Print Solutions
Kodak has announced an innovative new ink system for film to fabric (DTF) printing projects.
Film to fabric ink systems can be used with most modified inkjet printers and involves three simple components: powder, film, and ink. The benefits of DTF, like Kodak’s FTF (film to fabric) system, include the ability to print on a wide variety of fabrics (for example, natural fabrics, polyester, nylon, rayon, blends, and cotton); less investment in hardware for start up; and more flexibility to accept customer printing projects.
Kodak’s film to fabric ink system includes Kodacolor powder, Kodacolor film, and ink specially designed for use in a film to fabric application. Customers with existing direct to garment (DTG) printers have the option to use Kodacolor DTG inks with Kodacolor film and powder to add this new film to fabric solution to their offerings.
For fabric print shop owners wanting high quality fabric prints without the expense of a full fledged DTG fabric printing system, or wanting to offer additional print projects on fabrics other than cotton to their customers, the FTF ink system is the ideal solution.
Grant French, DTG and FTF product manager, said: ‘We are pleased to announce the entry of Kodak into this market, giving more customers access to a high quality, lower cost business option to create amazing, printed fabric projects.’
The company has been producing and selling digital inks for thermal piezo and continuous inkjet systems going back to the 1990s demonstrating an ongoing commitment to the inkjet business. The company has a strong history of innovation and excellence in the key technologies needed to produce superior fabric inks and ink systems.
Customisation of fabrics for garments, accessories, upholstery and soft signage is growing, which represents a significant business opportunity for Kodak in the FTF, DTG and wide format printer industries.
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