KYOCERA Announces FOREARTH, A New Sustainable Inkjet Textile Printer

KYOTO, Japan — May 16, 2023 — Kyocera Corp. today announced FOREARTH, a new inkjet textile printer that aims to eliminate virtually all water usage from fabric printing. We expect this printer to contribute to eliminating printing-related water pollution, which has long been an issue in the textile and apparel industries.

Development Background

Traditional analog textile printing consumes a large amount of water, especially in the washing and steaming processes, and wastewater pollution due to fabric printing is a long-standing issue around the world. In addition, waste resulting from the mass disposal of overstocked clothing is also an environmental concern, and the textile and apparel industries are under pressure to take immediate action toward alleviating this issue. Kyocera developed our new inkjet textile printer, FOREARTH, that combines patented inkjet, ink, and printing equipment technology to contribute to solving these environmental problems.

Key features include:

  • Water Free Concept – Dramatically reduces water usage in textile printing.
  • Creative Free – Proprietary pigment ink realizes both soft hand-feel prints and high fastness in a wide range of fabrics.
  • Location Free – Textile printing does not rely on water resources, so it supports optimized production volumes and optimized manufacturing location setting and contributes to the reduction of logistic costs, time, and excess inventories.

Product Features

Water-Free Concept

In general, textile printing uses dye ink*1 and requires a large amount of water for the pre and post-treatment processes, such as steaming and washing. FOREARTH is an All-in-One printing system that uses new proprietary pigment ink*2, pre-treatment liquid, and finishing agent, which are constantly discharged in the same sequence from the inkjet head. This system eliminates the pre-and post-processes required of conventional dye printing and reduces the water consumption of textile printing by 99%*3. Also, this new printing solution contributes to reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions because it does not need large-scale equipment used for the pre and post-treatment processes of textile printing.

Creative Freedom

Conventional dye digital printing generally requires different types of dyes for various fabrics made from different fibers. FOREARTH solves the typical problems of pigment printing, such as less color development, fastness, and hard hand-feel, by using Kyocera’s proprietary ink technology and knowledge in a new, All-in-One printing system. This enables highly detailed printing on diverse fabrics ranging from cotton, silk, and polyester to nylon and blended fabrics with a single machine. Also, it is adaptable to a wide range of categories too, from ladies’ fashion and sportswear to babywear and home textiles.

Location Free

In general, textile dyeing factories are operated in areas with abundant water resources since the printing process uses a large amount of water. On the other hand, FOREARTH needs only a small amount of water for printing, so the production site can be located anywhere, such as on-shore, near-shore, or in more suitable areas, like places close to consumers. Plus, FOREARTH’s simple two-step printing and drying system drastically shortens the number of steps from design to production. As a result of this streamlined processing, FOREARTH supports optimized production and location setting and therefore can handle small-lot printing and shorten delivery times, helping reduce logistic costs and surplus inventories. Moreover, FOREARTH can complete print production within a small area footprint compared to conventional textile printing, which requires many more printing processes with separate equipment, as you can see in the picture “Creative Free_Comparison of Product Line”.

*1 Dye ink: Dye with fine paint particles dissolved in water, which is printed by impregnating fabric with color

*2 Pigment ink: Dye with large paint particles that do not dissolve in water, which is printed by sticking to the surface of the textile

*3 Based on KYOCERA research (2022)

*Reference about 153L water usage of dye analog textile: Kujanpää, M. & Nors, M. (2014). Environmental performance of future digital textile printing. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. VTT Customer Report Vol. VTT-CR-04462-14

Posted: May 16, 2023

Source: Kyocera Corp.

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Goller To Promote KnitExcellence

SCHWÄBISCH HALL, Germany — May 16, 2023 — Goller, a member of the CHTC Fong’s Group, will promote its KnitExcellence package at ITMA 2023 in Milan from June 8-14, at stand B106 in Hall 18.

The KnitExcellence package includes a full range of machinery for the complete treatment of knitted fabrics – Knit Complexa for bleaching, Knit Mercer for mercerisation, Knit Economica for dyeing and the versatile Sintensa washing concepts for washing after dyeing and printing.

