Volkmann Presents The Latest Technologies In Glass Twisting At The JEC

KREFELD, Germany — January 2016 — JEC is the worldwide largest trade fair for Composites and the JEC Conferences are the most important conferences of the year. Composites professionals from all over the world will meet in Paris from March 8-10, 2016. Volkmann will present the innovations in glass twisting machines VGT and VGT11-P. At the joint SAURER stand A56 in Hall 6 visitors will be informed about all new develop-ments in the glass fiber production range.

Largest VGT installation worldwide starts production

The major order from Taishan Fiberglass for 93 VGT twisting machines in various specifications could be put into operation in mid-December 2015. The plant for textile glass filament yarns in the Shandong Province with a maximum capacity of 50,000 tons per year is the worldwide largest production site for textile twisted glass filament yarns. Thanks to the Volkmann-typical sectional design, all machines were started up to the full satisfaction of the customer within the shortest possible time.

First VGT11-P4 Combi glass ring twisting machine starts production

The newly developed VGT11-P4 Combi glass ring twisting machine, which was presented at the JEC 2015, successfully started production at the end of 2015. The multiply yarn constructions for the filtration technology produced on this machine type meet the highest requirements of the glass filament market. With its wide field of applications and high machine efficiency the VGT11-P series enjoys a great demand.

Volkmann presents new service network for Verdol machines

The original parts and service business taken over from the Verdol Reyes Group in France in September 2015 strengthens and complements the service and original parts activities of Allma Volkmann in the areas of glass, carpet, staple, tire cord and technical yarns.
The new office in France, with former employees from the Verdol group, offers a perfect expansion of Allma Volkmann customer services worldwide

Volkmann takes pleasure in welcoming visitors to stand A56 in hall 6 at the JEC 2016 in Paris where it looks forward to informing them about the latest technological developments.

Posted January 28, 2016

Source: Allma Volkmann, a Saurer Group company

A Whole New World Of Testing, A Host Of innovations: USTER® TESTER 6 Makes Its Asian Debut At DTG 2016

USTER, Switzerland — January 28, 2016 — A whole new world of quality testing has opened up with the launch of the USTER® Tester 6 at ITMA in 2015. Unparalleled test speeds, extended capabilities and the pathway to Total Testing – with mill-wide quality and profitability benefits – are already appreciated by users, including one of the biggest spinners in Bangladesh. Now, the Uster Tester 6 will make its public debut in Asia at Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG).

Pahartali Textile & Hosiery Mills Ltd (PTHM) is supporting Uster in presenting the new Uster Tester 6 at the 13th edition of the DTG show, to be staged from January 28 to 31. PTHM is among the earliest customers for the tester, and already reports that the advantages have exceeded expectations. “At the launch at ITMA in Milan, the new Uster Tester 6 received a very positive feedback, so we are eager to show this latest Uster innovation at more shows,” says Sivakumar Narayanan, Head of Marketing within Uster Technologies.

PTHM is one of the pioneers of textile manufacturing in Bangladesh. Established in 1954, the company currently has an installed capacity of 71,760 spindles, producing 13,000 metric tons of yarn per year. As a supplier of high-quality knitting yarn used in export-oriented industries, PTHM is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, including the most technologically advanced European and Japanese equipment. Mahbubul Alam, Chief Operating Officer of PTHM, explained that this policy was also applied to quality control procedures: “It was clear from the beginning that our laboratory must be equipped with Uster fiber and yarn testing instruments,” he says. The company already operates Uster HVI 1000, Uster AFIS and Uster AUTOSORTER in its quality management regime and was seeking to replace its Uster Tester 4 – installed in 1998 – to cater for increased production. What at first seemed like an upgrade requirement has now opened up a whole new world of yarn testing, Alam says: “The testing speed of 800m/min is already an appreciated improvement but the advantages arising from the Total Testing Center have exceeded our expectation regarding this investment.”

Total Testing Center

The Uster Tester 6 is the gateway to the Total Testing Center, in which its precision laboratory data is interpreted by the Uster Quality Expert software and then integrated with information from yarn clearers to provide a complete picture of spinning mill operations for the entire production volume.

Analysis of this data by Uster Quality Expert is the key, examining all quality parameters to guide spinning mills towards fact-based decisions on improvement actions. The scope of these features expands as further Uster instruments are linked to the system.

