Epson Subsidiaries Robustelli and For.Tex to merge

Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson, TSE: 6724) has announced that Group companies Fratelli Robustelli S.r.l. (Robustelli) and For.Tex S.r.l. (For.Tex) will merge. Robustelli and For.Tex, located in the Como region of Italy, one of the worlds great textile printing centers, are core Epson subsidiaries in the direct-to-fabric (DTF) textile printing sector. Robustelli develops and manufactures textile printers while For.Tex engages primarily in textile ink sales and support.

The industry is relying on Heimtextil 2021: Initial impetus for the restart of business

Leading representatives from the home textiles industry view the upcoming Heimtextil (12-15 January 2021) as a decisive way to boost their business activities after the restart. They have also expressed their confidence in Messe Frankfurts comprehensive protection and hygiene concept. Both trade and industry thus consider the prerequisites for a safe and successful Heimtextil to be met.

Tuesday 14. July 2020

Protection and hygiene concept: Heimtextil paves the way back to face-to-face meetings

To ensure that its events can resume safely, Messe Frankfurt has developed a concept that incorporates detailed hygienic, medical and organisational measures. Hygiene, social distancing and a supply of fresh air are important factors in the concept, which has been approved by the relevant authorities in the state of Hesse. It will be implemented at the first events in the autumn and also at the spring fairs in Frankfurt am Main, including the upcoming Heimtextil (12-15 January 2021).

Spoonflower and Kornit Mobilize

In the Spring of 2020, Spoonflower, a North Carolina-based supplier of decorated textiles serving entrepreneurs, graphic designers, and DIY artisans worldwide, installed four new Kornit Presto S systems for roll-to-roll, direct-to-fabric digital decoration. This installation, which effectively doubled Spoonflowers production capacity, was fast-tracked to answer a considerable increase in topl ine growth since the onset of COVID-19 restrictions disrupted the industry.

Digitak services always in fashion with Mimaki sublimation and direct printing

Dye sublimation printing of high fashion designs is the beating heart of Digitak, an Italian company specialised in digital textile printing. Operating in the textile district of Lombardy, Italy, the company has established itself among the main suppliers in the world of high fashion and sportswear in just under 15 years.

DTG Enables Expression for All Seasons at Teetaly

Based a bit north of Rome, Teetaly provides custom apparel on demand, including t-shirts, hoodies, baby apparel, aprons, and hats. They serve a broad array of customers, including agencies and professionals purchasing large quantities of custom gear, artists creating their own line of merchandise, and end-consumers wanting to create something unique for themselves (or as gifts for friends and family). Teetalys online store includes a design tool to facilitate these customers in bringing their creations to life.

New Epson dye sublimation printer sets higher production standards

Epson introduces the SureColor SC-F10000, its first 76.8-inch wide format printer. The SC-F10000 is a newly developed sublimation printer for textile producers with particularly high demands on productivity, speed and reliability. The numerous work areas of the new machine include the production of fashion items, sportswear, furniture, promotional items and soft signage.