Kodak Launches KODACOLOR Film-To-Fabric Ink System
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — January 27, 2022 — Eastman Kodak Firm publicizes the launch of a brand new ink system for Movie-to-Cloth (FTF) — also referred to as Direct-to-Movie (DTF) — printing initiatives.
Movie-to-Cloth ink techniques can be utilized with most modified inkjet printers and includes three easy parts: powder, movie, and ink. The advantages of DTF, like Kodak’s FTF system, embody the flexibility to print on all kinds of materials resembling pure materials, polyester, nylon, rayon, blends, and cotton; much less funding in {hardware} for startup; and extra flexibility to just accept buyer printing initiatives.
Kodak’s film-to-fabric ink system contains KODACOLOR powder, KODACOLOR movie, and ink specifically designed to be used in a film-to-fabric utility. Prospects with present Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printers have the choice to make use of KODACOLOR DTG inks with KODACOLOR movie and powder so as to add Kodak’s FTF to their choices.
For material print store house owners wanting high-quality cloth prints with out the expense of a full-fledged DTG cloth printing system or wanting to supply further print initiatives on materials aside from cotton to their prospects, Kodak’s FTF ink system is the perfect resolution.
Grant French, Kodak’s DTG and FTF product supervisor stated, “We’re happy to announce the entry of Kodak into this market, giving extra prospects entry to a high-quality, decrease value enterprise choice to create wonderful, printed cloth initiatives.”
Kodak has been producing and promoting digital inks for thermal piezo and steady inkjet techniques going again to the 1990’s demonstrating our ongoing dedication to the inkjet enterprise. Kodak has a robust historical past of innovation and excellence in the important thing applied sciences wanted to supply superior cloth inks and ink techniques.
Customization of materials for clothes, equipment, upholstery and gentle signage is rising, which represents a major enterprise alternative for Kodak within the FTF, DTG and broad format printer industries.
KODACOLOR merchandise are manufactured in Rochester, N.Y.
Posted: January 28, 2022
Supply: Eastman Kodak Firm