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Some of the recent TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS

by Editorial Team | Aug 8, 2018 | Technology

Nowadays, most of the garments manufacturers are acknowledging the role of applying new technologies to help them remain ahead in internationally competitive markets. As a result, technology suppliers are striving hard to innovate and develop new technologies keeping with demands of the industry. All these technological developments have helped to create an inevitable shift in the apparel industry. In a continuous endeavour to provide the industry meaningful content in accordance with the current trends, in the next few pages we have highlighted some of the latest technologies developments in the apparel industry.

Lectra’s Cutting Room 4.0 for Smart Cutting Room & Connected Development

In early 2017, anticipating changes in our customers markets, Lectra launched the new Lectra 4.0 strategy, driven by major Industry 4.0 principles. With increased investments in research and innovation, it deployed an ambitious transformation program, redefined customer journey and fully aligned its brand identity with a decisive digital value proposition.

Its new mission “For companies that breathe life into our wardrobes, car interiors, furniture and more, Lectra is crafting the premium technologies that facilitate the digital transformation of their industry. Lectra’s offer empowers brands and manufacturers from design to production, providing them with the market respect and peace of mind they deserve.”

Smart manufacturing technology makes it possible for companies to achieve full supply chain transparency. By having process visibility, customers can adopt new business models, improve operational efficiency and produce in larger volumes. With Millennials as the largest working generation, they are turning to services having access to products without the burdens of ownership. With 2 bn & growing millennials in the world and 86 per cent of them in emerging countries, it is predicted millennials will account to 40 per cent of all retail sales by 2020.

Lectra has developed its new Industry 4.0 to the fashion & apparel industry that is founded on digitalization of processes from design to production, connecting participants, objects and production lines, in real-time. Our machines have been connected since 2007 and we have spent years in understanding & analysing the performance of machines at customer sites, which makes Lectra the only player in the industry that proposes a complete value added offer, which is already compatible with Industry 4.0.

The way fashion is designed, developed, produced and consumed has transformed. Decades ago, technology had its own constraints in being either limited or too costly. Today, Digital Technology is an enabler towards a digital and smart world, thanks to four main factors: Cloud, Mobility, IoT& Artificial Intelligence. Though Digital technologies are yet to be widely adopted by the fashion industry – digitalization of information & connectivity, which we are accustomed to, are shaping the future of Fashion.

With the launch of Lectra’s Cutting Room 4.0 for Smart Cutting Room & Connected Development, customers are enabled with an integrated platform from design to product development, while preparing markers and cutting them within minutes saving time, money and aligning multiple orders. Next in line is our new offer to the fashion industry is MTO (Made-to-Order) to address continuous cutting mainly to cater to the growing demands for mass customization. Our offerings in Design, Expert Pattern Making, 3D, Fabric & Cut Planning and Automatic Nesting improve customer experience enabling merchandising & design teams to work hand-inhand with suppliers & buyers, streamlining the product development process. Lectra’s solutions with a combination of SaaS (Software as a Service) & Cloud are the best-in class for planning, design, product development, sourcing fabrics cut planning, industrialization & production, addressing the different stages of the fashion value-chain. The biggest differentiator & the advantage is that its customers are always working on the latest & right data as its software & hardware solutions communicate & collaborate with each other in real-time.

Another champion solution is the Lectra Fashion PLM, which is available in three starter configurations developed to target specific fashion industry processes – Design to Source, Develop to Source and Develop to Manufacture. Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 embodies Lectra’s mission to empower fashion companies navigate the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0. Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 scored above the industry average in 32 of the 44 functional areas that PLM outlined and assessed. The platform has been judged as a cornerstone solution that connects, processes, systems and supply chains. Drawing on lessons from machine learning, the solution equips users with tools enabling them to work more efficiently and accelerate the product development process.

Gerber Technology CutWorks® modular software system

Gerber Technology has been helping companies around the world develop, manufacture and take their products to market smarter, faster and more efficiently. The company provides integrated software and hardware solutions to more than 78,000 customers in the aerospace, construction, furniture, fashion & apparel, transportation, technical textiles, packaging, wind energy and sign & graphics industries, including over 100 Fortune 500 companies in 130 countries. Drawing on a rich history of innovation, Gerber Technology’s leading-edge systems help customers reach their optimum by maximising productivity and minimising errors and waste. One of its latest innovations, CUTworks CutWorks® is a modular software system that offers a complete design, nesting and cutting solution for flexible materials.

Improve cut part quality: Fine-tune the CAD data you send to your cutter to further improve cut part quality. Automatically remove extra vertices. Control both the direction of cut and the start point to prevent material from moving during cutting Reduce cutting times: With CutWorks and the ToolPath module, you have full control over the exact order of cutting of both the data within individual parts and the order of parts within the complete nest. Reduce cutting times by following a more efficient cut path.

Faster nesting: CutWorks offers several powerful nesting packages including manual nesting and multiple automatic nesting modules to improve material utilisation and nesting speeds.

Use on any system: CutWorks cut file preparation software works on Gerber cutting systems and virtually any other automated cutting system on the market to dramatically improve cut part quality.

Next Generation of 3D Solutions from Tukatech

Tukatech’s virtual sample-making software, TUKA3D, is a solution catered to the fit-conscious fashion product developers. “It’s important for a 3D system to help designers use their creativity with design, embellishments, style lines to make a unique looking product but nothing sells unless it fits,” comments Ram Sareen, Founder and CEO of Tukatech. “Brands and retailers who have begun implementing 3D have been stuck using it only in the design stage; they can’t use it for fitting, which ends up wasting time and resources, because they still need to see the fit samples in real life.”

What makes Tukatech’s TUKA3D application unique is the built-in motion simulation, which allows for the garment to be worn by the virtual fit model while they perform various movements such as bending, jumping, flexing, etc. These movements are customized by Tukatech as part of their implementation package. “We include custom virtual models and motions because it’s really the only way to use a 3D system for fit analysis. If you’re not analyzing fit with real-time motion simulation, then you’re not getting the most out of your 3D system,” adds Sareen.

To develop fit, one must have the digital fit model that is a true replica of not just the measurements, but also the live model’s shape and posture. This replication plays a major role to correctly evaluate the drape and fit of a product. With over 650 fit model replicas of brands and retailers, each TUKA3D user is empowered to make a great fitting garment virtually. With the retail sector shifting to a consumerdriven market, agility is the name of the game for brands and vendors. Brand loyalists expect a consistent fit from the brand each time a product is purchased. “Hanger appeal can only go so far. If a garment does not fit well, the ‘look’ will not be there when the consumer wears it,” explains Chris Walia, Tukatech’s VP of Sales & Marketing.

“TUKA3D is built on the most powerful 3D CAD platform developed by Autodesk, 3D Studio Max. This platform enables our users to not only eliminate physical sample-making, but also to make powerful presentations to buyers or even endconsumers,” says Savannah Crawford, the Chief Collaborator at Tukatech. “At the PI Apparel conference in Berlin, we will be showcasing these 3D systems specifically from a fit development and collaboration perspective,” she added.

Other systems in Tukatech’s product development suite include TUKAcloud, the web-based digital sample room, and TUKA3D Designer Edition, the new assetbased design room. Tukatech is the garment and apparel industry’s leading provider of fashion design software and technology solutions. Founded in 1995 by garmentindustry veteran Ram Sareen, Tukatech offers award-winning 2D pattern making, grading, and marker making software, automated marker making software, 3D sample making/virtual prototyping software, as well as garment plotters, and automatic spreaders and cutters for production.

Enterprise material management solutions by Threadsol

The world has transformed, trades have advanced. With the boom of the new era, apparel business all over the world has witnessed majestic shifts. To manage this change, apparel manufacturers need to accelerate their operations and reevaluate the legacy of manufacturing practices. The dynamic technologies being introduced each day is a sign of constant development. ThreadSol – the pioneer in enterprise material management for the sewn products industry- takes pride in constantly challenging the present and being part of such a revolution. ThreadSol’s outlook is to introduce technologically driven products to drive manufacturing by targeting material cost and differentiate from the extremely competitive environment.

With its innovative solutions- intelloBuy, intelloCut, and intello3C, ThreadSol offers an entire range of enterprise material management solutions, which can help apparel manufacturers and brands to boost their topline and bottom-line, in an industry that is heavily dependent upon economic priorities.

intelloCut is a material planning and optimization solution for the sewn products industry. The flagship solution of ThreadSol has been successfully deployed in 150+ factories worldwide, which plan 1.5 bn pieces per year.

With the help of its advanced algorithms, IntelloCut gives the most optimized cutplan and lay plan, in just one click. The cloud computing structure helps to access the solution from any point. It also offers a feedback system which works like GPS: Any variations on floor and the plan can be changed with a single refresh button. With over 150 features, intelloCut is a product ahead of its time and truly defines the new age technology.

In a constant effort to improve, ThreadSol has introduced intelloGreen: A tablet application, which replaces on-floor printed lay slips. The application is based on cloud computing and takes data from intelloCut, transforming business from traditional to environment friendly.

The advanced reporting structure of IntelloCut provides an edge to the manufacturers to get complete control over factory ’s practices through IntelloMobile: World’s first fabric utilization reporting app. IntelloMobile provides 100 per cent real-time traceability of fabric, with all reports on mobile phone. intelloBuy is a material estimation solution for the sewn products industry. It is the second product by ThreadSol, taking the enterprise material management model of the company to the next level.

IntelloBuy gives accurate buying consumption for a particular style which saves millions of dollars of material cost at the buying stage, every day, for manufacturers worldwide. IntelloBuy accesses factory historical database and allows the user to add exact wastage from factory floor to generate the most accurate fabric requirement. This can save up to 10 per cent fabric cost, ultimately boosting profit. Through the advanced reporting offered by intelloBuy, one can get details of the consumption calculation for different style/ order, vendor details for width/ shrinkage, factory process loss, buyer’s details of size-wise order break-up etc.

intello3C is an AI based cost negotiation platform. Intello3C aims to reduce sourcing cost and costing lead time for apparel brands. The current market scenario is very challenging. The lead time and retail prices are constantly decreasing whereas the cost of sourcing continues to increase.

Currently vendor cost negotiations are based on merchant experience. There is little focus on scientifically arrived accurate internal cost benchmarks for various cost components like fabric, CM, trims etc. for each style that is costed. This inflates the sourcing cost. Moreover, most vendor cost negotiations are carried out over email and excel that is time consuming and adds to the ever shrinking lead time.

With fast fashion, the challenges with vendor cost negotiations are going to multiply. This is already resulting in suboptimal costing. Intello3C uses advance technology like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Mobility and Agile Analytics to solve this problem. Intello3C creates scientific and fact based benchmarks for all the cost components.

intello3C uses AI that can automatically negotiate the best cost with the vendors without needing any manual inputs from the merchant teams. intello3C results in 3- 5 per cent decrease in sourcing cost and 30 per cent decrease in costing lead time.

ThreadSol solutions- intelloCut and intelloBuy, currently used by manufacturers in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Philippines, Cambodia, Jordon and Turkey, have already set standards amongst Sewn Products’ automation solutions worldwide. The revolutionary solutions are presently benefiting more than 150 apparel factories like Hirdaramani, Luenthai, MAS, PtDaese, Raymond, Pacific Jeans, Omegaline etc., helping them save up to 10 per cent fabric cost.

Eton Systems providing accurate real time information

Eton Systems was founded in 1967 as an offshoot of Eton Fashions, a Swedish manufacturer making shirts since 1928, under the name Skjortfabriken Specia. This led to the development of Eton Systems – the world’s first Unit Production system (UPS). Today there are more than 4000 Eton installations in more than 60 countries and in different production areas, including apparel, home textiles, furniture and automotive industries. The company is headquartered in Gånghester, a small town outside Borås, where everything started.

ETON is an automated material handling concept allows you to improve productivity, track, measure and fine-tune every step of the production flow to ensure supreme product quality.

The garment production systems are designed to eliminate manual transportation and minimize handling, allowing the operators more time for adding value to your products
Eton provides a real-time information system and the necessary tools to improve the manufacturing processes through powerful software programmes
Eton globally provide material handling systems designs / models consisting of overhead conveyors with individually addressable work stations
Eton provides interactive training courses for all levels of manufacturing companies to help you achieve excellence and generate useful information for balancing production lines

Generates useful information

The Eton 5000 system is the only Unit Production System in garment industry that offers you the accurate real time information to make the right decisions. A completely Computer guided system with RFID readers in combination gives you full control of your production line including:

• Improved productivity & quality • Traceability • Real Time Decision making • Improved balancing • Production planning & cost accounting • Information transmission to external MIS for payroll and production control • Individual operator realtime feedback and motivation.

Zund presents G3 Cutting system

Zünd Systemtechnik AG is a leading manufacturer of multifunctional digital cutting systems used in different industries, including graphics, packaging, leather, fabrics, technical textiles, and composites. Focused on continuous innovation and superior technology, Zünd offers advanced products and services to meet its customers’ needs.

Uncompromising performance & precision

Whatever textiles or patterns made of paper, cardboard or plastic you may need to cut, its multi-functional cutting systems help you do it faster and more efficiently. Zünd can not only offer precise, productive and durable cutters but can also supply you with just the right cutting technology for your specific application. Its driven rotary tools, for example, are designed to cut a variety of textile materials with flawless precision. Every Zünd Cutter includes standardized interface options. With industry-specific solutions offered by its partners, you can easily expand your cutting system for custom applications.

Modular design concept

Zünd‘s modular tool and material-handling systems make it easy to tailor your G3 cutting system to specific cutting needs. Define your production requirements, and select the building blocks that will make up the perfect configuration for you. Additions and upgrades are possible any time.

Return on investment

Innovative technology and superior manufacturing are guaranteed to result in reliability and low maintenance costs. Because of their modular design, G3 cutting systems can adapt to ever-changing needs and retain their value exceptionally well. Cut quality and precision: Zünd G3 cutting systems excel in delivering both exceptional productivity and unsurpassed cut quality. This is the result of a perfect symbiosis between intelligent control technology and precision mechanics.

Industrial use: With the technology and build designed for high volume production, the G3 flatbed cutter is uniquely qualified for industrial use and multi-shift, 24/7 operation. A worldwide service network ensures the availability of spare parts at any time.

Efficient material hold-down: Energy-efficient, adjustable vacuum generators provide optimal material hold-down. No longer do you have to worry about materials moving during processing. And besides the perfect cut quality, you will no doubt enjoy the reduced power consumption.

Productivity: The unsurpassed productivity of the G3 cutter series stems from the use of intelligent control technology, robust system components, and sophisticated tooling. Perfectly coordinated, all system components are guaranteed to optimize your production workflow.

Juki direct drive, high speed, sewing system with automatic thread trimmer

Juki, Japan is committed to customers satisfaction. In an effort to understand the needs of the customer, Juki manufactures the entire range of sewing machines for woven and knit fabrics, leather and heavy duty machines and automatics. Juki is present all over the world and supports its customers through top quality products, parts and service. IIGM is among the top three agents and distributor, across the world.

DDL-9000C Series Direct Drive, High Speed, Sewing System with Automatic Thread Trimmer (Digital Type)
Features:

World first computer-controlled vertically and horizontally-driven feed mechanism
Remaining thread at the end of sewing reduced to 3 mm
A both-blade driven rotary knife system is adopted
Sewing machine management utilizing “”IoT” (Internet of Things)
USB port is provided as standard

Dürkopp releases QONDAC network solutions for sales

The sales launch of QONDAC, the IoT networks platform for textile machines from Dürkopp Adler was conducted recently. The biggest European manufacturer of industrial sewing technology connects entire plants with own QONDAC high-tech servers, even crossing country borders. By real time analysis of the gathered machine data, the availability of machines, the production performance and the quality of the resulting product can be significantly increased.

Customers especially liked the possibility to connect not only Dürkopp Adler machines but also all other machines in a factory by sensor technology or open access interfaces to enable central monitoring of the whole production process. Industrial sewing machines like the M-TYPE PREMIUM lockstitch machine or the brand new pocket welting sewing unit class 756 can be adjusted centrally from the server, and maintenance processes can be digitized based on real usage.

Connections to ERP systems are developed, too. Perfectly combining to that, Dürkopp Adler has also launched the new smart touch control panel QONDAC Commander CSP. The panel for M-TYPE PREMIUM machines can show on-demand HD videos and HTML pages and enables new communication options to the central QONDAC server. This innovation will be introduced step-by-step to other machines of the Shang Gong Group, Mother Company of Dürkopp Adler AG.

