Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, has announced that they the introduction of two revolutionary technologies— a Textile Pigment Transfer Printing System and Neo-Chromato Process—at ITMA 2023, which will take place from June 8-14 at Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy. Ahead of commercial availability, the innovations will be showcased for the first time at the exhibition, solidifying Mimaki’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions in the textile printing industry.
The system, demonstrated on the Mimaki stand (H7-C304) at the expo comprises three essential elements—Textile Pigment Ink, Transfer System and Textile Pigment Transfer Paper (Texcol). Texcol is a revolutionary transfer paper from Dutch paper manufacturer, Coldenhove for environment friendly 3-step transfer process to create a vibrant application on a wide range of materials, including natural fibres. The design is initially printed onto the paper using a customised Mimaki TS300-1600 high-volume, high-quality dye sublimation printer – and Mimaki’s new pigment inks developed for the process. Mimaki’s new Textile Pigment Ink is undergoing bluesign certification before commercial availability. Mimaki is also introducing its new, unique Neo-Chromato Process, which revolutionises the reuse of coloured polyester textiles at the expo.
