Lectra’s New Game-Changing Vector® IQ Scales Up Performance In Cutting For Fashion, Automotive And Furniture Manufacturing

PARIS — November 8, 2016 — Lectra has launched a smart new version of its best-selling fabric-cutting solution. Now, for the same price as the previous entry-level Vector® model or lower, depending on the range, manufacturers in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries can increase productivity by up to 10 percent with the automated efficiency of patented continuous cutting, as well as benefit from predictive maintenance.

The new intelligent Vector iQ features Eclipse continuous cutting, a functionality previously available only on higher-end models. Developed 22 years ago by Lectra and used by 4,354 companies worldwide, Eclipse increases productivity by up to 10 percent due to the ability to cut without interruption as material automatically advances. Reliability and productivity enabled by these new features are essential for businesses that depend on maintaining a competitive cost per part cut and an optimized total cost of ownership. The operational excellence long targeted by automotive suppliers is now shaping best practices in the fashion and furniture manufacturing industries.

Offered for the first time ever with entry-level Vector models, Lectra Power Premium service coverage includes predictive maintenance designed to drive down the risk of machine downtime and stoppage. By benefiting from proactive, data-driven diagnostics and recommendations on the appropriate course of action, Lectra Power Premium customers can achieve up to 98 percent machine availability. Remote diagnostics enable data collected on customer premises to be analyzed in real time and compared against previously defined standards. This enables the Lectra customer care team to alert customers to potential technical issues before a breakdown even takes place.

By drawing on the strengths of a global structure, Lectra can provide the right level of support to contract customers at any location, within a guaranteed time-frame. Lectra’s worldwide presence combined with best-in-class service and support capabilities ensure Lectra’s rapid intervention, enabling manufacturers to achieve maximum machine availability and productivity.

“The Vector iQ is a sophisticated yet accessible new breed of fabric-cutting solution, enabling tremendous gains in productivity and uptime,” observed Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Lectra. “Both of which are sources of value for our customers, whether they produce vehicle seating, furniture or fashion clothing. Versatile and affordable, it scales up performance to a new standard.”

Posted November 8, 2016

Source: Lectra

RadiciGroup Takes The Field With The Italian National Football Team: New High-Performance Artificial Grass Turf At The Coverciano Football Technical Center

BERGAMO, Italy — November 8, 2016 — Tessiture Pietro Radici, an ancestral RadiciGroup company, is the producer of the polyethylene yarn used to manufacture the synthetic turf covering for a new 11-a-side football pitch, inaugurated on Tuesday, September 8, at the Italian Football Federation’s (FIGC) Federal Technical Centre (CTF) in Coverciano, with a friendly match between the staff of the Federation and some journalists of the sports press. The installation was carried out following the FIGC technical sector’s decision to upgrade one of the CTF football pitches with artificial grass in order to ensure an ideal playable surface in any playing conditions.

The new synthetic turf was manufactured with Radigreen® MFL PE S-CORE yarn — monofilament yarn made of high-performance polymers, delivering high wear resistance, split resistance and playing field uniformity over time. The turf and the whole system were designed and produced by Sofisport, an Italian company specializing in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of artificial grass fields produced with the most up-to-date technologies.

Artificial grass carpet made with Radigreen MFL PE S-CORE is an invitation to play — it has the look of natural grass at its best, without the high maintenance cost of natural grass. Moreover, the two-colour versions allow manufacturers to successfully reproduce the various green tonalities of natural grass blades, thus making the synthetic turf even more pleasing to the eye.

Radigreen MFL PE S-CORE is soft and pleasant to the touch like natural grass. Soft, but resistant, it will not cause skin abrasion, yet ensures excellent resilience. Still another advantage of the product is that it retains its characteristics over time. Indeed, before being placed on the market, the product has to pass rigorous tests of resistance to UV rays, weathering, and wear and tear over long periods of time.

With its 75-year history, Tessiture Pietro Radici (TPR) and its 130 employees guarantee competence and reliability in the production of Radigreen artificial grass yarn for synthetic turf. The TPR production unit is based in Gandino (Bergamo, Italy), alongside its research and development department that supports production by ensuring continual innovation and retention of Radigreen’s excellent characteristics and sustainability over time.

