Microban, Manchester Mills Expand Exclusive Partnership To Create Antimicrobial-Treated Textiles For The Hospitality Industry

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — January 12, 2021 — Microban® International, a supplier of antimicrobial technologies, and Manchester Mills , a textile manufacturer committed to innovation with a customer-first approach, today announced they have expanded their exclusive partnership to provide antimicrobial-treated textiles to the hospitality industry. The Protect 360® collection of products will be sold directly to customers, as well as through Manchester Mills and its distributor network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and European Union. This builds on a December 2020 announcement to sell these products to the healthcare industry.

“Our partnership with Microban combines our textile engineering expertise and industry insights with the leading antimicrobial technology to provide products that meet consumers increased expectations for cleanliness and safety,” said Elizabeth McNulty, senior vice president and general manager at Manchester Mills. “Manchester Mills is focused on finding innovative solutions to instill guest confidence and support our hotelier customers businesses during these challenging times.”

Key offerings of the Protect360® product line include mattress encasements and pillow protectors that are treated with Microban antimicrobial product protection and inhibit the growth of product damaging bacteria. Protect360° products are also waterproof, and feature patent pending bed bug protection. Additionally, the fabric has passed third party testing for Viral Penetration Protection, providing a barrier against viruses.

A recent study* revealed that 68 percent of respondents said cleanliness in hotels has become extremely important to them over the last 6 to 8 months, and 58 percent of respondents said they would be willing to pay more for a hotel room with products treated with antimicrobial protection. Additionally, the majority surveyed shared that the products they feel are the dirtiest in a hotel room are the comforter, followed by the mattress and pillow encasements.

The exclusive partnership between Manchester Mills and Microban includes the development of the following textiles with built-in antimicrobial technology for the hospitality industry: mattress and pillow encasements, mattress and pillow protectors, towels, sheets, utility bedding, bath mats, comforters, pillow shells, blankets, spreads, mattress pads and pillows.

“Not surprisingly, we have learned that the majority of consumers staying in a hotel room expect high levels of cleanliness — a concern that has greatly increased over the course of the past several months,” said Brian Aylward, senior director of global textiles for Microban. “Through this new partnership with Manchester Mills, we have the opportunity to educate consumers and hoteliers about the benefits of antimicrobials in hotel textiles to provide greater peace of mind.”

Microban’s portfolio of technologies continues to work to revolutionize product performance with protection that lives on. Its portfolio of solutions includes AEGIS®, SilverShield® and ZPTech® for antimicrobial product protection, and Scentry® and Scentry Revive® for odor control. As part of its commitment to sustainable manufacturing processes, Microban products are bluesign® and Oeko-Tex® approved.

Posted January 12, 2021

Source: Microban® International

CES 2021 KOUP: Traveler’s Shirt Smells Fresh For Days With Its Cinnamon-Based Antimicrobial Textile Component

TAIPEI — January 12, 2021 — Novoleap Co. Ltd (Koup) has created a T-shirt made from recycled plastic bottles to reduce single-use plastic and infused with cinnamon extract as a natural antimicrobial replacement for toxic chemicals and heavy metals. This innovative product will exhibit online at CES 2021 along with the 100 featured Taiwanese startups selected by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA).

A technology that originated in ancient Egypt

Koup Co-Founder Brian Chuang said his company is on a mission to challenge the status quo and create more eco-friendly products. “We believe in the circular economy model, and the way forward is to reuse, recycle, and reduce,” he said.

“My background in textiles prompted me to search for eco-friendly textile technologies that can make a difference. After months of R&D and market searching, I came across this novel, anti-microbial textile technology based on cinnamon,” Chuang said.

He said cinnamon has been used since ancient Egyptian times as a natural preservative. Cinnamon contains a natural compound called cinnamaldehyde, which has natural antimicrobial properties and is widely used in products such as toothpaste and chewing gum.

“Sweat itself does not carry odor. It is actually the bacteria on your skin (such as staphylococcus aureus) that produce odor as they feed on sweat. The way cinnamon works is that it inhibits the growth of sweat-eating bacteria. Thus, odor is not produced, keeping you smelling fresh,” Chuang explained.

