#India ITME 2016

2016-12-06

EFI Reggiani brings textile printing innovation to ITME Mumbai

EFI Reggiani's exhibit at the 3-8 December tradeshow in Mumbai is being held in collaboration with local agent Voltas Limited in hall 2A, booth A2B1, and features the EFI Reggiani ReNOIR PRO 1.8-metre digital textile printer using new Reggiani AQUA reactive inks.

Leading event in India for textiles provides excellent platform for exhibiting EFI Reggiani digital textile printing technologies

With its more than 70 years of innovation, research and technology expertise in the textile industry, EFI Reggiani is exhibiting advanced, environmentally friendly industrial digital inkjet textile technology at the International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITME). EFI Reggiani products on display help businesses drive efficiency, sustainability and profitability in industrial apparel and décor production.

"We have seen excellent sales of Reggiani printers in India, validation of the analogue-to-digital transformation that is happening in the textile industry there," said Adele Genoni, vice president and general manager, EFI Reggiani. "Exhibiting at ITME gives us another opportunity to help textile-related companies fuel growth by taking advantage of the opportunities high-quality digital fabric printing offers."

The PRO advantage: Sustainable, high-quality digital print

The EFI Reggiani ReNOIR PRO printer, which also is available in a 3.4-metre width, reduces cost and improves productivity and sustainability in high-quality industrial digital printing applications on a wide range of textiles. The new AQUA reactive inks used in the printer at ITME deliver improved printing results while extending ink head life.

Visitors to the booth are able to learn about new automation tools and additional ink systems for the portfolio of EFI Reggiani textile and dye-sublimation inkjet printers, as well as pre- and post-treatment solutions for digitally printed fabrics. EFI Reggiani leverages EFI’s know-how and strong workflow portfolio, including web to print, colour management and productivity solutions, for a streamlined, end-to-end digital textile printing solution.

This year’s exhibit comes at the end of a highly successful expansion of EFI Reggiani digital printing systems in India, one of the leading nations in textile manufacturing. Through the first three quarters of 2016, EFI Reggiani and Voltas Limited have sold more than 10 EFI Reggiani printers in the country, adding to its growing installed base of digital textile production technologies.

Today, with the high quality and performance of its textile printers and outstanding service to its customers, EFI Reggiani is the premiere manufacturer of traditional and digital printers and pre/post treatment solutions for textiles. The company provides complete solutions for the entire textile process, starting from yarn treatment through fabric printing and finishing, with a focus on the development of sustainable processes designed to reduce energy and water consumption for a lower overall environmental impact.

EFI Reggiani products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards with the aim of simplifying textile production across a wide range of industries. EFI’s complete printer portfolio, which also features the industry’s top LED and UV inkjet narrow-, wide- and superwide-format technologies, gives customers profitable opportunities in the "Imaging of Things," delivering greater product customization and appeal in everything from signage and packaging to décor, apparel and industrial manufacturing. To see many of the extensive, imaginative applications possible with EFI print technology, visit www.ImagingofThings.com or www.efi.com.

EFI Reggiani showcases next-generation digital textile printing solutions at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025

Textile companies can take full advantage of expanded print opportunities with the ground-breaking new EFI™ Reggiani textile solutions presented at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, taking place October 28-31 at the Singapore Expo, Hall 6 – Booth C113. ITMA Asia will be the occasion to announce the enhanced version of EFI™ Reggiani HYPER series. Building on the proven success of its predecessor, the upgraded HYPER delivers higher printing speeds, enhanced connectivity, and outstanding image quality, pushing the limits of productivity and precision even further.

DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, is supplying its high-performance unidirectional (UD) materials to world-leading armor manufacturer NP Aerospace, enabling the production of armor systems designed specifically to fit the female body. With 2,000 new armor systems, including 4,000 plates, made in the United Kingdom (UK) and delivered in June 2026, this collaboration addresses a long-standing lack of high-quality personal protection specially built for female defense and security personnel.

Textile Exchange publishes comprehensive polyester LCA study

Textile Exchange has released a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on polyester, providing detailed data on the environmental impacts of both virgin and recycled polyester production. The study aims to strengthen understanding across the fashion, textile and apparel industries and support more informed decision-making regarding polyester sourcing and production.