black and white, sometimes
outlined with thick black lines, or on a ground of primitive
symbols. Mondrian-style blocks of colour and Picasso-esque
bold shapes resulted, as in the example shown top right. Big
bold shapes and splashes of colour over a decorated
ground, made the fabrics full of visual interest. Some Italian
printers are commissioning young painters to capture the
spirit of the moment.
Trends at Pitti Uomo had emphasised the fashion for
darker urban scenes, interpreted in ultra-cool prints of
buildings, roads and everyday landscapes, washed with
colour like red, pale green or blue, and graffiti shapes
seen in black, white and red at Ercea International.
One of the more notable new looks at Moda In centred
round patchwork-look prints, made up of bright photo
images for a montage of postcards, in a carefree 1960s-
vacation style Beach Boys and the surfing scene.
Super-realist photo images of people and folk icons, such
a clown, faces looking out and hands extended, gave a
3D, trompe loeil result, with collage effects, portraits of
faces or images of buildings. DT
Pale watercolours from Liberty Fabrics
Some prints are inspired by artists such as Mondrian and Picasso
Palm trees, turtles and car lots come together in a single
design at Milano Unica
Parrot print at Milano Unica
Apparent 3D effects were seen at Moda In
Urban inspired print from Ercea International
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T
he annual Sign & Digital UK show, at the NEC in
April, saw the introduction of another digital-textile
printer aimed at the polyester wide-format signage
market the EFI VUTEk TX3250r, using the direct-
to-print method.
This adds to the growing number of digital-textile printers
introduced into this sector in the last few years. All these printers
are using disperse dyes of the low-energy types (dye-
sublimation chemistry), in different ink formulations, developed
for direct printing on to polyester and subsequent fixation (either
in-line or by a separate fixation stage using a heat calender).
The advantage with polyester direct to print is that there is no
wash-off stage after the fixation and it shortens the process route
of dye-sublimation systems, which require an intermediate
paper-printing stage, followed by heat-calender transfer/fixation.
Since the introduction of the polyester direct-to-print approach
at FESPA in 2004, by d.gen with its Teleios digital-textile printer,
more and more digital-textile-printer manufacturers have entered
this market. In addition, the grand-format digital-printer manufac-
turers, whose primary signage media was PVC, have also seen
the opportunities and followed the trend - first Agfa with its
AquaJet Jeti 3324, then Durst with the Rhotex 320 at FESPA
Munich last year, and now EFI VUTEk, with its TX3250r.
Table 1 summarises some of the currently available polyester
direct-to-print machines.
The EFI VUTEk TX3250r (pictured) is a development from the
VUTEk FabriVU model and uses Seiko print heads. EFI VUTEk
has partnered Hilord to provide the disperse-dye inks for the
machine, and these inks differ from the aqueous disperse-dye
inks used in the other machines in Table 1, in being solvent-
based which it is claimed gives improved dot gain and
print definition.
The fixation stage is off-
line and at the exhibition
Klieverik was on the VUTEk
stand, demonstrating its
grand-format GTC81/3400
heat calender. As with all
direct-to-print digital
polyester printers, pre-
treated fabric is used and
VUTEk has partnered with
Georg + Otto Friedrich to
supply polyester fabrics.
The introduction of the
new EFI VUTEk machine,
added to the number of
direct-to-print polyester-
signage printers already in
the market, makes this one
of the most competitive
segments in digital textiles.
This is good news for the
digital-textile-signage
printers, as it gives more
machine options and
should put increased
pressure on prices of both
hardware and
consumables.
Elsewhere at Sign &
Digital UK, Hybrid Services
launched several new
products, including the
Mimaki JV34-260 2.6m-
wide dye-sub banner
printer and the TS3-1600
entry-level dye-sub printer for soft-signage production.
