Sensient Imaging Technologies, the trusted partner for innovative digital inkjet technology, will promote its portfolio of digital inks and demonstrate its commitment to safer, more sustainable solutions for the textile industry, at stand W1A20 during ShanghaiTex 2019 (25th – 28th November, Shanghai). Visitors will be able to discover the environmental and performance benefits of ElvaJet® Coral – Sensient’s digital water-based sublimation ink for textiles – which will be showcased in China for the first time at the show.
High quality, low environmental impact with Sensient ElvaJet® Coral
With the textile industry in China under increasing pressure to reduce the amount of water, waste and energy from the production process, there is a growing demand for solutions that help manufacturers and brands reduce their environmental footprint.
Designed to reduce water and waste, ElvaJet® Coral is a sustainable solution that doesn’t compromise on quality or color. The ink has been specially developed for direct printing onto polyester fabrics; which significantly reduces the waste from transfer paper and residual ink. Tests have shown that the ink can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%, and overall energy use by up to 60%. ElvaJet® Coral also requires much less water than other inks – just 1 liter compared to the 50 liters required for traditional direct disperse printing.
Sensient’s unique dispersion technology was harnessed during the development of the ink to deliver improvements in color, sharpness, stability and performance. ElvaJet Coral has been formulated to include color-free materials to remove the risk of staining when wet. The ink also demonstrates excellent stability over long production runs; minimal maintenance and an increased open time of more than an hour; helping to streamline the production process and eliminate downtime.
Global partner, local support
Sensient will also be showcasing its broader portfolio of digital inkjet solutions; which include reactive, acid and sublimation inks such as Xennia® Amethyst at fair. A water-based, reactive dye ink, ideal for printing on a wide range of substrates; Xennia® Amethyst has been optimized for use in demanding production environments on high-volume industrial printers.
Customers in China can benefit from Sensient’s locally stocked ink; allowing for a fast response to the dynamic textiles market; ensuring fast and convenient product availability and technical support for customers within the region.
A trusted digital inkjet partner
Jérôme Jeanneret, Managing Director at Sensient Imaging Technologies, commented; “With our expertise in both the chemistry of color and delivery of high-quality, environmentally responsible digital inkjet solutions; the Chinese textiles industry can trust Sensient to deliver color that protects the integrity of their brand; and ultimately adds value to their business.
Saying that they are excited to showcase the environmental benefits of ElvaJet® Coral in China for the first time at the show; Jeanneret continued saying; “As we continue to see stable growth across China; ShanghaiTex is the perfect platform to demonstrate the benefits of our digital inkjet technology; and how we deliver sustainable color without compromise.”