The realization of the new artificial grass football pitch in Coverciano was a great opportunity to show how an all Italian production chain — from yarn producer to synthetic turf maker — can guarantee efficiency, innovation and product environmental sustainability. A combination of key features that takes on an even greater meaning, since the end product — 100-percent made in Italy — is a playing field for the Italian national football team.

As always, TPR’s know-how and responsiveness to the needs of a continually evolving market (such as artificial grass) has enabled the firm to meld the high technical performance and playing comfort demanded by its customers into a specific product: Radigreen MFL PE S-CORE. The yarn delivers exceptional performance in terms of resilience, its capacity to spring back to an upright position after being stepped on. Consequently, ball roll and biomechanical tests show excellent results over time. These characteristics are of the utmost importance for all pitches where the Italian national football team does its training.

Posted November 8, 2016

Source: RadiciGroup 

MISSION Launches New Line Of Innovative Heating Technologies To Help Athletes Combat Colder Tempertures For Training And Competition

NEW YORK CITY — November 3, 2016 — MISSION, the sports performance leader in Thermoregulation technologies, has announced the launch of its new Heating line of Accessories & Gear powered by game-changing technologies to keep athletes super warm and dry in colder weather conditions.

The new Heating line includes a full range of Accessories & Gear, including High Performance Gloves, Scarves, Headbands, Beanies, Balaclavas, Neck Gaiters and Baselayer Tops and Bottoms. The ultra-lightweight and breathable Heating collection is entirely constructed to deliver superior warmth without the weight, while keeping athletes dry during training and competition.

As the global leader in Thermoregulation, Mission is once again setting a new standard for microclimate management and temperature control to enhance performance and comfort for athletes at all levels of play.  From its new Performance Gloves that are carbon-infused and promote 20 percent greater heat retention than standard fleece, to its new Performance Baselayer Tops & Bottoms that are powered by 37.5® technology and keep you super warm and dry, Mission’s latest product innovations, further reinforce the company’s focus on cutting edge technologies for enhancing performance through temperature control.

“It’s a simple equation, at Mission we put the athletes first when developing our new innovations. The two biggest complaints we heard from athletes in fall/winter training were associated with the bulk and weight of winter gear and how it impedes dexterity and performance, and secondly, that the bulk and weight of the winter gear produces significantly more sweat, which makes the athlete colder, faster. Our new Mission Heating line nails both of these, providing athletes with superior warmth without the weight, and superior dryness throughout the activity. As the brand that has created and led the Cooling category for the last 5 years, we’re fired up to bring that same maniacal innovation focus to the Heating category,” said Josh Shaw, CEO and Founder of Mission.

“Mission’s new Heating line is going to change the way athletes train and compete in the cold weather.  These items are so warm, yet lightweight, which eliminates the bulk and sweat that can get in the way of performing to your potential.  They will be a must-have when training in the fall and winter,” said Mission partner and New York City FC Captain David Villa.

The line will be available at leading retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Target, Lowe’s, and Mission.com.

Posted November 8, 2016

Source: Mission

LA Textile Announces New Dates & New Show Areas For 2017 After A Successful Fall/Winter 2017-18 Edition

LOS ANGELES — November 3, 2016 — The Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) is excited to announce its 2017 show dates after a very successful Fall/Winter edition which took place September 26-28, 2016, and unveiled new show areas, bustling traffic, and an increase in registered attendees. The recent Show debuted a new SOURCING Pavilion, an expanded Penthouse show area on 13C, and a positive arc in business as exhibitors reported seeing increased traffic and new accounts. The 2017 Show dates are scheduled for February 27-March 1, 2017, and September 25-27, 2017.

The impressive list of designers and companies seen at the recent Show included 7 For All Mankind, Adidas, Alexander Wang, All Star Apparel, Are You Am I, Athena, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Beach Riot, Bebe, Chaserbrand, Disneyland Costume, Donni Charm, Fred Segal, G-Star, Guess ? / Marciano, HUF, Junkfood Clothing Company, Justfab, L Space By Monica Wise, Latigo Inc, LF Stores, Lilly Pulitzer, Los Angeles Apparel, Lucky Brand, Mattel, Michael Stars, Monique Lhuillier, Nasty Gal, Need Supply Co., Pacific Sunwear – Pac Sun, Paige Premium Denim, Paper Crown, Romeo & Juliet Couture, Rue 21, Saltwater Luxe, Skechers, Sky, Speedo, Spiritual Gangster, Splendid-Ella Moss, Stance, Sue Wong, Swell, The Reformation, The Squad, TJX, Tobi, Toes On The Nose, Trina Turk, True Religion, Uniqlo, Urban Decay, Urban Outfitters, Westside Project, Wildfox Couture, and Zulily, to name a few.

