Innovative Digital Textile Printing Applications A Contribution to Sustainability and Customization
Innovative Digital Textile Printing Applications A Contribution to Sustainability and Customization
M. Korger, D. Gntzel, M. Lutz, C. Steinem,M. Ernst, M. Rabe
Research Institute for Textile and Clothing (FTB),Hochschule Niederrhein
Content
I. Digital Textile Printing Market Facts and Figures
Comparison to Traditional Textile Printing Market
Advantages of Digital Textile Printing
II. Digital Textile Printing Center at FTB
III. Research Projects in Digital Textile Printing
1. Process Chain Digitalization in Clothing Industry
2. Hotmelt Printing for Textile Application Fields
3. 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing)
Traditional Textile Printing28,000 Mio. m (2011)
Annual Growth: 2.5 % since 2010
Digital Textile Printing (DTP)300 Mio. m * (2011)
Annual Growth: 22 %
(source: Provost, J., Conference sheds light on digital market growth, Digital Textile, 2, 2012, 39-40)
* Digital Figures exclude Seiren Japan, DTG (Garment
Printing), New Grand Format Signage, Carpets/Tiles
Traditional and Digital Textile Printing Global View
Eco Efficiency Fingerprints Radar Chart
Saving / Reduction of
Traditional vs. Digital Textile Printing
Saving of ressources
Water
Energy
Chemicals
Less costs!
Less time!
Ecological and Economical Aspects
Waterless fixation
Versatility (print on different substrates)
after
traditional printing
B) Pigment Print
A) Reactive Print
Print Dry Steam10 min 102 C
Wash Dry
Print Dry Cure5 min 150 C
10-15 l/kg1-2 kg/kg
Content
I. Digital Textile Printing Market Facts and Figures
Comparison to Traditional Textile Printing Market
Advantages of Digital Textile Printing
II. Digital Textile Printing Center at FTB
III. Research Projects in Digital Textile Printing
1. Process Chain Digitalization in Clothing Industry
2. Hotmelt Printing for Textile Application Fields
3. 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing)
Printing Application Fields
Inks Reactive, Antelos R-KY (Solunaris)
Fiber Types Celulosic, Cotton, Silk
JP5 evoModern Inkjet Technology (MS PRINTING SOLUTIONS SRL)
B-STeaMSteamer (SETeMa B.V.)
Printing Application Fields
Inks Waterbased Pigments (NeoPigmentTM)
Fiber Types All Fiber Types Possible
Breeze 921T-Shirt Printer (Kornit Digital Europe GmbH)
Printing Application Fields
Inks Hotmelt, TonerPearlsTM CMYK (Oc)
Fiber Types All Fiber Types Possible
PiXDRO LP50Hotmelt R&D Printer (Roth & Rau B.V.)
Content
I. Digital Textile Printing Market Facts and Figures
Comparison to Traditional Textile Printing Market
Advantages of Digital Textile Printing
II. Digital Textile Printing Center at FTB
III. Research Projects in Digital Textile Printing
1. Process Chain Digitalization in Clothing Industry
2. Hotmelt Printing for Textile Application Fields
3. 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing)
Acceleration of fashion cycles
Quick changing designs
Low volume printing
ZIM-Project (2013-2015)
Development of an innovative digital printing unit for total process chain digitalization of clothing production covering natural fibersProf. Dr. Michael Ernst, Dorothee Gntzel
Partner
Digitalization of Textile Chain
Fashion and Clothing
Design Digital Printing
Manufacturing
Design
Development
Pattern
Development
Combination
Design and Pattern
3D-Visualization3D-Software
Selection of
Fabrics
Pretreatment
Color Management
Aftertreatment
Steaming
Washing
Digital Workflow Combination of Clothingand Textile Industry
Profiling
Design Prints
Digital Printing
Visual bodyshaping
Applying visual perception rules into the design
scattered pattern
pattern arrangement shading
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Design and Pattern Combination
silhouette tapering at the waist
background coloring
Fabric selection (woven and knitted fabrics)
Different surfaces (light reflection)
Different color effects
Color management/print profiles
Controllability of Whole Digital Printing Process
Fabric 1 Fabric 2 Fabric 3
Fabric 1 (C1) = CO voile, fine (100 % CO) plain weave
Fabric 2 (C2) = CV/EA single Jersey (96 % CV / 4 % EA) knitted fabric
Fabric 3 (C3) = CO satin, fine (100 % CO) atlas weave
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Content
I. Digital Textile Printing Market Facts and Figures
Comparison to Traditional Textile Printing Market
Advantages of Digital Textile Printing
II. Digital Textile Printing Center at FTB
III. Research Projects in Digital Textile Printing
1. Process Chain Digitalization in Clothing Industry
2. Hotmelt Printing for Textile Application Fields
3. 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing)
Project (2012-2015)
SITex-Print Solid Inks for Textile Printing
Partners
Development of a sustainable hotmelt printing technology for textiles:
Waterless!VOC- and O3-free!HSE friendly!
