itaca textile pigment inks for digital printing
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R&D IN OUR DNAItaca has a 40-year track record in ceramic tile decoration, spearheading digital inks printing for 20 years. Itaca’s innate innovations drive is growing the company and diversifying its scope. Our disruptive R&D approach has made it a key player in digital textile pigment inks.
DECORATIVE SOLUTIONS EXPERTSItaca customizes its digital solutions by partnering with industrial users.
GLOBAL LEADERSItaca has a 55% market share in inorganic pigments for ceramic tiles (35,000 t/year). Itaca leads ceramic digital printing inks production (14,000 t/year) with a 36% market share worldwide. Over 1500 printers currently run Itaca inks, serving over 60 countries.
WHY ITACA?R&D IN OUR DNA
ITACA TEXTILE PIGMENT INKS FOR DIGITAL PRINTING
www.esmalglass-itaca.com
HeadquartersPartida Rambleta s/n12191 Pobla TornesaCastellón, Spain
Tel: [email protected]
PRESENT IN 22 COUNTRIES WITH 25 OFFICES AND SUBSIDIARIES
SALES IN + 60 COUNTRIES
+1600 WORKERS
+ 100 R&D EXPERTS+ 400 SUPPORTING SPECIALISTS
500.000 M2 FACILITIES IN EUROPE
10/2019
AF FOLLETO ITACA EN_v02.indd 1 15/10/19 17:50
WHY ITACA PIGMENT INKS?++++ PERFORMANCE
Digital textile printingpowered by nanotechnology Itaca submicron digital pigment inks are specially designed for the top commercial textile printheads.
Environmentally respectful, safe inksItaca’s digital pigment inks break new ground, as they are not harmful for the environment, nor for the user. Itaca pigment inks are ECO-Passport certified by Oeko-Tex ®.
New ink make-upThe new Itaca polymer binder system affords enhanced washing + rubbing fastness and soft touch + feel.
Top performanceItaca digital pigment inks provide excellent definition, colour performance, and wide-ranging colour space.Itaca inks exhibit great processing consistency, stability, and printhead reliability.
Ink range
Excellent Results vs. Top CompetitorsAfter 5 washes at 40 ºC.
Competitor’s Digital Black Ink Itaca’s Digital Black Ink
CYAN BLACKMAGENTA YELLOW GREEN GREYLIGHT CYANRED LIGHT MAGENTA
10 Kg1 Kg
Pigment inks are taking over
Inkjet digital textile printing fosters the three strategic prongs of any competitive business: efficiency,
product customization, and customer satisfaction.
Itaca has a long track record in digital solutions for ceramic decoration and
is now becoming a key player in digital textile printing.
WHY PIGMENTINKS?PIGMENT + DIGITAL: SIMPLY GO FURTHER
WHY DIGITAL?FUTURE = NOW
FUTURE = DIGITAL
One ink fits all• One ink serves every fabric: silk, cotton, polyester, polyamide, and blends.• Digital pigment inks cut stock requirements.
Enhanced lightfastness• Digital pigment inks provide the best lightfastness. Pigment printed textiles last longer when exposed to sunlight.
Make your process simpler• Pigment inks require no vaporizing or washing after printing.
Just-in-time printing quality• Digital pigment inks allow immediate final colour control.
ADVANTAGES
Allow ITACA to spearhead your
digital conversion!
UseITACA pigment inks are water-based. Fixation parameters: after printing, fix the inks at 160 ºC (330 ºF) for 2-3 minutes. However, fixations may differ depending on textile type and pretreatment.
Technical partneringItaca has a team of +400 technicians and engineers for reliable consultancy, service, and troubleshooting worldwide.
Packaging and LogisticsInks are served in 1 and 10 kg bottles. Store in a dry place at 10-30ºC.
AVERAGE ENERGY COST REDUCTION
30-35%
FINISHING
PREPARATION PRINTING DRYING STEAMING WASHING
Eco + user-friendly• Companies strive to go greener:The digital pigment printing process requires fewer work stages, saving water and energy.
