DuPont Ink Jet, IchinoseOffer Digital Printing SystemWilmington, Del.-based DuPont Ink Jet and Japan-based Ichinose Toshin Kogyo Co. Ltd. presented a new digital textile printing system at the Japan International Apparel Machinery 2002 Trade Show. It is the first fully integrated, production-capable, digital textile printing solution for the apparel industry, according to the companies.DuPonts Artistri Color Control and Management System software allows designs of all types to be printed directly from the computer, while the Artistri 700 Ink Series is available in shades for reactive dye, acid dye, and disperse dye and pigment.The Ichinose 2020 roll-to-roll printing system is equipped with fabric transport technology that allows printing on wovens and knits, including stretch fabrics. The system will be commercially available in the fall.July 2002