Pegasus presents latest sewing machine series

Pegasus Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd., is one of the leading manufacturers of sewing machines in the world. Given are some of its latest innovations:

LaRgo, the FS700P series

Pegasus has released “LaRgo,” the FS700P series equipped with a right and left independent differential feed adjustment mechanism, hereinafter called “LaRgo”. The new product, LaRgo is most suitable for sewing functional fabrics, employed for sportswear and similar garments. The focus on sportswear with designs employing mesh fabrics with excellent breathability and stretchable fabrics with excellent stretch ability has increased markedly in recent years. However, these designs require highly skilled operators when sewing these fabrics with different features. In order to solve these problems, Pegasus has developed the LaRgo, equipped with the world’s first, right and left independent differential feed adjustment mechanism. Thanks to these excellent features, this flatseamer consistently produces beautifully finished products regardless of the skill of the operator.

No matter what the circumstances, no matter the operator. Needle and threads advance smoothly at the sewer’s own pace. Stitching is straight and beautiful without worry. This precise and soothing rhythm prevents right or left misalignment of the fabric. LaRgo, with needle and thread, seams smoothly, drawing on long cultivated technical skills and the daily genesis of imagination.

M900/DDM Series

Features:

Cost saving: 70 per cent electric saving with direct drive motor
High power: High performance 550W Pegasus made motor as compared to normal 400W
Dust Prevention: Dust seal at upper looper mechanism prevents dust from entering the machine via the upper looper shaft
Dust seal at upper looper mechanism prevents dust from entering the machine via the upper looper shaft
CE certification: “CE” meaning European Conformity, conforms to the strictest healthy, safety and environmental protection standard for products sold within Europe
Prevents installation mistakes and minimises installation time
Concealed casing design prevents dust from entering the motor coil, eliminating maintenance problems
Maximize direct drive motor transmission by original factory installation

Vetron direct-drive lockstitch machine with triple transport

The Vetron brand stands for high-value products developed for processing textiles and leather, multiple awarded innovative solutions focused on the customer´s needs, and the German art of engineering connected with professional service. Products are made from selected components throughout Europe and Asia offering a superior price performance ratio and innovative functionality, setting new standards of process security through the use of high technology. One of its latest offerings Vetron 5000 series is a direct-drive 1-needle lockstitch sewing machine with triple transport.

Through the consistent use of state-of-the-art electronic control it became possible to make all machine settings programmable into memory and thus recallable. This allows the process parameters to be free from operators influence and identical every time the programme is recalled. The innovative dynamic machine parameter, based on the actual speed and the permanent measurement of the material thickness, open new possibilities of production quality, process security and the reduction of cycle times.

Programmable set-up

All machine settings are programmable and storable: Stitch length, sewing feet pressure, top feed stroke, needle thread tension, clearance under the sewing feet
Fast and precise setup of the machine by recall of a stored machine programme
Easy to understand and intuitive programming concept
Programme chain function to combine different production steps directly on one machine
User identification by USB-dongle to avoid access on machine settings – on demand
Stitch-in-stitch backtacking Dynamic Process
Permanent measurement of material thickness
Constant sewing feet pressure reacting on material thickness
Sewing feet pressure reacting on sewing speed
Stitch length correction reacting on material thickness
Thread tension correction reacting on material thickness
Top feed stroke management via sewing speed with automatic “cross seam function”

Process Reliability

User identification via USB dongle (activated via parameter)
Operator does not have access to basic parameters
Various access codes for Operator / Line Supervisor / Technician/ Technical Supervisor (Administrator)
Operator can change sewing programmes via scanner (option). The machine automatically adjusts to the preset sewing parameters (Stitch length, speed, thread tension, upper transport stroke, ruler distance … etc.) on.

Shirt front placket pressing & Creasing machine by EPA AKIN

The Akin family is one of Turkey’s most vital manufacturers of shirts. In an effort to solve difficulties with shirt manufacturing, the company collated their experience accumulated over the years and decided to produce machinery in 1980. With over 35 years of experience EPA successfully solved all the needs in this field. The EPA AKIN brand was registered in 1990 and today is a major brand, providing excellent service and dealing with the worlds most renowned leaders of shirt manufacturers. EPA AKIN today exports textile machinery to 21 countries. The company represented in India by HCA.

Shirt front placket pressing & creasing machine (EP205)
Features:

- Perfect shirt front pressing from 1,6 cm up to 7,5 cm
- Capable of fusing interlining during folding process With the help of optional interlining cutting device you are able to make perfect interlining cutting and reduce interlining consumption to a minimum level
- Able to produce separated front strips for shirt or blouses
- Perfect pressing of short sleeve hem the special laser device provides easy line tracking to obtain standard products
- Touch screen panel provides quick and easy adjustments on the machine
- Easy to obtain hourly and daily production reports from the optional graphic panel
- Optional: Error control on the screen

Accurate stacking of the products via automatic lifting device on the back of the machine
Specially designed heaters with digital thermostats provides perfect quality and reduces electricity consumption This machine is produced with all necessary safety equipment for the users
It has built ‘’Programmable Logic Control’’
This machine has certificate of CE

Loiko presents Button Feeder attachment

As we all know that most of the time the garments packing get delay due to pending of button hole and button stitch operations. To finish these operations customer do overtime, for operate these machines we need skill operators. Just to deskill the Button stitch operation Loiko has developed Button Feeder attachment (Loiko Model ST-12 made in Korea). Normally Button Stitch operator can attach 600 to 700 Buttons per hour in shirt production, if customers install our Button Feeder in the same button stitch machine they can attach 1200 to 1400 buttons per hour depend upon the button stitch machine condition. It means almost double production, and not required any skill operator. The beauty of our Button Feeder is we can install in any Electronic Button stitch machines without any alternations. The advantage of its Button feeder is reducing the manpower, reduce over time, increase the productivity, and reduce break down time.

In my opinion in-future 70 to 80 per cent customers will order Button machines with Button Feeders. The ROI of our Button Feeder will be around 10-12 months. Loiko is very proud to say that last year it got 100 Button Feeders order from one customer in Bangalore, and also happy to say that most of the customers using its Button Feeders because of the technology, user friendly, quality, performance and service support after sales.

CNC-controlled large-area sewing technology by PFAFF

The PFAFF 3587 CNC-large-area computer stitcher with a sewing area of 500 x 300 mm is designed for manufacturers who process reliability and production outputs are equally important. At the core of the stitching automat is the intermitting material feed system featuring a patented drive. Because of the intermittent feed (feed stop when the needle enters the material) a positional change of the cuts in the clamp are avoided. This way, the PFAFF 3587 ensures the highest stitching accuracy and very high sewing performance. The PFAFF 3587 is the one and only in the world which performs 3,200 s.p.m. with intermittent feed.

The sophisticated sewing technology based on a seam-optimization system (needle-turning device + bobbin thread slide) ensures superb seam quality and a perfect stitch pattern in multi-directional sewing operations. The needleturning device in combination with the bobbin thread slide and the vertical hook prevents slip stitches in highly decorative seam patterns with a circular seam contour.

The unique automatic clamp-changing system permits a completely overlapping fully automated operation. Only the material still has to be inserted manually. ”Ergonomics in the workplace” is of great importance in the PFAFF 3587. The machine features a height adjustment which may be adjusted to the respective operator at the push of a button (optional). Sewing programmes and corrections of the seams may be generated resp. executed right on the machine via a logically designed touch screen. The PFAFF 3587 has all technical requirements to tackle even the most sophisticated and challenging sewing operations, e.g. in the sections shoe production, small leather good production or in the automotive interiors.

Siruba presents latest sewing machines

Siruba has developed new products in 6 areas: Overlock Series, Interlock Series, Jeans Application, Underwear Application, New Concept Area, and Knits Sewing Automation. Moreover, Siruba APP is launched already. With the function of product trace and registration, it provides more protection to its customer.

Overlock series

Brand new 700L overlock machine is based on the direction of “Performance First,” was launched in Q3 of 2017. In pursuit of the production precision, 700L has a big lift of the core sewing performance, which the excellent thread-tension control and material feeding realize the perfect sewing quality. With the coherence between mechanism and electronics, Direct-drive type 700LD series has the speed of 7500 RPM to realize high efficiency, and the extended functions of sensor-cutter, auto back latch, and anti-curly edge…, etc. with the brand new high performance sensor.

Interlock series

Brand new C007L cylinder bed interlock machine will be launched soon, which includes the subclass as auto thread trimmer, right edge trimmer, left edge trimmer…, etc. With beautiful seaming, new oil stain-free design, it is Siruba’s newest high performance interlock machine.

Jeans application

It will introduce Jeans overlock to show Siruba’s capability in heavy fabric sewing. New 6-needle double chainstitch waistband sewing machine HF008L has flexible needle gauge combination, and the adjustable angle rear puller. Auto Jeans bottom hemming machine ASL-JBH Series has lockstitch and chainstitch, 2 specifications, to extend the application range. Besides, based on small cylinder bed interlock machine S007K, it has RF hemming model, which is with differential feeding for elastic light jeans fabric.

Underwear application

700KS cylinder bed overlock machine, with ESK device, makes blind hemming easy. Skill is not very necessary when hemming over the overlock seam. Underwear’s elastic tape or lace tape sewing: Overlock has LFD6K feeding device, Interlock has FSC metering device, STC tension control device, which make the sewing operation easier. Underpants elastic waistband: it has C007LD/CR/CX right edge trimmer model with RLP tubular extending roller set. Besides, we have an auto sewing station for the same operation in Knits Sewing Automation Area.

New concept area

We apply new concepts into the common machines. For example: 3-strap attaching multineedle machine has the presser foot of tape feeding control. Bartacking machine has a compact control panel. Button sewing machine has auto feeding function. Interlock machine’s thread trimmer is powered by stepping motor.

Knits sewing automation

Siruba focuses on knits wear sewing automation. Its tubular bottom hemming, 3 kinds of elastic waistband sewing, elastic band joining, and circular collar attaching, etc. will be displayed during upcoming industry exhibition.

Versatility tension type computerized metering device by Hurg

Hurg Co., Ltd was established in 2006 which in order to raise all the technology of the sewing machine and to improve the quality of products. Hurg Co., Ltd is manufacturer of supplementary device for sewing machine and products are 100 per cent made in Taiwan. In order to capture that developing opportunity, its management & technical teams have devoted all its resources to R & D and manufacture for that “HURG” market. The main purpose of all the efforts is nothing but providing a satisfactory sewing equipment and related service to those global apparel manufacturing enterprises.

Versatility tension type computerized metering device (HCT-E9U-C)
Feature:

• Specialized in sewing the elastic tape • 12 section per speed changed • 99 Program Memory • Knee Switch (Standard): For manual section changes • LCD and manual section changes. (Optional Parts) • Free tape function switch (Standard) • Fit on the machines hand wheel to control automatic section change (Optional Parts) • There are two ways to adjust program. One is adjusting through the screen. The other is adjusting through the control box.

Direct drive lockstitch machine (All-in-one head) by Zoje

ZOJE , founded in 1994, registered capital of 567.8 mn yuan, the total assets of 2.6 bn yuan, has become a leading manufacturer of industrial sewing machine, with assembly, coating, casting, machine processing automation equipment in the world advanced, with the industry “Provincial Research Institute” and the two R&D center, R&D institutions in Europe. The internationalization of technology, advanced equipment, condensed into the superior quality, the formation of industrial clusters unique, provide a good platform for the development of many sewing equipment enterprises, a high degree of concentration, high technology content of products, high brand awareness and reputation, the global industrial sewing machine comprehensive strength leading production base. Annual production capacity of 1 mn units. One of the latest innovations by the company is Direct Drive lockstitch machine (All-in-one head) (ZJ9513 series).

Given are its features

Cost-effective direct drive energy saving lockstitch sewing machine (All-in-one)
High efficiency, energy saving, environmental-friendly
Easy operation
Improve the maintains performance
Improve the sewing performance
Designed by wide voltage, adapting to the global electric system
Improve the control system self-check performance

Intelligent template sewing machine by Juita

Juita Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. is a professional production of various kinds of sewing machine of modern enterprise, with the product development, manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, marketing, after-sales service as one of the operating system, the company has passed ISO9001:2000 quality management system certification. Given is its latest innovation:

JTK9 (Intelligent Template Sewing Machine)

Automatic template machine, three shaft rigidity, precise and quick, high-speed operation, low noise
Automation in garment manufacturing provides systematic and comprehensive insights into this multifaceted process Industrial automation is all about working smarter, faster, and proficiently. This makes automation more powerful and that’s why customers are looking for pioneering, endto- end technologies with open, modern architecture and new data from new connections. The major advantages of using automation are: Reduced direct human labour costs and expenses, enhanced consistency of product, delivery of quality products, increased productivity.

Industrial sewing machine attachment by Sakho

Sakho Technocraft Pvt. Ltd. is providing sales & service of Korean make Sakho Brand special type industrial sewing machine & attachments. The company provides best machineries and service to garment industries with its highly dedicated technical & commercial. Its automated garment machineries & attachments are well known across the world for its low cost, best quality, durability, outstanding performance & services.

BK-17 – Industrial sewing machine attachment Digitally controlled button feeder attachment

Features:

One body type loosening clamp: Automatic loosening clamp position so easy loading of button manually also
Easy button measure: Easy button change, just one touch, one time can set button width and thickness together
Easy micro adjustment: To control facing of button in-vibrator
Two times cutting: Can select after single or double trimming to supply button to work clamp
Cyclic programme: One can select the number of button patterns where it needs regular button supply & whenever we don’t need button supply so we can fix button manually
Point button: Can be programmed to load the other size button by hand
Supply button: Automatic button supply in absence of no button in work clamp
X, Y adjustment: Easy to set the X & Y axis for transfer pin setting to needle Application: This robot mechanism device is used to feed the buttons to the button clamp on the button sewing machine. Operator doesn’t need to align the holes of button. With its increased feeding speed, the sewing machine head speed can be used upto maximum, which results in higher productivity. Using this device a beginner shows double productivity than skilled operators.
Represents based on shirts production under standard conditions
That 25mm and above Dia are depend on its thickness and convexity
Special button machine work clamp is provided along with BK-17 as per machine make
Transfer pin of different sizes provided with BK-17 as standard accessories.

Latest seam bonding technologies from H&H

H&H Asia Group Ltd. is specialised in thermoplastic technology for sew free adhesive and waterproofing applying on the industries of clothing, bags, shoes, medicals, gloves,… that include waterproof seam sealing, sew free pocket adhesive, zipper bonding, front zip sealing, fabric joining, line bonding, overlay taping, and also adhesive backing for woven label and embroidery. Given are some of its latest innovations:

AI-001 – Hot air sealing machine

New generation
Stretch fabric ready
Narrow tape ready
3-layer sealing mode
30 per cent faster
5 per cent tape saving
Software upgradable
Hardware upgradable

Highlighting features:

3D electronic nozzle positioning system
Differential speed top/bottom roller
Variable speed seam sealing
Digital tensioning device
Multi-language support
Data memory bank
Ergonomic

CS-722 – Pneumatic flat press machine

Consistent temperature
Good for all fabric
Uniform pressure
PLC controlled
Simple to use

Highlighting features:

Both hands push button activation for added safety
Independently heating of upper and lower
Foot pedal activation
Dual time shift mode
Vertical press motion
Key locking function
Dual counters

Tajima presents latestembroidery solutions

Tajima has launched new technology in various concepts, which were not possible in the past. Now the machines are very user friendly and can do embroideries with various kinds of threads starting from 7 tex to 700 denier in one setting and 710 denier to 900 denier in another setting in one given frame through the needles. If one has to use thicker thread or cord then one can use 6 kind of multi cords in the same design.

Other than this our ESQ called as easy sequin devise can do sequin much comfortably now without any hassles in settings. With different devise and settings one can use sequin from size 2mm to 22 mm both centric and essentric, while 2mm essentric is not possible. It has also launched glass seed beads devise which can fix the glass beads on size 2mm and 2.5mm at approx 800 beads per minute. Now most of the hand work of beads is now possible on machines which are fixed on the garments with lock stitch which gives firm fixing on the garments.

Now one can use any kind of threads twisted or non-twisted, 4 COL sequin or 2 COL sequin 2 colour glass beads, or 4 colour glass beads in 2 sizes, or original 5mm sworosky and glass beads, 6 colour multi cord. All the above can be fixed in one garments in one given time depending upon the attachments you opt for while placing the order.

ZSK Compact single head bridge style machine

It has the same open back frame design as multihead machines and is the most industrious commercial single-head on the market. With the bridge-type build style on a single head, the ZSK offers the most versatile frame – providing a sturdy and virtually vibration-free piece of equipment. This frame style is the most preferred model for customers who are using the equipment as a production machine.

