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According to the Bangladesh commerce minister, the country will be able to export $100 billion worth of garment items by 2024 as the international apparel retailers are placing an increasing number of work orders. The country, by 2021, will export garments worth $50 billion.
According to data from the Export Promotion Bureau, the country’s garment shipments, last fiscal year, fetched $30.61 billion. It is now in the second position in garment exports globally after China. However, for expansion, entrepreneurs need bank loans at lower interest rate. The government has been developing 100 special economic zones across the country. The local and foreign investors are allowed to invest in them and contribute to export receipts.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia has called for emerging designers from all over the world to apply for a free participation in the catwalk schedule of the event. Emerging talents will be given an unique opportunity to show their collections to the world. Designers should have at least two years’ experience of operations, experience of at least three fully produced collections; a collection of at least 25 looks of the relevant season (fall/winter 2019).
Ten slots are available. The winners will get an individual fashion show time slot in the main Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia catwalk program and organizational and logistics support. For the first time 10 selected emerging designers from different countries will be granted a show at the biggest fashion week in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia is always looking out for new talents and has already launched a number of projects for young designers. The fashion week takes place in Moscow twice a year, in March and October, since 2000, showcasing over 150 designers. This edition will be held from March 30 to April 3, 2019. Each season, MBFW Russia is attended by over 55,000 guests, including thousands of buyers, journalists, and industry experts. The fashion shows are live streamed through hundreds of websites and media channels.
Karl Mayer unveiled its new warp knitting machine with weft insertion at a well-attended in-house event which was held at its Chinese subsidiary in Changzhou, China, from January 15-18, 2019. Karl Mayer is a leading manufacturer of textile machinery for automotive, apparel, home, sports, and technical markets in Germany and all over the world.
Representatives from more than ten companies came every day to attend the machine presentation, and these included knitters and weavers, as well as finishers interested in moving into textile production. The guests travelled from all over China, mainly from Jiangsu and Zheijiang, as well as from Shandong and Hebei. They were all impressed by the cost:benefit ratio of the machines on show.
Two models of the TM Weft, 247”, E 24, were being demonstrated, both producing an interlining, that is, a traditional fabric with one guide bar and a version having a higher drapabiity for special applications with two guide bars, Karl Mayer said in a media statement.
Both machines were running at an impressive level of stability and at a high speed of 1,500 min -1. The entire concept was extremely well received.
Together with Steffen Trabers from Illies China, the company’s agent in the region, the sales manager of Karl Mayer had many conversations relating to specific projects. The first machines have already been sold and further orders are expected over the next few months.
With its features and conceptual direction, the TM Weft, as a basic model, is designed to complement the existing Wefttronic II HKS, which will continue to be available for the high-end market. Karl Mayer is, thus, extending its tried-and-tested two product line strategy in its technical textiles business unit. (GK)
Shima Seiki Italia S.p.A, Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerised knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg Ltd, will be exhibiting at the 84th edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. It will be showcasing hardware and software solutions for design, manufacturing and processing of knitted goods.
On display will be SVR123P, a computerized knitting machine that has a special loop presser bed, capable of producing hybrid inlay fabrics with both knit as well as weave characteristics. Furthermore it features new iPlating option that is capable of alternating yarn colours in any pattern thus producing jacquard like designs using plain jersey stitch. Plating can be performed within the same course and for individual needles for even greater diversity in knit design.
Moreover, the demand for such fabrics are very high across a wide range of applications starting from fashion apparel to
sportswear, innerwear, outerwear, uniforms as well as home furnishings and technical textiles.
Besides this, the SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system, company’s “Total Fashion System” concept will be another core area of attraction at the exhibition. APEX3 provides extensive support throughout the product supply chain, integrating production into one smooth and efficient workflow from yarn development, product planning and design to production and sales promotions.
The innovative solution improves on design evaluation process with its ultra realistic simulation capability where virtual samples minimize the need for actual sample making. This saves a lot of time, cost and material thus contributing to sustainable manufacturing.
It is worth noting that Shima Seiki is also the pioneer in complete garment manufacturing technology—called WHOLEGARMENT® —wherein an entire knitted garment is produced on the knitting machine without the need for linking or sewing after ward.
Shima Seiki Italia S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerised knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki, is set to exhibit at the 84th edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy, in booth C18/19. The international event for the knitting yarn industry will be held from January 23-25, 2019, at Firenze, Italy.
The company will participate in the Fashion At Work section of the exhibition aimed at appealing to the technical and creative
interests of visitors by providing hardware and software solutions for design, manufacturing, and processing of knitted goods, according to a media statement by Shima Seiki.
On display will be the SVR123SP computerised knitting machine that features a special loop presser bed, capable of producing hybrid inlay fabrics with both knit and weave characteristics. Demand for such novel fabrics are very high across a wide range of applications, from fashion apparel to sportswear, innerwear, outerwear, uniforms, and other functional clothing, as well as home furnishing and technical textiles. Knitted accessory items will also be presented to demonstrate the flexibility of knitting technology. SVR123SP at Pitti Filati furthermore features the new iPlating option, capable of alternating yarn colours in any pattern, producing jacquardlike designs using plain jersey stitch. Plating can be performed within the same course and for individual needles for even greater diversity in knit design.
