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Environment-friendly dyes

Huntsman Textile Effects has introduced the eCool70™ concept to make it possible for mills to achieve a range of brilliant shades while using less water and energy, for lowered processing costs and enhanced productivity. AVITERA® Brilliant Yellow SE, NOVACRON® Brilliant Blue EC-B and Brilliant Turquoise EC-GN were developed to reproduce the vivid, fashion-forward colors of [...]

By |2015-09-01T00:00:58-05:00September 1, 2015|

Water-based digital inks

The J-Lux series of dye-sub inks is comprised of water-based digital inks for polyester fabrics and substrates, featuring superior light fastness for applications such as fashion and home decoration fabrics, sportswear and flags and banners that require high resistance to light combined with brilliant color and image definition. The new inks have been launched in [...]

By |2015-09-01T00:00:54-05:00September 1, 2015|

High-performance faux leather

NuLeather™ is The Mitchell Group’s newest offering in high-performance faux leather; with a luxurious texture and feel and the ability to withstand demanding applications, it is being marketed to hospitality, health care, contract and residential markets. Engineered with the highest quality polycarbonate resins for strength and durability, the fabric’s formulation offers hydrolysis resistance, and its [...]

By |2015-09-01T00:00:25-05:00September 1, 2015|

S-RACE sublimation paper

Sublimation papers are used in transfer printing images. S-RACE paper from Felix Schoeller uses a microporous ink-receiving coating that offers significantly shorter drying times for faster image transfer. Recommended for sublimation printing not only on textiles but also onto hard plastic-coated substrates such as metal, glass or wood. The papers are also able to absorb [...]

By |2015-09-01T00:00:09-05:00September 1, 2015|

Durable marine fabric

WeatherGuard™ is a tough and cost-effective marine fabric made of solution-dyed polyester that’s resistant to water, tearing, abrasion, UV and mildew. It remains soft and pliable with use, and is lightweight enough to be easily folded and stored. Introduced by Ameritex Fabric Systems, a supplier of engineered canvas enclosures, tops and covers for OEM boatbuilders, [...]

By |2015-09-01T00:00:05-05:00September 1, 2015|

Manual heat press

The Metalnox EL 900 heat press, with an overall transfer area of 27.5 by 43 inches, was designed in response to clients demanding an affordable and cost-effective machine with a transfer platen area well-suited for medium-to-wide format dye sublimation and heat transfer applications. Easy-to-operate heat press features an easy-glide pull-out drawer system and specialized platen [...]

By |2015-09-01T00:00:00-05:00September 1, 2015|

Supply55 introduces new transfer paper

Supply55 Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., has released Prime Sublimation Transfer Paper, a high-quality, uniformly-coated product engineered to improve overall image quality. Featuring Full Release Technology™, the paper provides fast dry times and is available in both tacky and non-tacky versions. It is compatible with wide-format printers, most brands of digital dye sublimation ink and polyester [...]

By |2015-08-31T09:51:37-05:00August 31, 2015|

Ultraflex offers soft, stretchy signage

VorTex™ Stretch and Super Stretch are designed to consistently provide single direction stretch for applications such as tradeshow graphics, banners and retail displays. Photo: Ultraflex Developed by Ultraflex Systems Inc., Randolph, N.J., polyester and spandex knitted fabrics VorTex™ Stretch D229 and Super Stretch D231 are specifically treated for direct disperse, latex, dye-sublimation transfer [...]

By |2015-08-24T10:00:05-05:00August 24, 2015|

Designtex introduces Check-Up collection

The Check-Up collection’s minimal set of colors for each pattern offers the flexibility to build several color and pattern combinations and allows the fabrics to be easily integrated into existing settings. Photo: Designtex Designtex, New York, N.Y., has launched a new coated fabrics collection designed for demanding health care environments such as patient [...]

By |2015-08-11T11:33:27-05:00August 11, 2015|

Mutoh expands dye-sublimation printer line

The ValueJet 1938WX is designed with advanced features like a rear media feed lever for easy material handling, a take-up system and an easy-to-navigate control panel. Photo: Mutoh America Inc. Mutoh America Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., has added the ValueJet 1938WX to its line of dye-sublimation printers. The VJ 1938WX is a 74-inch printer [...]

By |2015-08-06T09:09:48-05:00August 6, 2015|
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