The Sprint 7 is a 18-needle single head class 4 style (bridge style) embroidery machine. This machine can adapt speciality devices (such as sequins or cording) without changing any electronic board components or altering any electrical component – ZSK produces the most compatible & versatile machine in the world. This machine is recommended for start-up embroidery businesses as well as any size embroidery shop.

Not only does this equipment provides embroidery decoration, but also allows for a wide range of embellishment options. Use it as embroidery only or add unique options to diversify your business.

Tubular Arm – The ZSK has the smallest tubular arm in the industry worldwide! The curved design now allows for the narrowest of textiles to be embroidered and those hard to embroider areas such as shirt pockets, fronts of shoes, baby items, shirt cuffs, etc. In addition to the size, the arm is also longer to fit a wider range of materials as well – it has been extended 20 mm for narrow textiles.

Options: High speed sequins, cording decoration, boring decoration, barcode design input, braille embroidery, adaptable specialty frames, shoe embroidery, automatic design software, xl expanded frame, automatic name feed, adjustable rolling stand, belt/name tape embroidery, auto design feed and modular design & networking software.

Balanced-Coil Needle Detector by York Technology Ltd

“When it comes to detecting broken needle and other metal contamination in sewn product YORK® Technology continues to push the boundaries of performance. Ever since the concepts were pioneered in 1995 by the current founders of the Company, the technology based on “VLF* Electro-magnetic Balanced-Coil Bridge” in conjunction with “Active Phase Detection” techniques continue to deliver the most robust solution to detecting needle fragments buried inside garments that may have other metal components such as zips attached.

Since the electro-magnetic coils encircle the detection tunnel 360°, there are no half-measures or one-sidedness to this unique structure – the detector conducts a 100 per cent scan in a single pass at full sensitivity on each passing garment pack. No need to pass the garment twice or through two magnet type machines, nor to flip it and turn it in between two detectors. This makes double head magnet detectors redundant and the 9-point calibration check unnecessary.

Coupled with the inherent immunity from interference generated by sewing machine magnetic clutches and other electrically noisy equipment in the vicinity, a balanced-coil needle detector offers the most fit-for-purpose solution to meeting the Buyer’s compliance, in-house due-diligence practice, Brand Protection and Consumer Safety challenges all in one package.

The Company R&D Centre located in UK has recently added to the ND product range, extending it to 6 variants – tunnel heights from 105mm to 305mm in increments of 50mm with two tunnel widths at 550mm and 650mm are now available. This has broken new ground for achieving industry standard detection sensitivities** in larger individual products that have not been possible before.

All machines come complete with conveyor speed control, quick-release belt mechanism, reversing function, production data recording, report downloading via USB port, light stack and a colour touch screen. A foot pedal accessory is being tested as we speak, and there are many other novel value enhancing features in the pipeline to come.

The international brand retailers who know about the design advantages of Balanced Coil machines prefer it!

* VLF – Very Low Frequency.

** Sensitivity figures given in ‘free space’, subject to environmental and product effects beyond the control of the manufacturer.”

Providing quality solution for all your embroidery needs DUKEJIA

DUKE JIA was founded in 2001 specialising in electrometrical integration of high-tech product embroidery machine. Since its foundation special attention has been given to research and development of new products and cultivation of technical talents.

Advantage of DUKEJIA

Automatic oil system: Automatic oiling can lubricate the hook and other core parts in the form of oil mist. Besides it can reduce the heat by high speed operation of hooks and other parts as well as eliminate the dust in the process of its operation. What’s more, it reduces the line broken ratio. It can extend the life of machine and can improve the quality of embroidery and also reduces the damage by people oiling.

Machine Body: Single piece beam body to support high speed
Lubrication of needle bar and head: Uniqueness also lies in the complete lubrication of the needle bar and the machine head with little oil by special design
Threading: Threading by air gun quickly, especially applicable for machines with wide tables or with many colours embroidery
Upper thread holding system: Unique upper thread holding system can effectively prevent cutting the thread out after trimming or colour changing
LDC Display: It can offer direct display, prevent the dust from the entering so as to extend the life of the parts
Special cover: More convenient more beautiful
Multifunction cover: More secure, more convenient

Shirt Folding Tables from Ngaishing

Ngaishing Development Limited is a company that specialises in garment machinery that adds value and precision to various types of apparel. Their distribution networks and service partners cover more than 40 countries, around the world. The headquarters is in Hong Kong and manufacturing facility in Shenzen has a production plant size of 40,000 sqmtr with an employee strength of over 600 individuals.
Shirt Folding Table NS – 650U
Features:

Suitable for industrial shirt folding
Adopt fixing folding plate to standardize the size of every piece of folded shirt
Button guide keeps button always on the center line in order to get a balance finish, working together with a shirt fixing scale for high efficiency
With adjustable height and gradient of machine table, suitable for different operators
The size of collar creasing mould could be adjusted depending on the size of collars, so the folded shirt has a more beautiful three-dimensional effect
Easy and fast operation, small occupation area and good folding effect, etc. Collar & Cuff Press Machine NS-8243-MP-L

Features:

Suitable for pressing shirt collar and cuff
Apply PLC and human-machine touch screen for operation
The upper mould adopts multi heater groups, temperature of different areas could be controlled by independent thermostats for better temperature control
Flexible operation, swift action and high efficiency
The lower mould with the function of vacuum (need to purchase a vacuum pump additionally), which is helpful for garment fixing, cooling down and fine shaping effect

Coloreel to launch their revolutionary thread coloring unit

The advanced fair Avantex has a good geographic location, in the middle of Europe, which makes it easy for all markets and prospective customers to come. On the 17-20th September, Coloreel will launch their revolutionary thread coloring unit for industrial embroidery machines at Avantex, the fair where high technology meets fashion industry. At stand Z428, the customers will be able to meet with both Coloreel and the European distributors.

Barbara Kuntzel, Avantex & Texworld Paris Show Director said that, ”It feels great that an innovative company like Coloreel chooses to do the product launch of their thread coloring unit for industrial embroidery machines at Avantex.

The Coloreel technology permits high-quality instant coloring of textile thread while the thread is being used in textile production. The first product to be launched based on this technology is an innovating thread colouring unit that works with any existing industrial embroidery machine. By instantly colouring a white base thread during the embroidery production, Coloreel enables complete freedom to create unique embroideries without any limitations in the use of colours.

Joakim Staberg, Founder & Innovator at Coloreel, said that, “Avantex is the right place for us to launch our product the right people are here, and we have a great history with them. We had our world premiere here in 2016 and presented the technology with great results. We then came back in 2017 to show our prototype in action and the market response was enormous. And we are now very excited to return in September 2018 for the product launch of our revolutionary thread colouring unit.” This revolutionary product that will launch 17-20th September at Avantex, the gathering of hightech fashion, in stand Z428 and world leading companies in textile, fashion and sportswear are standing in line to use it.

Magnus Hellström, VP Sales & Marketing at Coloreel comments, “Come to Avantex and be the first to witness the beginning of our revolution of the textile industry. There will be live demonstrations of the groundbreaking thread coloring unit that will produce designs never seen before, you don’t want to miss it.” The product launch of the revolutionary Coloreel unit will take place at the high-tech fashion fair Avantex in Paris, 17-20th September. Coloreel will present the final form of the groundbreaking thread coloring unit, ready to order. Shipping will start at Q4 of 2018.

Cheran’sDigital’s latest Oval Textile Printing Machine (Pigment)

Cheran Machines India Pvt. Ltd., an ISO 9001 – 2000 certified company and a pioneer in garment/ textile printing machineries is located in Coimbatore, Manchester of South India. With a strong commitment for quality, it has built strong brands recognised for innovation, user friendly features and superior performance for the past 14 years. Oval Textile Printing Machine (Pigment) is one of the latest machines by the company. Given are some of its features:

Features:
• Print heads: Industrial printing heads • Colour: CMYK 4 colours • Printing resolution: 600*800dpi, 600*1000dpi, 600*1200dpi • Max printing resolution: 600*1200Dpi • Fabric types: Cotton, hemp, Silk, Nylon, Polyester, Wool, Cashmere • Printing Height: 3-15mm • Max printing size: 650*850mm • Ink type: Pigment • Thickness of fabric: 25mm • Ink system: Automatic negative pressure ink system • Ink capacity: 5ltr. • RIP software: Photo Print, Neostampa • Printing head maintenance: Self moisturizing, Self-cleaning, Auto ink scrapping system • Power supply: 220VAC, 50/60 hz • Work environment: 25-280C, 55 per cent

Mouvent brings its revolutionary digital textile innovations

Mouvent – the Swiss start-up company focused exclusively on delivering the future of digital printing using pioneering digital technology – will participate in this year’s Gartex tradeshow, taking place from August 18-20 in New Delhi, India. Having recently showcased its solutions in China and Turkey, Mouvent is confident that its revolutionary TX801 digital textile inkjet printer will be a star of the show at Gartex in India. The very compact TX801 – which prints with up to eight colours and can complete up to 50 per cent of the print jobs in a single pass, boosting productivity up to 200 sqm/h – has been receiving a lot of attention at high-profile tradeshows lately.

“We are delighted that the industry reception of the TX801 has lived up to our high expectations,” said Ghislain Segard, Marketing and Sales Manager, Textile Machine at Mouvent. “Industry experts have been impressed with the extremely high print quality at very high production speeds, as well as its precision and scalability. We are looking forward to demonstrating our technology in India, particularly so shortly after we announced a vital strategic partnership in the country.”

Mouvent recently announced strategic partnerships with the principal distributors of textile printing solutions in four key countries, including India where the company will partner with Fortuna Colours & Prints LLP. Vinod Krishnamurthy, one of the Co- Founders of Fortuna Colours & Prints LLP, started digital printing on textiles in 1998. The company launched Mimaki, Reggiani, Hong Hua, Kornit, Huntsman and almost a dozen brands, ranging from ink over software to machines.

“It is a privilege to be partnering with Mouvent and we are very excited to help bring the TX801 to customers in India,” said Krishnamurthy. “The Indian textile market is so varied and interesting – with everything ranging from exclusive high-quality textiles to huge-scale mass production – and the solutions that Mouvent has are very well suited to this market. Gartex will be the launch event for the TX801 in this country, and represents the first ever opportunity to witness a live demonstration of this machine in India. It promises to be a very exciting few days.”

The TX801 uses a compact proprietary print engine based on Mouvent™ Cluster technology, and processes knitted, woven and non-woven textiles with a maximum fabric width of 1,820 mm, with roll diameters of up to 400 mm. It is the first printer to be launched by Mouvent, which has a full product pipeline of digital printers to be introduced in the months ahead.

MonnaLisa Evo-Tre digital textile inkjet printer

Print is undoubtedly one of the most varied, creative and innovative industries in the world. Due to the different types of work on offer, one of the most diversified markets is textile print. Ranging from T-shirts and dresses, to soft signage and home furnishing. DCC Print Vision is one of the most respected solution providers in the digital textile print market and is able to offer latest technology solutions for various textile print requirements.

DCC in collaboration with EPSON launched Monna Lisa Evo-Tre, a remarkable digital textile inkjet printer in Indian market to cater various printing requirement of the industry. Monna Lisa EvoTre revolutionised the textile market by offering a digital tool that could shift from the sampling phase to reliable industrial production. The Monna Lisa is an industrial inkjet digital textile printer jointly developed by Epson and the leading Italian textile manufacturing equipment manufacturer Robustelli s.r.l.

Epson provided Robustelli with inkjet technology such as Micro Piezo print heads and ink supply mechanism components, enabling the two companies to
commercialize a digital textile printer that can handle volume printing. Combined, the printer and ink enable the beautiful gradations and colour reproduction typical of inkjet printing, with the flexibility to print on a range of fabrics including silk, cotton, nylon and polyester.

In addition, in the high quality mode (1200 dpi – 4 pass), it achieves high-speed printing of about 147 m²/hr with 32 print head model. Monna Lisa EvoTre 16 print head model offers high speed of 63 m²/hr with high resolution printing (1200 dpi – 6 pass) and with the robustness to operate around the clock, it offers high productivity for volume printing. The Monna Lisa’s success is due to several factors. Not only is its quality and reliability crucial, and the printheads, inks and mechanics unique, continuous research ensures its excellence.

Monna Lisa is a viable alternative for the textile market due to several key characteristics including reducing production time, ability to print on any type of fabric or using any design variant. It is possible to streamline sampling and prototyping production at a drastically reduced cost and with the best quality. Lower energy and water consumption make it a cutting-edge printer in the extraordinary evolution of printing technologies used in the textile industry.

Epson’s belief in the potential of textile printing is based around a shift in the industry from analog to digital techniques. While traditional analogue printing techniques require plates to be pressed against the fabric, digital techniques mean that fabric can be printed out without the need for expensive plates. This ensures that digital textile printing can be achieved at lower cost and in shorter times.

Unix presents pearl attaching and printing machines

Established in 2002, Unix Stitch Machines Pvt. Ltd. is one of the most innovative and creative companies emerging in computer embroidery industry. Within a short span of time the company has positioned itself as a pioneer technology supplier in the embroidery industry with a distinctive identity. Given are some of latest innovations:

UN-6149E Digital Sublimation Textile Printer

Features:

• Speed of 2 pass can reach up to 150sq.m/hr supporting 4 Epson printing heads
• Updated integrated capping station module
• Equipped with constant tension taking-up system with improved motor, which ensures that media taking-up is stable from beginning to end
• Introduce Gigabit data transmission port, which can meet the demand of huge high resolution file transmission and guarantees the stability
• High quality core parts like THK guide, NSK bearing, IGUS chain, LEADSHINE servo motor etc., which composes stable printing system and giving excellent output

Roll to roll paperless rhinestone printing machine

The company has recently launched a revolutionary technology of printing rhinestone without any film or paper, directly on the fabric. The machine saves a lot of labour, time, power and cost as it doesn’t require prior paper usage as the rhinestones are directly printed on the fabric. The machine’s production capacity is 3000-4000 mtr per hr, which is ideal for roll-to-roll fabrics and sarees that require faster bulk production. It comes with two units, wherein the first unit puts the rhinestones on the fabric, and the second unit does fusing to fix the rhinestone permanently on it. So, ultimately, the new technology eliminates the one complete step in this procedure, which earlier used to require fixing the rhinestone on film and then transferring it on the fabric.

Shape Pearls fix machine
Features:
• Speed over 300 pearls per minute, only 50 per cent air content is consumed compared with same product manufactured by averages so as to save electricity by 40 per cent.
• Originally imported cylinder and chips ensure high quality
• Full digital control and LCD display. Multiple languages are supported such as Chinese, English Russian, Arabic etc.
• Can running all type different shape pearls and half pearl, also running round pearls Double colours pearls fix machine

Features:
• Speed over 350 pearls per minute, only 50 per cent air content is consumed with same product manufactured by averages so as to save electricity by 40 per cent
• Originally imported cylinder and chips ensure high quality
• Full digital control and LCD display. Multiple languages are supported such as Chinese, English, Russian, Arabic etc.
• Automatic colours change

Aura launches T-Shirt and Sweater printers

Aura Designs Ltd is the latest trendsetter in the digital textile printing technology arena. The company formed by a group of technocrats with more than two decades of wide and varied experience across textile and apparel sectors, aims to change the dynamics of the market. It is striving to bring the best hardware and software technologies together and integrating the same in its product portfolio. This has helped the company to launch state-of the-art, cutting edge products aimed at delivering higher outputs at lower costs thereby providing higher optimisation levels.

Today, the biggest challenge faced by DTG printers is the white ink itself. The white ink always causes problems for print head clogging and consistency of prints. The cost of digital white inks also makes it more expensive for the operational cost. The smaller printer available in markets does not give enough production and the bigger ones are too expensive and complicated to operate. To overcome all these issues; the company came up with “Smart Series of T-shirt Printers.” This printer is a perfect solution for printing on T-shirts / Panels with pigment inks. It works on white, light, as well as dark base.

Aura Smart T-shirt Printer combines the format of screen and digital printing; reducing printing cost and making use of white ink possible by screen. “Smart” uses a special software and sensor technology which makes the registration easy and can print multiple copies without ripping the designs again and again. The printer has a speed of printing 80-140 T- shirts/hr and till day, more than 200 such machines have been installed worldwide. Some of its main features are:

• Print on light / dark garments • Production: 80 to 140 T-shirts / hour • Fine printing | Brilliant colours • 2X EPSON 5113 Gold generation printheads • White / Glitter, etc. done by screen printing • printing width of the printer: 145 cm • Standard printing table length: 6 mtr (Options available for 9, 12, 15 or 18 mtr) • Glass table / pallets & computer to be provided locally by the customer • Pre-treatment: Not required • White inks are first printed via screen and then CMYK via digital. White ink used is wet on wet • Post-treatment: Heat fixing thru tunnel heater/ heat curing box

Another major introduction by the company is Aura Grand Sweater Printer. The printer could be installed with low Investment and has low maintenance cost with no limitation of colours. Given are some of its main features:
• Printing on cuffs & collars / ribs • 180 x 260 cm working width • 4X gold generation Epson print heads • 8 colours
• Strong Rip • Easy registration • Robust designs

Colorjet to debut digital textile printer METRO

Colorjet, India’s largest manufacturer of digital printing technologies will be launching and showcasing live demonstrations of Direct to fabric printers at Gartex which runs from August 18-20, 2018 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. This year Colorjet is showcasing Metro and VastraJet at the show.