The latest version of Shima Seiki’s 3D design system SDSONE APEX3 will also be exhibited at Pitti Filati. At the core of the company’s ‘Total Fashion System’ concept, APEX3 provides comprehensive support throughout the product supply chain, integrating production into one smooth and efficient workflow from yarn development, product planning and design to production and even sales promotion. Especially effective is the way APEX3 improves on the design evaluation process with its ultrarealistic simulation capability, whereby virtual samples minimise the need for actual sample-making. This realises significant savings in time, cost, and material, contributing to sustainable manufacturing.
Sensient Imaging Technologies, a subsidiary of Sensient Technologies Corporation, has launched a new range of high performance digital dye sublimation inks for low-viscosity Epson printheads, ElvaJet Opal SB inks. Sensient Imaging Technologies is a leading supplier of inkjet inks for digital textile, industrial digital, and sublimation printing.
Following the extensive success of ElvaJet Opal SC inks for mid-viscosity printheads, ElvaJet Opal SB ink addresses the needs
of low viscosity printheads, and allows customers of wide format printers to benefit from the revolutionary technology. ElvaJet Opal SB ink fulfils the need for a plug and print solution in this market. ElvaJet Opal SB ink is also certified for Eco Passport for Oeko-Tex, epitomising Sensient’s commitment to sustainability and responsible use of chemicals in the supply chain, according to a media statement by the company.
When Sensient launched ElvaJet Opal SC ink in January 2018, this pioneering ink gave users unparalleled benefits in terms of colour, sharpness, and superior release from coated and uncoated transfer papers as low as 18 grammes in weight. With ElvaJet Opal SB ink, Sensient resets the standard for sublimation printing in wide format systems. ElvaJet Opal SB ink defines ease of use with simple start-up, minimal maintenance, and maximised printing up time with further unique benefits for users.
“Users of wide format and industrial printers in the same print shop can now reproduce the same output on all machines because ElvaJet Opal SB and SC inks use the same colour reference. This standardisation offers unique options for production flexibility and a reduction of consumable costs. Early market tests show significant ink savings can be achieved by new customers switching to ElvaJetOpal SB ink,” Simon Daplyn, marketing manager of Sensient’s inks division said.
“By focusing on the needs of the market and our clients, ElvaJet Opal SB inks enhance the value of our offerings to print shops. Product that delivers peace of mind for our users is key. We are delivering reliable printing with outstanding results in terms of batch to batch colour consistency, sharpness of print detail, colour intensity, and high release from the paper, all with Eco Passport status providing further reassurance of brand compliance and sustainability in the supply chain,” Mike Geraghty, president of Sensient’s Color Group said.
The digital sublimation inks developed under the ElvaJet Opal platform are designed and manufactured in Morges, Switzerland, and have been formulated for use in Piezo-based printers for applications such as fashion, sports apparel, home textiles, and sign & display. Successfully printed on a range of wide format digital printers, these inks show exceptional print and colour performance.
BRIXEN, Italy – January 15, 2019 – Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, is expanding its high-revenue Large Format Printing (LFP) segment with a new leadership. Previously, the segment was divided into the areas of web-fed printing in Brixen and flatbed printing at the Lienz production site. With the introduction of the P5 technology platform and the future development of hybrid printing systems, the historically grown structure will be dissolved in favor of better efficiency in the daily dealings with Durst customers and the business unit will be controlled from the Durst headquarters in Brixen, northern Italy.
The new dual leadership will be formed by experienced Durst managers Christian Harder and Andrea Riccardi. Both employees have been with the company for more than 20 years and have helped shape the evolutionary stages of Durst inkjet technology in all its facets. As the new global sales director, Harder has cross-segment know-how and has been responsible for successful worldwide sales management for Ceramics Printing in recent years. Prior to that, he was responsible for sales in Eastern Europe and Latin America in the LFP segment. Riccardi, as the new head of Product Management, worked for many years in direct sales in the important LFP market Italy and since the end of 2016 has been responsible for the product portfolio in LFP web printing and the further development in Soft Signage/Fabrics Printing.
“The reorganization in the LFP segment brings together the building blocks we set in 2017 with the introduction of the P5 technology platform, the expansion of the Lienz and Brixen customer centers and the new headquarter in Brixen,” said Christoph Gamper, CEO of the Durst Group. “The new dual leadership has my fullest confidence and the best prerequisites for further developing the segment and consolidating our position as market leader. By concentrating the management function in the Group, we are also paving the way for optimal networking and integration with the relevant areas in development, software and services. The Lienz location will also benefit from the cross-segment technology transfer.”
Roland DG Corporation has launched a new desktop direct-to-garment printer which makes it possible to print personalised messages directly on cotton-based products.