The t-shirt that suits your everyday needs

Designed for travelers, the Koup cinnamon T-shirt is lightweight (30-percent lighter than an average cotton T-shirt) and ultra-packable (smaller than rolled socks).

“The natural anti-odor and quick-dry performance features mean you can bring this as the only T-shirt on your trip, which further reduces your gear. Also, the moisture-wicking property means the T-shirt keeps you dry and comfortable when you are on the go and its thermal characteristics help regulate your body temperature,” he said.

Customers wonder if the shirt smells like cinnamon. Chuang replied saying, “Unfortunately, our T-shirt doesn’t smell of cinnamon. The aroma we love evaporates during the yarn making process.”

Green is the new black: 100% recycled polyester

Koup t-shirts are designed to be recyclable because they are made using 100-percent recycled polyester, without any spandex or blends such as polyester cotton, which makes recycling difficult.

“We chose recycled plastic bottles as our core material so we could help reduce the impact of single-use plastic. It is estimated that over 35 billion plastic bottles are thrown away in the US alone every year. However, only about 25 percent of this is recycled,” Chuang said. He added that, “By using 100-percent recycled plastic instead of virgin plastic, we are keeping plastic wastes from going into landfills or becoming ocean plastic. Moreover, recycled polyester can save up to 58 percent in energy costs and 45 percent in greenhouse gas emissions.”

The anti-odor technology in Koup t-shirts works by inhibiting the growth of “odor-producing” bacteria, but does not prevent the transfer of smells from cooking, cigarettes, and other odor sources onto the shirt.

Koup t-shirt is machine washable and can be tumble dried at low temperature. But, as Koup is all in for sustainability and energy-saving and its t-shirt dries pretty fast, hand washing and clothesline drying is recommended for maximum environmental friendliness and maximum wear.

Chuang worked in the performance textile industry for nearly 10 years and has seen first hand the harmful impacts on the planet of the chemicals that are used to enhance textile performance such as making textiles anti-microbial and water repellent.

Posted January 12, 2021

Source: Novoleap Co., Ltd (Koup)

SINTX Technologies Looks Ahead To 2021 Opportunities and Beyond

SALT LAKE CITY — January 6, 2021 — SINTX Technologies Inc., an original equipment manufacturer of silicon nitride ceramic for medical and non-medical applications, will celebrate its 25th year in existence in 2021. The company has a successful track record of more than 35,000 spinal implantations and established leadership in the manufacturing and science of silicon nitride. The company disclosed its three key areas of focus for 2021, which includes antipathogenic applications, industrial applications, and biomedical opportunities for its silicon nitride and its proprietary formulations.

The COVID-19 pandemic increased global awareness of the need for antipathogenic masks, medical gowns, IT devices, air filters, and much more. The global reusable mask market is expected to reach $7.08 billion by 2027 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Beyond containing viruses and bacteria, the health effects of particulate pollution, dust, and smoke, and respiratory diseases will continue to drive the market for protective face masks. During 2020, SINTX developed and tested antiviral materials, and plans with O2TODAY to release its first consumer mask in 2021. The device is designed to capture and inactivate bacteria and viruses and is undergoing rigorous safety, efficacy, wearability, and washability testing. The R&D that went into developing silicon nitride embedded fabrics applies to other products as well, such as antimicrobial surfaces, and protective medical equipment.

“We feel lucky to work with a company who is dedicated to putting the most effective and safe mask possible into the consumer market,” said Bruce Lorange, CEO of O2TODAY. “The rigorous testing that we are performing together is a testament to SINTX’s dedication to consumer well-being and truly reducing the spread of viral diseases like coronavirus and other viruses. The antipathogenic possibilities of silicon nitride are endless, and we’re excited to be the first to incorporate it into consumer masks.”

SINTX views the industrial market for silicon nitride as a tremendous growth driver, given that the market size is anticipated to reach nearly $174 billion in 2025, according to a report by Allied Market Research. SINTX has built a foundation of the highest quality silicon nitride, with an AS9100D certification and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration, and market research for success in the year ahead. In 2020, the Company shipped its first silicon nitride to industrial customers, outside of biomedical applications.

