ARMOR Industrial Inks, (A2i), announces that its new range aqueous aqueous inks are now available for direct printing. Their white stability, washability and other properties are unparalleled by any other textile application.
New DTF Ink Range
A2i is the semi-industrial ink of ARMOR Print Solutions. An ARMOR GROUP business, A2i announces its new range aqueous aqueous aqueous aqueous emulsions for Direct To Film printing (DTF). The range is aimed at the textile industry and specifically cotton applications. It includes five colours: cyan, magenta and yellow. These aqueous Inks are compatible to several EPSON Printheads. Lastly, they have been certified OEKOTEX. Standard 100 is a worldwide uniform system for testing, evaluating and limiting harmful substances. The OEKOTEX certification institutes use this standard to certify that textile products are safe. Standard 100 by OEKOTEX-tested products, like ARStyle inks that meet the requirements, can be labelled as such.
Tom Strähnz, Managing Director A2i Germany, comments “Our range of inks goes beyond functionality; they also cater to the creative needs of companies in the fashion wear industry. Our inks are a brilliant addition to any design, adding a splash of color and retaining the colors for a long time. They make designs more eye-catching and visually appealing. Our inks produce excellent results on cotton and synthetic cotton blend fabrics.
Superior stability and washability
In addition to the four CMYK colours, A2i’s R&D team has focused on white, advancing the technological progress through the use of advanced water-based polymers.
Giovanni Manca is the Head of Ink Development. He says that “white is essential for textile applications.” As a backdrop on fabric, white plays a crucial role in the brightness and vibrancy of colors. We paid particular attention to this because ARStyle’s White is more stable than the average. It also makes it easier to prepare for a reprint. The white ink’s stability ensures a faster restart after production interruptions. “Whether there is a long or short break, our white ink will maintain consistency and minimize disruption to the workflow.”
A2i conducted its own tests, adapted to the ISO 6330 method – Textiles-Domestic washing and drying methods. And the results show that colour loss after 10 washes at 40°C for a 150min cycle is minimal compared to five competitors.
Tom Strähnz, Managing Director A2i Germany, concludes: “The properties of our inks allow the colors to stay vibrant for much longer, which not only meets a quality and aesthetic challenge, but also has an impact on sustainability. Consumers will be able to keep their garments for a longer period of time, which is important in a world that is one of largest emitters greenhouse gases.