Innovative extra support for management comes in the form of Assistant Q – an intelligent helper service which has been likened to recruiting a new staff member with 65 years’ Uster know-how. Part of the Total Testing Center, Assistant Q simplifies complex issues and takes over repetitive tasks, so managers can concentrate on the wider goals.

Essential feature for Bangladesh

Spinners in Bangladesh, and knitting yarn producers generally, will especially value the Uster Hairiness technology provided by Uster Tester 6. This is the definitive hairiness solution – combining Sensor HL and Sensor OH – another convincing factor in PTHM’s investment decision. The Sensor HL was particularly attractive, the company says, for its complete evaluation of the vital hairiness parameter at high-speed for Hairiness Length Classification based on protruding fiber lengths. Together with the established Sensor OH, spinners now have a complete hairiness analysis, giving the best possible assurance against quality claims.

Fabric prediction

Uster Tester 6 introduces a number of novel features for rapid fault-tracing and quality management, all designed to minimize downtime and optimize quality in both yarns and fabrics. For PTHM, the fabric simulation tool was another investment clincher. This tool gives an advance display of how current yarn parameters will look in a knitted or woven fabric, using yarn boards – magnified for hairiness views – and reflected and transmitted light for some wovens.

The host of innovations with the new Uster Tester 6 makes it difficult to predict which will be the most widely appreciated overall. Says Sivakumar Narayanan: “The Uster Tester 6 offers sophisticated technology to make it an essential tool in the spinner’s laboratory, with features which provide advantages in many fields for yarn production. I think the key criteria for the purchase decisions are very individual. Therefore exhibitions are very important, so textile professionals can see the full picture and evaluate all the possibilities resulting in the greatest advantage for them. Thanks to Pahartali Textile & Hosiery Mills, visitors to DTG 2016 will be able to do just that with the Uster Tester 6.”

Posted January 28, 2016

Source: Uster Technologies Ltd.

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 Exhibition Receives Great Response From Leading Textile Machinery Manufacturers

SHANGHAI, China — January 28, 2016 — The fifth edition of ITMA Asia + CITME has received a huge response from both domestic and international textile machinery manufacturers eager to tap into growth opportunities in China as the country continues its strategic push for quality products, higher productivity and green technologies.

Space applications for the exhibition to be held at the new National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai from October 21-15, 2016, will close on February 29, 2016.

Almost 1,000 manufacturers have already applied for space, according to show owners, CEMATEX, China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA), the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT-Tex) and China Exhibition Centre Group Corporation (CIEC).

Gu Ping, Vice President of CTMA, stated: “We have seen a greater number of Chinese manufacturers signing up to exhibit at the combined show this year. Interestingly, nearly 30 percent of the applicants are first-time participants. This attests to the reputation of the combined show as a leading-edge industry platform.”

CEMATEX President, Charles Beauduin, commented: “As the deadline for space application draws near, we are receiving increasing numbers of applications from our members, anxious to secure a booth before the deadline. As expected, interest from both domestic and international machinery manufacturers is strong, as everyone wants to tap into the market opportunities in China.”

Sustaining healthy development of China’s textile industry

Textile machinery manufacturers are leveraging on ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 as a strategic platform to showcase their latest technologies and products to buyers as China rolls out its 13th Five-Year Plan (2016 – 2020). Under the plan, the Chinese textile industry will focus on industrial transformation and upgrading. Structural adjustments will continue to be made in all sectors, thus expanding opportunities for the further development of textile enterprises and in areas such as industrial textiles.

According to CTMA, China’s textile industry has been making greater investments to stay more competitive. There were a total of 15,235 new projects in 2015. From January to November 2015, fixed asset investments in textile projects of more than 5 million yuan each amounted to 1.09 trillion yuan. This represents a 200 per cent jump from the same period in 2014.

“In view of these positive trends, which will spawn demand for better technologies, and the resounding success of the 2014 combined show, we are confident that participation in the upcoming show will be outstanding,” added Gu Ping.

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 is organized by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co Ltd and co-organized by MP Expositions Pte Ltd. Japan Textile Machinery Association is a special partner of the show.

The last ITMA ASIA + CITME show in 2014 grossed 150,000 square metres. The show attracted around 1,600 exhibitors from 28 economies and a trade visitorship of around 100,000 from 102 economies.