In the third growth area of focus on biomedical implants, SINTX plans to expand its business in 2021 by leveraging its proprietary formulations of silicon nitride composites and coatings. The Company expects to launch its unique Silicon Nitride-PEEKcomposite that is targeted at several orthopedic implant markets. Silicon nitride coated titanium is another favorable outcome of SINTX’s sustained R&D effort; this biomaterial platform has a broad range of applications, from spine surgery to joint replacements. With its experience in manufacturing spinal implants made of silicon nitride and previous FDA approvals, SINTX sees ongoing attractive opportunities in the biomedical market.

“We made meaningful progress in our R&D, made significant investments in new personnel and equipment, and identified new customers and opportunities during 2020, as we moved beyond manufacturing spinal implants,” said Dr. Sonny Bal, president, and CEO, SINTX Technologies. “The company will apply its knowledge and technology toward generating revenue in 2021.”

SINTX looks forward to 2021, and the new developments, customers, and partnerships it anticipates announcing.

Posted January 12, 2021

Source: SINTX

Kelheim Fibres First Viscose Manufacturer Worldwide With Environmental Management System Validated To EMAS

KELHEIM, Germany — January 12, 2021 — Bavaria, Germany-based Kelheim Fibres GmbH has become the first viscose fiber manufacturer worldwide to receive EMAS certification, according to the company.

“Our aspiration is that our fibers offer an eco-friendly and high-performance alternative to synthetic materials”, says Craig Barker, CEO at Kelheim Fibres. “So, it’s not enough that our fibers are made from renewable resources and that they are fully biodegradable — our environmental awareness must include the whole production process and all that goes with it if we want to safeguard our credibility. The EMAS certification proves that we take this responsibility seriously.”

EMAS stands for “Eco Management and Audit Scheme” and is a standardized eco management certification system developed by the European Union. EMAS includes the globally applicable ISO 14001 standard and goes beyond its requirements by demanding more transparency and continuous improvement: Certified companies report in their annual EMAS Environmental Statement on their environmental goals and their progress in meeting them.

During the audit preceding the certification, the independent environmental auditor thoroughly investigated all departments of the company, from the production itself to the company canteen. He found no non-conformances and was impressed by the competence and the high sense of responsibility among Kelheim’s employees.

In contrast to the EU Ecolabel and similar certifications, EMAS does not apply to individual products or services, but certifies the complete environmental performance of the company. This benefits not only the protection of the environment and climate, but also the improvement of a company’s eco-efficiency.

Craig Barker: “An efficient environmental management system ensures that economy and ecology go hand in hand — that gives us a decisive competitive edge.”

Posted January 12, 2021

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH

Stoll Brand Demonstrates Strength At Karl Mayer In-House Show Held In China

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — January 10, 2021 — The first presentation of the STOLL brand during an in-house KARL MAYER product show ended in great success on December 19 after a three-day run. In China, the current infection development allows face-to-face events again. Around 380 visitors from 170 companies took advantage of the opportunity to meet on site. Most of them travelled to KARL MAYER (CHINA) in Changzhou from the Great Shanghai area, and a few others came from the north of China, despite the exceptionally cold winter weather. Many of the guests came with the question of how the STOLL flat knitting machine business will continue after the acquisition by KARL MAYER, and left with increased confidence. “The first impression was great. Our high-tech production in Changzhou with the group-wide high quality standards, the excellent operational management, the just established STOLL development, our expertise, all this left a very good impression on our customers,” said Liu Xuran, chief of sales & product of the STOLL Business Unit.

The STOLL brand will continue to operate independently as part of KARL MAYER with the same contacts but with the support of the strong group of companies. It will guarantee customers successful business more than ever before. An exclusive selection of the innovations which will continue to ensure full order books in the flat knitting sector was on show in Changzhou. All the machines exhibited impressed with their excellent price/performance ratio and various automation solutions. They were the subject of numerous concrete investment inquiries and project discussions. Area Sales Manager Thomas Streicher and Simon Ma from regional partner Chemtax expressed their satisfaction with the feedback and the sales successes. „Some customers came twice to check the performance of the machines“, says Thomas Streicher.