The company says the Versastudio BT-12 is designed for on-demand personalisation and could be a good option for businesses looking for new revenue opportunities by offering in-store experiences for customers.
Etsuo Harada, division president of Coto Business Division for Roland DG, says since the 2003 introduction of the Versacamm SP-300, the company’s inkjet printers have been increasingly used for custom made apparel and other printed fabric goods.
“More recently in-store personalisation services for printing customer designs have grown rapidly. To meet this demand, the COTO Business Division developed the new DTG printer,” Harada says.
The fabric needs to contain between 50 to 100 per cent cotton to be used on the A4 size printer. Full colour graphics including photos, logos and text are possible to be printed on a variety of items including t-shirts, bags and interior decorations.
The B12’s compact 399mm wide × 760mm deep size and price point make it an affordable option for businesses keen to offer a more personalised service from locations short on space, such as shopping malls, kiosks, hotel gift shops and tourist destinations, Harada says.
“Consumer behaviour has been shifting from consumption to experience due to the diversification of consumer values,” Harada says.
“As a result, businesses have an opportunity to offer high-value merchandise such as personalised products to meet customer needs and desires.
“Our goal is to provide our users with tools that help deliver a unique experience and quality time for their customers and to transform their imagination into reality.”
Roland DG says when combined with cotodesign print management and design software, the B12 can offer a complete design, order and print management solution.
Digital textile printing manufacturer Kornit Digital's all-new ‘super-industrial’ Kornit Atlas has been radically designed for high-volume production.
The new Kornit Digital Atlas
“This is a huge leap forward, not only for Kornit, but also for the direct-to-garment industry as a whole,” said Omer Kulka, Kornit’s VP of Marketing and Product Strategy. “We have delivered the Atlas on the collective feedback of thousands of Kornit systems’ operators and on the experience collected from hundreds of millions of printed garments – simply put, the Atlas is the best and most cost-efficient direct-to-garment printing technology for high-quantity and high-quality production requirements.
“On top of that, the Atlas has been designed in a modular and future-ready way, driving quick and easy implementation of new
developments in the future. At Kornit, we remain focused on constantly introducing technology that allows the industry’s leading brands to better connect with their customers and to adapt to the rapid changes in consumer preferences, impacting the fashion and apparel industry and is driven by the talent in our global research and development division.”
The Kornit Atlas is a heavy-duty system created for super-industrial garment decoration businesses. It was designed to deliver a typical annual production capacity of up to 350,000 impressions, optimizing production efficiency and cost of ownership. The Kornit Atlas is aimed at highly productive garment decorators, mid to large size screen printers and businesses looking to combine state-of-the art technology with lowest cost of ownership. Its printing area is up to 23.5 x 35 in / 60 x 90 cm.
A press release says: The system is equipped with new recirculating print heads and comes with a newly developed ink, NeoPigmentTM Eco-Rapid. The Kornit Atlas is also equipped with a unique printing engine, featuring an enhanced version of Kornit’s HD technology, complemented by a professional RIP (raster image processing) software solution and produces prints that meet the highest standards of retail quality and durability.
When the SureColor Fabric series was first launched it represented a revolution in textile printing. The equipment was designed from the ground up to provide a complete single-vendor solution with simpler operation, higher durability, and superior imaging.
The F2160 is Epson’s latest generation Direct To Garment (DTG) printer. It features enhanced production flexibility, higher productivity, reduced maintenance, and a lower running cost.
Optimised for customisation and value-adding on cotton based garments such as T-shirts, Polo tops, jeans and sweats, it will
image onto a range of polyester sports and leisure wear, and can also be used for promotional and décor items including tote bags, tea towels and cushions. Prints can be made on pre-cut fabric or directly to finished garments with a heat press used to ‘fix’ the dye.
The printer can be ordered in a 4-colour configuration for high speed volume production as well as a 5-colour configuration for flexible CYMK + white work. Hardware is covered by a comprehensive on-site warranty with service cover extendable up to three years.
SureColor F2160 at a glance:
Direct to garment low-cost customisation of shirts, caps, bags, and more Epson UltraChrome® DG ink delivers crisp and bright images with a low tack finish, high stretchability and good wash/UV durability
Improved performance and enhanced image quality with smoother gradation, an expanded gamut and Dmax New platen grip pads enable faster loading and setting
Upgraded self-cleaning print head and new auto cap washing system for enhanced reliability, reduced maintenance and wastage
Supplied with enhanced Epson Garment Creator application software
Diethlene glycol free ensures for a safer work environment with Oeko-Tex certification so garments can be worn by adults, children and infants
Available in high speed 4 colour and flexible 5 colour with White configurations
Comprehensive warranty with service cover extendable up to 3 YEARS
Supports a wide range of garments with natural and man-made
Epson UltraChrome DG Ink was developed to support fabric with a 50% or greater cotton content. It adheres well and fixes easily for images with a low tack finish that have good UV/wash durability. Both the ink and Pre-Treatment liquid when applied to cotton fabrics conform to the latest Oeko-Tex Eco Passport standard with garments safe for use by adults, children and babies.