Posted January 28, 2016

Source: CEMATEX, CCPIT-Tex, CTMA & CIEC

Global Smart Textile Market To Benefit From Rising Use Of Nanotechnology In Fabrics

ALBANY, N.Y. — January 27, 2016 — The global smart textile market is projected to expand at a remarkable CAGR of 30.80 percent during the forecast period from 2015 to 2023, says Transparency Market Research (TMR). In 2014, the global smart textile market was worth $700 million and by 2023, it is projected to be worth $7,730 million. Smart textiles are fabrics that come embedded with electronics that are connected with each other.

Nanotechnology Facilitates Embedding Components in Smart Textiles

Driven by the increasing use of nanotechnology, the global smart textile market will expand remarkably in the foreseeable future. The use of nanotechnology has grown tremendously in the smart textile industry due to its valuable and unique properties. Furthermore, nanotechnology enables textiles to become multifunctional and supports embedding electronic components into the fabric. In addition to this, nanotechnology supports the production of fabrics that come with special functionality such as water and stain resistance, UV protection, and anti-bacterial.

Expanding Application Segments to Drive Global Smart Textile Market

Application-wise, the global smart textile market is classified into military and defense, healthcare, entertainment, sports and fitness, automotive, and others. The demand for wearables in these application segments is driven by the rising miniaturization of electronic components, in turn, driving the demand for smart textiles in these segments. In addition to this, the expanding healthcare, sports and fitness, and automotive segments will drive the demand for smart textiles and wearables further.

The global smart textile market is dominated by the military and defense segment, followed by the healthcare segment and the entertainment segment. In 2014, the military and defense segment accounted for a share of 28.7 percent. By function, the global smart textile market is divided into luminescent, thermoelectricity, sensing, energy harvesting, and others. Some of the products manufactured using smart textiles are coats, gloves, and sportswear. These garments feature sensors used in different applications such as entertainment, health monitoring, and automotive.

Global Smart Textile Market Challenged by Cost Issues

Although the aforesaid trends will drive the global smart textile market, it will be constrained by the high cost of production. Furthermore, the cost of electronic devices and components will add to the price of these textiles. Moreover, the global smart textile market will be challenged by the incompatibility between smart textiles and electronics. To overcome this issue, more collaboration is required to make smart textile technology more effective in the global market.

Global Smart Textile Market Dominated by North America

According to region, the global smart textile market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW). In 2014, North America held the largest share of 40.1 percent in the global smart textile market. This regional market for smart textiles is projected to expand at an impressive 30.30 percent CAGR during the forecasting horizon.

Some of the key players operating in the global smart textile market are Noble Biomaterials, Gentherm, Schoeller Technologies, Koninklijke Ten Cate, Texas Instruments, Outlast Technologies, and Globe Manufacturing Company. Players in the global smart textile market will benefit from the opportunity presented by the increasing research and development in this market.

Posted January 27, 2016

Source: Transparency Market Research

Directa Plus And Colmar Launch World’s First Graphene-Enhanced Sportswear

LOMAZZO, Italy — January 26, 2016 — Directa Plus — a producer and supplier of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets — congratulates Colmar on the launch of its new collection  containing Graphene Plus  at ISPO Munich. This is the first application of the Company’s Graphene Plus nanotechnology in sportswear.

Giulio Cesareo, CEO of Directa Plus, said: “This is the first time that Graphene Plus has been used in sportswear, and the first G+ textile product to reach the market, which represents a significant milestone in a sector that offers tremendous opportunity. Colmar have proven that they are pioneers in the field of sportswear with the launch of their new collection containing our graphene-based products, and we wish them all the success. We believe this is the beginning of a revolution in the world of sportswear and the textile industry as a whole.”

The requirement to identify increasingly higher performing technologies has given rise to a revolutionary technical solution: clothing that incorporates graphene, an innovative nanotech material derived from graphite, which, for the first time in sportswear, significantly improves performance for the benefit of athletes, professionals and sports enthusiasts.

The key characteristic of these items is their ability to act as a filter between the body and the external environment, always ensuring the ideal temperature for the wearer. It is a smart fabric that allows tailor-made comfort. Thanks to G+, the warmth produced by the human body is dispersed in warm climates and preserved and distributed evenly in cold climates. In addition, because the fabrics treated with Graphene Plus are electrostatic and bacteriostatic, they are able to reduce the friction with air and water to enable top sporting performance.