Mutoh was promoting its various textile offers, such as the
Viper TX 100, incorporating a built-in, switchable and rotatable
print bed; the Viper TX SoftSign with in-line fixation unit; and the
Viper TX Professional direct-to-fabric production printer with
adhesive belt and integral dryer. DT
Dr John Provost reports
COMPETITIVE MARKET IN
POLYESTER DIRECT TO PRINT
Table 1 Polyester direct-to-print digital-textile printers
(using disperse-dye inks)
Manufacturer Model Print Head Print Head
D.gen Teleios GT Seiko 508 2.10
Mimaki JV34-260 Epson DX5 2.60
Mutoh Viper TX Epson DX4 2.24
ATP Color DFP 1320G4 Epson DX5 3.30
Hollanders ColorBooster XL320v Seiko 508 3.20
Agfa AquaJet Jeti 3324 Fuji Dimatix 3.20
Durst Rhotex 320 Fuji Dimatix 3.20
EFI VUTEk TX3250r Seiko 3.20
EFI VUTEk TX 3250r direct-to-
polyester digital-textile printer
EFI VUTEk TX3250r (with Seiko
print heads)
Klieverik grand-format heat
calender GTC 81/3400
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FESPA DIGITAL
F
ESPA Digital will open in Hamburg,
Germany, on May 24, as a sell-out event.
More than 360 exhibitors including 60
that are new to the show have taken over
18,000sqm of space.
Frazer Chesterman, FESPA managing director,
says much has changed since the last edition of the
show in 2009 not only in terms of the economic
climate but also in the widespread take-up of digital
technology across broad areas of printing. Back in
2009, digital wide-format printing was still, to a large
extent, in its adoption phase, with the majority of
printers in our community still deliberating a digital
investment, or making gradual progress up the
digital learning curve, he said.
In the two years since that show, the economic
challenges faced by all businesses have reshaped
the wide-format print landscape, encouraging PSPs
to develop new revenue streams, adopt innovative
technologies and business strategies to win new
business and carve out new niches. Without doubt,
digital has played a key part in their evolution.
From every quarter, we hear that digital
capabilities were a defining factor for the
businesses that best weathered the economic
storm. More than two-thirds of visitors to FESPA
2010 in Munich last year said that digital was a
priority for them, and the focus on digital investment
for the future has never been stronger.
Textile specialists will take note of the spate of
new, fast production machines arriving in the
market, taking advantage of the latest generation of
print heads from manufacturers such as Kyocera
and Seiko. There is also increasing competition in
the market for wide-format and grand-format
polyester signage printing with much research
being devoted to the development of new and
better sublimation and disperse-dye inks.
TEXTILE CONFERENCE
Many of these technical achievements and the
business opportunities associated with them will
be reflected in the programme of the one-day
FESPA Digital Textile Conference, on May 25, in
which the topics will range from garment printing
to industrial fabric functionalisation. Packed with
expert knowledge and opinion, the conference
will include open panel sessions in which
delegates will be able to ask questions and
make their own contributions.
On the recent announcement of the signing of
Hollanders as Gold Sponsor, Digital Textile editor
John Scrimshaw, who will also chair the
conference, said: "We're delighted to have the
support of Hollanders for
the FESPA Digital Textile
Conference.
"As a company that is
dedicated to textile
applications, Hollanders has
always been among the
DIGITAL PRINTING
ENTERS A NEW ERA
Opportunity Knocks at Sell-Out Hamburg Show
Frazer Chesterman
Hamburg Messe
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A. Berger
A1 B10
Unveiling a new label, to unify
all its printable textiles under a
single brand, Berger will show
textiles up to 505cm wide. The
range contains fabrics for
dye-sublimation technologies,
printed directly with water-, oil-
or solvent-based sublimation
inks or by dye-sublimation
transfer, as well as with UV-
curable and eco-
solvent/solvent inks. Among
them, Berger is showing three
new polyester art-canvas
products, as a high-quality
but less-expensive alternative
to cotton canvas. The new
Canvas Banner Kandinsky,
Canvas Banner Warhol and
Canvas Banner Gauguin are
claimed to be the
lowest-cost entry products
to the art-reproduction
market on frames. There will
also be ancillary products and
accessories for
textile finishing.
Barbieri Electronic
A1 C30
Barbieri is to present a new-
model spectrophotometer,
specially designed for a large-
format printing applications. It
will complement the existing
Spectro LFP for large-format,
flatbed and industrial printing,
and the Spectro Swing for
aqueous and solvent printers.
Beaver Papier
A1 C11
Beaver Paper will present its
TexPrint range of dye-
sublimation media products,
including TexPrint GREEN,
launched in 2009 and
claimed to be 100% eco-
friendly. TexPrint GREEN is
made with fibre from
managed forestry reserves
and contains no bleaching
agents. It is said to have
excellent dimensional stability
at high print speeds and
heavy ink saturation, with no
back gassing.
Brother
B1 100
Brother will be providing live
demonstrations of its GT-541
and GT-782 direct-to-
garment printers.