Sophisticated automation solutions
A highlight of the machine show in Changzhou was the topic of knit & wear®. In the seamless knitting of sweaters, eliminating almost all downstream finishing processes, STOLL is setting standards in terms of patterning possibilities and price/performance, as demonstrated by the ADF 830-24 ki W knit & wear® and CMS 830 ki knit & wear®. The ADF model is designed for the high-level market segment and implements innovative fashion patterns with inverse plating and Intarsia among other things, which cannot be easily copied. With its production versatility and flexibility, the machine particularly impressed the brand manufacturers from the high-end segment in Changzhou. The CMS-version manufactures for the basic-level volume market and scores with an extremely good price/performance ratio. New to the in-house show was gauge E 10.2. The CMS 830 ki knit & wear® with the new gauge will allow customers to participate in the lucrative but highly competitive market of fine knit & and wear articles in the future.

As a further contribution to automation, an ADF machine with a knitrobotic®-kit was presented for the first time in Asia. The robotic functions make it possible to integrate materials and parts into the knitted product without manual intervention. As one example, an everyday mask was produced during the in-house show, with the nose bracket inserted fully automatically. The performance show inspired numerous new application ideas.

Solutions for creatives

An innovation for the creative process was presented with the new Connective Pattern Software (STOLL-CPS®). The solution combines a full-featured, advanced programming system with an easy-to-learn user interface and significantly expands knitting possibilities. Features include an authentic fabric view, many smart tools and open interfaces that allow CPS to be perfectly embedded in upcoming digital workflows. Among the most important advantages of STOLL-CPS® is the reduction of time-to-market. With an integrated grading system, additional sizes or size approaches can be created quickly and changes can be made across all sizes and/or patterns in a project in the shortest possible time.
As an inspiration for designers and product developers, the current STOLL collection “FASTER from Concept to Store” showed which creations can be realized with knitelligence® software solutions and how complex designer pieces can be transformed into commercially producible goods for the mass market through small changes. The extravagant fashion items were a real crowd puller.

Posted January 12, 2021

Sourec: Stoll/Karl Mayer

Antibacterial Yarns, Fibers To Be In Strong Demand At Yarn Expo Spring 2021

HONG KONG — January 11, 2021 — Following a challenging year for the industry, Yarn Expo Spring will return from 10 – 12 March 2021, as the platform continues to support the market’s recovery. After the success of the online solutions on offer at the Autumn Edition and in light of ongoing travel restrictions, exhibitors and buyers will once again have the added benefit of digital services at the spring show, to complement the physical fair. And as the market gains momentum, a special focus will be placed on developing trends, particularly antibacterial and hygiene products. Yarn Expo Spring will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

“After the successful conclusion of the Autumn Edition, Yarn Expo remains a reliable and stable trading platform for the industry in times of change and uncertainty, with feedback from the previous edition outlining the valuable support the fair offers our exhibitors and buyers,” said Wendy Wen, senior general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “As we look ahead, the upcoming Spring Edition will continue to cater to market demands, offering comprehensive sourcing for raw materials with online and hybrid solutions running in tandem with the physical fair. And as the market shows promising signs of recovery, we are glad that our digital solutions ensure the fairs accessibility to all.”

Li Shaoping, senior manager of Cotton Council International from Hong Kong explained why they choose to join the fair, year on year: “Yarn Expo is important to the yarn and fabric industry in times like this, especially when it serves as a communication platform for companies large and small, to share market information and promote their new products. Holding a physical event is also crucial for businesses as buyers need to look at the products in person.” She also acknowledged the diversity and high turnout at the Autumn Edition: “The fair is professional with a wide range of products on offer. We’ve had excellent results this year as there’s a fourfold increase in visitor enquiries.”

