The European Union remains the biggest regional market for many textile manufacturers around the world, but it is a market on the cusp of major change.
The European Union remains the biggest regional market for many textile manufacturers around the world, but it is a market on the cusp of major change.
An effective design is one that can catch the eye of the passer-by. However, the design or message can be missed if the final print is not dynamic and striking enough to draw the attention of the intended audience.
Not all plastic is bad, and sometimes it’s the right, best or only option. The key, according to Antalis’ Product Manager for Rigid Media, Paul Neale, is choosing and using it wisely.
Plastic has received a bad rap over recent years, in many cases deservedly so. But not always. Here, Paul Neale looks at some of the sustainable plastics currently on the market.
By Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe
Since launching the first UV printer with white ink in 2004, Mimaki have been a trailblazer in the development of innovative UV-LED technology. Our range of UV printers grew as recently as September last year, with the introduction of the UCJV330-160 and the UJV100-160Plus. In this blog, Marc Verbeem will detail how using UV-LED printing, you are not only upgrading the quality of the print but also meeting sustainability targets the entire industry is striving towards.
Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe
Direct-to-film technology is having a transformative impact on the apparel decoration space, providing a simple and affordable garment printing process that facilitates vibrant, dynamic, full-colour designs. It opens up opportunities for print service providers (PSPs) to expand their product offerings, their network of potential customers, and thanks to the versatility of the process, expand the range of fabric varieties they can print on. As its popularity grows in the textile sector, Mimaki recognised the need for a quality solution that utilises our core technologies to take the process to the next level, combined with our well-established manufacturer support.
Some of the most innovative technologies showcased at ITMA 2023 in Milan were found in the area of the dyeing and finishing of textiles, where huge savings in dyestuffs and finishing chemicals, energy and water, are now possible.
Keypoint Intelligence, the global data and market intelligence leader for the digital imaging industry, has unveiled its 2022-2027 Global DTF Forecast, a comprehensive analysis dedicated to the Direct-to-Film (DTF) market. This forecast is designed to reveal the projected growth and dynamics of the DTF industry, offering an intuitive analysis and insight.
By Glen Fitzgerald, Director of Sales for the Americas, at Drytac
There are many reasons why a customer may seek out coloured adhesive when creating an application. Whether this is to ensure brand recognition for their own client or keeping in line with product identification requirements, coloured adhesive tapes are an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal.
By Phil Webster, Head of Industrial Sales, EMEA, at Drytac.
While high-quality adhesive tapes allow users to take on all manner of work and assist them with creating applications of all shapes and sizes, you can push the boundaries even further by thinking outside the box with double-sided tapes.
Ever since its founding, Impact Acoustic has pursued a clear mission: to develop and manufacture high-quality acoustic solutions that meet the highest sustainability standards. They use materials such as recycled PET and cellulose and fully digitalized their entire production process from the outset – a decision that would not have been made without Zünd and its digital cutters. And they haven’t regretted it for an instant.
FESPA has published the headline findings of its 2023 Print Census, highlighting the impact of rising sustainability demands and evolving customer requirements on business models and investment plans.