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  • Growth in digital fabric printing

    September 1, 2011

    Why has digital fabric graphics printing become so popular and the current focus of the wide-format printing market?

  • Manage color on textiles

    May 1, 2011

    As more textiles are being used for soft signage, one question that arises from the print technology is, “How can you color manage textiles?”

  • Digital graphics on leather

    March 1, 2011

    SIF Technology and Mimaki are about to make a technological leap with Smart Imaging Film.

  • Ensure quality with equipment maintenance

    January 1, 2011

    Maintaining equipment isn’t glamorous, but it’s essential to keeping your business running and it shows in the quality of your work.

  • New products are good for the industry

    January 1, 2011

    Demand for the applications and the characteristics of dye-sub inkjet printing continues to grow.

  • Printer maintenance

    January 1, 2011

    Points from the recommended use and maintenance of a Mimaki JV5-320DS textile printer.

  • Benefits of extended warranties

    November 1, 2010

    It’s critical that your printer is running—especially if it’s needed around the clock.

  • Keep your printer running

    September 1, 2010

    It doesn’t require much effort to keep your profit-generating printer running efficiently.

  • The benefits of buying new equipment

    September 1, 2010

    Buying new equipment can help you conquer new markets and succeed in today’s economy.

  • The versatility of dye sub

    September 1, 2010

    The possibilities for dye sub are endless with a range of materials that can be infused with vibrant color, and are durable, lightweight and easy to clean.

  • Color management for digital printing

    May 1, 2010

    Ensure precise color and efficient workflow by following these color management techniques.

  • Enhancements to dye-sub equipment

    February 26, 2010

    Until recently, dye-sublimation printing was treated as a "black art," by which many members of the industry were intimidated due to its complexity.

  • Finishing options for fabric projects

    February 26, 2010

    Knowing finishing equipment and procedures for fabric end products helps finish the sale.

  • Dye-sub equipment basics

    January 1, 2010

    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.

  • Rockwell Circular header and Rockwell Fabric booth were created for Rockwell Automation’s Global Automation Fair. KSK custom frames and dye sub fabric replaced the traditional booth and flat header board concepts typically seen in the exhibit industry.

    The dye-sub debate: Transfer vs. direct

    January 1, 2010

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

  • Practicing sustainability

    Sponsored by IFAI Expo

    Achieving sustainability is not a one-time event, but a continuing process. Developing and committing to sustainable practices through designing sustainable buildings, shade products, smart textiles, and manufacturing systems continues to be at the forefront of the worldwide consumer marketplace.

    Our impact on the environment has become a major consideration and is driving efforts in the construction industry to be eco-responsible in mineral extraction, materials and component manufacturing, and building infrastructure development. These developments are creating market opportunities for designers and builders of environments.

    Corporate leaders are instigating key sustainability initiatives through their own organizations and their markets. Company executives are reporting big rewards for their efforts from their employees, communities, business partners and shareholders.

    IFAI Expo continues its leadership in this area with custom-designed educational programs that provide business leaders a platform for addressing sustainable trends, materials, technologies and practices that support business growth. Join the specialty fabrics industry as it convenes at this year’s IFAI Expo, Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.