Sensient Imaging Technologies’ new ElvaJet Coral water-based sublimation ink has been developed to reduce water usage, without compromising on quality or colour. Vast amounts of energy and water are used during the production of textiles, and with the industry under pressure to improve its environmental credentials, there is a growing demand for solutions that help manufacturers and brands reduce the water footprint of their processes and products.
ElvaJet Coral is a high-performance ink for direct printing onto polyester fabrics commonly used in sport and apparel applications. The ink offers an environmentally low impact solution for textiles by printing directly onto the substrate, removing 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%.
When it comes to reducing water usage, ElvaJet Coral requires just one litre of water compared to the 50 litres required for direct disperse printing. Sensient’s unique dispersion technology was harnessed during the development of the ink to deliver improvements in colour, sharpness, stability and performance. The ink has been formulated to include colour-free materials to remove the risk of staining when wet.
The ink also demonstrates 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.
Jérôme Jeanneret, managing director at Sensient Imaging Technologies commented, ‘With our expert understanding of the chemistry of colour, the textile industry can trust Sensient to deliver digital inkjet solutions that are environmentally responsible, high-performance, safe, protect the integrity of their brand and ultimately add value to their business. Having listened to the needs of our customers, our latest inks have been developed to address the need to reduce the use of chemicals, energy and water in the textiles printing process.’
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