The multi-purpose rollerbed steamers of the Knit Complexa can be used for steaming after bleaching but also washing, when required. The rollerbed in the steamer transports the material while slightly shifting the material from roll to roll to avoid yellowing on the fabric surface. A sump heating equalises the steam condition in the entire compartment and guarantees a homogeneous humidity.

The Knit Mercer unit provides very low tension during caustic treatment and a homogeneous mercerizing effect. Short distances, load cells and drive control provide continuously smooth transport of the material through the machine.

The Knit Economica S Roll padder secures the same pressure over the width of the squeezing rollers and assures an equal dyeing of the fabric The combination of dwelling and drum wash concepts with cyclone rotors realises the best use of washing times and mechanical treatment to minimise water and chemical consumption.

The Goller Sintensa is a continuous washing machine used for washing off knitted textiles after reactive dyeing and printing as well as polyamide after acid printing, wash off disperse print and every kind of spin oil washing. The machine uses a combination of mechanical action, water and detergent to remove any residual dye or chemicals from the fabric. It can handle large volumes of fabric, making it ideal for use in industrial settings instead of discontinuous treatments.

The machine is designed to minimise water and energy consumption, which can help to reduce operating costs.

Overall, the Goller Knit Excellence concept is a reliable and efficient package that is well-suited to all wet finishing treatments of knitted textiles. Its robust and high quality design and advanced features make it a popular choice for textile manufacturers around the world.

Posted: May 16, 2023

Source: Fong’s Europe

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Goller To introduce Oxidator Module

SCHWÄBISCH HALL, Germany — May 16, 2023 — Goller, a member of the CHTC Fong’s Group, will introduce its new highly efficient Oxidator module for woven fabrics at ITMA 2023 in Milan from June 8-14, at stand B106 in Hall 18.

The interchangeable modular design of the new Oxidator washing compartment enables it to be interchanged to meet the demands of differing fabric qualities and washing requirements, extending the life of the machine. It combines powerful spray washing and up-down roller washing to achieve an excellent cleaning effect, while accommodating 25% more fabric content than a conventional drum washer.

The Oxidator enables multi-power spraying at adjustable angles with high circulation of the water for excellent washing efficiency, automatic cleaning of the squeezer and filter and automatic tension control. It is suitable for all kinds of woven fabric.

Goller continuous dyeing and wet finishing units are manufactured at the plants of Fong’s in Germany and China. The design and development center in Germany designs tailor-made solutions for customers based on a modular combination of different compartments depending on the process, fabric and production speed.

The company has been producing machines for over a century and can draw on comprehensive knowledge in the field of the continuous treatment of textile materials when designing bespoke customer solutions.

In addition to innovative ideas in the development of machines, design based on experience, experimental field tests and the detailed development of the different modules, Goller’s engineers can help to reduce energy and water during production on continuous wet finishing plants.

Posted: May 16, 2023

Source: Fong’s Europe

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Stratasys 3DFashion Technology

RHEINMÜNSTER, Germany — May 16, 2023 — For the first time, Stratasys is showing its advanced 3DFashion™ direct-to-textile 3D printing technology at ITMA 2023 in Milan, Italy,  June 8-14. The solution combines advanced materials with the J850 TechStyle™ 3D printer and enables textile and garment manufacturers to reimagine what’s possible by adhering full-color, translucent, rigid, and flexible materials directly onto textile and garments.

The technology is designed to open up a range of new fashion applications and drive profitable growth. As a result, textile manufacturers working on behalf of high-end fashion designers and brands in key sectors like automotive and haute couture are granted the power to differentiate their service offering with limitless creations and unparalleled flexibility.

The 3D printed materials also now include Stratasys’ VeroEco™ Flex resins, which meet stringent industry RSL standards.

Stratasys will also provide a preview of two technologies under development. The company’s conceptual direct-to-garment tool is designed to inject new creativity into existing garments to extend their longevity. This additional feature of the J850 TechStyle is set to enable 3D printing of a specific design directly to existing garments mounted on a dedicated tool, including trousers/pants, shirts, and jackets, to offer a ‘second life’ or new personalized style.

In addition, Stratasys will provide an early look at a 2D to 3D software tool that will enable J850 TechStyle printer users to easily adjust the height, colors, and textures of 2D images and transform them into 3D printed elements. Visitors will be able to submit a 2D logo that Stratasys will convert into a 3D printable image on textile samples during the show.

