TEXINTEL LIVE INTERVIEW WITH PAOLO TORRICELLA ON THE LATEST INNOVATIONS FOR DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINTING

Paolo Torricella discusses the latest innovations in digital textile printing from EFI Reggiani at a trade show in Vegas. He highlights the new all-in-one EcoTERA pigment solution for 100% polyester fabrics, which offers superior light fastness and brilliance without pre-coating - this technology reduces energy consumption, manpower, and space requirements, making it a game-changer, with 12 colour options for ink lines, which enhances colour yield and gradients. Torricella emphasises the importance of sustainability, noting that the new system uses minimal water and chemicals, and integrates with existing systems for measurable sustainability.
Key Takeaways:
1. EFI Reggiani has developed an innovative all-in-one pigment printing solution for natural fabrics and synthetic, polyester that achieves amazing brilliance and colour yield, while reducing steps, energy, and labour compared to traditional methods.
2. The new technology allows for the easy integration of features like durable water repellent (DWR) and flame retardants coatings, meeting the evolving needs of the signage and advertisement markets.
3. Digital textile printing is enabling a shift from duplicating traditional methods to reinventing them, with a focus on reducing environmental impact, improving measurable sustainability, and providing comprehensive data and workflow integration.
4. There is potential for pigment printing technology to disrupt the reactive printing market in the fashion industry, as pigment can now offer improved colour brightness and hand feel, while becoming more cost-competitive.
5. EFI Reggiani is providing a comprehensive "one-stop shop" solution, including the printing hardware, workflow software, and finishing chemicals, to deliver consistent quality and ease of use for digital textile printers.