Printing TechnologyInks
Inkjet PrintingFashion / Decoration
Technical TextilesSignage / Advertising / Automotive
SITex-Print A New Textile Printing Technology?
Pre-treatment
PrintDrying/Fixation
Washing
SITex-Print Project Overview
Printing Technology
Evaluation of different application fields(soft signage, home textiles, automotive, fashion)
Investigation and improvement
Ink adhesion (washing, rubbing)
Color fastness (light)
Solid In (SI)
Solid Out (SO)
TonerPearlsTM
Unique contour sharpness on entire textile media range
Addressed applications could be soft signage and interior decoration
Textile displays, banners, flags, wallpapers (monthly change)
Roller blinds(PES Mediatex Presto)
Individual interior design
SITex-Print Project Results and Outlook
Very good de-inkability at higher temperatures
Resist printing (removing the print afterwards)
Potential for alternative textile applications (3D printing)
Big demand for flexible & 3D structured textiles
High contour sharpness, high-value look
jeans after bleachingAfrika Print (CO mercerized)
SITex-Print Project Results and Outlook
Content
I. Digital Textile Printing Market Facts and Figures
Comparison to Traditional Textile Printing Market
Advantages of Digital Textile Printing
II. Digital Textile Printing Center at FTB
III. Research Projects in Digital Textile Printing
1. Process Chain Digitalization in Clothing Industry
2. Hotmelt Printing for Textile Application Fields
3. 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing)
3D Printing in Textile Fields
F. Bitonti, Verlan Dress, 2013 (MakerBot Replicator 2, FDM)
Nike Vapor Laser Talon, source: nikeinc.com C. Davies, 3D printed Cortex Exoskeletonconcept could crack plaster casts, 2013
Iris v. Herpen, J. Koerner, VT071,Voltage Collection, 2013 (TPU, SLS)
FDM 3D Printing and Textile Applications
Workflow 3D printing
- First approach: application of 3D structures on textiles by FDM technology
New design concepts
Replacement of traditional process steps (sewing, sticking)
Prototyping / production on demand & on site
CAD modeling(design)
FDM printing
Polyamide (PA)Polylactide (PLA)
Polyester (PES) Thermoplastic elastomers
(TPE / TPU)Textile
applications
Materials
FDM 3D printed structures on textiles
- Reinforcement with retaining flexibility (safety clothing)
- Integrated customized functionalities
Good adhesion needed
3D Printing Research at FTB
FDM 3D structures (PLA soft) printed on cotton fabric (photographs: M. Lutz, 2015)
FDM Printer:German RepRap X400
3D Printed Surface Modification Application Fields
Model of a FDM printed design for womens sportswear
- Use in multifunctional clothing
- Supporting effect (bra substitute)
- Protective function
- Individual design applicable
(sketch/photograph: R. Melnikova, masters thesis, 2013)
FDM printed patternfilament area, material: PLA soft
Sustainable Digital Textile Printing Applications
Digital workflow implementation in clothing production
Traditional Digital
Saving of water, energy and chemicals
New sustainable add-on digital printing technologies
Hotmelt printing
No water and no drying process
3D printing
No waste generation
Summary
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We wish to thank all employees of FTB and students of HNfor their work and ideas promoting these research projects.
Contact
Research Institute for Textile and Clothing (FTB)
Hochschule Niederrhein
Webschulstr. 31
41065 Mnchengladbach
Dr. Michael Korger
Tel.: +49 2161 186 6099
[email protected]
Acknowledgement
H8, Booth A116