“The METRO” is a truly advanced industrial grade 1.8 mtr wide digital textile printer, which fantastically incorporates the latest technology and efficient engineering to meet the ever-growing demands of the textile industry. With upto 16 Kyocera print heads by contrast, is a full-fledged production machine. It stands apart in terms of: Maximum printing speed of upto 200 m2/hour, Linear motor technology for fast and precise ink jetting, Water efficient cleaning of sticky belt.

This robust printer lends itself to highest accuracy and precision for high speed and ultra-sharp printing. Its rigid structure provides stability. The stability ensures high productivity with the ability to print small or large quantities on demand which is a huge advantage when time is a factor and take the production to the next level, driving the profits higher

Colorjet is the advanced digital textile printer manufacturers in India, emphasises strongly on low energy consumption & minimal waste. ColorJet’s printer uses a dry heat curing method, leaving no air pollution and saving water resources due to water recirculation and filtration system. This results in efficient consumption of resources,

Recently, Colorjet bags the “Industrial Excellence Awards 2018”, presented by Ajay Tamta, Minister of State for Textiles for being the largest manufacturer of digital textile printers in India and contributing aggressively towards Narendra Modi’s Make in India initiative.

Colorjet maintains leading position in India as per the latest IDC 2018 Q1 Super wide format report and assiduously pursued excellence in digital printing since 2004. Over 4000 machines are in operation around the world, across India, Middle East, Australia & Europe.

New GSM Cutter by Amith Garment

Amith Garment Services is working since 1999 with the intension to serve Indian textile industry and trade for ensuring their quality of final product made. One of the latest innovations by the company is GSM Cutter. This machine accurately evaluates grams/sqrmtr. It helps to find out GSM of fabric without incurring any maintenance cost of the instruments. The newly developed cutter has following features:

• The GSM cutter is used for determining the weight of the fabric woven/knit/paper etc. for 100 sq.cm.
• The instrument is a circular fabric sample cutter with which a uniform circular fabric is cut
• Easy to handle & economical
• It is a single solid machine with durable cutting wheels
• The area of specimen cut is 100 mtr2
• Finest grade of aluminum used in the main body for light weight and robustness
• There is no replacement of blades & pads periodically. There is no running cost and no trouble and time loss changing of blades and pads frequently

In line garment washing system by Fabcare

Established in 1995, Fabcare Garments & Textile Machinery Private Limited is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of garments & textile machinery in India. Its range is made as per the set industry norms and guidelines, utilising the finest raw materials and modern machines. This ensures the product’s performance, service line, strength and capacity. The offered range is made up of the finest textile machines, washer extractor and washing machine, which are widely demanded. In addition to this, the offered range is priced at the most reasonable rate possible. One of the company’s latest innovations is Washer Extractor & Dryer, which is an in line garment washing system.

This compact, versatile machine is totally freestanding and is highly recommended for in-line washing, advantage of being able to handle wet cleaning for delicate garments & suitable for small capacity requirements. Given are the benefits of inline finishing production system:

• Production and finishing can be done in a same day
• No storage requirement between stitching and finishing process
• Quick response to the market
• Reduced production throughput time
• Each sewing line will have independent finishing workstations as per the output per hour
• We can check the live production on hourly bases and we can get the complete data sheet for quarterly and monthly bases The Industrial washer extractor, between 15 kg and 28 Kg are user-friendly and there intuitive programming makes them suitable for all types of laundries, dry-cleaners, self-service, commercial or industrial laundries, hospitals and care homes. Especially designed for those laundries where the quality of the process, energy and water saving are a priority. The new Fabcare High spin washer extractor offers a top performance to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. All washers have the necessary features to use the Wet Cleaning system, avoiding an investment in expensive applications. With this feature many dry cleaning processes can be done with this washer extractor, which also means a reduction in additional cost.

Stalwart Engineering presents garment process and finishing machines

Stalwart Engineering Co. Pvt. Ltd. was set up in 1992 with the aim of becoming Stalwarts in the chosen field. The services offered in addition to supply of process and finishing machines, installation, commissioning, also includes system counseling, project planning, design layouts, fix utility system and executing a complete turnkey project.

Seco’s Mist Spray Generator

• Designed to assist in spray processes using minimal water, chemical & energy
• Stainless steel high precision pump creates fine bubbles by sharing in air in carrier elements
• Dosing pump ensures preset quantity of bubble

spray

• Four nozzle spraying system, finely tuned, makes mist spray of chemical chosen
• PLC – HMI touch screen control allows variation in spray quantity and time
• External body of SS 304 L / MS powder coated Fully automatic front loaded garment washing / dyeing machine

SECO’s Low Speed Dyeing Machines

• Available in 25kg, 280kg, 380kg & 480kg capacities
• Choice of Gear / Timing Belt Pulley drives
• Choice of Manual – Pneumatic / Microprocessor / PLC Controlled touch screen

panel
Options Includes:
• Indirect Heating Coil
• Central Spray Arrangement
• Upto 4 chemical Tanks
• Dye Tank with Stirrer
• Chemical / Dye injection through bottom / central spray
• Heat Exchanger (indirect heating)
• Shower

PLC Machine Includes:

• Loading upto 100 recipes, 100 steps
• USB Port for programme input and transfer to other machine Standard Features Includes:
• Forward tilting (Hydraulic) in larger capacity machines
• Pneumatic Door locks
• Manual Hopper
• Water level controller
• Temperature controller
• All stainless steel parts in contact with liquor of SS 316 L Drying Tumbler steam heated with forward tilting arrangement Choice of:
• Steam / Oil / Gas Heating
• Top / Bottom Heating with dual radiators
• Hinged / Sliding Door
• Fixed / Forward tilting for 150 kg / 200 kg
• Manual – Pneumatic / Microprocessor / PLC – Touch Screen Control
• Variable speed drive in 150 kg / 200 kg

Standard Features includes:
• Dual Bottom mounted exhaust system
• Large Lint Collectors
• Preset Temperature, Cool Down features
• Forward tilting in 250 kg machine
• Variable speed in 250 kg machine

Ramsons bringing customer closer to eco-friendly garmenting

Ramsons approach towards sustainability brings customer closer to eco-friendly garmenting. The company has been producing more innovative & sustainable equipment’s some of which are mentioned here under.

Vertostar front loading machine (With Jet Spray Mechanism)

• Robust design outer frame with rigid basket mounted on heavy duty self-aligning ball bearings
• Epoxy coated bottom frame with powder coated guards and FRP side covers
• This versatile machine has both the outer and inner drum made of tested stainless steel sheet 304 grade
• The unique system of indirect heating through a stainless steel jacket below the outer drum to maintain and control the rise in temperature without affecting the liquor ratio
• 2 nos. of water inlets are provided one for fresh water and the second for recycle water
• Variable speed controlled by Japanese inverter drive
• The machine is operated hydraulically for tilting and easy unloading
• Large opening door with a sampling port provided
• One dosing tank with control valve and stainless steel pump for chemical dosing controlled by the PLC and also with manual option
• 2 nos. of large drains for fast draining of water and also second drain can be used for water recycling
• Online PH testing port in the front of the machine For Dyeing: Controlled heating & cooling (Colour kitchen)

Go Green Nano Technology

The latest innovation of Ramsons – Go Green Technology is a greener and earthfriendlier alternative for the fabric finishing and is undoubtedly an innovation for the future. Ramsons Go-Green technology uses high pressure system to convert the water and additives into a fine mist OD Nano particles, which penetrates

uniformly on surface of the fabric

Ramsons Online Go Green Nano Technology
Zero discharge, No cost of e-fluent treatment
Ozone Technology (Ozonator)
With the help of Ozone we achieve bleaching effect with one step without using any water.

Conveyorized Dryer

This system takes 70 per cent less energy than its standard tumble drying system. Also it helps you to avoid problems like back staining, Lycra Damage or Garment DE shape etc.

Robotics Spray System

Shortening the cycle time has been realised by increasing the combination speed by approx. 30 per cent compared with the conventional models.Reduce the number of cable between the controller and the robot to improve the maintainability and to provide tidy facility.

Hot air seam sealing and Seamless zipper heat pressing by Jiangmen Vim Machinery

Jiangmen Vim Machinery Limited is a research and development, production, sales, service as one of the garment machinery and waterproof sealing tape, waterproof sealing tape, waterproof clothing materials production enterprises. Cosmetics industry produces its own brand “VIM” hot air seam sealing machine, seamless zipper pressing machine, seamless positioning machine, waterproof zipper machine, Hydrostatic tester series, ultrasonic seamless bonders series ultrasonic gem thermal paste machine, laser cutting machine and hot air tape series and other related waterproof garment accessories series. Products are widely used in raincoats, poncho, army field wear, climbing, down jackets, sportswear, casual clothes, sealed tents tents, waterproof shoes, waterproof bags, travel covers, medical protective clothing and other products processing suture.

Hot air seam sealing machine series (VIM- V2)

Features:

1. Controlled by programmable PLC with HMI soft-touch display, process can be modified according to users’ requirements
2. Auto controllable temperature with high stability slightly varies between+2C. Warning device for temperature upper limit is installed to protect heating wire
3. It has the functions of synchro drive of the upper and lower wheel chain, auto compensation, and auto reverse
4. Double pedal control is designed according to human mechanics, simple and comfortable, suitable for long-time operation
5. It is possible to work 24 hours continuously with high efficiency
6. Blowing-in wind can be filtrated without oil or water by unique heater tube
7. Super-thin lower column is suitable to sealing product with various sizes
8. The functions of auto tape clipping, sending and finishing reduce the wastage
of raw material

Seamless zipper heat pressing machine series (V-388B)

Features:

1. Cold pressing system is well equipped to cold down fabrics so as to finalize the design without corrugating
2. Heat/Cold pressing plate shift automatically. Also, Laser Positioning System is designed to ensure the accurate and quick operation
3. It applied with semiconductor refrigeration technology, durable, safe, and environmental-friendly
4. Controlled by programmable PLC, accurate and stable. HMI, clear and visual.
5. Precise temperature setting system keeps temperature constant automatically
6. Heat/cold pressing plate resets automatically after heating and cooling
7. Automatic reset function is set in case of the sudden power cut
8. It equipped with optical sensor safety protection system, which pressing plate would move up automatically to ensure operator’s safety whenever the operator’s hand or other object enters to dangerous area.

Water is over, air is the future with Jeanologia

e-Flow technology is the sustainable textile solution to transfer chemicals onto garments made of any fabric. Conventionally water is used as the carrier and, at the end of every cycle that water, still brimming with chemical products, goes to waste. Jeanologia’s disruptive solution has been to create a new system in which air from the atmosphere is transformed into nanobubbles where water and just the right quantity of chemical products naturally distribute themselves forming the nanobubble skin. They become the carriers of the chemical products and transmit them homogeneously onto the garment. e-Flow technology can accomplish a considerable number of finishing effects with the highest quality, a minimal amount of water and zero discharge. This is why e-Flow technology is the only one certified as ecological by an independent laboratory.

E-Flow

e-Flow is the perfect fit for every industrial washing machine. It can be connected to Jeanologia´s Contact Box or your own washing machines and its processes can be applied to denim and other fabrics like knits. Among the many finishing effects are softening, tinting flow, 3D effects with resins, stone flow and random flow. You will be able to optimize the resources needed to give your garments the properties you wish, saving water and chemical products while you also shorten the process in time and steps.

E-Flow Lab

e-Flow Lab has been developed for testing and sampling. It functions just like the production machines but at a smaller scale and will enable you to experiment with all the finishing effects that can be accomplished in industrial conditions. A perfect reproducibility from lab to bulk is granted since the recipes can be transferred from one to the other ensuring the results are the same.

E-Flow Mix

e-Flow Mix allows you to expand the possibilities of your processes by having two separate tanks that can be filled with different chemicals that could never feature together in the same wash by conventional processes, releasing them at the precise moment to get the perfect interaction and grant the desired results. This way, you will save both resources and time.

Sportswear Processing Laser Machine by Golden Laser

Wuhan Golden Laser Co., Ltd. was established in 2005 and listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2011. It is a digital laser technology application solution provider and committed to providing laser processing solutions for global users. After more than 10 years of continuous development and innovation, Golden Laser has become one of China’s leading and worldrenowned manufacturers of laser equipment. In the field of high-end digital laser equipment manufacturing, The company has established its leading technology and brand advantages. Especially in the field of textiles, clothing and industrial flexible fabrics laser applications, the company has become China’s leading brand.

Integrated Gantry + Galvo Sportswear Processing Laser Machine (ZJJG (3D) 170200 LD)

Keeping up with its practice of using innovation as the most effective tool to impress its clients and leading the suppliers’ market space with launching exclusive products every year. The company has yet again kept its promise to clients & textile industry to give this latest product an integrated laser cutting and high speed laser engraving system ZJJG (3D)- 170200LD model, which is most effective product for the sportswear industry. With the present scenario boom happening in the sportswear industry this product has seen several installations all around the country and hope to be its top selling product in the coming two years.

Richpeace automatic non-stop sewing machine

Richpeace, a supplier of complete embroidery quilting, garment and laser CAD/ CAM software, hardware and mechanical and electrical integration equipment has released latest embroidery and printing solutions. Today, Richpeace provides a solution for non-stop working with high precision – Richpeace automatic nonstop sewing machine.

This machine has thin material type and thick material type, it is widely used for garments, down jackets, sleeping bag, hand bags and all kinds of high – quality leather products, heavy material product, such as seat cover and furniture, etc.
Not only can sew in divided small frame, but also can sew line one joint big frame + Easy to operate + Automatic Thread Trimmer + Japan Jumbo Rotary Hook + Lifting head + Richpeace own computer control system + Richpeace own Auto-sew CAD Software + Bridge type – more stable + Automatic Oil System + Quality Spare Parts.
Richpeace part Solutions for leather products – Richpeace Automatic Sewing Machine, Richpeace Universal Rotating Sewing Machine, Richpeace Automatic Sewing and Perforation Sewing Machine and Richpeace Computerized Embroidery and Perforation Machine.
Those machines can be used in car interior, aerospace, bag, bed leather decoration, furniture, garment, shoes and gloves, etc.
All the machines equip with Servo Motor + Richpeace own software + Richpeace Computer Control System + Japan Rotary Hook + Automatic thread trimmer, etc.
According to your different requirements and product, the company will provide the suitable solutions to customers
Richpeace Group has two Indian offices for providing the good service to customers. One is in Noida, another is in Bangalore

Jack expands its intelligent sewing profile by acquiring VI.BE.MAC.

by Editorial Team | Aug 6, 2018 | Global, Technology

Established in August 2003 in China, Jack Sewing Machine Co. Ltd., started sewing machine business from July 18, 1995. And ever since 2010, the sales amount of Jack is leading in global sales with the absolute advantage of lockstitch, overlock and interlock sewing machine. On 3rd July, 2018 Jack and VI.BE.MAC. finished the equity delivery ceremony, which took place in Vero, Italy. The acquisition of VI.BE.MAC marks Jack’s globalization made another historic progress. Today, Jack focuses on industrial intelligent sewing machine, automatic cutting machine and motor & control box. It is the only Intelligent manufacturing complete solution service provider integrated pre-sewing equipment and mid-sewing equipment in the global sewing equipment industry. Its products serve many industries, such as autos, aviation, cloth, shoes, suitcase, furniture, advertisement etc.

Jack has more than 5,000 agents and service center in more than 120 countries. Jack’s overseas acquisition co-operation began in 2009. German Automatic cutting machine Bullmer company enjoys the “Mercedes-Benz” reputation in pre-sewing industry and has more than 80-year history, which became a member of Jack in that year. In July, 2017, Jack acquired Italian MAICA, which is the only professional manufacturer to produce shirt automatic equipment in the world for more than 40 years. VI.BE.MAC with 38-year history is the leader of industry sewing machine for jeans. However, many factors constrain the development of VI.BE.MAC. foreign markets. In the Asian market, especially in the Chinese market it faces challenges from other peers.