Brunner
A2-B68
See Spandex
Cham Paper
A4 D30
Cham is launching Transjet
Industrial, its latest innovation
in dye sublimation. The
65gsm lightweight sublimation
paper is designed to increase
process efficiency in industrial
textile printing and the
company says it can reduce
transfer times by up to 25%.
Coldenhove
A4 D16
Visitors to Coldenhoves stand
will see the history of paper
making, from the traditional to
the ultra-modern, and the
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leaders in driving the industry forward and its involvement in
Hamburg will add strength and prestige to this key event."
Xennia Technology and J-Teck3 are also sponsoring the event.
Full programme details are at www.fespa.com/dtceurope.
EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Although referred to usually just as FESPA Digital, this event
comprises two sister exhibitions FESPA Digital itself, running
from May 24-27; and FESPA Fabric, with a focus on garment
printing, which will conclude one day earlier, on May 26.
Among the features of the two shows is the evolution-themed
educational programme in the Digital Showcase Theatre (Hall
A2) and Freseners Fabric Showcase Theatre (Hall B1).
The comprehensive programme for the Digital Showcase
Theatre, which consists of 15 free-to-attend seminars, is now
available online at http://bit.ly/gF5kdy. Taking place between
11:00 and 16:00 in Hall A2 on the first three days of FESPA
Digital, it will allow deliver intelligent insights on a variety of
digital-printing topics.
The theatre sessions will be delivered by some of the
digital-print industrys key figures, including Ronen Zioni of
HP and Mark Alexander of Xaar. Steve Bennett, VP of sign
and display business at EskoArtwork will discuss the latest
large format finishing technologies, share EskoArtworks
future vision of workflow automation, and guide delegates on
streamlining their manufacturing process.
In addition, d.gens CEO and president Kilhun Lee will
explain the advantages and disadvantages of digital-textile
printing for soft signage and explore the prospects and
marketability of this application.
The Freseners Fabric Showcase Theatre programme is
specifically compiled to benefit the garment decorators and
textile printers who will visit FESPA Fabric. The programme
will support them with latest industry intelligence, guide
them through recent technology developments, and
demonstrate how these can be used to grow business.
The three-day Freseners Fabric Showcase Theatre
programme can be accessed at http://bit.ly/i9CO9X. It
features 18 sessions co-ordinated by Scott Fresener, SGIA
Parmele Award winner and owner of T-Biz International.
Fresener will himself host a number of seminars on topics
ranging from Secrets of High End Screen Printing on T-
Shirts to The State of Direct-to-Garment Today and Beyond.
Among other leading garment-industry people will share
their expertise is Kornit Digitals Sarel Ashkenazi, who will
cover high-performance direct-to-garment solutions
segmenting the garment-printing market and the
technologies used by each of the segments.
Mario Panter, CEO of Print Equipment, will deliver a session
on How to Make Money with Sublimation. DT
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FESPA DIGITAL
stand itself will be decorated
throughout with materials
printed by dye-sub
technology. Coldenhove is
launching Jetcol DHS, the
newest member of Jetcol
range and designed for
transferring images on to hard
substrates.
ColorGATE
A4 C20
ColorGATE is promoting both
its ColorGATE RIP software
and its capability in the
development of ICC profiles
and printer drivers for a wide
variety of printers and
application areas.
Concordia Textiles
A1 A30
Concordia offers a range of
fabrics for all digital-printing
techniques including
Sublitexco heatset polyester
fabrics for dye-sublimation
transfer printing; Distexco
heatset, FR-treated fabrics for
direct printing with water-
based dye, pigment and
sublimation inks; and Soltexco
heatset, FR-treated fabrics for
direct printing with eco-
solvent inks. Wider Soltexco
fabrics and a new finish are
being launched at FESPA
Digital, as well as more stretch
fabrics in all three product
groups.
d.gen
A1 C70
D.gen has not announced the
details of its display at FESPA
Digital, but it is likely to
include the Teleios GT
1800mm direct-to-fabric
polyester printer (see page
14)
DuPont
A1 C15
DuPont is emphasising its
Imvelo range of substrates,
described as a sustainable
solution for large-format
printing. Both strong sand
lightweight, the nonwoven
materials are made from
polypropylene and can be
glued, stitched and stapled.
