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European Digital Textile Conference Platinum Sponsor, Kiian Digital, to Discuss Latest Polyester Printing Trends at Heimtextil 2015

Tuesday 20. January 2015 - Kiian Digital, leading digital ink supplier and manufacturer, will be presenting at the European Digital Textile Conference at 2.15pm on Thursday 15th January at Heimtextil 2015 (14th - 17th January, Frankfurt, Germany). Marco Girola (Marketing Specialist, Kiian Digital) will share his insights and expert knowledge of the latest trends and opportunities in the textile digital printing market, highlighting specifically the use of polyester for interior décor.

In addition to being a cost effective option for interior textile applications, the use of polyester is on the rise for its versatility and ease of use for a wide variety of products in the textile printing industry.
“Kiian Digital is committed to the supply and development of high-quality, innovative products and we appreciate the opportunity to share our latest insights and findings with the industry. The European Digital Textile Conference provides us with a great platform to engage with the textile industry and this is why we decided to sponsor this event,” said Marco Girola, Marketing Specialist, Kiian Digital. “As I will discuss in the conference, printing on polyester for interior décor applications is an exciting area of the market and we can expect to see huge growth in this sector over the next few years.”
Continuously looking for ways to enhance its offering and fulfil its customers’ needs, Kiian Digital will also provide conference delegates with early insights into a new pigment ink, which will be a versatile addition to its portfolio. Unlike traditional inkjet inks, pigment inks are printable on cotton, polyester and blended fabrics.
“A pigment ink can offer high light fastness, simplified production process and environmental benefits, as there is a huge reduction in water usage in the process, thus saving energy and money. These elements will greatly benefit our customers and it is developments like these that maintain Kiian Digital’s reputation as a preferred partner in the textile printing market,” explained Girola.
During the Digital Textile Conference, Marco Girola will also present Kiian Digital’s existing range of sublimation, disperse and pigment inks, including the Digistar K-ONE and GEN-R ranges. Digistar K-ONE, an ink designed specifically for the Kyocera inkjet print head, provides opportunities for Kiian customers with a need for high productivity and quality of production. Digistar GEN-R, developed specially for use with RICOH print heads, also offer speed and reliability for high-volume printing.
The newest additions to Kiian’s portfolio, the vivid pink, yellow and green(1) fluorescent transfer sublimation inks, have taken the textile market by storm. The demand for fluorescent solutions is constantly increasing and Kiian Digital is committed to fulfilling the needs of their customers. For example, the green fluorescent ink was created following a specific request from a sportswear brand owner.
“Kiian Digital’s full portfolio offers creative opportunities for textile printing, especially the ever expanding interior décor market,” said Girola. “Our inks can enable such a wide variety of applications to be printed at high quality. I look forward to expanding on these possibilities during the Digital Textile Conference.”