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ITMA will also see Ofer Libo, Senior Product Manager at Stratasys, deliver an informative presentation as part of the event’s official educational conference programme. Entitled, “Innovating Textile and Garments Manufacturing with Stratasys 3DFashion Direct-To-Textile 3D Printing Technology”, this insightful session will take place on Monday 12th June at 15.35h in Hall #3.

“Textile printers are having to work harder than ever to push the boundaries of creativity and achieve true product differentiation, but we believe that 3D printing holds the key for such users to directly meet both of these needs,” says Enrico Toson, Marketing Manager, Stratasys.

“As our showcase at ITMA will demonstrate, Stratasys is ushering in a new era of textile printing that puts 3D printing technology directly in the hands of this community, opening up unlimited possibilities for them to introduce entirely new attention-grabbing added-value applications within their offering and drive new revenue streams,” concludes Toson.

Examples of the various 3D printed textile projects accessible to manufacturers will be on display on Stratasys’ stand. These will include stunning dresses and handbags from leading designers, as well as vibrant footwear.

Posted: May 16, 2023

Source: Stratasys

Cooperation Of Dilogroup With Dell’Orco & Villani And Technoplants

EBERBACH, Germany — May 16, 2023 — With regard to current and imminent requirements to strengthen and promote the recycling of garment waste in order to safe valuable textile fibre in the European but also worldwide textile economy DiloGroup announces the start of a close cooperation between Dilo, Germany and the Italian companies Dell’Orco & Villani and TechnoPlants. This cooperation forms a strong group of expertise to supply complete projects in the area of textile recycling.

Dell’Orco & Villani is a long term highly experienced and innovative specialist in the field of tearing equipment to recycle textile garment clippings. This technology maintains as much as possible the staple length of reopened fibre from yarn in knitted and woven textiles. This special tearing process avoids the downgrading and shortening of the staple.

TechnoPlants is a highly experienced specialist in the field of aerodynamic web forming and through air technology with particular emphasis on reclaimed fibre for various applications as for example in acoustic and thermal insulation, car parts, upholstery and bedding.

DiloGroup with DiloSystems GmbH is a general contractor who is specialized in the area of fibre preparation, carding, cross-lapping and needling who will act as a turnkey general provider of complete projects including Dell’Orco & Villani components to reclaim wasted fibre as well as TechnoPlants components when aerodynamic web forming is included or when carding, cross-lapping is selected together with through-air ovens and end-of-line equipment including packaging from TechnoPlants.

The great expertise of the three companies together is a source for the complete know-how in this large area of applications to reuse fibre from textile waste in new nonwoven material. The management of Dell’Orco & Villani, TechnoPlants and DiloGroup is pleased to announce this cooperation in the best interest of our worldwide range of customers of this special field.

With the beginning of upcoming ITMA 23, more details of the organizational structure of this cooperation among the three companies will be released and project engineering will be started.

Posted: May 16, 2023

Source: DiloGroup

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Avient To Feature Sustainable Solutions For Fiber

MILAN, Italy — May 16, 2023 — At ITMA 2023 — the annual trendsetting fiber, textile, and garment exhibition taking place next month — Avient Corp. is highlighting its latest portfolio of colorants and functional additives for spin-dyeing, dyes, chemicals, and finishes for the mass coloring and modification of synthetic fibers. This includes sustainable solutions that can enable recycling, support human health and safety, reduce energy use, and offer eco-conscious alternatives to traditional methods.

Colorants and Additives for Spin-Dyeing

Avient’s solutions for spin-dyeing include a wide range of colorants to achieve high-quality dyeing of extruded fibers. The colorants, provided as concentrate pellets, are added to virgin or recycled polymers during yarn manufacturing as a one-in-one manufacturing/dyeing process. Avient will feature Remafin™ Fiber Colorants for spin-dyeing polypropylene fibers, filaments, and nonwovens, along with Renol™ Fiber Colorants for polyester and polyamide (nylon) fibers and filaments. These include black colorants developed for the coloration of polyamide and polyester yarns with specific undertones or where ultraviolet (UV) protection may be required. High black pigment loadings are also available to offer an efficient coloration package with deeper black options for higher-end textile applications such as automotive upholstery.