Durst Phototechnik
A1 D80
Durst will give visitors their first
detailed insights into the work
of the recently created Durst
Textile Team, based in
Kufstein, Austria. Last year,
the company brought out the
Rhotex 320 dye-sublimation
textile printer and is now
working towards the launch of
a new 500 sqm/hour
production textile printer,
although this will not be
unveiled until the ITMA show
in Barcelona, in September.
EFI VUTEk
A1 A10
EFI has not revealed its
detailed plans for FESPA
digital, but is likely to show the
recently unveiled TX3250r
direct-to-polyester printer, with
Seiko print heads, which
takes its product line into
previously untried territory.
Epson
A1 D30
Epson has said it will
showcase its latest range of
large-format printers and
specialist media.
ErgoSoft
A2 A5
ErgoSoft will present the
TexPrint V14 RIP solution for
digital-textile production. It
says TexPrint makes it
possible to create and
produce professional
colourways, using preview-
based custom spot-colour
replacement tools to improve
colour accuracy and reduce
job make-ready times.
TexPrint 14 also provides
superior colour and image
quality for direct-to-garment,
direct-to-fabric and soft-
signage applications.
Gandy Digital
A1 B43
Gandy Digital is showing its
Pred8tor, described as a true
flatbed and roll-to-roll combo
printer that achieves the same
print quality on all roll
materials without compro-
mising true flatbed capability.
It will print high-resolution
1,200dpi (apparent)
photographic quality with in-
line white or clear and Gandy
claims it is the first commer-
cially available high-speed,
grey-scale printer delivering a
six-picolitre droplet. The
machine is also claimed to be
the worlds first to operate with
full machine controls from an
iPad.
HP
A4 C40/C41
HPs line-up will include an
expanded range of HP latex
technologies, building on the
qualities of the popular HP
Scitex LX800 printer. It says
these enhanced products will
enable PSPs to offer greater
versatility to an increasing
number of customers seeking
products and solutions that
are designed for the
environment.
Heytex
A1 B30
Heytex manufactures coated
and laminated textiles for L-
XXL digital printing and will be
showcasing its full line of new
and improved digital coated
and laminated printing media
for the wide- and superwide-
format digital printing market.
The focus will be on the
launch of new product lines
HEYblue digitex and HEYblue
digiline.
Hilord
A1 B41
Hilord's product catalogue
includes a full portfolio of
water, solvent, dye
Guandong Italia
A1 D81
Textile producer
Guandong is
introducing new
Cotton Canvas and
Polyester Canvas,
both Gloss and Matt,
suitable for pigment
inks and for UV printing. It says the highlight of its Banner
Collection is the new Intercast, a third-generation banner that
includes a wide variety of products, from the 340gsm
laminated to the 800gsm cast.
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sublimation, textile, and
UV inks. In addition, it says
can custom-design any ink
to outlast and outperform
its competitors.
Huntsman
A1 C88
Huntsman will showcase
its various ranges of
digital-textile inks,
including Terasil Brite inks
for direct-to-textile and
transfer printing
described as a new
generation of sublimation
inks, engineered for
brighter, deeper colours on
direct-to-textile prints. Also
on show will be Novacron
XKS inks for reactive
printing of cellulosics,
Lanaset XKS for polyamide
and silk, Terasil XKS for
polyester and the latest
Eriofast XKS range for
high-speed printing of
polyamide, silk and
cellulosics.
Imprifab.com
A3 C61
Imprifab.com is a young
company offering a wide
range of ecological
woven, knitted and
nonwoven fabrics for
large-format and digital
printing, as well as a range
of complementary
products for finishing. Its
products are available
worldwide through a
network of dealers and
distributors.
IVM SignTex
B1 108
IVM SignTEX is a specialist
in textile pre-treatments,
including fabric
preparation for dye-
sublimation transfer.
Jaysynth
A2 B21
Digital-ink producer
Jaysynth is launching both
low- and high-viscosity
pigment inks in Hamburg,
aimed at the garment and
home-textile sectors. The
new ranges will be offered
in CMYK + White. Jaysynth
Impression Technology Europe
A3 B23
ITE is launching its M Series of DTG direct-to-
garment printers, featuring the companys !QW
Interweave correction formula, said to eradicate
banding in lower-resolution printing. The system
detects the hard edge commonly seen between
each pass and compensates with an intelligent dot
placement and ink flow to give sharper prints.
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will also be promoting its
degassed ink pouches of 1,
2 and 3 litres, along with
Universal Needle Connector,
which it says provides
complete freedom for
customers with closed
systems.
