January 2010 Issue

• Advanced Textiles 2010

  The Industrial Fabrics Association International announced Advanced Textiles 2010, June 16-17, in Paris.

• New printing accreditation

  Printing Industries of America’s Center for Technology and Research developed the Digital Production Excellence Accreditation (DPEA) auditing program.

• Sawgrass expands business

  Sawgrass Technologies Inc. expanded into two new business units: Sawgrass Consumer and Sawgrass Industrial.

• Reviving vinyl: ads live on

  Target Corp. made its mark on New York City in an ad campaign featuring the artwork of four local artists on billboards at 7 Times Square.

• Flameproof printed fabric

  Mediatex substrates from Junkers & Müllers are being tested in conjunction with interested ink manufacturers to gain B1 certification, since fireproofing agents in fabric alone may not cover applied inks.

• Gerber Graphics Solutions

  Gerber Scientific Products formed the Graphics Solutions Business team comprised of Gerber professionals.

• Pantone names GM

  Pantone LLC, an X-Rite Company, appointed Ron Potesky senior vice president and general manager.

• Lectra and Eastman settle

  Lectra and Eastman settled the pending patent infringement action brought by Lectra against Eastman and its distributor, Sewn Products, in October 2008, in U.S. District Court.

• New Aurora swatch book design

  Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. released its Northern Lights Printable Textiles swatch book.

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  Commercial interior wall coverings boost graphics market

  In one of our recent surveys, commercial interior wall coverings was identified as one of the strongest growing applications for wide format digital printing.

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  Opportunities abound for printed fabric bags

  Paper and plastic bags have their environmental issues, so it’s somewhat obvious which bag solution is likely to win in the end. Fabric is it.

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  The business benefits of fabric

  Digital technology continues to put fabrics into new and innovative applications.

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  Flag media offers fast dry time

  Apollo Flag media from Neschen offers fast dry time, scratch resistance and a wide color gamut.

• Recyclable banner material

  Made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), EarthSmart Eclipse from Drytac is a recyclable blockout banner material for UV flatbed printers and the Drytac line of print media.

• Three new heat transfer papers available

  Three new heat transfer papers present new options for printing on fabrics and other substrates.

• Hybrid printer features advanced print modes

  Designed with efficiency in mind, the ValueJet 1608HA hybrid printer from Mutoh features advanced print modes, including a 1440 by 1440 dpi resolution at speeds up to 120 square feet per hour.

• Direct-to-fabric printer has on-board sublimation unit

  The HeatWave DFP-64 direct-to-fabric digital printer from Splash of Color has an on-board sublimation unit to maintain the natural properties of printed materials and ensure high-quality images.

• Mountable precision cutter requires no extra floor space

  The mountable Evolution precision cutter from Foster Keencut requires no additional floor space and is easy to use.

• Modular wall system designed for fabric graphics

  The EZ Fabric Wall System is the first modular wall system designed specifically for fabric graphics.

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  Metallic ink wins Product of the Year

  Winner of the DPI 2009 Product of the Year award in the Digital Ink category, Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink from Roland creates vibrant silver graphics and text.

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  Printed fabrics for home interiors

  Digitally printed fabrics provide a world of opportunities for home interior applications.

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  Technology catches up with large-scale printed globe projects

  Building 3-D products requires skilled designers, engineers and craftsmen to visualize the end result by mapping out production and providing quality service and sustainable print and material options to protect the real globe.

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  Printed structure builds brand identity

  A tour promoting Gatorade Tiger, a beverage endorsed by Tiger Woods, required a large, lightweight structure that would create a memorable experience for guests and build strong brand identity.

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  Dye-sub equipment basics

  If you’re thinking about getting into dye-sublimation printing, consider that the type of equipment, inks, post-processing equipment and size of investment is greatly influenced by applications and end-user requirements.

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  The dye-sub debate: Transfer vs. direct

  ^{Explore the two printing technologies that have taken the fabric graphics industry by storm.}

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  Inking a plan

  So, you’ve got this fantastic new idea for a fabric graphic and you are looking for the best ink to create vivid colors, subtle shades and sharp details. But with so many choices, where do you start?

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  The right solution

  Ink manufacturers strive to improve capabilities for printing on textiles.

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  The business benefits of fabric

  Digital technology continues to put fabrics into new and innovative applications.

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  Reviewing basic sales strategies

  This article will do little to move sales methods in a new direction. However, we sometimes overlook the obvious, no matter the size of the company, in finding the next order.

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