+15%COLOUR
INTENSITY THAN
COMPETITORS
ZERO NOZZLE
CLOGGINGIN + 10,000 HOURS’
OPERATION
AF FOLLETO ITACA EN_v02.indd 2 15/10/19 17:50
WHY ITACA PIGMENT INKS?++++ PERFORMANCE
Digital textile printingpowered by nanotechnology Itaca submicron digital pigment inks are specially designed for the top commercial textile printheads.
Environmentally respectful, safe inksItaca’s digital pigment inks break new ground, as they are not harmful for the environment, nor for the user. Itaca pigment inks are ECO-Passport certified by Oeko-Tex ®.
New ink make-upThe new Itaca polymer binder system affords enhanced washing + rubbing fastness and soft touch + feel.
Top performanceItaca digital pigment inks provide excellent definition, colour performance, and wide-ranging colour space.Itaca inks exhibit great processing consistency, stability, and printhead reliability.
Ink range
Excellent Results vs. Top CompetitorsAfter 5 washes at 40 ºC.
Competitor’s Digital Black Ink Itaca’s Digital Black Ink
CYAN BLACKMAGENTA YELLOW GREEN GREYLIGHT CYANRED LIGHT MAGENTA
10 Kg1 Kg
Pigment inks are taking over
Inkjet digital textile printing fosters the three strategic prongs of any competitive business: efficiency,
product customization, and customer satisfaction.
Itaca has a long track record in digital solutions for ceramic decoration and
is now becoming a key player in digital textile printing.
WHY PIGMENTINKS?PIGMENT + DIGITAL: SIMPLY GO FURTHER
WHY DIGITAL?FUTURE = NOW
FUTURE = DIGITAL
One ink fits all• One ink serves every fabric: silk, cotton, polyester, polyamide, and blends.• Digital pigment inks cut stock requirements.
Enhanced lightfastness• Digital pigment inks provide the best lightfastness. Pigment printed textiles last longer when exposed to sunlight.
Make your process simpler• Pigment inks require no vaporizing or washing after printing.
Just-in-time printing quality• Digital pigment inks allow immediate final colour control.
ADVANTAGES
Allow ITACA to spearhead your
digital conversion!
UseITACA pigment inks are water-based. Fixation parameters: after printing, fix the inks at 160 ºC (330 ºF) for 2-3 minutes. However, fixations may differ depending on textile type and pretreatment.
Technical partneringItaca has a team of +400 technicians and engineers for reliable consultancy, service, and troubleshooting worldwide.
Packaging and LogisticsInks are served in 1 and 10 kg bottles. Store in a dry place at 10-30ºC.
AVERAGE ENERGY COST REDUCTION
30-35%
FINISHING
PREPARATION PRINTING DRYING STEAMING WASHING
Eco + user-friendly• Companies strive to go greener:The digital pigment printing process requires fewer work stages, saving water and energy.
+15%COLOUR
INTENSITY THAN
COMPETITORS
ZERO NOZZLE
CLOGGINGIN + 10,000 HOURS’
OPERATION
AF FOLLETO ITACA EN_v02.indd 2 15/10/19 17:50
WHY ITACA PIGMENT INKS?++++ PERFORMANCE
Digital textile printingpowered by nanotechnology Itaca submicron digital pigment inks are specially designed for the top commercial textile printheads.
Environmentally respectful, safe inksItaca’s digital pigment inks break new ground, as they are not harmful for the environment, nor for the user. Itaca pigment inks are ECO-Passport certified by Oeko-Tex ®.
New ink make-upThe new Itaca polymer binder system affords enhanced washing + rubbing fastness and soft touch + feel.
Top performanceItaca digital pigment inks provide excellent definition, colour performance, and wide-ranging colour space.Itaca inks exhibit great processing consistency, stability, and printhead reliability.
Ink range
Excellent Results vs. Top CompetitorsAfter 5 washes at 40 ºC.
Competitor’s Digital Black Ink Itaca’s Digital Black Ink
CYAN BLACKMAGENTA YELLOW GREEN GREYLIGHT CYANRED LIGHT MAGENTA
10 Kg1 Kg
Pigment inks are taking over
Inkjet digital textile printing fosters the three strategic prongs of any competitive business: efficiency,
product customization, and customer satisfaction.
Itaca has a long track record in digital solutions for ceramic decoration and
is now becoming a key player in digital textile printing.