The collaboration between Colmar and Directa Plus, with the ability to supply tailor-made graphene-based products in the ideal conformation for the required application, has resulted in the creation of ready-to-wear ski jackets (for men and women), ski suits, technical underwear and a polo shirt.

Posted January 27, 2016

Source: Directa Plus S.p.A

Crypton® Strengthens Commitment To Research And Growth

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan — January 27, 2016 — The Crypton Companies and Nanotex®, leading providers of performance fabrics in contract, home furnishing and apparel, today announced the appointment and promotion of two seasoned executives to help continue its commitment to research and growth. Michael Grigat has been hired as the new Vice President of Research and Development and Hardy Sullivan has been promoted to Vice President of Market Development. Both work in the company’s Kings Mountain, N.C. research and manufacturing facility.

Grigat joins Crypton from Rudolf-Venture Chemical Inc., where he was the Technical Director responsible for market expansion of the company’s chemical product range in the United States, upgrading environmental and product safety procedures and the planning and coordination of a new plant site.

“Michael has extensive knowledge of surface protective polymers and we look forward to leveraging his know how to constantly improve upon our existing technology as well as create new performance platforms to offer our customers the most advanced products in the world,” says Craig Rubin, Chairman of Crypton. “Hardy’s new role is vital to Crypton and Nanotex as we expand globally. Having led the introductions of Wick+Block(TM) to the NFL and the award-winning Crypton Revl(TM) vinyl, he has a proven track record for expanding Crypton’s offerings.”

Grigat’s responsibilities at Crypton and Nanotex include overseeing all aspects of chemistry development. He will work closely with suppliers to develop “best in class” performance, utilize his extensive industry knowledge to create new, cutting edge formulations that will provide the framework for both Crypton and Nanotex to bring leading performance properties to the industry.

Prior to Rudolf, Grigat held senior positions at several major chemical companies including Clariant and Hoechst-Celanese, where he led the research and product development of new fluorine-based protective agents, specialty polymers and textile specialty chemicals. Grigat holds several patents for treating textiles, carpets and floor coverings. He is an active member of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC).

In his new role, Sullivan will be responsible for identifying and developing new markets and applications for all Crypton Technologies. In addition to his focus on Market Development, he will maintain responsibility for advancing Crypton’s sustainability efforts.

Posted January 27,2016

Source: PR Rocket

Graphene Composite May Keep Wings Ice-Free

HOUSTON, Texas — January 25, 2016 — A thin coating of graphene nanoribbons in epoxy developed at Rice University has proven effective at melting ice on a helicopter blade.

The coating by the Rice lab of chemist James Tour may be an effective real-time de-icer for aircraft, wind turbines, transmission lines and other surfaces exposed to winter weather, according to a new paper in the American Chemical Society journal ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.

In tests, the lab melted centimeter-thick ice from a static helicopter rotor blade in a minus-4-degree Fahrenheit environment. When a small voltage was applied, the coating delivered electrothermal heat – called Joule heating – to the surface, which melted the ice.

The nanoribbons produced commercially by unzipping nanotubes, a process also invented at Rice, are highly conductive. Rather than trying to produce large sheets of expensive graphene, the lab determined years ago that nanoribbons in composites would interconnect and conduct electricity across the material with much lower loadings than traditionally needed.

Previous experiments showed how the nanoribbons in films could be used to de-ice radar domes and even glass, since the films can be transparent to the eye.

“Applying this composite to wings could save time and money at airports where the glycol-based chemicals now used to de-ice aircraft are also an environmental concern,” Tour said.

In Rice’s lab tests, nanoribbons were no more than 5 percent of the composite. The researchers led by Rice graduate student Abdul-Rahman Raji spread a thin coat of the composite on a segment of rotor blade supplied by a helicopter manufacturer; they then replaced the thermally conductive nickel abrasion sleeve used as a leading edge on rotor blades. They were able to heat the composite to more than 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

For wings or blades in motion, the thin layer of water that forms first between the heated composite and the surface should be enough to loosen ice and allow it to fall off without having to melt completely, Tour said.

The lab reported that the composite remained robust in temperatures up to nearly 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

As a bonus, Tour said, the coating may also help protect aircraft from lightning strikes and provide an extra layer of electromagnetic shielding.

