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PRINTING INKS

Pigment power We review the latest product developments in the world of textile printing ink – from wet-on-wet water-based screen inks, through Pantone colour-matching plastisols, to high-stretch silicones, Oeko-Tex approved DTG inks and fluorescent options for sublimation printing Kornit: NeoPigment Inks A ll of Kornit’s direct-to- garment systems and its roll- to-roll system Kornit Allegro

are based on the company’s NeoPigment printing process. This means, explains Oliver Luedtke of Kornit Digital: “Integrated pre- treatment, wet-in-wet printing, only one ink set for cotton, polyester, blends and more, and simple hot-air drying.” Kornit inks are also available in red and green in order to expand the colour gamut in the brand’s Hexa configurations. “Based on our experience from 1,500 installed systems globally, we have taken pigment ink to the next level and provide production technology to the leading garment decorators, fashion producers and mass customisation specialists, says Oliver. “At the same time, our direct- to-garment and roll-to-roll inks carry Oeko-Tex 100 certification and GOTS pre-approval.” www.kornit.com

GS UK stocks the new Innobella Textile inks from Brother

R e d and green inks are a v ailable for Kornit’s H e xa models

GS UK: Brother Innobella Textile Inks A ccording to GS UK, the new Brother Innobella Textile ink system, which has been specially formulated for use with the GTX printer, provides “a bolder, wider range of colours that make it simple to reproduce designs more accurately”. The company adds that, “with a visible increase in vibrancy, even minute details will print with fantastic clarity”. GS UK reports that the water-based pigment inks exhibit exceptional washability, with their special formulation combating the chemicals found in typical laundry detergent and being able to withstand abrasion from zippers, buttons and so on. The inks are Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certified and CPSIA compliant, and GS UK points out that their new and innovative packaging using replaceable pouches requires less plastic, “so there is less waste and less impact on the environment.” www.brothergtinks.com

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