WHY PIGMENTINKS?PIGMENT + DIGITAL: SIMPLY GO FURTHER
WHY DIGITAL?FUTURE = NOW
FUTURE = DIGITAL
One ink fits all• One ink serves every fabric: silk, cotton, polyester, polyamide, and blends.• Digital pigment inks cut stock requirements.
Enhanced lightfastness• Digital pigment inks provide the best lightfastness. Pigment printed textiles last longer when exposed to sunlight.
Make your process simpler• Pigment inks require no vaporizing or washing after printing.
Just-in-time printing quality• Digital pigment inks allow immediate final colour control.
ADVANTAGES
Allow ITACA to spearhead your
digital conversion!
UseITACA pigment inks are water-based. Fixation parameters: after printing, fix the inks at 160 ºC (330 ºF) for 2-3 minutes. However, fixations may differ depending on textile type and pretreatment.
Technical partneringItaca has a team of +400 technicians and engineers for reliable consultancy, service, and troubleshooting worldwide.
Packaging and LogisticsInks are served in 1 and 10 kg bottles. Store in a dry place at 10-30ºC.
AVERAGE ENERGY COST REDUCTION
30-35%
FINISHING
PREPARATION PRINTING DRYING STEAMING WASHING
Eco + user-friendly• Companies strive to go greener:The digital pigment printing process requires fewer work stages, saving water and energy.
+15%COLOUR
INTENSITY THAN
COMPETITORS
ZERO NOZZLE
CLOGGINGIN + 10,000 HOURS’
OPERATION
AF FOLLETO ITACA EN_v02.indd 2 15/10/19 17:50
R&D IN OUR DNAItaca has a 40-year track record in ceramic tile decoration, spearheading digital inks printing for 20 years. Itaca’s innate innovations drive is growing the company and diversifying its scope. Our disruptive R&D approach has made it a key player in digital textile pigment inks.
DECORATIVE SOLUTIONS EXPERTSItaca customizes its digital solutions by partnering with industrial users.
GLOBAL LEADERSItaca has a 55% market share in inorganic pigments for ceramic tiles (35,000 t/year). Itaca leads ceramic digital printing inks production (14,000 t/year) with a 36% market share worldwide. Over 1500 printers currently run Itaca inks, serving over 60 countries.
WHY ITACA?R&D IN OUR DNA
ITACA TEXTILE PIGMENT INKS FOR DIGITAL PRINTING
www.esmalglass-itaca.com
HeadquartersPartida Rambleta s/n12191 Pobla TornesaCastellón, Spain
Tel: [email protected]
PRESENT IN 22 COUNTRIES WITH 25 OFFICES AND SUBSIDIARIES
SALES IN + 60 COUNTRIES
+1600 WORKERS
+ 100 R&D EXPERTS+ 400 SUPPORTING SPECIALISTS
500.000 M2 FACILITIES IN EUROPE
10/2019
AF FOLLETO ITACA EN_v02.indd 1 15/10/19 17:50
R&D IN OUR DNAItaca has a 40-year track record in ceramic tile decoration, spearheading digital inks printing for 20 years. Itaca’s innate innovations drive is growing the company and diversifying its scope. Our disruptive R&D approach has made it a key player in digital textile pigment inks.
DECORATIVE SOLUTIONS EXPERTSItaca customizes its digital solutions by partnering with industrial users.
GLOBAL LEADERSItaca has a 55% market share in inorganic pigments for ceramic tiles (35,000 t/year). Itaca leads ceramic digital printing inks production (14,000 t/year) with a 36% market share worldwide. Over 1500 printers currently run Itaca inks, serving over 60 countries.
WHY ITACA?R&D IN OUR DNA
ITACA TEXTILE PIGMENT INKS FOR DIGITAL PRINTING
www.esmalglass-itaca.com
HeadquartersPartida Rambleta s/n12191 Pobla TornesaCastellón, Spain
Tel: [email protected]
PRESENT IN 22 COUNTRIES WITH 25 OFFICES AND SUBSIDIARIES
SALES IN + 60 COUNTRIES
+1600 WORKERS
+ 100 R&D EXPERTS+ 400 SUPPORTING SPECIALISTS
500.000 M2 FACILITIES IN EUROPE
10/2019
AF FOLLETO ITACA EN_v02.indd 1 15/10/19 17:50