“From day one traffic was non-stop,” said Sam Schechter of Sommers Plastics. Leslie Lesh, agent for European mill Tricots Liesse agreed, noting: “It’s the best show I have ever had. Traffic was good and our booth was jammed. We had over 80 visitors, quite a few from San Francisco and many swimwear accounts. I look forward to the next Show.”

Taking place February 27-March 1, the next Show will continue the growth seen at LA TEXTILE this year by debuting more new show areas and features, including TECH-BY-DESIGN, a new show Pavilion that will spotlight technology resources for the apparel and textile industry. “Fashion is now a high-tech industry,” said Ilse Metchek, president of California Fashion Association (CFA) and LA TEXTILE Show partner. “Understanding the value of the latest in technical equipment, the available analytics and the newest concepts for visual merchandising is clearly the only way to achieve sustainable success in brand management and retail growth. We are looking forward to having a one-stop presentation of these resources at LA TEXTILE in 2017.” TECH-BY-DESIGN will be featured in the new 40,000 square foot 13C show area of the CMC’s Penthouse, introduced to attendees at the recent Fall/Winter Show.

LA TEXTILE’s SOURCING Pavilion also debuted at the recent Show and will share the 13C show area with TECH-BY-DESIGN. The SOURCING Pavilion was created as an organic response to the steady increase in exhibitors catering to product development needs over the past few Shows. Exhibitors in this show area included factories, patternmakers, samplemakers, specification companies, cutting, dyeing, and textile testing businesses, to name a few. The 2017 edition of SOURCING at LA TEXTILE will be an expanded version, including all Design & Direction exhibitors offering textile design, surface design & art studios, color services, garment design services, trend services, and similar companies.  This addition to SOURCING consolidates design and production services at the Show, creating one central and convenient location.

Highlights planned for shows in 2017 also include new speakers and presentations for LA TEXTILE’s much-lauded, complimentary Seminar Program, now including Fashion Snoops who will join the lineup of fashion trend presentations, with more to be announced shortly.  Shows in 2017 will also feature networking mixers designed to create additional opportunities for attendees and exhibitors to connect in a casual, celebratory environment.

The Show is also pleased to announce that it will be extending its partnership with global fashion trend forecasting & consulting agency Peclers Paris into 2017. Peclers Paris will continue to provide key fashion trend directions edited specifically for the LA TEXTILE designer audience, curating exhibitor fabric and trim samples for the Show’s Trend Forum display, and providing Show attendees with foundational trend and color information to refer to as they navigate thousands of Spring/Summer 2018 fabric and trim collections throughout the Show.

LA TEXTILE in 2017 will take place Monday-Wednesday, February 27-March 1, 2017, for the Spring/Summer 2018 season, and Monday-Wednesday, September 25-27, 2017, for the Fall/Winter 2018-19 season at the California Market Center. The Show Floor is located in the A, B and C wings of the CMC’s Penthouse, located on the 13th floor. Show hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Posted November 7, 2016

Source: Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE)

Picanol At INDIA ITME 2016

IEPER, Belgium — November 7, 2016 — INDIA ITME 2016, which will take place December 3-8, 2016, at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC), is the largest exhibition of its kind in India. This year, it is expected to attract over 125,000 textile visitors. Picanol will take this opportunity to present all of its latest high-tech weaving machines and underline its prominent position in the Indian market by displaying four high-tech weaving machines at its booth. In addition to two recently introduced OptiMax-i rapier machines, two state-of-the-art OMNIplus Summum airjet machines will also be on display.

Furthermore, one Picanol Jacquard OMNIplus Summum weaving machine will be on display at the Bonas/Van de Wiele booth. The Picanol booth will be located in Hall 6, booth A19.

Picanol’S Presence In India

Picanol has been successfully serving the Indian market since 1956. In light of the potential and expected growth of the Indian market, Picanol decided to set up its own organization in India in early 2008. The aim behind this move was to ensure it could more actively support its local activities. Since this local presence was established, Picanol has been strongly focusing on local sales and service activities.

