SPGPrints presents the creative possibilities and production advantages of digital textile printing on its stand (D224) at Avanprint 2016, 15 – 18 February, Parc des Exhibitions, Le Bourget, Paris.
Avanprint 2016 is a new event which forms a part of the International Fashion Fair. It provides the ideal platform for SPGPrints to tell brand owners about the benefits of digital textile printing with the PIKE digital printer from SPGPrints and show its power and the range of textile applications possible.
Digital textile printing with the PIKE printer delivers subtle halftones and sharp geometric patterns at speeds up to 40m/minute. The PIKE printer can fulfil short runs and meet tight deadlines, providing the combined competitive advantages of shortened time to market and reduced logistics costs.
Instant, on-the-fly changes in image orientation facilitate pattern positioning so that all garment sizes have the intended design impact. This flexibility reduces delivery time and makes design adjustments more cost-effectively than ever, no matter how short the run. With distributed regional or local printing, size allocations can reflect specific demographic information.
In addition to fast delivery times, the PIKE’s reliability, using established Fujifilm Samba print heads and versatility gives its users many advantages.
These features set a new standard for image quality and design flexibility, and remove many obstacles to creativity. The high print resolutions possible on the PIKE make it possible to achieve sharp edges, fine lines and smooth gradients, opening new opportunities for designers.
All this is made possible with PIKE’s Archer Technology that can jet accurately across a distance of 4mm, compared to the more commonly found 1.5mm. This means that a wider range of textiles can be printed by the PIKE, and there is reduced risk of the print head coming into contact with the substrate. As a consequence, the risk of component damage or production stoppage is minimised also.
“Not only does digital printing give brand owners the benefits of short-run, on-demand production and shortened supply chains, it also enables printing to be carried out closer to the point of sale. The PIKE printer uses inks manufactured by SPGPrints that have been formulated for optimal performance with the whole printer to deliver outstanding results. These are significant competitive factors that brand owners recognise and are demanding more and more” says Mr. Jos Notermans, Commercial Manager Digital Textiles, SPGPrints.
A broad range of samples will be available on the SPGPrints stand at Avanprint as well as full technical information about the PIKE digital textile printer.