Today, Asia is the main production area of jean clothing. China, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, etc., are the big countries in jean clothing production. And China is the world’s largest denim clothing production base. The company, who owns the Chinese market, is equal to half the sky in the jean clothing production market. Jack’s co-operation with VI.BE.MAC. will achieve this possibility. Both the companies have same target that not only provides products but also offer the solution to meet customers’ need. After the acquisition of VI.BE.MAC., Jack will give full play to advantages in supply chain, production, technology, channels etc.

Improve automation and intelligent development through technology; Reduce production costs of VI.BE.MAC. through production; Expanding its global sales network through channel; Improve its global after-sales service system; Improve the competitiveness of VI.BE.MAC; Create more development opportunities for VI.BE.MAC; and Open up a bigger market and achieve new glory.

Jack is committed to becoming the Intelligent Manufacturing Complete Solution Service Provider with “Intelligent cutting bed (pre sewing)+intelligent sewing machine (mid-sewing)+Intelligent ironing(after-sewing)+IPMS Intelligent production management system. The acquisition will enrich Jack’s automation and intelligent product categories and expand intelligent sewing field, which accelerates the realisation of the world’s first brand of sewing equipment.

According to Jixiang Ruan, President, Jack Sewing Machine Co. Ltd., “We share with VI.BE.MAC.’s philosophy and values and are grateful to the mutual knowledge in these years. This agreement will bring growth to both partners. After the acquisition – due to the added value that Jack can bring in terms of supply, production and distribution in China and in the world, with its more than 5,000 sales and service channels in more than 120 countries – we will share with VI.BE.MAC. an even wider market. Moreover, thanks to the brand, the experience and the technological know-how of the VI.BE.MAC. units, we will enrich the automation of our products with the aim of quickly entering the market for the denim clothing automation, establishing a position of leadership in this area.”

“The agreement marks an important milestone in the history of our company and gives full effect to what I like to define as a successful model of internationalisation. This venture allows us to further invest and increase the dissemination of VI.BE.MAC. products in the world and in the Chinese market. Innovative stitching pioneers, we are the Ferrari of industrial sewing machines for speed, quality and service. We have made experience, passion, technological knowhow and innovation the soul of society and the key to winning the challenge of competitiveness. We have developed new high tech solutions; new information control distribution management systems; consulting services on production plants, training on the use of the product and systems of forums, chat and clouding for the exchange of information. All this to satisfy the demands of an increasingly demanding and competitive market,” said Alberto Guerreschi, CEO of VI.BE.MAC.

Aura launches T-Shirt and Sweater printers

by Editorial Team | Jul 2, 2018 | Technology

Today, the biggest challenge faced by DTG printers is the white ink itself. The white ink always causes problems for print head clogging and consistency of prints. The cost of digital white inks also makes it more expensive for the operational cost. The smaller printer available in markets does not give enough production and the bigger ones are too expensive and complicated to operate. To overcome all these issues; the company came up with“Smart Series of T-shirt Printers.” This printer is a perfect solution for printing on T-shirts / Panels with pigment inks. It works on white, light, as well as dark base.

The printer has a speed of printing 80-140 T-shirts/hr and till day, more than 200 such machines have been installed worldwide. Some of its main features are:

Print on light / dark garments • Production: 80 to 140 T-shirts / hour
Fine printing | Brilliant colours • 2X EPSON 5113 Gold generation printheads
White / Glitter, etc. done by screen printing • Printing width of the printer: 145 cm
Standard printing table length: 6 mtr (Options available for 9,12,15 or 18 mtr)
Glass table / pallets & computer to be provided locally by the customer
Pre-treatment: Not required
White inks are first printed via screen and then CMYK via digital. White ink used is wet on wet
Post-treatment: Heat fixing thru tunnel heater/heat curing box

Printing on cuffs & collars / ribs • 180 x 260 cm working width
4X gold generation Epson print heads • 8 colours • Strong Rip
Easy registration • Robust designs

Groz-Beckert organises 3rd textile symposium “The Fabric Year”

by Editorial Team | Jul 2, 2018 | Technology, Trade Events

19 June 2018, Groz-Beckert invited international guests to Albstadt for the textile symposium for the third time. Under the title “The Fabric Year 2018,” the company provided insights into the current market developments. Around 150 guests from over 20 countries from Asia, America and Europe followed the invitation.

Eric Schöller, Member of the Executive Board Groz-Beckert, who opened the Fabric Year, welcomed the participants. The first presentation of the day was given by Dr. Josef Braml, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e. V., and focused on the global competition between the US and China, as well as the implications for Europe.

Andreas Engelhardt, Groz-Beckert Product Marketing and Innovation, then presented key messages from his established yearbook “The Fiber Year,” which he has been publishing as the owner of the company of the same name for many years. He reported that the global fibre industry achieved a growth of around 4 percent in 2017, after four years of falling growth rates. Although synthetic fibres continued to build on their prominent market position in the sector, natural fibres also experienced a more dynamic growth – a development that has not been seen since 2001.

Once the foundations had been laid with the extracts from the Fiber Year, Andreas Engelhardt and Martin Weiler, Groz-Beckert Market Research, moved on with the Fabric Year with the observations of the development and the current status of the national fibre and fabric production – always divided into knitted and woven fabric, as well as nonwovens. The markets in Vietnam and Indonesia were addressed first. An important common feature of both markets was the growing dependency on imports of fibre material, which is particularly relevant in light of the extremely dynamic expansion in fabric production.

This information was the ideal basis for the subsequent presentation held by Gail Strickler, President of Global Trade Brookfield Associates. She was a key player in the negotiations for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) for textile-related issues and has been active in the private textile sector for many years. Her presentation addressed the Transpacific Partnership from the Asian perspective, the status of negotiations and the expected implications of the agreement for the global textile trade.

Over the course of the day, Andreas Engelhardt and Martin Weiler gave insights into the developments of further key textile markets. The developments in China, India and Bangladesh, as well as the US, were outlined in a block of presentations. A second presentation from Gail Strickler followed on the topic of the US. In this presentation, she provided exciting insights into the US trade policy and the status of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

There then followed a detailed examination of the markets in Germany, Italy and Turkey. Production in Germany has stabilised over the past few years at a comparatively high level and the textile industry in Italy – as a renowned fashion center in Europe – has also experienced a revival recently. An interesting outlook on the Italian fashion market was also provided by Dr. Davide Bonassi from the Italian Hosiery Association.

Engelhardt and Weiler completed the block of presentations with a worldwide summary, complete with an outlook through to 2022. Growth potential has been highlighted for all fabric production technologies, with particularly high growth levels in knitwear and nonwovens. The “The Fabric Year 2018” concluded with an evening buffet dinner, which offered space for discussions and exchanges.

Mouvent enters into strategic partnerships with key distributors

by Editorial Team | Jul 2, 2018 | Technology

Mouvent – the Swiss start-up company focused exclusively on delivering the future of digital printing using pioneering digital technology – announced strategic partnerships with the principal distributors of textile printing solutions in Italy, Turkey, India and China. Mouvent offers a fully integrated solution, developing, engineering, testing and industrialising digital printers based on the Mouvent™ Cluster Technology, a highly integrated cluster design arranged in a modular, scalable matrix. Mouvent develops the controlling software, the inks and coatings, and provides a full service range.

: Francesco Aprile, Head – Italian Salesand Service Operations, Mouvent

: Cenk Elkatip, Area Sales Manager Mouvent

: Paul Yuen, President Jet Tech

: Vinod Krishnamurthy, Co-Founders Fortuna Colours & Prints LLP

The company has ambitious sales goals for its first textile printing solution, the very compact TX801, which prints with up to eight colours and completes up to 50 per cent of the print jobs in a single pass, boosting productivity up to 200 sq mtr/hr. The TX801 uses a compact proprietary print engine based on Mouvent™ Cluster technology, delivering the highest print quality at an unrivalled speed, precision and scalability, and with an optical resolution of up to 2,000 dpi. The TX801 processes knitted, woven and non-woven textiles with a maximum fabric width of 1,820 mm, with roll diameters of up to 400 mm.

“For us to reach our ambitious sales goals with textile printing solutions like the TX801, we identified Italy, Turkey, India and China to be the most relevant markets,” said Reto Simmen, Chief Business Officer at Mouvent. “Once we had identified those, we established a direct sales and service organisation in Italy and entered into strategic partnerships with the three other markets’ top-rated distribution companies for textile printers. They understand perfectly how their respective markets function and how the revolutionary Mouvent™ Cluster technology will help printing businesses to grow faster by offering a higher quality end-product at a lower cost.”

Mouvent chose its partners as much for their passion for digital printing as for their sales and support track record. This ensures the customer will end up not just with revolutionary technology, but also with the technical service and support to match. Italian textile products, including the apparel industry, are known worldwide, and Italy is the third biggest exporter of textiles worldwide, with an overall textile industry that keeps growing. Because of the importance of the Italian market, a direct Mouvent sales and service organisation was established in the country with Francesco Aprile at the helm.

“We are very excited to represent Mouvent in the crucial and innovative Italian textile market,” said Francesco Aprile, Heading the Italian Sales and Service Operations for Mouvent. “We believe that with this revolutionary technology, we are able to offer a real competitive edge to textile printers who are trying to move from traditional to the more flexible digital printing solutions without having to sacrifice either quality or performance.”

In Turkey, Mouvent is partnering with PSC, a company founded in 2001. The company has been involved with digital printing since 1995. In 2003, the company started to sell and support digital textile solutions for the textile industry with a focus on high-quality technical support and colour management, based on a long experience in textile printing.

In 2012, the market started converting to digital beyond sample printing and this developed very quickly. PSC started working with Mimaki and D.gen equipment and between 2012 and 2016, more than 500 digital printing machines were installed.

PSC was convinced after meeting with Mouvent’s Co-Founder Piero Pierantozzi and learning about his plans and new approach to digital printing on textile that they should be part of the journey from the very beginning. They see great opportunities and successes ahead as a Mouvent sales and service partner.

Cenk Elkatip is Mouvent’s Area Sales Manager and has many years of experience in industrial textile printing with scanning machines as well as single-pass machines. He said, “The print quality of the TX801 is near-perfect, but in addition, customers will love its competitive price per sq.mtr, compared to basic digital printers. It’s the combination of quality and affordability that makes the Mouvent offering such a compelling one.”

In China, Jet Tech will represent Mouvent textile printing solutions. Jet Tech was created by Paul Yuen, a prominent figure in the Chinese textile market since 1977. In 2016, Paul learned about Mouvent and its innovative technology and realised this would be the future of inkjet printing.

Paul Yuen, President of Jet Tech said, “The TX801 has a very competitive price/ performance ratio compared to basic digital printers, but its print quality is unrivalled. It is a privilege to support Mouvent and distribute this technology in such an important market as China. Building a strong and reliable Mouvent support team serving Chinese customers is a mission to which we commit 110 per cent.”

For India, Mouvent identified Fortuna Colours & Prints LLP. Vinod Krishnamurthy, one of the co-founders of the company, started digital printing on textiles in 1998. The company launched Mimaki, Reggiani, Hong Hua, Kornit, Huntsman and almost a dozen brands, ranging from ink over software to machines.

“We were the first to set up a center for textile printing, servicing the industry as nobody wanted to buy a 100,000 euro machine with 500 euro inks,” Krishnamurthy explains. “We printed for top designers in the country and we partnered with manufacturers before. But when we enter into a partnership, we want to share the responsibility for the service, support and ownership of the technology as we are not interested in box moving. This is one of the reasons why we jumped at the opportunity to organise sales and support for Mouvent in India.”

Mouvent has high expectations of the partnerships. Ghislain Segard, Marketing and Sales Manager, Textile Machine at Mouvent said, “We picked out Italy, Turkey, India and China as our four key markets for the rich and long history of their respective textile industries. It is here, where innovations in textile printing are appreciated for their intrinsic worth, and we expect the Mouvent™ Cluster technology at the heart of our textile printing solutions to catch on very quickly.”In co-operation with its partners, Mouvent will also set-up a showroom in each of these countries.

Some of the latest technologies presented during FESPA BERLIN

by Editorial Team | Jun 8, 2018 | Technology

Textile has been heralded the largest growth area*, with an explosion in the range of textile applications thanks to improved digital technology and media in delivering high quality print. While screen printing remains the best print process for high-volume work, digital printing has enabled growth in the short-run arena. From software to hardware and consumables across both screen and digital printing principles, visitors explored the vast opportunities of this market whether for soft signage, fashion wear or interior décor. In next few pages we are covering some of the latest technologies introduced during the show…M

Mimaki showcases Tiger-1800B robust textile printer

As a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and cutting systems, Mimaki exhibited at FESPA 2018 in Berlin. Mimaki showcased their innovative solutions for the Industrial Textile markets. In addition, Mimaki became an important participant in several FESPA special exhibits including the Printeriors, Print Make Wear and the World Wrap Masters Final.

General Sales Manager at Mimaki Europe, Ronald van den Broek said “FESPA is always a thrilling show, although this year is shaping up to the best one ever. This show offers a platform for Mimaki to exhibit our wide range of capabilities in 1 various industry segments and we endeavour to give a real spectacle. Keeping with FESPA’s theme, ‘Where Print Takes Off’ we aim to inspire visitors in ways that we have not done before, get them on board with Mimaki and help take their businesses to the next level.”

Visitors attending FESPA 2018 witnessed both direct to textile printing and sublimation transfer at the Mimaki stand and an extensive collection of textile samples. One of the highlights at Mimaki’s stand was be the Tiger-1800B, a robust textile printer for industrial level high level production. The Tiger-1800B is specifically designed for producing soft furnishing fabrics and fashion and apparel. It delivers high print speeds of up to to 385m2/h, fantastic print output and strong build quality.

An additional highlight will be Mimaki’s presence at FESPA’s Print Make Wear feature, a live production environment showcasing every step in the screen and digital production process. Mimaki displayed the printing process with the Tx300P-1800 model. Using its unique dual ink capability, this direct to textile printer can sublimation dye inks and textile pigment inks at the same time. This enables the machine to print on a diverse range of fabrics without the need to change out ink systems.

EFI presents latest Reggiani printing solutions

EFI™ is a technology company, based in Silicon Valley, CA (USA) and is leading the transformation from analogue to digital imaging. It is passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that it develops breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalised documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite.

The company presented new VUTEk and Reggiani printing platforms, as well as the EFI Midmarket Print Suite, including Pace MIS, PrintFlow, Digital StoreFront, Metrix, PrintStream and Market Direct Cross Media – Customer Engagement Platform. Visit efi.com to learn about our inkjet solutions, including VUTEk®, Reggiani and Nozomi printing systems, or smart, integrated and automated software designed to increase visibility, streamline your operation, reduce touches, develop new revenue streams, improve end-to-end efficiency and grow profitability.

EFI Reggiani VOGUE

fabric handling you’ve ever experienced. Plus, VOGUE’s innovative ink recirculation system saves large quantities of ink and reduces maintenance during machine operation and between stoppages. What’s more, VOGUE reduces the need for environmental conditioning, saving energy.

EFI Reggiani FLEXY

VOGUE is EFI Reggiani’s revolutionary cutting-edge textile printer. Its most fashionable qualities? Mastering speed and tension to ensure the most accurate The 1.8-mtr FLEXY printer gives apparel and décor producers the ability to confidently run a wide variety of fabrics – from knitted to woven, as well as lowand high-stretchable materials – using the printer’s new sticky belt with Dynaplast system, which provides optimised fabric adhesion with adjustable temperature and pressure.

The FLEXY model incorporates the latest digital technologies for best-in-class performance, is easy to operate and has a low maintenance cost, making it an ideal solution for production and sampling alike.

Kornit Digital presents Avalanche HD6

Kornit Digital, a global market leader in digital textile printing innovation, announced significant sales successes from its newly introduced Avalanche HD6 product. The company reported it has received orders for systems and upgrades totaling over $5.0 mn dollars.

The Avalanche HD6 is equipped with Kornit’s HD print engine and the NeoPigmentTM Rapid ink, which leads to significant reductions in ink consumption – and therefore cost per print – in comparison to previous Avalanche systems. The HD6 reduces the ink consumption by up to 30 per cent compared to the current “R-Series” version and up to 45 per cent compared to the previous Non R-Series versions of the Avalanche Hexa. The reduced cost per print gives users of Kornit’s HD technology a drastically improved competitive edge against conventional screen printing. It has the potential to further increase the adoption and market share of advanced digital printing technologies in the dynamic and growing market of textile mass customisation. As an additional benefit, the HD technology produces a refined hand feel of the printed textile equivalent to screen printing – an additional important characteristic when replacing traditional textile printing.