Meanwhile, visitors such as Yolanda Wang, senior product development engineer of Personal Protective Equipment at Honeywell SPS appreciated the diverse product selection on offer: “I was able to find some suitable suppliers in the fair and products for our new product development. Yarn Expo is a regular event in the textile industry calendar that everyone will go to because it always offers the most comprehensive sourcing options compared to other similar fairs.”

Wen then moved on to explain how new opportunities can be found at the show: “The Autumn Edition showed a substantial increase in demand for antibacterial yarns and fibers, an already emerging trend that has been significantly boosted by the global pandemic. Participants have long-recognized the show as a place to discover and stay afresh with the industry, with exhibitors and visitors appreciating more than ever the chance to learn about the latest market news. With that said, we look forward to supporting the development of market trends in the coming year,” she concluded.

First time exhibitor Kent Wang, sales director of Shanghai Xinya New Material Technology Co. Ltd. in China explained the benefits and potential of the fair: “Our business has experienced growth amid the pandemic. We’ve brought quite a number of anti-bacterial products to the fair and customers’ feedback has been positive. The physical fair provided us with the opportunity to have face-to-face interactions with clients which has proven to be effective. The turnout is higher than I expected and we’ve already met with some potential customers.”

Digital solutions ensure accessibility to all

In addition to the physical fair, Yarn Expo will once again provide online solutions for those unable to travel. Exhibitors can benefit from the hybrid exhibition package which allows companies to display their yarns and fibers onsite at the dedicated showcase area, enabling buyers to examine the products close-up. These ‘hybrid exhibitors’ will also be able to obtain business cards with the help of onsite staff and utilize video equipment to help introduce their brand. On top of this, all participants will have access to the digital business matching platform where they can connect with both online and onsite business partners via the instant messaging and video calling functions, available before, during and after the fair.

Four concurrent fairs construct an unrivaled sourcing platform

Yarn Expo Spring will be held alongside four concurrent events: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, PH Value and the China International Fashion Fair (CHIC). Together, the shows encompass the entire textile supply chain, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for the industry with strengthened potential and value for all participants.

Yarn Expo Spring is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT. For further information, please visit: www.yarn-expo-spring.com. To find out more about all Messe Frankfurt textile fairs worldwide, please visit: http://texpertise-network.messefrankfurt.com.

Posted January 12, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

Spinnova Joins Zero Discharge Of Hazardous Chemicals Community

JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland — January 11, 2021 — The sustainable material company Spinnova is happy to announce it has become a contributor of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals’ Roadmap to Zero programme. ZDHC’s objective is to protect the planet by reducing the textile industry’s chemical footprint.

ZDHC is a group of apparel and footwear brands and retailers working together to lead the industry towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals. ZDHC enables a cleaner industry of the future by, for example, finding safer alternatives and managing the Manufacturing Restricted Substances List. The MRSL supports good chemical management by helping avoid the use of banned substances during production and manufacturing.

Spinnova’s involvement in the ZDHC means Spinnova will contribute to crafting how harmful chemicals can be avoided. By joining as contributor, Spinnova wishes to help accelerate phasing out hazardous chemicals.

“We are honored to join this influential community. We want to help promote a cleaner textile industry in any way we can, based on our experience of a material innovation that involves no harmful chemicals,” commented Spinnova’s CEO and Co-founder Janne Poranen.

Spinnova’s breakthrough technology represents the cleanest fiber alternative in the industry. Spinova’s fiber production method is not a regenerative one, but instead the wood or waste based raw material is mechanically refined and dry spun into filament. Fiber produced this way produces no side or waste streams, including zero waste water.

As Spinnova approaches commercial production phase and develops yarn and fabric, it is also developing sustainable finishing treatments that will commit to the MRSL. Spinnova has partnered with leading brands such as Bergans of Norway, Bestseller and Marimekko.

Posted January 12, 2021

Source: Spinnova

Navis TubeTex Introduces TubeSet Heat Setting Machine

LEXINGTON, N.C. – Navis TubeTex, a producer of finishing machinery for the textile industry, has introduced TubeSet, its latest innovation in heat setting machinery for tubular knit man-made-blend greige fabric.