In recent years, Picanol India has seen a steady growth in its market share and this has led to it becoming the leading provider of weaving machines on the local market today. India is a market that is of crucial importance for Picanol as it is one of the world’s key textile markets.

In addition to the main office in Delhi (with electronic print repair shop), the regional offices in Mumbai and Coimbatore are proof of Picanol’s strong presence in the Indian market. In total, a team of 35 Picanol professionals in India are committed to serving its customers.

With the broadest product range on the market, improved local services and considerable presence, Picanol remains highly committed to India. Indeed, its ambition is to become the leading provider of weaving systems for the entire Indian weaving sector.

Picanol weaving machines on display at ITME 2016

1.OMNIplus Summum-4-P 190 weaving a bottom weight fabric

  • WARP
  • Yarn Count: Nm 17/1
  • Material: Polyester / Cotton
  • Density: 23.7 ends/cm
  • WEFT
  • Yarn Count: Nm 28/1
  • Material: Polyester / Cotton
  • Density: 25 picks/cm
  • DRAWING-IN WIDTH: 167 cm

SPECIAL FEATURES:

  • Blue22 EasySet weft feeders
  • AirMaster
  • PRA II Plus
  • DRC30

2. OMNIplus Summum-4-P 340 weaving a sheeting fabric

  • WARP
  • Yarn Count: Ne 60/1
  • Material: Cotton
  • Density: 73 ends/cm
  • WEFT
  • Yarn Count: Ne 80/1
  • Material: Cotton
  • Density: 45 picks/cm (double pick)
  • DRAWING-IN WIDTH: 297 cm

SPECIAL FEATURES;

  • Blue22 EasySet weft feeders
  • ARVD II plus
  • Air Tucking-in
  • AirMaster
  • PRA II Plus
  • DRC30
  • New center support for harness frames

3. OptiMax-i-8-R 190 weaving a shirting fabric

  • WARP
  • Yarn Count: Ne 100/2
  • Material: Cotton
  • Density: 52 ends/cm
  • WEFT
  • Yarn Count: Ne 50/1
  • Material: Cotton
  • Density: 48 picks/cm
  • DRAWING-IN WIDTH: 173 cm

SPECIAL FEATURES:

  • Guided gripper system GC
  • Electronic Disc Cutter EDC
  • LED illumination
  • Centralized pneumatics

4. OptiMax-i-6-R 190 weaving PV-suiting

  • WARP
  • Yarn Count: PES/CV Ne 30/2 – PES denier 300
  • Material: PES/CV and Polyester
  • Density: 22 ends/cm
  • WEFT
  • Yarn Count: PES/CV Ne 30/2 – Pes denier 300
  • Material: PES/CV and Polyester
  • Density: 20 picks/cm
  • DRAWING-IN WIDTH: 166 cm

SPECIAL FEATURES:

  • Free flight gripper system VD
  • Mechanical filling cutter
  • Mechanical tucking-in
  • Centralized pneumatics

5. OptiMax-i-12-J 340 weaving a deco fabric at the Bonas/Van de Wiele booth

  • WARP
  • Yarn Count: 167 dtex
  • Material: Polyester
  • Density: 64 ends/cm
  • WEFT
  • Yarn Count: Co Ne 5.4/6 – CV Ne 24/2
  • Material: Cotton and Viscose
  • Density: 54 picks/cm
  • DRAWING-IN WIDTH: 307 cm

SPECIAL FEATURES:

  • Free flight gripper system VB
  • Electronic Right Gripper Opener ERGO
  • SmartCut filling cutter
  • SmartEye filling detector

Posted November 7, 2016

Source: Picanol

TissueGen To Showcase ELUTE® Fiber For Nerve Regeneration, Tissue Engineering And Advanced Drug Delivery At Neuroscience 2016

DALLAS — November 7, 2016 — TissueGen® Inc., developer of ELUTE® fiber, enables controlled sustained delivery of sensitive pharmaceuticals and biologics from biodegradable fibers for advanced drug delivery, nerve regeneration, and tissue engineering. TissueGen works with leading pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and medical device companies to develop fiber and textile medical devices for use in drug delivery applications such as small diameter vascular grafts and stents, tissue and nerve regeneration, orthopedic devices and sutures.

TissueGen, Inc. will showcase ELUTE® fiber for advanced pharmaceutical and biologics delivery from biodegradable polymers in Booth 3013 at the Society for Neuroscience’s Neuroscience 2016 meeting. ELUTE fiber directly replaces traditional fibers in medical textiles to potentially improve clinical outcomes by delivering temperature sensitive therapeutics and live biologics directly at the site of implant.