Multiple Kornit customers have now completed their evaluation of the new system generation, confirming the cost per print savings and print quality improvements. As a result, Kornit has received orders from several customers for the new Avalanche HD6 systems as well as upgrades of existing Avalanches. The company reported that orders to date are for a total of over $5.0 mn dollars, which is expected to benefit first quarter results.

Gilad Yron, Kornit Digital’s Executive Vice President of Global Business comments, “We are exceptionally pleased by the speed and significance of the adoption of our latest innovation. We have seen an immediate and clear interest from screen printers in the HD technology, and we see this interest translating into a solid business pipeline at an amazing pace. Looking ahead to the year, we are optimistic to be able to continue the trend of selling new HD systems as well as upgrades for existing Avalanches – the Avalanche platform represents our high productivity product segment, and globally we are looking at a three-digit number of systems that are suitable for upgrading.”

NeoPigment Ink

Kornit’s state of the art NeoPigment™ Rapid meets the highest environmental regulations, including Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and GOTS V5 pre-approval. Suitable for printing on multiple fabric types, its versatility is unmatched. NeoPigment™ prints have an excellent hand feel, a wide gamut of bright and intense colors, as well as long-term durability and wash-fastness.

Aleph showcases latest LaForte Studio Paper 340

As a Gold Sponsor, Aleph exhibited their latest developments in technology at FESPA Global Print Expo 2018. Aleph develops and produces technologically advanced products for all printing processes and focuses on international market trends.

Aleph’s Board Member, Alessandro Floridia says “you can’t stop the migration to digital. The innovation improvement process is moving in this direction and it can’t be stopped.” Due to Aleph’s ability to continuously evolve depending on market dynamics they have become one of the most significant printer manufacturers in the world.

The LaForte Studio Paper 340 was presented at FESPA 2018. This machine has been specifically designed to meet the need for an effective solution for sublimation paper on wide formats. Since the price of transfer paper has decreased and its popularity has increased, customers now find that transfer printing is more effective than direct printing. The LaForte Studio Paper 340 guarantees the highest quality featuring lighter and cheaper paper. It reaches a speed of up to 600 sqm/hr and features a patented rotary belt with an air vacuum system.

There are several reasons that support the effectiveness of transfer printing. Transfer printing uses 20 per cent to 30 per cent less ink at no additional costs, printing is consistently on the same media, it is possible to print on a wide range of textiles and colours are more vivid and there is no risk of ink rubbing off.

Epson presents Monna Lisa EvoTre 16 printer

Epson and its subsidiaries, For.Tex and F.lli Robustelli, displayed the new Monna Lisa EvoTre 16 printer at FESPA 2018 expo. The digital printer was designed by the engineering company F.lli Robustelli and boasts the latest innovative and exclusive proprietary printing technology, Epson Precision Core which is considered the standard for high-quality digital printing in the industrial textile sector.

The new Monna Lisa EvoTre on-show had 16 heads, with eight colours and the ability to use acid, reactive, disperse and pigment inks. It is extremely versatile and can adapt to a continually evolving market such as textiles. Monna Lisa EvoTre 16 is available in three different print heights (180-220-320 cm) and meets the needs of a market which requires high print quality but not high productivity – instead, it focuses on products of excellence.

At FESPA 2018, Monna Lisa EvoTre 16 demonstrated pigment printing, an application which is strongly growing. This is due to its economic and environmentally friendly benefits, since it does not require steaming and washing as post-treatment phases.

Thanks to the optimised updating and maintenance protocols developed by F.lliRobustelli’s engineering team, the non-replacement of the Monna Lisa structural parts results in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions compared to an alternative and more invasive revamping cycle. This reduction can be qualified as an indirect environmental benefit.

Roland demonstrates Texart Dye Sublimation Transfer Printer

Roland DG demonstrated the largest range of advanced print & cut, UV-LED and dye-sublimation solutions at FESPA Global Print Expo 2018. The following key solution was demonstrated at FESPA on the Roland DG stand:

Texart™ RT-640Dye-Sublimation Transfer Printer

More dye-sublimation substrates mean more opportunity

Dye-sublimation is a beautifully simple and affordable method of customization. With a large format set-up that includes an RT-640 and a price comparable heat press, you can get the most bang-for-your-buck as far as graphics and product branding goes. Simply print your design onto transfer paper and heat press it onto the available product blanks and dye-sublimation substrates:Polyester fabrics, ChromaLuxe metal panels, Ceramic items, Flip-Flops, Lycra and performance Fabrics, Sporting goods, Smart Device Cases, Carpet tiles.

Cutting-edge ink with 4-colour, 8-colour and Fluorescents

The Texart RT-640 can be configured as a 4-colour or 8-colour device. In 4-colour (CMYK) mode, Texart dyesublimation inks produce velvety blacks and sharp details. In 8-colour (CMYK+LcLmOrVi and CMYK+OrViFpFy) mode, the addition of Orange, Violet, Fluorescent Pink and Fluorescent Yellow inks produce an increased colour gamut with both delicate and intense hues. Fluorescent Pink and Yellow inks can be combined with process colours (CMY+Fp+Fy) to produce an array of vivid fluorescents and soft pastel shades.

An advanced, 8-channel print head features efficient ink coverage that lowers running costs. Containing 180 nozzles per channel, it produces seven different droplet sizes for smooth colour and gradations when used with Texart SBL3 inks that are 15 per cent less per liter than conventional inks.The Roland Ink System uses 1-liter airtight sealed pouches. When in 4-colour (CMYK) mode, the system outputs 2-liters per colour and automatically switches to the backup ink pouch when the primary pouch runs out. This proprietary Roland Ink Switching System provides a no-mess, non-stop production that leaves you free to work on other things.

Relieve tension with a smooth take-up system.

The RT-640 includes a feed adjustment function that combines with a TU3 take-up attachment to ensure a stable and uninterrupted production even in highspeed modes. The TU3 take-up system includes a front-mounted roller and tension controlled take-up unit for smooth media feeding and tracking. Its main features include a roll media support that holds 110 lbs. (50kg), a dancer roller for effortless take-up, auto media release and auto media rewind, and a rotating shaft face to decrease resistance and ensure flawless feeding accuracy.

Combine RT-640 with Texart Transfer Paper for beautiful results.

Roland offers a premium transfer paper to meet the high-quality colour and print demands of the RT-640. Specifically created for dye-sublimation and for use with the RT-640, Texart Transfer Paper is uniformly coated 95 gsm with excellent ink absorption, quick drying time and extremely high ink-release during sublimation. The combination of the RT-640 and Texart Transfer Paper saves money with decreased ink usage and produces high resolution images, vibrant colours, and super-sharp text.

Remote controlled sublimation.

Manage your RT-640 dye-sublimation transfer printer remotely from your tablet or smart device. Free-todownload from the iTunes App Store, the Roland Printer Assist app enables users to manage production from virtually any location. The main features of this incredibly handy and convenient tool include checks and interactive documentation of the amount of ink remaining and waste bottle status, Roland Printer Assist notification of consumable part replacement, managing test printing and machine cleaning, and power on/off controls.

Colorjet presents latest digital textile printers

ColorJet is the India’s largest manufacturer of digital inkjet printer. Colorjet is globally reputed for its deep commitment to technological innovation, strong outreach & service infrastructure and complete customer focus to maintain its leadership position.

VULCAN

The VULCAN, which is a high speed 3.2 mtr UV LED Roll to Roll Printer and empowered with the V8 technology and automatic regular with immense combination of superlative print quality, smart memory utilisation, speedy communication with advance cabling system, and thermal design technology. The printer offers qualitative Day Night Effect Printing by using Colour White Color Technology and this year we are showcasing it with 7 Colours.

SOFTJET GRAND

SOFTJET GRAND, the 3.2 mtr wide printer is the perfect solution, completely in-sync with the diverse requirements of today’s well-developed market. An industrial soft signage printer that combines digital advantages, efficiently optimised to replace PVCbased media completely. It easily prints on polyester- based fabrics which can be recycled and uses environment-friendly aqueous based inks. Softjet Grand is most suitable for a large range of soft signage applications, such as banners, displays, wall decorations, signage, parasols, flags, backdrops and outdoor advertisements.

METRO

High quality production is achievable at high speeds based on resolution, number of colours and print heads.

Control System

Engineered for flexibility and convenient operations, the control system delivers precision and accuracy • 3-Axis, P&D control system • High-end embedded system with latest hardware technologies • User Interface-High speed USB 3.0 • Data transmission on fibre optics • Support variable drops • Remote access control • Supports upto 16 heads • Real time speed mtr • AIVC control • Independent conveyor control system.

Colour management

• Equipped with advanced colour management engine and colour processing tools • Faster processing saves times and increases productivity • User-friendly, easy to use colour controls to handle colours • Photorealistic output • Fully customised printer settings for enhanced print results • Smoother gradations, vibrant colours for superior print quality • Inbuilt ICC profiles for various media and print modes • intelligent grey scale.

TXF

The TXF printer offers speeds of up to 24sqm per hour. The printer can achieve print resolutions of up to 1,440 dpi and is best suited when it comes to sampling and short runs, particularly suitable for fashion designers and home textiles applications. The TXF printer which is equipped with Epson printheads gives variable dot control for achieving smooth gradations and is also belt driven, which makes it suitable for printing fabrics including bulky textured materials, thinner fabrics and also stretchable fabric materials such as knits.

The digital printer is apt for printing with pigment inks, and can print practically on any type of fabric including polyester, cotton, silk, viscose, rayon or wool. Pigment printing has an advantage as the fabric does not necessarily require pre- or post treatment, thereby saving on production times and reducing water pollution. The TXF is also available to work with reactive inks for printing onto natural fabrics and also disperse inks for printing onto polyester fabrics.

Aeoon Technologies’ digital printing solutions

Aeoon Technologies GmbH, with its headquarters in Austria, produces direct to garment printers and pretreatment units for the needs of the industrial use. The newest addition to its product range is the Aeoon Kyo Hybrid Series – a screen printing station added on the back of our DTG printer.

The Aeoon PTB Pretreatment Series

Pretreat up to 930 T-shirts per hour! The correct pretreatment is an essential step of the digital direct to garment printing process. Being able to pretreat up to 930 garments per hour finally gives you a solution to keep up with the extremely high speed of our Aeoon DTG printers. It integrated many features to facilitate the process, save costs and reduce cleaning as well as maintenance to a minimum.
High speed: With the Aeoon PTB Pretreatment Series, you can pretreat up to 10m/min. This equals about 930 garments per hour, depending on the size of the textiles. It is possible to directly connect the PTB to the dryer.
Save costs: You can individually choose nozzles and set the dimensions of the area you want to pretreat. A laser system will automatically detect the correct spraying area on the garment.
Multiple fluids: Via touch of a button the PTB can switch between the fluids automatically. As an example, this feature gives you the possibility to quickly change between pretreatment for light and dark garments.
Low maintenance: During the pretreatment process, the belt cleans itself to help prevent deposits that can stain your garments. When the machine is not in use, the integrated capping station cleans the nozzles automatically.

New Hybrid Machine @ TV Tecstyle Visions

For the first time ever, it showed show its NEW digital, The Aeoon Compact DTG printer series industrial hybrid printing machine “Aeoon Kyo Hybrid Series” at the trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany. The actual meaning of “Hybrid” comes from the combination of a screen- and a digital textile printing machine. Within this innovation, it made a great achievement by reducing the printing costs along with an incredibly accurate printing position (up to 0.001 mm). Furthermore it allows photorealistic printings on complex fabrics even without pretreatment.

Aeoon Technologies, a developer of digital textile printers from Austria, unveiled its Aeoon Kyo Hybrid Series of digital printer at the recently held TV TecStyle Visions, the global trade fair for stickers, textile printers, digital printers, flocking experts, textile makers, advertisers, and merchandising experts, from February 4 to 6, 2018, in Germany.

The Aeoon Kyo Hybrid Series provides digital textile production on an industrial scale. With the new direct to garment and screen printer, it is possible to stay ahead of the technological curve in the garment decoration market. Digital DTG printing was once used for low volume or novelty production, but thanks to this new technology, it can now become the industrial production method for garment decoration. High resolution printing beginning with a native 600 dpi resolution enables new design possibilities. The Aeoon Kyo Hybrid combines the direct to garment printing technology with the screen printing technique. The new series allows a maximum of flexibility. One can choose between digital printing, screen printing, or a combination of both.

Aeoon Flatbed Series – Highspeed large format vacuum flatbed printer for industrial use

Wth the Aeoon Flatbed Series, it is able to push the boundaries of conventional printing sizes. It is available in four different large formats with a stunning print table size of up to 4200 x 3750mm. Additionally, we equipped our flatbed with useful features like: • Flexible and modular configuration options to fit your business • Automatic detection of objects • Vacuum tables to secure objects for printing • Highest security standards • Different ink and curing options for printing on many different flat materials • Electrical connections: 3 x 220/ 400V (current differs between models and final size), Air connections: max. air consumption, 500l/min.

The Aeoon Compact DTG printer series

The Aeoon Compact Series is its newest addition to range of digital direct to garment textile printers. The series is smaller and elegant, yet equally durable than our well-known Aeoon Kyo Series. Therefore, it is perfect for businesses with limited space availability. But even though it reduced the size, it did not want to lower our aspirations in terms of speed and output. The Aeoon Compact Series can reach printing speeds of up to 950 T-Shirts per hour (A4 print size, depending on image and resolution).

Features:

Slim, elegant design • Up to 950 T-Shirts per hour
Maximum printing size: 50x70cm • Temperature controlled ink compartment (optional) • Nano-coated machine body for easy cleaning (optional) • Size: 2,8m x 2,2m x 1,7m // Weight: 1,500kg.

The machine is available with four or eight print heads that can be configured according to your needs. The version with four printheads can print in CMYK on light and white garments. The version with eight print heads can either print with twice the CMYK heads on light and white garments or in CMYK and white on every colour, including dark garments.

Brother presents mass production DTG printer

Brother is a pioneer in the DTG field and already for more than 13 years actively developing the industry standards. Due to the own core components development and production (Print Head and Inks), it can offer machines all made by Brother!

Mass production with the GTX

With Brother’s DTG printer, the GTX, you get all of the traditional benefits of our direct to garment printers plus an expanded offering of additional features and benefits you’ll only find with the GTX. Let technology take the place of costly labor and lengthy skills training. With DTG printing, a single person can take an order, print the items and prep everything for delivery before quickly moving on to the next job.

Unlimited colour options and design reproduction

Efficient short runs and one offs
Quick and easy reprints
Faster output and response to market trends
Seamless printing over zippers and other difficult garments
Reduced labour and training requirements
Easier set-up and smaller space requirements

DGI presents High speed Fabrijet Transfer and Hybrid Textile Printers

DGI is a technologically integrated digital inkjet/ textile printing solution provider company that has grown through change, innovation, challenge, and competition. Founded in 1985, DGI has developed drafting machines, pen plotters, cutting plotters, commercial inkjet printers, and digital textile printers, and been widely recognized for its technological prowess-receiving Koreas World- Best Product award.

Fabrijet FT-3204X 3.2m Hybrid Textile Printer
Given are its features:

Print Speed: 150m²/hr, 105m²/hr, 80m²/hr, 55m²/hr
Print Resolution 720 x 360dpi 2Pass, 540 x 720dpi 2Pass, 720 x 720dpi 4Pass, 720 x 1,080dpi 6Pass
Max Print Width: 3,320mm
Max Media Width: 3,370mm
Print Mode: Bi-Direction / Uni-Direction, Normal / Interleave
Colour: 4 Colours- Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Ink: DGI original water based Dye Sublimation Ink
Interface: TCP / IP, USB 3.0
Environmental Range: Temperature: 22.5~27.5 °C Humidity: 40~70 per cent
Environment condition may affect on final printing quality.
Electricity Requirements: Single Phase 220V (50/60Hz, AC) Main 5A, 6.6Kw, Heater 20A
Optional equipment: Dual roll printing system (1.6m x 2rolls)

Fabrijet HS FT / HS FT II 1.9m High speed Fabrijet Transfer

High speed printer for real mass production: Prints max 100m per hour (max 1,000m per day), Suitable for industrial production
Optimised system for mass production: Max 2,000m mini jumbo roll loadable (50gsm paper), 6 liter bulk ink system for mass production without refill
PC oriented printer operation system (User Interface): Specialised printer operation software to maintain and manage print jobs
Print head: Piezo type print heads
Ink: DGI Original Dye Sublimation Ink
Media: Transfer Paper
Max Print Width1,900 mm
Max Media Width 1,900 mm
Print Mode: Bi/Uni-Direction, Normal / Interleave I, II / DBF(DGI Band Free) I, II, III
Interface: TCP/IP
Resolution (DPI): Max 600 DPI x 1,200 DPI
Rip Software: Wasatch TX
Colour: 4Colour (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black)
Operating environment Temperature: 22~280C, Humidity: 40~70 per cent
Electricity Printer: Single Phase 220V (50/60 Hz, AC) / 10A
Winder: Single Phase 220V (50/60 Hz, AC) / 3A
Pressured Air: Min 5 kgf/cm²
Dimensions: Uncrated: 4,000(L) x 900(W) x 1,640mm (H)
Crated: 4,400(L) x 1,330(W) x 2,100mm(H)
Weight Uncrated: 1,200Kg
Crated: 1,600Kg

Impression Technology presents D2G printer and pre-treatment solution

Impression Technology International is the industry leader of direct to garment printer, software and hardware solutions. Impression Technology finds its roots in the garment decoration industry and is driving development force behind the globally recognised DTG branded printers. As an industry leader, its commitment to research and development continues to advance the digital garment printing industry.

