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  • Digital printing is coming of age

    September 1, 2011

    One of the drawbacks of digital in the past was the speed, but that is now changing.

  • Results: (left) back side without penetration fluid; (right) back side with penetration fluid.

    Through-print in textile printing

    May 1, 2011

    The technology of digital printing on textiles offers a lot of very attractive advantages, such as an unlimited amount of colors to be used in a design or the absence of a repeat, but it also has its challenges.

  • Digital-printing rules

    March 1, 2011

    Looking in detail to the workflow of a digital textile printer, it's not as easy as it seems.

  • For the June 2010 nuptials of Sweden’s Princess Victoria, organizers adorned buildings in Stockholm with banners and flags. Print shop GigantPrint used HP Scitex LX600 and LX800 printers with HP Latex inks to create the pieces.. Photo: HP.

    New inks allow versatile printing

    January 1, 2011

    Digitally printed fabrics in health care settings create soothing surroundings that aid the healing process.

  • Now is digital’s time

    January 1, 2011

    In 2010, the digital textile printing market grew with an estimated 60 percent in volume.

  • Trends in textile signage printing

    November 1, 2010

    What are some trends that are driving the adoption of soft signage printing?

  • Options for textile signage

    September 1, 2010

    Is Latex the ideal solution for all your textile signage needs? Let’s reach a conclusion by examining the complexity of textile signage applications.

  • How eco-friendly is your ink?

    May 1, 2010

    Eco-friendly inks protect your health and the environment.

  • With many different solutions available, including dye-sublimation, UV-, solvent- and latex-ink options, PSPs often struggle to make the best selection for their business needs once they begin looking for a digital textile printer.

    New inks for soft signage

    May 1, 2010

    Print service providers are turning to fast-growing soft-signage applications that provide a more upscale appearance than traditional PVC, vinyl and paper, and are easier to ship and install.

  • How inks work with fabric

    February 26, 2010

    Digital textile printing continues to gain marketplace acceptance in printing on a variety of fabrics.

  • Matching inks to fabrics

    February 26, 2010

    How to match inks to fabrics to ensure that your textile prints look beautiful and your colors won’t wash off.

  • Inking a plan

    January 1, 2010

    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?

  • The right solution

    January 1, 2010

    Ink manufacturers strive to improve capabilities for printing on textiles.

  • Rainier Industries, Seattle, Wash., provided the large format digital graphics for retail marketing display banners of outdoor retailer REI. The image was printed with Vutek solvent Inkware ink on Verseidag Seemee Mesh Surpreme by a Vutek 3360EC printer.

    Creating images built to last

    March 1, 2009

    Inks and fabrics work together for outdoor longevity.

  • Examining UV-curable inkjet printing

    May 1, 2008

    A look at the advantages and disadvantages of UV-curable inkjet printing: There’s more to learn and room to grow.

  • 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.