TubeSet efficiently heat sets tubular knit greige fabric with synthetic content, eliminating the need for open-width processing. Additionally, TubeSet provides improved machine efficiencies and increased fabric utilization with a reduction in operating costs.

The goal was to assist customers in reducing production expenditures by more than 25 percent, and significantly minimizing the plant footprint with its reduced size, versus operations with open width finishing. With a positive ROI of less than 6 months, manufacturing operations reaches a quick time to value.

Will Motchar, CEO and president of Navis TubeTex and its companies, stated: “We have taken the market disruption during COVID as an opportunity to engineer new technologies and meet industry demands.  Our dedication to advanced engineered solutions continue to support automation in the manufacture of tubular textiles.

With final testing completed, Navis is set for deliveries during the second quarter of 2021.

Like all Navis TubeTex technologies, TubeSet is Industry 4.0 compliant.

Posted January 12, 2021

Source: Navis TubeTex

RadiciGroup Invests 15 Million Euros In A New Production Line For Meltblown Nonwoven, The Filtering Material Used In Protective Face Masks

BERGAMO, Italy — January 11, 2021 — RadiciGroup has taken the next step in its commitment to the health emergency response, by making a sizeable investment for the purchase of a new production line for meltblown nonwoven, the material used for manufacturing protective face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

The group has been at the forefront in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 from the very beginning of the pandemic, above all by rapidly setting up a production chain involving local factories for the manufacture of spunbond nonwoven for medical gowns and other personal protective equipment. As a result, the group quickly came to the decision to produce meltblown nonwoven, a type of nonwoven not readily available in the Italian market, but indispensable in the manufacture of surgical masks.

“In the midst of the pandemic crisis,” said Maurizio Radici, vice president and COO of RadiciGroup, “the lack of meltblown nonwoven became evident. We kept receiving tens of requests from potential customers. A very small quantity of meltblown material is produced in Europe, which is certainly not sufficient to meet demand in a health emergency. Given our extensive experience in the field of nonwovens, we swiftly began figuring out how to set up a chain for the production of PPE in Italy. And, as soon as the opportunity arose to take concrete action, we had no hesitation to jump on it”.

The investment made by RadiciGroup for the meltblown nonwoven production line is 15 million euros. Presently being installed, the large new line is extremely sophisticated and technologically advanced. It has a high production capacity and can also realize products with special technical characteristics, not only made of polypropylene, but also other polymers, such as polyester, polyamide and TPU. The new line is being set up at Tessiture Pietro Radici S.p.A., a group company based in Gandino (Bergamo), where work was previously carried out to ready the site.

Posted January 11, 2020

Source: RadiciGroup

EFI Reggiani’s Great Textile Success In Russia: New Opportunities And Prospects Of The Russian Textile Market

BERGAMO, Italy — January 11, 2021 — EFI™ Reggiani together with its partner in Russia, Nissa Distribution™, have completed three new sales contracts for the supply and installation of industrial solutions for direct-to-fabric and sublimation industrial textile printing. The new sales bring EFI Reggiani’s productive and sustainable digital solutions to three leading Russian textile producers — D-TEX Digital Textile Printing, MIRtex and Sima-Land.

The EFI Reggiani product portfolio includes the Reggiani and Mezzera brands — a broad range of solutions for textile manufacturing. EFI Reggiani has had a long-lasting presence in Russia serving key customers with digital printers using water-based inks, analogue printers, and pre- and post-treatment equipment. EFI Reggiani has further enhanced its presence with Nissa Distribution, a valuable local partner.

Greater sustainability and productivity for the Russian market

EFI Reggiani develops, manufactures, sells, installs and services advanced industrial textile machinery solutions worldwide, working closely with partners such as Nissa. Customers, including many of the world’s leading textile manufacturers, benefit from high efficiency in their manufacturing process, optimized productivity, reduced energy and water costs, and a reduced environmental impact.

The network of EFI Reggiani agent partners, technical specialists and service engineers worldwide provides customers with high-quality service and effective before- and after-sales support, while also offering consultations on effective technology use.