At Neuroscience 2016, explore how TissueGen’s patented manufacturing process enables controlled sustained delivery of the broadest range of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and biologics ever possible via biodegradable fiber-based devices to enable medical device developers to achieve breakthroughs across a broad range of medical applications.

Neuroscience 2016 will take place November 12-16, 2016 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA.

Posted November 7, 2016

Source: TissueGen® Inc.

Alexiflam FR Treated Samples Sent To The United States Marine Corps

PERTH, Australia/WASHINGTON — November 7, 2016 — On the heels of meeting with senior personnel at United States Marine Corps Systems Command to discuss next generation flame retardant military uniforms, Alexium International Group Ltd. is pleased to announce that it recently furnished the Marines samples of Corps approved uniform fabric treated with Alexium’s environmentally friendly flame retardant chemistry along with independent testing data.

These samples will now be evaluated by technology and procurement specialists at the Infantry Combat Equipment (ICE) division of the Marine Corps, which has the task of ensuring the uniforms worn by the Marines are safe and effective.

“Much like the consumer market, the military market has reacted to the serious health risks, both to personnel and the environment, of using dangerous, outdated flame retardant chemistry,” said Alexium CEO Nicholas Clark. “When we met with the Marines, they immediately requested data and samples of their preferred fabric treated with our innovative FR chemistry, and we are pleased to deliver on that request and to have our product evaluated against the most stringent specifications. With our continued work with the Army, working closely with the Marine Corps is a natural step for Alexium to take, and I have every confidence that after evaluation, Alexium will play a vital role to help protect these brave men and women who serve,” added Clark.

Marine Corps Systems Command and the Army’s Program Executive Office – Soldier have been collaborating to develop, test and deliver ever-better capabilities for Marines and Soldiers. These acquisition professionals are tasked to ensure uniforms and personal protective equipment are safe and effective. This effort is ongoing, and flame resistant uniforms and protective materials was listed as a top priority for this group in September, and Alexium has been well received since the initial discussion began.

Alexium President, Dirk Van Hyning, added: “Expanding our efforts with the United States military has always been a goal of Alexium, and this advances that effort in a significant way. Alexium first targeted producing an eco-friendly FR nylon-cotton twill product for the Marines over two years ago and our significant progress toward a finished, ready-to-go uniform fabric was clear to the Marines, as evidenced by the request for data and samples Alexium has provided. This is an exciting complementary effort to our work with the Army.”

Posted November 7, 2016

Source:Alexium International Group

Tianhai Athleisure Solutions Introduces Customized Lace And Jacquard Knits At Performance Days In Munich November 16th And 17th With Creora® Fresh Spandex

GUANGZHOU, China — November 5, 2016 — Tianhai Athleisure (TAS), a new division of leading Chinese lace manufacturer Tianhai Lace, will introduce a new Design-to-Garment platform: D2G with creora® Fresh spandex at the upcoming Performance Days trade show in Munich November 16 and 17.

D2G, a design-to-fit jacquard program, is a very flexible and versatile body-mapping system in which pattern repetitions can be engineered to any garment’s shape or size. It enables brands to develop exclusive patterns for tops and bottoms, including finishing details (hem, waist, neckline, etc.). D2G by TAS requires close cooperation with a customer’s designers and technical staff as each and every fabric will be unique for the intended garment.

The fabrics can be engineered to offer various levels of compression with creora® spandex where needed. The resulting body-mapped garments will have fewer seams while providing breathability and comfort along with tailored high performance functions. Additional functionality can be incorporated to provide moisture management, thermal or cooling benefits and with creora® Fresh, odor neutralization.

“With D2G, the possibilities for creativity, innovation and differentiation are unlimited,” says Bob Wong, project manager of the new TAS division. “We see patterned knits as a niche to fill in a market dominated by more basic fabrics. Our technology makes it possible to engineer a garment in ways that were previously not possible with engineered compression plus performance like with creora® Fresh, odor neutralizing spandex”

Posted November 5, 2016

Source: Hyosung Textiles Division

Fiber Producer Teijin Completes Land Acquisition For Business Expansion in United States

TOKYO — November 4, 2016 — Teijin Ltd. announced that it has completed the purchase of approximately 1.8 million square meters (about 440 acres) of commercial land in Greenwood, S.C.