Jetbest
A4 E25
Jetbest Corporation will focus
on its capabilities as a custom
ink developer. The company
says it can develop water-, oil-
and solvent-based inks, and
eco-solvent based inks
including dye-sublimation,
reactive-dye and acid-dye
inks in real time. It also
supplies printer spares.
Jin Kwang Chemical
A3 D23
Jin Kwang is a manufacturer
and exporter of digital-printing
media and chemicals,
including inkjet media is
available for use with latex,
solvent, dye/pigment, Seiko oil
and direct-sublimation
technologies. Its range
includes adhesive-coating
liquids for digital printing, as
well as self-adhesive fabric.
Kala
A1 E60
Best known as a
manufacturer of wide-format
laminators, Kala will also be
showing a new 67-inch-wide
heat-transfer calender for the
textile market. It says the
economically priced calender
will open opportunities for
printers looking to move into
textile printing for a modest
investment.
J-Teck3
A4 B46
J-Teck is launching a new line of water-based
disperse-dye inks to complement its established
J-Eco Nano green inks for polyester fabrics. In
2003, J-Teck became the first dye-sublimation
ink producer to remove phenols from its
formulation. Its inks are formulated using its
unique Nanodot Technology, which aids
pigment-particle dispersion and so improves ink passage through piezo print heads
and promotes fast drying on the substrate.
Other products manufactured by J-Teck include water-based pigment inks for graphic and
textile applications, acid dyes for printing of silk and Lycra, and reactive dyes for printing
cotton. All J-Teck inks are designed to work with bulk feeding systems.
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Kiian
A1 C10
Kiians digital division will
show a wide variety of inks, for
applications including fashion,
sport, interior decoration,
contracts and advertising.
Kornit Digital
B1 -175
Kornit will be showing its
market-leading technology for
direct-to-garment printing. Its
latest introduction is the Kornit
Avalanche 951, with 12
print heads (8 x CMYK, 4 x
White) for high-volume
industrial printing.
Klieverik
Hall A1 A33
Klieverik is to present the
recently developed Fixation
Unit GFC, for dye fixation of
directly printed fabric and for
heat-transfer printing on any
polyester base fabric. Also in
show will be the successful
GTC 81 series, for
continuous production of
direct and transfer dye-sub
printing, and the GTC
81/1850 Sport, for continuous
transfer printing of precut
pieces for sports clothing.
Klieverik calenders are
available in working
with widths from 1650mm
to 3200mm.
Liteks
A3 A10
Liteks Textile, Turkeys biggest
fabric-coating company, is to
present the Pesente Canvas
range for digital printing,
suitable for both solvent and
water-based inks and
available in different qualities.
Mehler Texnologies
A1 D31
Mehler Texnologies
manufactures and supplies
coated fabrics under the
brands Valmex, Polymar
and Airtex. It also offers a
range of high-strength
Marabu
A3 D41
Marabu is expanding its digital printing portfolio to include
water-based inkjet inks for dye-sublimation printing and will
give live demonstrations. The new TexaJet DX-SHE is a
hybrid ink for both transfer and direct digital printing on
pre-treated polyester, and is optimised for Epson DX4 and
DX5 print heads. Marabu says a high-density black ink,
coupled with intensive colours, generates high print quality
and superb colour gamut. The inks are suitable for all
textiles with a minimum polyester content of 60%.
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materials for both screen and
digital printing, including
frontlit, backlit, mesh,
blockout and truck.
Mimaki
A4 D20
Mimaki is to showcase almost
its complete portfolio of
printers and cutters, including
the newly launched JV34-260
super-wide-format printer and
examples of its dye-
sublimation printers. The
JV34-260 will itself soon be
available in a dye-sub
version, but the model on
display will be set up for
solvent inks. Mimaki says it
prints 70% faster than its
predecessor, the JV33-260.
Visitors will also gain an
overview of Mimakis
solutions for soft signage and
apparel, including the high-
volume TX400-1800D and
super-wide-format JV5-
320DS.
Monti Antonio
A4 C28
Monti Antonio is to present a
new range of compact
reactivation cylinders and
systems for use with direct-
to-textile inks. The machines
complement its existing
sublimation portfolio,
comprising a range that
stretches from small,
economical solutions up to
sophisticated high-
production systems.