Co-authors of the paper are Rice undergraduates Tanvi Varadhachary, graduate student Tuo Wang, postdoctoral researchers Jian Lin and Yongsung Ji, alumni Kewang Nan, Yu Zhu of the University of Akron and Bostjan Genorio of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and research scientist Carter Kittrell.

Tour is the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry as well as a professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering.

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research and Carson Helicopter supported the research.

Posted January 27, 2016

Source: Rice University’s Office of Public Affairs

Global Yarn And Fabric Output Up In Q3/2015

ZURICH, Switzerland — January 2016 — According to the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), the global yarn production increased in Q3/2015 quarter-on-quarter, the third increase in a row. Thereby, output in Asia and North America grew. In Europe and South America, in contrast, it fell on a quarterly basis. Also on an annual basis, the global yarn production in Q3/2015 improved in tow with increases in Asia and North America. Europe and South America reported falling yarn production year-on-year. Global yarn stocks in Q3/2015 rose quarter-on- quarter as well as year-on-year. Thereby, all regions reported that stocks were increased. Yarn orders in Europe and South America fell in Q3/2015 quarter-on-quarter as well as year-on- year.

Global fabric production rose in Q3/2015 against Q2/2015 due to increases in Asia. In Europe and South America fabric production fell. On an annual basis global fabric output improved moderately. Thereby, Asian output increased, while fabric production in Europe and South America fell. Worldwide fabric stocks in Q3/2015 were reduced quarter-on-quarter. Year-on- year, however, they grew due to increases in Asia and South America. In Q3/2015, European fabric orders decreased quarter-on-quarter and increased on an yearly basis. Fabric orders in South America fell both on a quarterly and yearly basis.

Estimates for global yarn and fabric production for Q4/2015 are positive in most of the reporting regions. Asia, Europe and South Africa expect output of yarn and fabric to increase in the last quarter of 2015, while South America estimates negative developments.

The global outlook for yarn and fabric production for Q1/2016 is negative. While Europe expects an unchanged yarn and fabric production for the first quarter of this year, Asia is somewhat skeptical about Q1/2016.

In Q3/2015, global yarn production rose by nearly 3% quarter-on-quarter after a strong rise of close to 14% in Q2/2015. Thereby, Asian yarn output rose by 3.5% quarter-on-quarter and by 2.6% in North America. In Europe and South America, however, output fell by 7.6% and 12.3%, respectively. Global yarn output grew by 4.7% in Q3/2015 versus Q3/2014. The annual percentage change of yarn output in Asia amounted to nearly 6% and to 4.5% in North America. In Europe and South America yarn production fell by 10.6% and 18% year-on-year, respectively.

Global fabric production increased by nearly 2% in Q3/2015 against the previous quarter. While European and South American output fell by 4.7% and 16%, respectively, Asian fabric production improved by 3.5% quarter-on-quarter. Year-on-year, global fabric output grew moderately by 0.5%. Thereby, Asian production increased by 1.7%, while output levels in Europe and South America were reduced by 0.8% and 15%, respectively.

Global yarn inventories in Q3/2015 increased by 6% quarter-on-quarter with increases of 5.7% in Asia, 3% in Europe and 9.5% in South America. In Q3/2015, the annual percentage change of global yarn inventories recorded an increase of nearly 11%. Thereby, yarn stocks grew by 10% year-on-year in Asia, by 0.6% in Europe and by 28% in South America.

Worldwide fabric stocks fell by 2.4% in Q3/2015 versus Q2/2015. Stocks in Asia, Europe and North America were increased by 0.4%, 0.2% and 0.8%, respectively. In South America, they fell by 9%. On a yearly basis global fabric inventories in Q3/2015 rose by 1%. Thereby, they grew by 0.7% in Asia and by 4.5% in South America. In North America fabric stocks remained unchanged year-on-year and in Europe they fell by 0.5%.

In Q3/2015, European yarn orders fell by 5% quarter-on-quarter and by 3% year-on-year. In South America they fell by over 18% quarter-on-quarter and by 58% year-on-year. European fabric orders in Q3/2015 fell by 1.6% quarter-on-quarter and increased by nearly 6% year- on-year. South American fabric orders in Q3/2015 fell by 22% quarter-on-quarter and by nearly 32% year-on-year.

