Digital Textile Printing

Science, Technology and Markets

1st Edition - June 28, 2023
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Editors: Hua Wang, Hafeezullah Memon
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Digital Textile Printing: Science, Technology and Markets integrates the latest advances in the technology, management and design of digital textile printing. Ongoing improvements in digital technology have driven a high rate of innovation in this sector, and this book draws on the latest advances from industry and academia to bring the reader fully up-to-date. The theoretical and practical aspects of the subject are addressed across the supply chain. In addition to the latest digital methods, the book also provides the latest advice on inks, their rheology, their affinity to different fibers, and their shelf-life.

This collection also explores emerging applications in this sector, pointing the way for future developments in textile printing.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the authors
Foreword
Preface
1. Introduction to digital textile printing
Abstract
1.1 History of printing
1.2 Overview of the evolution of printing tools and equipment
1.3 Key historical inventions of today’s digital printing technology
1.4 Advantages of the digital printing technology
1.5 Digital printing breaks through the bottleneck of textile printing
References
2. Digital printing mechanisms
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Digital printing methods
2.3 Generation of droplets
2.4 Printing parameters and ink formulation
2.5 Printing heads
2.6 Cleaning mechanisms
2.7 Advantages and disadvantages of inkjet printing
2.8 Solidification mechanisms
2.9 Applications
References
3. Overview of different digital textile printing machines
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Classification of digital printing machines
3.3 Drop-on-demand inkjet technology
3.4 Continuous inkjet technology
3.5 Print head selection
3.6 Companies active in print head technology
3.7 Outlook
3.8 Conclusion
References
4. Color management and design software for textiles
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Elements of color management
4.3 Classification of colors
4.4 Color measurement
4.5 Color management
4.6 Future trends
References
5. Digital image design and creation of printed images on textile fabrics
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Image capture and display
5.3 Pixel and image creation using inkjet printers
5.4 UV and latex curing methods
5.5 Printing machine control
5.6 Printing head performance monitoring
5.7 Future prospects
5.8 Conclusion
References
6. Recent developments in the preparatory processes for the digital printing of textiles
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The difference between conventional and digital printing pretreatment processes
6.3 Recent developments in pretreatment processes
6.4 Pretreatment processes for pigment digital printing
6.5 Pretreatment of cotton fabrics for digital printing
6.6 Pretreatments of wool fabrics for digital printing
6.7 Pretreatment of polyester fabrics for digital printing
6.8 Pretreatment of silk fabric for digital printing
6.9 Pretreatment of blended fabrics for digital printing
6.10 Pretreatment free digital printing
6.11 Conclusions
References
7. Colorants for digital textile printing and their chemistry
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Why digital printing?
7.3 Colorants for digital printing
7.4 Preparation of substrate for digital printing
7.5 Post-treatment for digital printing
7.6 Types of inks for digital printing
7.7 Important properties of inks
7.8 Challenges in digital printing of textiles
References
8. Inkjet printing of textiles enhanced by sustainable plasma technology
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Plasma treatment of varied fabrics to facilitate inkjet printing
8.3 Conclusions
References
9. Technological barriers to digital printing in textiles: a study
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Pretreatment and posttreatment of the fabric
9.3 Printheads
9.4 Inks
9.5 Ink supply system
9.6 Pigments and dyes
9.7 Textile printing and ink depository
9.8 Clogging and monitoring of nozzles
9.9 Automated maintenances
9.10 Handling motion systems and substrates
9.11 Single-pass printing
9.12 Software and electronics
9.13 Concentrating on printing technology
9.14 Awaiting chemistry
9.15 Conclusion
References
10. Quality of digital textile printing
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Digital textiles print quality attributes
10.3 Factors that affect digital textile print quality
10.4 Methods of measuring digital textile print quality
10.5 Digital print quality evaluation standards
10.6 Conclusions
References
11. Western markets for digitally printed textiles
Abstract
11.1 Background
11.2 Digital textiles printing and sustainability
11.3 Market overview
11.4 COVID-19 impact on digital textiles printing market
11.5 Market driving forces
11.6 Share of digital printed textiles in printed textiles
11.7 Western markets
11.8 Summary
References
12. Emerging market trends: the cultural designs printed with digital printing technology: an overview of Ajrak design
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 History of textile in Pakistan
12.3 The history of traditional clothing in Sindh
12.4 Digital printing: a fast-growing vibrant sector in Pakistan
12.5 Culture is not a trend, but it has become a significant source of profit worldwide
12.6 Conclusion
References
13. Digital textile printing innovations and the future
Abstract
13.1 Digital textile printing advancement history
13.2 Printing process innovative advancements
13.3 Benefits of innovation
13.4 The future of digital textile printing
13.5 Global market projections on digital textile printing
13.6 Conclusion
References
Index

Hua Wang

Prof. Dr. Hua Wang has spent many years working in printing, dyeing, and the textile production of cotton and wool. He also has experience in international trade. In 2012 he was appointed as a senior visiting scholar at Deakin University in Australia where he studied cotton and wool fibers. Prof. Hua Wang is currently engaged in the teaching and research of textile intelligent manufacturing technology, digital printing technology, and textile intangible cultural heritage at Donghua University and Western Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agriculture Science. His main research involves the manufacturing and application technology of raw materials for cotton, silk and wool textile, digital printing of textiles, and research on world textile history. He holds 4 patents, has published more than 50 papers, and has edited 10 textbooks in the field of textiles. In 2018 he won the only “Golden Sail Golden Camel” award from Donghua University, and in 2019 he won second prize in the science and technology progress of the China Textile Federation. He has been awarded the title of “Best Teacher and Best Tutor” by overseas students of Donghua University for the last five consecutive years.

Affiliations and expertise

College of Textile Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

Hafeezullah Memon

Dr. Hafeezullah Memon is an associate professor at the College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China. His research work addresses bio-based materials, vitrimers, the spinning of natural fibers, the dyeing and finishing of woven fabrics, carbon fiber–reinforced composites, recyclable, and smart textile composites. He is a recipient of the research fund for International Young Scientists by the National Science Foundation of China, the 2021 Outstanding Foreign Expert and Teacher by Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, the CSC Outstanding Award of 2020 by the Chinese Scholarship Council, China, was received Academic Competition and Scientific Research Award in 2019, Grand Prize of NZ Spring International Student Scholarship in 2018, and Excellent Social Award for three consecutive years during his doctoral studies by International Cultural Exchange School, Donghua University, China. He is a member of the Society of Wood Science and Technology, the American Chemical Society, the International Textile and Apparel Association, and the Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Industrial Textile Material. Moreover, he is a fellow of the Textile Institute and chairman of the Alumni Association of International Students at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University. Since 2014 he has published more than 60 peer-reviewed technical papers in international journals and conferences and has worked on more than 10 industrial projects.

Affiliations and expertise

Post-Doc Fellow, College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China

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