MS Italy
A3 C42
MS will be promoting its new
and revolutionary single-
pass MS-RIO, the fastest
textile inkjet machine yet
although the machine will not
be present in Hamburg. MS-
RIO is able to print in high
resolution at a rate of
between 25 and 75 linear
metres per minute and is the
digital textile printer first to
challenge rotary screen-
printing. MS will also be
focusing on its MS-JP6 entry-
level machine and the
Kyocera-based MS-JPK
series, capable of printing
over 300 linear metres per
hour. Both models are
multiple-pass systems and
suitable for MS-Universal Ink,
a special range of ink able to
print on any kind of fabric
except polyester and acrylic.
MS also offers
steamers/washers and
stenters dedicated to the
digital-printing production.
Nazdar
A1 B42
Nazdar offers a compre-
hensive selection of UV,
water-based and solvent-
based printing inks for digital
inkjet applications, but for
textile printers the main
interest will be the new Lyson
TX650 range of water-based
dye-sublimation transfer inks.
The inks are formulated for
use on wide-format printers
using Epson DX4 and DX5
print heads, including
Roland, Mimaki and
Mutoh models.
Neschen
A4 B11
Neschen will present its
comprehensive range of
digital-print media and
laminating films, including its
new made in Germany
textiles DYEtex flag 110 B1,
DYEtex display 220 B1 and
VARItex decoframe 250 B1
CA, which it says are
positioned in the top quality
range. The DYEtex products
are pure sublimation media
for flags/banners and
display systems, and are said
to be available with attractive
prices and volume
conditions.
Optimum Digital Planet
A1 B40
Optimum Digital services the
advertising sector with
solutions that include large-
format, digital, solvent, UV,
textile printers and inks.
Plastic Tech
Developments
A4 B41
Plastic Tech
(PLASTGrommet) will
showcase its new line of
green eyelets for digital
printing, along with setting
equipment specially
designed for them.
Poli-Tape
A1 B25
Poli-Tape is a manufacturer
of textile-transfer systems
and pressure-sensitive
adhesive tapes, with a
strong focus on advertising
and display lettering. The
companys Textile Graphics
range comprises textile-
transfer films in almost any
colour and quality. The Sign
& Digital range offers a
selection of paper and film-
based application tapes as
well as stencil tapes. Poli-
Wall is a range of digitally
printable wall coverings.
Polyprint
B1 90a
Polyprint will demonstrate its
Texjet direct-to-garment
inkjet printers, now installed
in 43 countries, according to
the company.
Promattex
A3 E55, B1 62
Promattex is to introduce the
TS-3838ME low-cost, small
and light heat-transfer
press, with a pressing area
of 38x38cm and facility to
allow interchange
accessories for different
media. Also on show will be
the large-format (150x60cm)
TS-15060ME press for
dye-sublimation.
Rainbow Pigment
A3 B44
Rainbow will show its
Chromoink range of inkjet
inks, which include
sublimation, pigment, acid
and reactive textile inks.
Rimslow
A1 C90
Rimslow will show its well-
known range of textile-
processing systems, which
Mimaki JV34-260
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include machines for fabric
pre-treatment, ink fixation
and washing a total
solution that it says makes
possible a small digital
factory. Rimslow also offers
continuous fabric steamers,
fabric pre-treatment/coating
systems, continuous fabric
washing systems and
in-line solutions for direct
fabric printing.
Robart International
A1 C76
Robarts range includes the
RG-3300 Rollslitter,
designed to slit banner,
paper, textile, mesh and
vinyl (3.2-5m widths).
Roland
A3 B10
Among Rolands machines
for textile printing are the
VersaArt RS-640S and RS-
540S entry-level dye-
sublimation printers,
launched last year. The
company promises
innovations in both digital-
textile and UV printing.
Sawgrass
A4 B55
Sawgrass claims to have a
green-ink solution for
almost every application
and will be highlighting four
recently introduced product
lines M Inks, a series of
water-based pigment inks;
SubliM Direct, the next-
generation sublimation-ink
technology for high-speed
SETeMa
A1 E25
New from SETeMa is a stand-
alone version of the I-Fix direct
textile fixation unit functionality
that can also be integrated into
the standard I-Fix configuration for
a more flexible workflow. The I-Fix
is a completely autonomous heat-
fixation unit for direct-disperse
and sublimation-transfer dyes. It
can be coupled in-line to each digital printer without a mechanical or electrical interface.
Textile printing and fixation are synchronised to a one-step process. When used stand-
alone, the fixation unit can manage a print output of almost 200sqm. Models are available
in 1.85m, 2.50m and 3.40m widths.
