ImagesMagUK_Digital-Edition_Nov17

PRINTING INKS

Hybrid: Mimaki Fluorescent Inks “W e recently announced that Mimaki’s latest dye sublimation offering, the TS30-1300 1.3m printer, has arrived at our Cheshire showroom and is available for demonstrations,” says Brett Platt, textile product manager at Hybrid Services. “Its configuration with yellow and pink fluorescent inks demonstrates the eye- catching opportunities fluoro inks provide. The extraordinary shades achievable using these inks makes them ideal for the production of dancewear and event branding.” According to Brett, neon inks can provide a safety element to sportswear, for example by enhancing the visibility of cycling kits, where events may take place outdoors during the darker winter months. “Fluorescent inks also add value and vibrancy to products where strong colours are important, such as branding for events and exhibitions, and the Mimaki fluorescent dye sub inks fulfil this brief,” he explains. “Neons are ideal for sportswear, fashion, soft signage, décor and promotional merchandise, and are now available with this entry-level, dye sublimation printer.” www.hybridservices.co.uk

Epson’s Ultr a Chrome D G inks a re designe d for the SureCol o r SC-F200 0

Epson: UltraChrome DG Inks U ltraChrome DG inks have been developed by Epson specifically for its SureColor SC-F2000 DTG printer. “These inks offer crisp colour reproduction and smooth gradation as well as stretch resistance,” reports Epson. They were recently awarded the Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex. The company continues: “The white features anti- coagulation chemistry for highly reliable results and it works well with Epson’s pretreatment fluid, which reduces garment staining and ensures the fabric remains soft.” All Epson’s inks are manufactured in a clean room environment to ensure the ink remains free from contaminants such as dust particles, which the company says can impact the quality of the finished print and the lifespan of the printer. “Our European ink factory in Telford is a ‘Class 10,000’ or ‘ISO 7’ cleanroom environment. To put this into context, it’s the same environment used for sterilised medical device packing,” says Epson. www.epson.eu

Yellow and pink fluorescent dye sub inks are now available from Mimaki

Colenso Screen Services: Virus WOWWater-Based Inks C olenso Screen Services, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, says it is proud to be launching Virus WOW (wet-on-wet) water-based inks in the UK. “For those who wish to produce photographic prints directly onto a black T-shirt but thought they could only achieve this with a digital print, think again,” says the company. “Virus WOW inks are born of a revolutionary new technology and can produce high resolution screen prints, printed wet on wet in 4-colour process. “WOW process inks are printable through 120-34 mesh – this guarantees optimum softness, quality of detail and harmonious colours. They don’t clog the screen, are easy to use and don’t cause dot gain.” Starter packs including a free 4-colour process separation are currently available. Also from Colenso is the Epic Rio range from Wilflex. This Pantone- approved, non-phthalate colour mixing system now has an extended colour range of 18 finished ink mixing components. “Together, these provide a perfect balance of colour accuracy, vibrancy and opacity for peak press performance and colour design,” explains Colenso. www.colenso.co.uk

The Virus WOW inks are available from Colenso

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