Focus on Print & Embroidery Consumables
The latest digital print options on the market. With the growth in the digital print sector, there are a number of innovation making waves at the moment; with some listed below.
Hybrid Services Pigment textile ink
One of the biggest differentiators in DTF production is the quality and consistency of white ink. As white pigment is naturally heavier than coloured inks, poor ink management can lead to settling, inconsistent output and increased maintenance.
Mimaki’s PHT50 pigment inks have been developed to address these challenges, delivering highly opaque white prints that provide a bright, clean foundation for vivid colours on dark coloured garments. Used with the Mimaki TxF Series DTF printers, PHT50 white ink benefi ts from MCTv2 (Mimaki Circulation Technology), which continuously circulates the white ink to maintain stability and help ensure consistent performance throughout long production runs. This is complemented by production focused technologies including the Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) and Nozzle Recovery System (NRS), helping to minimise interruptions and maintain productivity.
For garment decorators producing workwear, sportswear, fashion and personalised apparel, this combination delivers reliable, repeatable results with reduced maintenance demands. PHT50 inks are also Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certifi ed, giving businesses and their customers additional confi dence in the safety and environmental credentials of the fi nished product.
The result is bright whites, vibrant colours and dependable production that businesses can rely on to consistently deliver exceptional results.
www.hybridservices.co.uk
PHT50 white ink used on a T shirt Inktec Europe Sublimation with responsibility
As sublimation printing continues to accelerate across the UK’s digital textile, apparel and personalised décor markets, sustainability is becoming just as important as colour performance and productivity. Industry research highlights dye sublimation inks are still a key growth area, largely driven by the rise of fast fashion and on-demand manufacturing. Their appeal is also reinforced by them offering inherently lower environmental impact through minimal water consumption and reduced waste compared with traditional textile printing methods.
As Sarah Hall, consumable sales manager at InkTec Europe says: “The growth of sublimation in the UK refl ects how the textile and apparel market is evolving. It is apparent to us that print businesses want vibrant, consistent results, but need to be mindful of the increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible manufacturing.
SubliNova Smart inks
“That is where our Oeko-Tex accredited sublimation inks, along with our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifi ed production and full REACH and RoHS compliance, mean our customers can be confi dent they’re choosing inks designed with both performance and environmental responsibility in mind.” InkTec Europe’s sublimation ink range is developed with this balance fi rmly in mind. Available in practical 1L bottles and SubliNova Smart inks, also supplied in 100ml bottle packs, the range meets the needs of both entry-level and high-volume production.
www.inktec-europe.com
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