DTG M2 Industrial Direct to Garment Printer

The industrial class DTG M2 is the culmination of 10 years of R&D and garment printer development, it delivers the industries most advanced, user friendly and precise print platform specifically designed for textile applications, whilst retaining the revolutionary WIMS system (white ink management) and One Pass print technology that have made DTG an industry leader.

The M2 series machine is designed with a bespoke firmware specifically created for optimal print quality at higher production speeds by adoption of greater ink droplet control and accurate placement on the garment. Simply put, the M2 outputs more without lowering print quality, it’s a better science! Print all over T-shirts, hoodies, tea towels, mouse mats, bags, jeans, cloth panels and more. The productivity, flexibility and throughput is limited only by your imagination, therefore creating greater profit opportunities for you. The DTG M2, an industry benchmark that will grow with you! Better engineered, ink management, brighter prints, faster production, more flexibility and easier to use without the maintenance levels currently experienced in the market, that’s the DTG M2!

DTG-PTM Automatic Pre-Treatment

The DTG Digital-PTM is the answer to perfectly pretreating every shirt, every time. Pre-treating shirts normally involves an HVLP hand sprayer and a learned technique. This means it’s a challenge to train new employees or ask help from others involved in your business. The new PTM by DTG Digital allows anyone to pre-treat a shirt. Just set the amount of pre-treat you need, put the shirt in and push a button. That’s it. Start pre-treating faster, better and more accurate with the DTG-PTM Automatic Pre-treat Machine.

The design of the DTG-PTM pre-treated had you in mind. Built to handle the robust needs of a shop that is printing all day. All metal coated with ACF- 50 anti-corrosion film for year on year dependability. A unique dual spray nozzle system delivers precision surface coating. A breeze to clean and maintain with an integrated semi-automated cleaning function. The PTM encapsulates the shirt entirely, so there is no misting of pretreat into the print room and sits on a table similar to the size most garment printers’ use.

Making Smart DTG Choices with Polyprint

Polyprint presented its new smart direct to garment printing products & services for small and medium sized printing businesses. It will showcase the full range of our TexJet® models with their latest improvements on hardware and software features. The new Cadlink software “Digital Factory Apparel, Polyprint Edition V10”, had enhanced automation capabilities and included in price. Moreover, the printhead gap for TexJet Echo & TexJet More models was higher and applied to upcoming and existing models.

Screen & Digital Mix live demonstrations

The unique Screen & Digital Mix is a smart technology that combines the techniques of screen and digital printing. It is the screen printer’s smart choice, since it allows shorter runs and adds value when printing special effects such as glitter, foil etc. Its DTG specialists ran live demos during the 4-day exhibition and was on the spot to explain how you can make the most of this groundbreaking technology.

YES, we print [smart]!

The company loves to print samples for customers, but especially happy when it’s their designs that it is printing! Customers brought designs in digital format and print them on a T-shirt with a TexJet printer, so that they can evaluate its resistance and print quality.

ADELCO presents Hybrid digital printer, Oval screen printer and Pro-Cure dryer range

ADELCO Screen Process Ltd launched not just one new product launch at FESPA but three! They included a whole new dryer range called the Pro-cure, a new Matrix oval textile printing press and a High speed digital Hybrid system that can be added to the Oval called the AD Hybrid Digital.

Pro-Cure

The New Pro-Cure dryer range will be available in 5 belt widths with any length of oven for all Digital and Conventional textile ink systems. The Pro-Cure will have an advanced and efficient airflow and exhaust system, taking features already developed for Adelco’s Dual dryer and roll-to-roll drying products. Adelco dryers have been the only dryers on the market that incorporate oven feed and exit extraction hoods to provide a cleaner working environment and the Pro-cure further increases the efficiency of the extraction units. Some of the many features incorporated in the new dryer include Dual lint filters that prevent lint build up in the dryer, reducing cleaning maintenance dramatically and enables filters to be cleaned in seconds whilst the dryer is still running.

Matrix & Hybrid digital

Adelco will be launching a new Oval screen printing system the Adelco Matrix. This is a modular and expandable system and can be configured for almost any production requirement with an almost infinite number of pallets and print stations.

The Matrix takes up less floor space than comparable carousel based machines and enables greater stability with larger print areas, providing more versatility with multiple flash, cooling and speciality print stations. The Matrix has a host of great features including:

High power servo index,
Chain Free pallet movement for extreme longevity and reduced maintenance
Fast and independent screen lift/lower
Servo driven print heads enable cycle times of up to 900 prints per hour
Unparalleled support of print arms during print cycle for exceptional print quality and repeatability.
A unique rail and drive system that ensures almost silent operation, creating a quiet print shop environment.

Adelco AD Hybrid digital printer

The Adelco AD Hybrid digital printer is the perfect attachment to the Matrix. The AD Hybrid Digital has 8 x CMYK Fujifilm spectra star fire heads. High speed printing, large Format printing and ink recirculation system. Six colour models are also available for wider colour gamut.

Magna Colours presents MagnaPrint® Edge Range

For 40 years, Magna Colours® have pushed the boundaries of water-based inks to create innovative alternatives to plastisol. We’ve gone further than anyone else to make screen-printing greener and more sustainable. In fact, it has made it a mission. With its formaldehyde-free inks and pastes, many printers and global brands like Nike, Under Armour and Adidas now benefit from fantastic detail, ultrahigh opacity, brilliant white, and superb wet-on-dry, while dramatically reducing their impact on the environement. It has proven again and again that compliance doesn’t have to mean compromise, and that water-based inks are the future.

MagnaPrint® Edge

The MagnaPrint® Edge Range has been developed to print multi-colour designs ‘wet on wet / wet on dry’ on light and dark coloured backgrounds without the need for numerous flash units in-between. The Magna Print® Edge Range offers excellent coverage and elasticity, super soft hand feel and superb wash performance.

M&R presents Automatic Oval Screen Printing Press

M&R is the world’s largest manufacturer of digital & screen printing equipment and the most respected name in the industry. M&R products include a wide range of textile & graphics presses and dryers, an extensive line of traditional & CTS exposure systems, and an impressive line of finishing equipment. The Novus Imaging Division makes the industry’s most innovative, technologically advanced, and affordable large-format digital printing equipment.

VICTORYONE® Automatic Oval Screen Printing Press

M&R’s aggressively-priced VictoryOne is the industry’s most affordable oval screen printing press—and it can be paired with two different M&R Digital Squeegees for fast hybrid printing. VictoryOne’s 22-station base module can be expanded in 6- station increments to create 28, 34, 40, 46, 52, 58, and 64-station configurations. All but the four stations at each end of the press can support printheads, which must be configured in opposing pairs. Otherwise, there are no restrictions on printhead placement, and any station can be left open. VictoryOne’s flexibility allows it to be tailored to almost any production requirement. It also allows VictoryOne to fit into spots no carousel press could.

VictoryOne’s maximum screen frame sizes range from 66 cm x 97 cm (26″ x 38″) to 86 x 136 cm (33.9” x 53.5″). Maximum image area on 5,570 models is 42 x 70 cm (16.5” x 27.6”) on the small pallet and 55 x 70 cm (21.7” x 27.6”) on the large pallet. Small pallets are 45 x 85 cm (17.7” x 33.5”) and large pallets are 58 x 85 cm (22.8” x 33.5”). Maximum image area on 70100 models is 70 x 100 cm (27.6″ x 39.4″).

Each press comes with 500 frame-adaptor pins for static aluminum frames, a jig for drilling frames, and a screen frame registration system. VictoryOne can also be built with pin bars that match some aftermarket pin frames Other features include servo-driven indexer and printheads, reversible rotation, front and rear off-contact adjustments, front and rear micro-registration, calibrated tool-free front and rear stroke-length adjustments, quick-lock squeegee and floodbar mounting with tool-free angle adjustments, and a touch screen main control panel. Printheads are made of sturdy 11 x 12.5 cm (4.3” x 4.9”) extruded aluminum with a servo belt-driven print carriage riding on enclosed linear bearings.

A soft-touch membrane control panel on each printhead provides access to print and index functions. A pneumatic squeegee pressure regulator delivers consistent print pressure. VictoryOne’s quick-lock head-latch mechanism activates a springassisted high lift, allowing operators to quickly raise the screen for cleaning or removal. An air-assisted rear frame support facilitates quick screen loading and unloading. A pin-type frame holder interface allows for true on-contact printing when needed, while individual front/rear off-contact and smooth micro-registration tools give operators full control of screen alignment and off-contact settings. VictoryOne also has standard flash-cure power distribution with on-press plugs. Also available are standalone Sechuan® quartz flash-cure units, which are designed specifically for the VictoryOne oval press.

MHM presents latest screen printing solutions

Recognised worldwide as the industry pioneer, MHM’s research and development team continually monitors the ever changing demands and needs of its customers, embracing the very latest developments in technology to make our equipment user-friendly and provide you with the highest possible levels of performance. All MHM equipment are manufactured in Austria and its passionate, dynamic and forward thinking young team is totally committed to delivering only the very best equipment.

Synchroprint 5000

It’s pretty tough to replace a world-renowned, ultra-high performance press with one that is even better, but that is just what MHM have done with the introduction of the Synchroprint 5000, following the tradition of the SP3000 and SP4000 to be the ultimate machine in sophistication, combining innovative design along with advanced technology and ease of use, this press will change the way you look at carousel screen printing presses forever. After fine tuning the SP4000 and changing to the latest technology with ALL the latest benefits – tablet control, WIFI integration, online support, industrial standard PCB, better performance in the AUTO SCREEN version, latest servo technology etc. The SP5000 is now completing the new and modern MHM product family.

iQ-Oval / compact

iQ Oval machines are modular and may be configured for almost any production requirement and offer ‘future proof’ expandability at a fraction of the cost of replacing an existing press which your business has outgrown. As your production requirements grow, simply add additional stations and colours to your current configuration (up to a maximum of 60 stations), increasing your production capability for maximum flexibility with the minimum of fuss. The unique and highly innovative iDS intelligent drive system, gives the iQ-Oval more versatility than any other current production system.

With no heavy chains or belts and no huge drive motor or gearbox to drive the pallet arms, the iDS intelligent drive system offers super smooth and accurate high speed movement in either direction with single, double and triple index facility. Operator safety is also greatly increased due to the iQ-Oval’s unique iDS drive motors, which will stop immediately when sensing the slightest obstruction, eliminating the need for security barriers and making this an incredibly safe and easy machine to operate.

Eurolaser presents large format textile cutting machine

It is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end CO2 laser machines for cutting, engraving and marking of nonmetals. Typical materials are acrylic, wood, plastic foils or textiles. eurolaser focuses on the efficiency of production processing and especially on industrial production (24/7). Besides, the largeformat cutting systems offer a processing area of up to 10 sqmtr. The modular design of machines makes it possible to utilise up to two mechanical tools parallel to the laser. In addition, and by using an automatic material feed, textiles can be fed for laser cutting directly from the roll and routed after laser cutting directly to a table extension.

German company Luneburg has brought out a large-format textile laser cutting machine. The 3XL-3200 has a 3.2m x 3.2m processing table. Blinds, curtains, shutters and gates require clean textile cuts in extremely large formats. The company says it is the only supplier in the upper quality segment that offers processing tables with a width and length of up to 3.20 mtr. The precise roll feeding and the tension-free transport via the specially developed conveyor are designed to ensure maximum reliability. The company’s consultants will answer all questions on individual processing situations and requirements directly on-site.

According to the manufacturer, Eurolaser system tables combine Swiss precision with German engineering. They are fundamentally modular and are configured individually for customers and their applications. Consequently, various requirements for the processing can be taken into account. For example, engravings, markings or labels can be added in just one single production run. Besides, other tools, for example, for optical recognition on printed materials can be integrated.

Eurolaser’s durable and high-precision laser cutting systems can process a variety of materials, such as plastics, foams, textiles, adhesive foils, woods, acrylics, composites and much more. The high-quality components are said to guarantee reliability, extreme long service life and a positive price-performance balance for the user.

“By acquiring a eurolaser system, a long-standing partnership with the manufacturer will be established. This ensures competent and fast support, the supply of high-quality materials and spare parts as well as the ongoing option for expansions,” the company reports.

The Eurolaser-Academy offers all necessary user seminars concerning efficient and environmentally friendly operation and maintenance on-site. In addition, there are user tips, further developments and new problem solutions so that manufacturing processes can be further optimised or extended.

Zünd presents Cut Center ZCC software and Digital flatbed cutting system

From the “Digital Corrugated Experience” and “Print Make Wear,” to “Printeriors,” soft signage and a full gamut of printed POP. As the premiere show for wide-format printing, it set the perfect stage for Zünd to show off the countless applications of its digital cutting systems and workflow solutions.

With the latest version of Zünd Cut Center ZCC software, Zünd is pushing the productivity envelope further than ever. The new Over Cutter Camera OCC, for example, provides fully automated registration that adjusts for position, stretch, or distortion in mere seconds. With a single shot, the OCC captures all register marks visible on the substrates in the cutting area. ZCC then compensates for any stretch and enables the cutter to begin processing almost immediately. The browserbased Dashboard helps visualise performance data of the cutting system during production. Management and production supervisors can access Dashboard and all relevant real-time data round the clock, anytime, from anywhere.

In the sign and display industry, digitally printed textiles are becoming more and more popular. The demand for innovative, high-performance solutions is high, and Zünd is responding e.g. with the G3 3XL- 3200. At FESPA this digital flatbed cutting system showed in combination with the LM 100W Cut & Seal Laser Module. The system can handle rolls of fabric up to 3.2m / 126 in wide. For automated processing of large-format rigid substrates such as carton or corrugated board, Zünd is exhibiting an integrated production line with a D3 cutter and the Board Handling System BHS. This system showcases automated loading of rigid materials combined with the exceptional productivity of D3 dual-beam technology. The two independently operating beams can each carry up to three different tools, and depending on the specifics of the job, deliver up to twice the throughput.

On another G3 cutter, market leader Zünd displays the latest in high-powered, fully automated routing technology. The high-powered RM-L router spindle delivers up to 3.6 kw of power and unprecedented capabilities for processing hard, dense materials such as acrylics and wood. With the automatic router bit changer ARC, Zünd is offering users a solution for completely automating the routing workflow. Zünd high-performance routing combined with ARC automation offers unparalleled productivity for acrylics, Dibond, Forex, and MDF applications.

High-speed roll to roll dye sublimation digital printer by Homer

Shenzhen Homer Textile Tech Co.,Ltd was established in 2012 and became a whollyowned subsidiary of Hanglory Group in 2015. A state-level high-tech enterprise, Homer Textile has always been focusing on R&D, manufacturing, sales and service of digital textile printers. The unique Employee Stock Ownership Programme has attracted top talents from digital printing and textile industries, enabling it to grow into a company with industry-leading strong capability on research and development, including driver board design, mechanical design, software development and digital printing technologies.

Homer HM1800R (Industrial high-speed roll to roll dye sublimation digital printer)

Up to 320 m2/hr Printing Speed, Symmetrical Colour Alignment, High-strength steel rail beam, Antiscratch print head protection design and Integrated software control system are some of its features. Given are some of its highlights:

Stable: Global top-end industrial print head. Antiscratch print head protection design.Industrial ink supply system
Separate media entry unit (Optional): Support 10,000 mtr jumbo roll with Maximum roll diameter of 1.2 mn
Magnetic linear motor and steel rail beam: The rail beam is made of high-strength steel with top straightness.Combined with magnetic levitation motor, it improves the stability and smoothness of the printhead carriage’s back and forth movement
User-friendly: Intelligent constant-moisturizing capping system and Creative auto-wiping printhead self-cleaning system. Powerful unattended production mode. Tension-adjustable continuous winding/unwinding control technology
Adjustable vacuum system: The vacuum power can be adjusted by software for different printing media, so the media flatness is optimised to improve the accuracy of ink drop point.
Powerful service network: Create value for customers; Homer contributes to your success with comprehensive services and business mode consulting.Professional engineers waiting, to help solve your problems
Industrial ink supply system: Peristaltic-pump ink supply+Automated negative pressure monitoring & adjusting system+ Efficient ink degassing
Tension-adjustable continuous winding/unwinding control technology

Finishing solutions from EPTANOVA

EPTANOVA is an Italian leading provider of complete advanced finishing solutions for a variety of industries, and leads market companies all around the world. Our business units – EPTAINKS, EPTACOAT, EPTATECH and EPTAINKS DIGITAL – develop and manufacture products and applications in the domain of industrial printing inks (screen printing, pad printing, transfer printing, sublimation printing, off-set and rotogravure), functional coating, advanced materials technology and digital printing inks.