Teijin plans to establish a highly-efficient carbon fiber production site for automotive and aircraft applications on the acquired land to meet diversified demands and create some 220 jobs with $600 million worth of investment around 2030.

The Teijin Group is leveraging its core strengths in integrated high-performance materials and healthcare. Through this investment, Teijin will accelerate its global expansion in integrated high-performance material businesses by utilizing its trilateral hubs in Japan, the United States and Europe. Teijin will continue to evolve, aiming to become a company that supports future society.

The Teijin Group is implementing a solutions-oriented business model by combining and integrating materials, healthcare and IT technologies as part of its long-term management vision. To realize this strategy, Teijin focuses on developing integrated high-performance material businesses for automotive and aircraft applications and has been examining an appropriate footprint in North America. The company has also agreed to a full acquisition of Continental Structural Plastics Holdings Corporation (CSP), a leading automotive composite supplier in North America, which is scheduled to be completed in December 2016.

Posted November 4, 2016

Source: Teijin Group

Sawgrass’ SubliJet-IQ Pro Photo XF Inks Deliver Extended Print Display Permanence More Than Three Times Longer Than Silver Halide Prints

SHEFFIELD, England — November 4, 2016 — Sawgrass’ SubliJet-IQ Pro Photo XF inks for Epson 7890 and 9890 SubliJet professional solutionshave earned a print display permanence rating of 64 years from Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR)when used to imprint ChromaLuxe high-definition photo panels. Designed for and used by fine art and professional photography printmakers, these inks deliver prints that last more than three times longer than those made on silver halide photo paper with other types of photographic ink.

“Sublimated prints on ChromaLuxe HD photo panels are becoming more and more popular in the fine art and high-end photography markets, with several high-profile exhibits recently celebrated in the US, Europe and Asia,” said Patrick McGinnis, Sawgrass’ director of Product Marketing. “For many printmakers, offering extended print display permanence is a top concern, as the quality and lifespan of the images are incredibly valuable to their customers. Our SubliJet-IQ Pro Photo inks have long been used for sublimating these prints, and we wanted to provide a solution that would greatly lessen the impact light can have on the longevity of a print.”

Sawgrass worked with ChromaLuxe to develop XF inks for increased UV stability, image longevity and performance on ChromaLuxe media. This eight-cartridge set features three black inks — KXF, LkXF and LlkXF — which add extended longevity to prints, in addition to enhanced skin tones, neutral blacks and detail that fine art and photographic prints demand.

Wilhelm Imaging Research, the world’s leading independent print permanence testing laboratory, conducted comprehensive, multi-factor print permanence tests under standard interior light conditions on ChromaLuxe high-definition photo panels. The results found extended colorfastness and image permanence of 64 years and more than three times that of prints made on silver halide photo paper.

When displayed, unframed prints made with the latest generation of ChromaLuxe aluminum photo panels are far more stable and longer lasting than Kodak Endura or other current silver-halide papers, including silver-halide prints framed under UV-absorbing acrylic or glass or when face-mounted to UV-absorbing acrylic.

“Very complex interactions take place between sublimation inks and the ink receptive polymer coatings of dye sublimation prints, both during the short, high-heat image transfer step involved in making the prints and, very gradually over time, during the long-term display and storage of the prints,” said Henry Wilhelm, Director of Research at WIR “What a print looks like when it emerges from the heat press tells you nothing at all about how long it will last. You can consider permanence — or the lack thereof — to be the invisible factor in sublimation printing.

“In terms of how long your prints will last, sublimation on metal photo panels is a new and rapidly advancing technology, and all aluminum photo panels — frequently referred to in the marketplace simply as ‘Metal Prints’ — are by no means the same,” Wilhelm continued. “If your lab is using untested products, both you and your customers are flying blind.”

Earlier this year, Sawgrass released a formulation of SubliJet-HD Pro Photo XF inks for the Virtuoso 25” 8-Color HD Product Decorating System.

The complete SubliJet-IQ Pro Photo XF solution includes unique color profiles for Windows and Mac OS drivers, as well as popular rip software. All color profiles are optimized for superior image quality in a wide range of applications, including interior signage, fine art and photographic reproduction or high-volume production of personalized gifts and promotional products.

Posted November 4, 2016

Source: Sawgrass

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