SETeMa's
I-Fix
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production environments;
SubliJet-R, offering fast
printing speeds, energy
efficiency, high capacity
and brilliant colour output;
and ChromaBlast-R fast,
low cost, inks for short-run
garment printing.
Seiko Instruments
A3 B11
Seiko I Infotech is a
leading developer and
manufacturer of inkjet print
heads and a subsidiary
of Japans Seiko
Instruments Inc.
Sensient Imaging
A1 E20
Sublimation-ink specialist
Sensient will showcase its
recently launched Elvajet
range for both direct and
transfer printing to textile,
which it says has set a
new benchmark in the
industry. Optimised for the
new generation of faster
print heads, including
Epson, Ricoh, Kyocera
and Spectra, the new inks
are quick drying, which
Sentient says allows
printing on lighter-weight
transfer papers, while
keeping cockling/waving
issues to a minimum.
Sepiax Ink
A3 B31
The Sepiax range includes
water-based resin inks for
indoor, outdoor and
industrial applications.
Sepiax says it has
developed and distributes
the worlds first, harmless
water-based pigmented
ink incorporating
properties otherwise only
found in harmful solvent
inks or UV inks. All
Sepiax inks are water-
based and in composition
completely harmless for
humans and the
environment. Sepiax says
its product is the first
really green ink that is
able to replace harmful
inks whilst also opening up
new business
opportunities, for new
applications, in the world
of printing.
Signtrade
A4 B21a
Signtrade will present its
Hydrotex textile inks for
direct and sublimation
printing on the
Signracer printer.
Solunaris
A2 B20
Founded last year, Solunaris
supplies products and
services for both digital-textile
printing and conventional
textile dyeing and printing. It
has launched a range of
water-based Antelos inks for
digital printing on natural and
synthetic fibres with common
print-head technologies, such
as Epson, Seiko and Kyocera.
The basic product ranges are
Antelos R reactive inks for
cotton, viscose and silk, and
Antelos A acid inks for silk,
polyamide and wool.
Solunaris also offers Antelos
Cleaner and Antelos
Conditioner for printer
cleaning and maintenance.
Spandex
A2 B68
Spandex (Brunner in
Germany) describes itself
as a one-stop supplier of
complete offerings to the
digital-printing and
signmaking industries. On
show will be printable
substrates from manufac-
turers including Avery,
3M, Orafol and Mactac, as
well as the companys own
ImagePerfect portfolio.
Spandex will also show
visitors a variety of
aluminium textile-display
solutions.
Stahls
B1 170
Stahls, a specialist in heat
printing for apparel
decoration, will
demonstrate its Hotronix
heat presses, CAD-CUT
film materials, CAD-
COLOR digital media and
a range of custom
transfers and inkjet a
papers.
Stork
A1 B31
Stork Prints will showcase
its brand-new Sphene
digital-textile printer, as
well as the new Nebula
reactive-dye inks for the
Kyocera print head.
Sphene is the companys
latest fast-production
fabric printer, with print
speeds up to 550
sqm/hour. The Nebula inks,
claimed to be the only 8-
colour inkset licensed by
Kyocera, can also be used
in the Reggiani Renoir, MS-
JP and MS-JPK series
printers. Storks full line of
digital inks will be
displayed, with reactive,
acid, disperse and
sublimation inks for
Mimaki, Roland, MS, La
Meccanica and Mutoh
digital textile printers, and
reactive inks for Robustelli
Monna Lisa printers.
Texo Trade Services
A1 E68
TTS is a specialist supplier
of transfer-printing media,
printable textiles and
accessories. It will be
showing TexoTrans SX
sublimation-transfer
papers, which cover all
water-based printing
applications from A4
desktop up to 320cm
grand format, and which
can be used for soft
signage and sportswear
applications. Also on show
will be TexPrint SX40GFS,
for solvent-based dye-
sublimation inks, PPX
Protection Paper for
calenders and
TexoFabrics for transfer
and direct dye-sublimation
printing with water, oil, and
solvent-based dye
sublimation inks.
Wasatch
A4 A45
Wasatch has launched
SoftRIP 6.8, with
enhanced support for
dye-sublimation and
textile printing. Press
Curves and Calibration
Curves are now available
in all editions and make it
easier for users to
construct colour profiles
for processes that suffer
from extreme dot gain. The
custom-inkset creator now
allows users to configure
SoftRIP with custom
Hi-Fi inksets.