Avient’s portfolio of Cesa™ Fiber Additives, which can help enhance performance and improve the processing of extruded fibers, will also be on display. These additives include concentrates for UV stabilization, flame retardancy, antimicrobial effectiveness, antistatic performance, oxidation protection, water repellency, processing aids for recycled fibers, and more. Also, including safe and sustainable offerings, these fiber additives can help fulfill technical and regulatory requirements.

Dyes, Chemicals, and Finishes

In addition to its colorant and additive solutions, Avient will also exhibit its MagnaColours® ITO range of textile dyes, chemicals, and functional finishes. MagnaColours is one of eight brands under Avient Specialty Inks, along with Union Ink™, Rutland™, Wilflex™, Zodiac™, QCM™, Printop™, and Avient Specialty Inks, that also provides water-based inks for screen printing. The MagnaColours ITO range can offer optimized textile performance to meet strict industry compliance standards through a wide range of UV treatments, fire retardants, dyes, chemicals, and other treatments. Avient will highlight key ITO range solutions, including ITOGUARD AQUASHIELD+ non-PFC water-repellent agents and ITOWASH RWB low-temperature wash-off agents for reactive dyes. The Avient Specialty Inks team will be on-site at ITMA 2023 to highlight these MagnaColours solutions.

ITMA is the world’s largest annual international textile and garment technology exhibition taking place June 8-14, 2023, at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. Avient’s team of experts will be on-site to provide technical support and assistance throughout the show in Hall 5, booth B302.

Posted: May 16, 2023

Source: Avient

Bipartisan Group Of 38 Lawmakers Sends Letter To Secretary Of Commerce Urging Support Of Strong CAFTA-DR Rules Of Origin & Warning Against Importer-Led Attempts To Change Rules

WASHINGTON — May 16, 2023 — A bipartisan group of 38 lawmakers sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo urging her support of the current rules of origin in the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) that are working to spur significant investment and employment in the region.

The lawmakers also warned that attempts by certain importers to amend the rules would open the back door to China and significantly harm investment in the U.S. -CAFTA region and the vibrant textile and apparel co-production chain in the U.S. and the region, which employs more than one million workers.

“The rules of origin governing textile and apparel production and trade under CAFTA-DR have clear benefits and have strengthened our regional supply chains by fostering a stable business environment where American and regional manufacturers can thrive. We strongly urge you to continue following the longstanding CAFTA-DR short supply list process, which requires requestors to submit public petitions for review, and reject requests to circumvent it,” the letter states.

“Bypassing the existing short supply petition and review system could result in non-signatory nations gaining a backdoor entrance to CAFTA-DR benefits. We fear that the People’s Republic of China (PRC), as the dominant global supplier of yarns and fabrics, would be the major winner under this proposal,” they wrote.

Please also see a press release from Rep. McHenry quoting NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas here.

The letter, made public today, was sent in advance of a Senate Finance Subcommittee hearing titled, “Economic Cooperation for a Stronger and More Resilient Western Hemisphere,” scheduled for today at 3 pm.

Many in Congress and the administration have maintained support for a strong rules-based CAFTA-DR. Most recently, U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, voiced her strong support for the current CAFTA-DR rules in a special video presentation at NCTO’s annual meeting at the end of March. See her remarks here.

Posted: May 16, 2023

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

TenCate Advanced Armour Begins Manufacturing Armour For Spain’s Dragon VCR Vehicle

AMSTERDAM — May 15, 2023 — TenCate Advanced Armour successfully launches manufacturing of the armour system for Spanish Army’s 8×8 Dragon VCR combat vehicle program.

TenCate Advanced Armour has launched the full production phase to supply composite armour systems for the Dragon VCR Combat Vehicle Program. The manufacturing phase marks the successful delivery of an important part of the survivability suite to one of the world’s most advanced IFV programs. In a partnership with TESS Defence, TenCate Advanced Armour has managed the development of an important part of the survivability aspect from the early phases of the program.

“TESS Defence has welcomed TenCate Advanced Armour as a partner in the project to add extensive capability in terms of survivability management and integration from an early stage,” says Miguel Morell, general manager, TESS Defence. He adds, “The 8×8 Dragon VCR combat vehicle program is remarkable and a great success for the consortium of Spanish companies to develop and field a unique combat vehicle.”