Nissa Distribution, and its subsidiary Nissa Stensart™, became distributors of EFI Reggiani products in Russia in 2018. The Stensart product portfolio is comprised of the widest range of equipment for preparation, printing and finishing of textiles, meeting the demanding requirements for successful production in different textile market segments.

EFI Reggiani’s success in the Russian market comes from well-coordinated, concerted efforts with Nissa Distribution and Nissa Stensart, ensuring full sales and technical support for customers. The most recent results of EFI Reggiani’s activities with Nissa Distribution and Nissa Stensart are the finalisation of three contracts for EFI Reggiani POWER and EFI Reggiani NEXT digital textile printers.

New POWER installations

Russia’s first EFI Reggiani POWER 180 and POWER 240 digital printers were recently sold to D-TEX Digital Textile Printing, located in Stupino, in the Moscow Oblast, and to MIRtex, in Furnmanov, Russia. The companies, which print and manufacture products using natural fibres and knitwear, are among the largest comprehensive textile manufacturers serving Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The EFI Reggiani POWER 180 and POWER 240 are industrial digital printing machines for direct printing on fabric, knitwear and textiles in widths of 1.8 and 2.4 metres, respectively. They are equipped with a high-precision continuous transportation belt for reliable, accurate fabric feeding without wrinkles. Both machines can use EFI Reggiani’s water-based, eco-friendly inks, including popular EFI Reggiani BDR Diamond reactive inks.

EFI Reggiani POWER printers combine unparalleled reliability from EFI Reggiani’s long history of manufacturing excellence with new cutting-edge innovations that make production faster, smoother and more efficient. The printers’ ink recirculation system and electronics make the POWER line the top seller in its category worldwide. With EFI Reggiani POWER printers, users benefit from:

  • Superior versatility to manage a wider variety of inks;
  • Dramatic reduction in maintenance needs and stoppages; and
  • Increased tolerance to environmental conditions.

Sima-Land’s NEXT digital innovation

Russia’s first EFI Reggiani NEXT 340 printer is being installed at the largest wholesale textile company in Russia, Sima-Land. The Yekaterinburg-based company offers more than 1 million different products, including décor textiles for the home and office and men’s, women’s and children’s clothing.

The EFI Reggiani NEXT 340 is a 3.4-meter-wide, beltless industrial digital printing machine for direct and sublimation printing. Sima-Land’s printer is equipped with four Kyocera® industrial printheads and will give the wholesaler productivity running in a CMYK x 2 configuration or in an eight-colour configuration for superior quality. Using eco-friendly, water-based EFI Reggiani IRIS inks will give Sima-Land the ability to print bright vivid shades and colours and ensure an extraordinary level of print durability.

The Reggiani NEXT printer is the digital solution for sublimation printing on paper and non-elastic fabrics, designed to revolutionize fashion, sportswear and home décor markets with its combination of cost-saving features, speed and quality. Reggiani NEXT users worldwide benefit from reliable, industrial printing with a

limited initial investment on a printer offering exceptional ease of use and the lowest cost per meter production in its category.

Nissa Distribution will handle future technical service and maintenance of the new printers sold to D-TEX, MIRtex and Sima-Land, as well as supply spare parts and consumables.

“We are very excited about the success working with Nissa Distribution and Nissa Stensart to grow EFI Reggiani’s presence in the important Russian market,” said EFI Reggiani Senior Vice President and General Manager Adele Genoni. “The installation of high-performance EFI Reggiani industrial digital textile printers at three of the largest textile companies in Russia, and the ability to help these customers grow in the midst of a pandemic, reflect the serious commitment EFI Reggiani and our partners have in helping customers thrive and grow with efficient, productive and green digital printing solutions.”

In the future, EFI Reggiani, Nissa Distribution and Nissa Stensart will continue to collaborate to reinforce their joint, effective efforts to provide customers with the highest level of support and technical assistance, furthering promotion of EFI Reggiani digital printing solutions in Russia and the CIS.

Posted January 11, 2020

Source: EFI™

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