MARCH 2009
Calendar of Events
Submit your event listing to:
The Editor, Digital Textile, World Textile Information Network, Perkin House, 1 Longlands Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 2TP
UK. Tel: +44 1274 378800 Fax: +44 1274 378811 e-mail: jscrimshaw@wtin.com Website: www.digital-textile.net
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MAY 2011
24-26 FESPA Digital, Hamburg, Germany. FESPA.
Tel. +44 1737 240788;
Fax +44 1737 240770;
Website: www.fespa.com
25 FESPA Digital Textile Europe one-day
conference, Hamburg, Germany.
Contact: FESPA. Tel. +44 1737 240788;
Fax +44 1737 240770;
Website: www.fespadigital.com
24-26 Techtextil, International Trade Fair for
Technical Textiles and Nonwovens,
Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Contact: Messe Frankfurt,
Tel: +49 69 75 75-58 55;
Fax: +49 69 75 75-67 04.
E-mail: textilefairs@messefrankfurt.com;
www.textilefairs.messefrankfurt.com
24-26 Techtextil Symposium, Messe Frankfurt,
Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Tel: +49 69 75 75-58 55;
Fax: +49 69 75 75-67 04.
24-26 Avantex Symposium, Messe Frankfurt,
Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Tel: +49 69 75 75-58 55;
Fax: +49 69 75 75-67 04.
24-27 Texprocess 2011: International Trade Fair for
Processing Textile and Flexible Materials,
Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Tel: +49 69 75 75-58 55;
Fax: +49 69 75 75-67 04.
JULY 2011
20-23 Serigrafia, Expo Center Norte, So Paolo,
Brazil, Website: www.gruposertec.com.br/
eventos-serigrafia-sign.asp
AUGUST 2011
1-3 Print Source New York, Fall-Winter 2012
Preview, 7W New York, USA.
Contact: Printsource New York Inc,
Tel. +1 212 352 1005.
E-mail: info@printsourcenewyork.com
9-12 Maquintex, Centro de Convenes do Cear,
Fortaleza, Brazil.
Website: www.maquintex.com.br
9-12 XXIV- CNTT 2011 (National Congress of Textile
Technicians), Centro de Eventos Cear,
Fortaleza, Brazil.
Website: www.abtt.org.br
SEPTEMBER 2011
22-29 ITMA, Barcelona, Fira Gran Via de Barcelona,
Spain. Contact: Pearl Yang,
E-mail: visitor@itma.com.
Website: www.itma.com
OCTOBER 2011
19-22 SGIA Expo, Ernest N. Morial Convention
Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Contact: SGIA, Tel. +1 703 385 1335.
E-mail: sgia@sgia.org.
Website: www.sgia.org
26-28 FESPA Asia, Suntec, Singapore.
Fax +44 1737 240770;
Website: www.fespaasia.com
27 FESPA Digital Textile Asia one-day
conference, Singapore.
Fax +44 1737 240770;
Website: www.fespaasia.com
NOVEMBER 2011
11-12 Inkjet India digital printing conference,
Mumbai, India.
Website: www.inkjetforumindia.com
2012
FEBRUARY 2012
2-4 TV TecStyle Visions, Stuttgart, Germany.
Contact: Christin Fgner,
Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH.
Tel. +49 711 18560 2920;
Fax. +49 711 18560 2657;
E-mail: christin.fuegner@messe-stuttgart.de;
Website: www. www.tecstyle-visions.com
21-24 Barcelona, Spain. FESPA.
Tel. +44 1737 240788;
Fax +44 1737 240770;
Website: www.fespa.com
JUNE 2012
12-16 ITMA Asia, Shanghai New International Expo
Centre, China.
Website www.itmaasia.com
AUGUST 2012
14-17 Febratex, Brazilian Textile Industry Fair,
Parque Vila Germanica, Blumenau SC, Brazil.
Website: www.febratex.com.br
2013
OCTOBER 2013
23-25 SGIA Expo, Orange County Convention Center,
Orlando, Forida, USA. Contact: SGIA,
Tel. +1 703 385 1335.
E-mail: sgia@sgia.org.
Website: www.sgia.org
23-25 IFAI Expo Americas, Orange County
Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Contact: IFAI, Tel. +1 651 222 2508.
E-mail: generalinfo@ifai.com
Web: www.ifai.com
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President and CEO of TenCate.
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