#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.

Naia™ from Eastman strengthens western hemisphere textile connections at Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala

As brands and retailers explore more diversified and responsive sourcing networks, the Naia™ brand from Eastman is strengthening its engagement with the textile and apparel value chain across the western hemisphere. From August 18–20, the company will participate for the first time in Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala, a regional meeting point for apparel sourcing, manufacturing and nearshoring.

Dornbirn GFC 2026 expands conference program with new thematic sessions

For 65 years, Dornbirn GFC has stood for innovation and is one of the world’s leading conferences in the fiber industry. From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, and forward-looking solutions. More than 600 experts from industry and academia from over 30 countries are expected to attend. With around 100 presentations by renowned speakers, a 2,5-day conference program, and three parallel presentation rooms with moderated sessions, Dornbirn GFC provides a first-class platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and international collaboration. Together, participants will generate ideas and impulses that will sustainably shape the future of the global fiber industry.

Europe is committed to recycling end-of-life wind turbine blades

Starting in 2026, Europe’s wind energy industry has committed itself to ensuring that wind turbine blades do not end up in landfills once they reach the end of their service life. The EU-funded research project REWIND is exploring ways to reuse this composite waste. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are one of 13 project partners from seven countries.

PERFORMANCE DAYS announces new focus topic & forums for October 2026

With its upcoming October 13–14, 2026 edition, PERFORMANCE DAYS is placing the spotlight on one of the textile industry’s most important transformations: “Bio-Based Materials – From Fiber to Fabric”, a two-part Focus Topic exploring the future of bio-based innovation across the textile value chain. Part 1, presented in October 2026, will focus on fibers and next-generation material developments, while Part 2 at the March 2027 edition will shift the perspective toward dyeing, finishing, additives, and processing technologies.