“We are extremely proud to be the selected partner for TESS Defence for the 8×8 Dragon VCR combat vehicle. Our partnering in the program is a result of a multi-year development effort. Receiving the order to manufacture the composite armour, is a great reward, bringing the project full circle,” stated Steen Tanderup, CEO, TenCate Advanced Armour.

The 8×8 Dragon VCR combat vehicle program marks the delivery of the first variant of a new generation of armoured platforms to the Spanish Army.

TenCate Advanced Armour provides survivability systems to our customers, uniquely designed for personal protection, land systems, watercraft, and aviation platforms. With a background in composites, TenCate Advanced Armour is an industrial-scale engineering and manufacturing partner with capabilities to support in requirements for high-performance composites across the world.

Posted: May 15, 2023

Source: TenCate Advanced Armour

Global Launch Of Textile Industry’s First Inherently Flame-Resistant Stretch Fabric: Tecasafe® 360+

UNION CITY, Ga. — May 10, 2023 — On April 20, 2023, TenCate Protective Fabrics debuted its newest innovation — an inherently flame-resistant stretch fabric called Tecasafe® 360+.

Building on the trusted reputation of a wide portfolio of protective products, Tecasafe 360+ represents workwear’s next evolution by combining the protection of flame-resistant (FR) textiles with the comfort and wearability of inherent stretch technology.

Blurring the line between workwear and casualwear, Tecasafe 360+ is the protective fabric representation of the stretch-comfort trend that’s taken the greater consumer garment markets by storm in recent years.

By combining a proprietary blend of inherent FR materials with the groundbreaking stretch qualities of XLANCE® fibers, Tecasafe 360+ answers everything modern FR-textile-wearing professionals have requested: fabric that keeps them safe, feels good, and looks great.

“Adding stretch technology to inherent FR apparel represents a defining moment for a world of end-users who rely on FR fabrics to stay safe and comfortable on the job,” said Michael Laton, vice president of Global Strategy & Innovation for TenCate Protective Fabrics (TCPF). “The TenCate Protective Fabrics team is honored to share this significant moment together with our end-users, team members, customers, suppliers, and partners.”

Available in markets throughout the American, European, and Asian-Pacific markets, the world release of Tecasafe 360+ represents TenCate Protective Fabrics’ first global product launch — a key achievement in fulfilling the textile maker’s 5-year strategic plan.

With global commercialization underway, multilingual information and media on the landmark FR fabric are now available for all audiences within the Tecasafe 360+ Virtual Experience.

Posted: May 15, 2023

Source: TenCate Protective Fabrics

JK GROUP @ FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 Is Where Image Matters

COMO/VARESE, Italy — May 15, 2023 — If you think that digital printing is an opportunity for growth and improvement, join us at our booth at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 (23 – 26 May 2023 – Munich – Hall B1, Booth A10).

Sustainability and high-quality are the drivers of our:

  • DIGISTAR HELIOS. You will witness a dye-sub ink jointly designed with ChromaLuxe® to print specifically onto 
rigid-metal coated surfaces. Such an efficient combination of ink and substrate enables to reach excellent light fastness and horrific weathering resistance – with an overall resistance up until 10 years*.
  • DIGISTAR E-SUN. You will see a dye-sub transfer ink with an excellent light fastness, reaching 6-7 on EN ISO 105B02, together with terrific washing and perspiration fastnesses, high chromatic performances, great drying quickness, longer shelf life that combined create an ink capable of satisfying the most restrictive brands standards.
  • DIGISTAR BILLBOARD. You will (re)discover a pigment ink for direct printing onto paper and cellulose substrates, particularly apt to print on blueback paper. This ink boasts outstanding light fastness, reaching 6-7 on EN ISO 105B02, and neutral reaction to glues used on display.

Don’t miss the chance to witness our vision in terms of high-quality, one of our everlasting main focuses, heritage and sustainable innovation, what define our choices, together with the boldness to explore other markets. This is why you will see our full range of inks, with a special focus on excellent light fastness, the fil rouge of our products display this year.


*Source of testing: Universal Woods (USA), Inc, owner of ChromaLuxe® brand – Significant performance improvements to life expected under less harsh conditions and environments 200+ years of expected indoor life at 450 lux. Application: interior photographic display 


Posted: May 15, 2023

Source: Source: JK Group & MS Printing Solutions

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