Sensient Imaging Technologies SA, a business unit of Sensient Technologies Corporation announces the ElvaJet Alpha platform: a method of digital printing directly onto polyester fabric, based on innovative water-based inks. Sensient’s ElvaJet Alpha represents a major innovation in sustainability that reduces the environmental impact of textile printing without compromising on the quality of the printed product. The inks developed under this platform offer superior color vibrancy and through print. ElvaJet Alpha inks can be applied directly onto virtually any polyester textile, being fixed only with dry heat. With the use of ElvaJet Alpha inks, there is no washing or other finishing step needed. The inks used under ElvaJet Alpha meet and exceed the high demands of the fashion industry with excellent print quality, consistent and vibrant color intensity as well as good resistance and wash fastness. Most importantly, the inks offer a deep penetration and an impressive through printing to the reverse side of the fabric with seamless color levels.
More information: http://www.Elvajet.com