Posted January 27, 2016

Source: ITMF

ThermalTech Announces World’s First Solar Powered Smart Fabric

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — January 27, 2016 — ThermalTech today introduced its patented solar powered smart fabric.  Made from stainless steel yarn, the ThermalTech fabric is lightweight and gathers energy from the sun or artificial light to keep the body warm even after the sun has set.  Providing warmth without the bulk found in traditional outerwear apparel, the ThermalTech fabric allows for a lighter and more fashionable look, even when in the cold outdoors.  The company, has launched an Indiegogo campaign for the ThermalTech fabric to raise funds to bring jackets with the integrated smart fabric technology to market. A limited number Early Bird specials of 50-percent off MSRP (on all jackets) will be available for purchase with a full list of other offers listed on the ThermalTech Indiegogo page.

ThermalTech’s technology takes a proactive approach to warmth. Whereas most coats and jackets are designed to recycle body heat and slowly warm a person up, the ThermalTech fabric soaks up energy from indoor and outdoor light to bring warmth to the wearer within minutes. The fabric’s technology generates up to 10°C/18°F of heat gathered from the sun or artificial light in just two minutes, even when it’s cold outside.

The first use of this fabric will be a jacket available in three different styles for both men and women for use in a variety of outdoor activities – Street is fashion inspired, offered in dark blue and green; Explorer is designed for casual, every day use and comes in light blue and red and Extreme is intended for outdoor sports and consumers have the choice of black or gray.

The Extreme and Explorer styles are perfect for staying warm in any outdoor setting or situation; from snowboarding to commuting to work in the winter.  People hitting the slopes will be able to say goodbye to two to three pounds of weight and bulk without sacrificing warmth. The Street jacket allows even the most discerning fashionista to keep warm without compromising their style.

“We believe that by introducing this solar-absorbing fabric into the apparel marketplace, the next generation of outerwear will provide the consumer with even more of an optimal temperature & fit,” said Carlos Cortes, CEO of ThermalTech.  “This will allow everyone from the snowboarder to the fashionista to be warmer in colder climates.”

The ultra-thin stainless steel mesh fabric threads are strong yet lightweight and breathable, lending to extended lifetime use while reducing the weight typically found in heat-storing materials added to most outerwear. The fabric is easily embedded in any clothing style, from jackets to pants and is machine washable.

“We are very excited to bring this technology to market,” said Fatima Rocha, Co-founder of ThermalTech.  “Our goal is to help people stay warm in any environment without having to sacrifice fashion and comfort.”

Posted January 27, 2016

Source: PRNewswire

Versatility And Variety Of High-Quality EFI Reggiani Textile Imaging On Display At Heimtextil 2016

BERGAMO, Italy — January 26, 2016 — EFI™ Reggiani highlighted the many different décor applications possible with its versatile, leading print technology this month at Heimtextil 2016 in Frankfurt. The company’s exhibit reproduced a home environment with numerous direct and transfer-printed applications that exhibit EFI Reggiani technology’s high quality and sustainable print processes.

The stand featured several industrial textile print applications produced with EFI Reggiani machines, including the ReNOIR digital printing platform and Mezzera and Jaeggli pre- and post-treatment machines.

“Businesses in the home textile space have more choice than ever before in offering, custom and smaller-quantity designs using our inkjet printers,” said Dr. Ambrogio Caccia Dominioni, managing director, EFI Reggiani. “At Heimtextil, customers saw the benefits for themselves with the breadth and depth of EFI Reggiani capabilities for printing different home textile applications using a wide range of ink types.”

Printed items on display showed how advanced printing technologies successfully address broad section of the consumer home textile market. Visitors saw everything from pillows digitally printed using a transfer process, to sofas with direct-printed upholstery, to direct-printed curtains produced using pigment inks and many more.

Eco-friendly Printing For Home Textiles

The printed items highlight the wide variety of possible applications developed after more than six decades of Reggiani product innovation and implementation for leading-edge textile printing technologies. The EFI Reggiani product line is especially strong as an eco-friendly alternative to other processes, with new chemistry using water-based inks that significantly reduce pollution without compromising quality and speed.

In addition to the Heimtextil exhibit, EFI Reggiani is showcasing its latest home and apparel textile printing capabilities at several tradeshows, including Colombiatex in Medellin, Colombia; the ISPO sports industry conference in Munich; the Dhaka International Textile and Garment Machinery Exhibition in Bangladesh; Avanprint in Paris; and the Inlegmash textile manufacturing and processing exhibition in Moscow.

Posted January 26,2016

Source: EFI Reggiani

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