#ITMA 2023

2023-05-16

Circularity and sustainability makes Mimaki’s innovations go round at ITMA 2023

Ideal for creating premium, customised textile applications, Mimaki’s new TxF150-75 is their first DTF inkjet printer. © 2023 Mimaki

Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies, will showcase its sustainability and circularity solutions, launch new printers, and celebrate international design collaborations on booth H7-C304 at ITMA 2023. .

Recent innovations will be joined by exclusive on-site launches that further enhance technical capability and sustainability credentials.

Sustainability and circularity are essential considerations for any business today. Working in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mimaki will use ITMA 2023 to showcase its completely waterless digital textile print solutions that are leading the charge in the print industry’s sustainability goals, including direct-to-film printing and dye sublimation printing.

Mimaki’s most recent solution for the decorated apparel segment, the recently announced direct-to-film (DTF) TxF150-75 inkjet printer, will be demonstrated at the event. Utilising a heat-based transfer method, the printer is ideal for creating premium, customised merchandising, sportswear, and various other promotional textile applications.

Users looking to scale-up their textile printing can see the TS330-1600 high-volume sublimation printer showcased at Mimaki’s booth. The TS330-1600 has a maximum print speed of 135m2/h, facilitated by a 10kg ink supply and improved take-up mechanism and is able to print with fluorescent colours for even more applications.

Several new models, including a brand-new textile printer, will be debuted at ITMA 2023, building on the company’s existing industry-leading portfolio and the sector’s sustainability credentials. Mimaki’s textile printers offer high-stability performance and advanced print technology, delivering unbeatable print speed and print quality across both direct and transfer printing.

The booth will feature examples of collaborative projects with a global roster of design talent, from the US to Australia to Italy, who have all deployed Mimaki’s sustainable print solutions to create some exciting textile applications. As part of the company’s vision for the future, Mimaki continues to leverage collaborations with designers and artists from around the globe to engage with new perspectives and stay close to the pulse of the markets and its needs.

With the TxF150-75, printers can create vibrant, customisable designs for applications such as t-shirts and tote bags. © 2023

Mimaki advances DTF productivity and stability with new TxF330-800

Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, announces the TxF330-800, its new direct-to-film (DTF) printer. Designed to support stable, high-quality garment decoration in demanding print environments, the system combines automated maintenance, expanded white ink capacity and advanced production capabilities to streamline workflow.

DTF vs DTG Printing - The technologies shaping today’s custom merchandise market

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Mimaki celebrates Triple EDP Award win at FESPA 2026

Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, was presented with 3 EDP Awards at the association’s 2026 ceremony, held at FESPA Global Print Expo. These highly acclaimed awards celebrate best-in-class innovation across the print industry, and Mimaki was honoured in three different categories.

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Automation, digitalization and new business models are shaping the future of footwear and leather technology

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SHIMA SEIKI to showcase flat knitting and digital design solutions at Egypt Stitch & Tex

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EURATEX calls for urgent action on industrial competitiveness

EURATEX, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation, welcomes today’s State of the Union Address by European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, and in particular her recognition of Europe’s need to rebalance unfair trade, cut red tape, and strengthen its industrial and strategic autonomy.