Light Diffusing Ink

Light Diffusing Ink is a product for screen printing on optically transparent glass, PC and PMMA panels that is visible only through a dedicated LED illumination: The printed image is in fact invisible in natural/artificial light condition or without any lighting, turning coloured only when the LED source, located at the edges of the transparent substrate, is switched on. The final effect is therefore that of a “light ink” capable of spreading the light of the LEDs, whatever colour it is, resulting in graphics with a strong visual impact. The potential of this product and its practical applications are numerous and particularly interesting in the Signage and Habitat Industries.

Onyx Graphics presents latest Textile Edition software

Leading the industry since 1989, Onyx Graphics is dedicated to helping customers increase productivity, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge with superior print and colour quality. Its passion for delivering superb colour led to the development of ONYX Color, Onyx Graphics’ own colour engine optimised specifically for large format inkjet printing.

ONYX Textile Edition software is designed specifically for the large format textile printing marketplace. It is available as an application specific edition for ONYX RIP Center, ONYX Poster Shop and ONYX Production House packages and as a module for ONYX Thrive software.

ONYX Textile Edition software includes all the functionality of ONYX 12 software – such as Swatch Books, sewing marks and disproportionate scaling – with the addition of textile specific features that can save time and reduce waste. ONYX Textile Edition software combines Step & Repeat, Colorways and Ink Configuration Builder functions with ONYX Color – Onyx Graphics’ proprietary colour engine – to increase the predictability of colour textile output.

Chroma Boost™ technology allows you to achieve brighter more saturated colours even on difficult to profile media
ONYX Color Technology enables you to print with an expanded colour gamut that gives you the ability to match corporate colours and achieve deeper darks
Eliminate the need for switching between multiple programmes with a simple job setup in a single application
ONYX Step & Repeat quickly creates edge to edge fabric and wall covering designs from a single repeatable image
The new Colorways tool easily creates patterns in multiple colours from a single file
The Swatch Book tool makes it simple to match colour right the first time, without unnecessary guesswork, saving both time and materials
Using one consistent ONYX RIP or print workflow technology across all your applications enables predictable output from a variety of wide format printers

Key Features:
Step & Repeat:

Design what you need with intuitive controls for creating your textile pattern
Streamline your workflow with a tool integrated directly into Job Editor
Build seamless repeated patterns with PDF and raster images

Colorways:

Create colour combinations for textile applications with a tool integrated directly into your job preparation workflow
Support for numerous file types including indexed tiff, separated files and tiff with alpha channel
Greater flexibility to define colour combinations with RGB, spot colours, LAB or device colours

Ink Configuration Builder:

Build your own ink configuration to reorder ink positions for a variety of textile applications
Innovative reference chart makes the ink order and position simple to determine for easy setup
Combined with the proven ONYX Color Engine to produce vibrant textile output

Monti Antonio presents machine with Special calendar for continuous transfer printing

Monti Antonio Spa, world-leading producer of textile machines, bases its growth and success on a profound and attentive knowledge of the marketplace, as well as on the close and constant relationship with their clients thanks to a continuously expanding network.

With more than 50 years of technical experience in the textile sector, and more than 10.000 clients in over 70 countries worldwide, Monti Antonio Spa has achieved a pre-eminent position in the fields of thermo printing and reactivation of direct to textile inks (as well as bonding of textiles / technical materials, and textiles and garments finishing).

Model 855: Special calendar for continuous transfer printing on cut pieces and roll-fed fabrics
Characteristics of printing cylinder:
Diameter: 500 mm (19,69”)
Width: 2.200 mm (86,61”)
Working Width: 1.800 mm (70,87”) / 2.000 mm (78,74”).
Heating system and temperature control:

The cylinder is heated by one resistor (heating element) in a vacuum sealed oil bath, in complete absence of air and pressure. Monti Antonio S.p.a system.
The temperature of the cylinder is set by a touch screen and regulated directly through an electronic sheet. The temperature control is equipped with temperature alarm system and a limitation system of maximum temperature (230 °C).

Tension controls:
Tension control for printing material in roll:

Entry: disk brake with pneumatic adjustment + fabric manual brake
Exit: winding per contact with conveyor-belt in exit

Tension control for printing paper in roll:

Entry: disk brake with pneumatic adjustment
Exit: special motor with automatic constant tension, adjustable by potentiometer

Other devices into machine:

Short front working table, 1200 mm
Conveyor-belt for automatic unloading on the back of the machine
Independent motors with a electronic synchronization system
NOMEX felt with tension adjustment system and automatic felt-centering device
Incorporated system of felt protection in case of black out and/or compressed air lack
Machine general management, including temperature controls, controlled by a programmable PLC for the production data memorization
Front touch-screen keyboard for several access to many work programmes.

Huntsman unveils TERATOP® XKS HL inks for colour-fast technical textiles

Huntsman Textile Effects is the leading global provider of high quality dyes, chemicals and digital inks to the textile and related industries. It uses cutting edge technology to develop solutions and create innovative products with intelligent effects such as durable water repellents, colour fastness, sun protection or state-of-the-art dyes which reduce water and energy consumption.

TERATOP® XKS HL inks for colour-fast technical textiles

It has introduced a new range of disperse inks that deliver outstanding light- and weather-fastness for digital printing of polyester fibres. TERATOP® XKS HL inks are designed to help mills produce technical textiles with the highest colour-fastness performance for the automotive, outdoor furnishings and home textiles industries. Materials used in automotive interiors, outdoor furnishings and other demanding environments have to resist fading, yellowing or other colour change when exposed to light and high temperature. While digital printing is ideal for producing highly patterned and vivid high-value textiles in an environmentally sound way, current digital ink technologies do not meet the industry’s weathering and sunlight-fastness demands. This is particularly true in the auto sector, where upholstery, seatbelt webbing and carpets are often subject to intense sunlight and temperatures.

“Colour-fastness to light and heat are the critical success factors for technical textiles. TERATOP® XKS HL is the only ink range available in the market for industrial digital printing that meets the high lightfastness standards set by the automotive industry,” said Michael Mordente, Director, Digital Inks for Huntsman Textile Effects. “This innovation from Huntsman helps mills improve their existing auto and outdoor products or move into this high-value segment of the market.” The TERATOP® XKS HL inks are first-in-class disperse inks capable of printing on technical textiles that require extremely high colourfastness and tone-on-tone colour fading. Mills can achieve the deepest black shades and a wide spectrum of colours, with metamerism consistency to meet the needs of customers and end-consumers.

In addition to helping mills produce high-value textiles, the inks also help improve mill competitiveness. Formulated for Kyocera print head technology, TERATOP® XKS HL inks offer excellent reliability, runnability and reproducibility. Mills benefit from faster production, minimal ink consumption, less wastage and reduced equipment maintenance. This helps them maximize their productivity while reducing the cost of digital printing. Automotive industry experts from Huntsman provide training, testing and technical support to mills using the TERATOP® XKS HL inks. Based on high-energy Huntsman dyes, patented chemistry and blends, the new inks are fully compatible with Huntsman’s UV FAST range of UVabsorbers, which help improve light-fastness, fibre stability and finishing products.

Textile Effects NOVACRON® XKS HD reactive inks Intense shades and savings for industrial ink jet printing

NOVACRON® XKS HD Reactive inks for industrial printing machines based on Kyocera printing heads Have you been looking for a way to achieve deeper shares only to be frustrated by existing technology limitations NOVACRON® XKS HD together with PREPAJET® UNI is a new system developed for superior printing results.

Benefits

Full and safe solution for reactive inks using Kyocera print heads printers
Achieve deeper shades previously unattainable
Reliable printing and optimal runnability
Reduce ink consumption and coloration cost

TERASIL® TS

TERASIL® TS water-based sublimation inks deliver high colour density and superior printing performance for sportswear, apparel, flags and banners. Ideal for waterless paper transfer printing, designed for Piezo Epson DX Print heads.

CIBITEX presents textile finishing equipments

Established in 1975, Cibitex srl is a highly specialised Italy-based manufacturer of textile finishing machinery, providing state-of-the art technologies, as well as a wide range of consulting, pre and post-sales services. At Cibitexit designs own products and select the best raw materials and components, in order to deliver its customers the highest level of quality, efficiency, reliability and ease of use, with 100 per cent guaranteed made in Italy quality.

easyWASH

Thanks to its extraordinary compactness and versatility, easyWASH can be easily installed into any production department in combination with one or more textile inkjet printers using reactive inks, acids or any other ink chemistry that needs washing. The exclusive motionless technology that comes from the long-term experience of Cibitex in the manufacturing of textile finishing machinery enables easyWASH to wash reels of fabric up to 100/150 meters of diameter (variable depending on the weight of the fabric) in reduced spaces and with the highest ease-of-use.

easyWASH is designed to minimise the consumption of primary goods, first water and electricity. Thanks to a water supply system with separate reservoirs at different temperatures and with high thermal stability, the electricity consumption is drastically reduced compared to conventional systems. The sophisticated control interface and the ability to define process presets, guarantee short and precise operations, allowing you to use only the minutes, liters, watts and the doses of detergent strictly necessary to wash the required meters of fabric.

easyCOAT/DRY

Thanks to its compactness, versatility, ease-of-use and fast turnaround times, it can be installed in any production department and can serve one or more inkjet printing units.

More versions and on-field upgrade capabilities

Thanks to its modular design, easyCOAT/DRY is available in different widths and can be ordered with full coating/drying units or just the drying module for basical requirements. In order to protect the customer’s investment in the long term, all the drying only units can be upgraded on-field with the coating station. According to customer’s everyday needs, the multifunctional unit can be easily used as dryer-only by disabling/bypassing the coating station.

easySTEAM

Designed to operate in combination with low and midproductivity textile inkjet printers running with acid and reactive inks, easySTEAM is in the forefront of the textile printing industry. Thanks to its long-standing experience in textile pre-treatment and finishing plants, Cibitex has designed easySTEAM according to the steaming requirements of professional users in the clothes, linen and soft signage industry. The steaming process produced by easySTEAM is comparable with the chemical process normally achieved at dyeing plants. It’s suitable for a wide range of fabrics printed using reactive and acid ink chemistries on the most popular textile inkjet printers.

Even if powerful and highly-efficient, easySTEAM doesn’t work under pressure and it stands out for its ease-of-use and easy integration within existing workflows, even if operated by inexperienced employees. When installed at digital printing plants and service shops, easySTEAM uses the steam produced by its own steam generator, powered by the electrical system. The water utilised in the steaming cycle is regular tap water. The entire steaming cycle, regulated by an automatic timer and steaming pre-sets, ensures excellent results, stability of printed fabrics and unattended production except for loading and unloading operation.

Gerber Technology presents Pattern Design & Marking Software and conveyorized cutting systems

Gerber Technology delivers industry-leading software and automation solutions that help apparel and industrial customers improve their manufacturing and design processes and more effectively manage and connect the supply chain, from product development and production to retail and the end customer.

Keys to Faster Production Workflow for Digital Printing

Keeping Art/Image Placement within AccuMark® Pattern Design and Marking Software

Clearly, the best approach for apparel designers and production staff working with digital printing technologies is to keep the process of image-pattern placement “seamlessly digital.” Certainly, this means eliminating printed or pinned cloth and pattern samples, but it also means keeping this process entirely within the pattern design and marking system to avoid extra time delays and work steps in finalising nested patterns prior to the digital textile printing job.

Fortunately, the latest version of pattern design and marking software for apparel production, such as AccuMark V11 from Gerber Technology, now provides integrated image placement and positioning within and alongside all of the main features provided in these apparel production systems.

Original art, pattern, or image designs to be printed on the garment are imported directly to Gerber Technology’s AccuMark as standard image files (JPG, BMP, and PNG) files, and can then be placed, positioned, and cropped in a pattern or in nested patterns within AccuMark. The design image file is placed on the base size pattern and can then be automatically re-sized and adjusted for each graded size. At this point the individual pattern pieces are positioned and marked onto the fabric, making use of all of the production-enhancing features of an automated marking system for apparel manufacturing, optimizing pattern placement to minimise material waste and maximise savings on cut material costs.

This process of digital pattern image placement is not only limited to digital printing applications: It can also be used on fabrics which have been printed or woven by conventional means, to precisely position fabric on patterns and insure that key image elements of the fabric, such as decorative borders or other major design elements, can be specified and positioned exactly on patterns to achieve the desired look in the final clothing design.

Is Your Production Workflow Ready for Digital Printing and Image Placement?

Using a streamlined approach to image-pattern placement, apparel production professionals save time and eliminate unwanted steps in their production workflows, and gain the fullest advantage from using digital printing in their apparel manufacturing and marketing operations. To get your production workflow ready for digital printing, and to get the most from the promise of the exciting new designs and faster timeto- market now possible with this technology, make sure the functionality of your pattern design and marking system is up to the task of streamlining your workflow and reducing your design and production schedules.

GERBER TECHNOLOGY Contour Vision

The Contour Vision system is an option on GERBER cutter® Z1 conveyorized cutting systems. It is comprised of intelligent software, a colour scanner and a LED (lightemitting diode) bar. The scanner captures an image of the custom-printed pattern/ image and sends it directly to the Contour Vision software. Image processing is extremely fast and cutting begins immediately with no need to create timeconsuming cut files. By automating the cutting process and eliminating the need for cut files, the system enables you to reduce labour costs.

The Contour Vision system is highly accurate so material is never wasted. It calibrates automatically to compensate for misaligned patterns and bow/skew in the material. It captures all patterns if the scanner is able to detect a contrast between the edge of the pattern and the material being cut. The user can easily add negative or positive offsets to the detected border. The software also detects notches automatically. For example, it will automatically detect a v-notch and will add the notch to the cut.

ErgoSoft presents latest ErgoSoft RIP Sequoia software

ErgoSoft AG is a leading developer of software solutions for over 25 years in the high-end digital printing community. The company’s mission is to provide intuitive, high fidelity digital printing solutions to the demanding imaging professional. ErgoSoft RIP brings highest productivity, quality control and a broad variety of colour, production controlling and automation tools to your printing facility. Based in Switzerland, ErgoSoft runs five subsidiaries in the United States, China, the Netherlands, Portugal and France. The ErgoSoft RIP is distributed and supported all over the world thanks to a great network of authorized ErgoSoft partners.

ErgoSoft – simply successful printing!

Based on the successful ErgoSoft RIP Version 15 and the newest product ErgoSoft RIP Sequoia, ErgoSoft focused on the expansion of the colour tools and services for ErgoSoft RIP users during the past few months. ErgoSoft presents these innovations at FESPA 2018 alongside with the ErgoSoft RIP Sequoia. ErgoSoft RIP Sequoia is versatile, flexible and dynamic and suits the needs of the various digital printing providers ideally. Through network licensing, the software modules can be used on any WorkStation in the network and provides a flexible production environment to optimize production processes across the whole organisation.

he innovative «Colour Tools» are available for all ErgoSoft RIP Version 15 users. The adjustable Job Gradation Curve, Black Point Architect, Preview Profile Generator, the additional tools for the Named Colours feature and the Multicolor Profile Editor make colours more accurate, adjustable, pure and vibrant.

To enable customers to make the best use of our products and tools, ErgoSoft now offers online webinars in addition to on-site trainings. The online webinars are the ideal way to get to know new features/options, to refresh existing knowledge or to learn more about a desired topic through a short training course.

ErgoSoft Customer Care» was created to enable our users to benefit directly from our services and knowhow in addition to the services of our partners. ErgoSoft offers a unique combination of first-class product support and extensive knowledge of the daily challenges within a production environment which we would like to pass on to all ErgoSoft users. «ErgoSoft Customer Care» is available as a subscription with a minimum term of one year.

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CIBITEX presents textile finishing equipments

Gerber Technology presents Pattern Design & Marking Software and conveyorized cutting systems

ErgoSoft presents latest ErgoSoft RIP Sequoia software

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