Specialty chemicals provider CHT/BEZEMA Group of Germany said it will exhibit at ITMA (Hall 8, Stand E113) under the theme of sustainability, which it added is embedding strategically and organizationally in its company.

 

Among its sustainable products are the ECOPERL series of environmentally friendly, fluorine-free hydrophobizing finishing chemicals for outdoor textiles; REAKNITT ZF finishing chemicals that are free of formaldehyde and designed for easy iron and less wrinkles; water-based, PVC- and phthalate-free printing pastes; Duron PET-recycling spin finishes that enable sustainable use of resources in the manufacture used bottles into fibers for hygienic application; and the next generation of FELOSAN FOX detergent that is more biodegradable than traditional detergents and produces excellent washing results, the company said.

 

Datacolor

 

Datacolor, based in Lawrenceville, N.J., USA, will highlight its Check 3 and Match Textile v. 2.0 products at ITMA (Hall 7, Stand H120), along with a new product it will unveil during the show.

 

CHECK 3 is a completely redesigned portable spectrophotometer with a long history for the formulation and quality control needs of color professionals in the textile and other industries. The instrument offers excellent correlation to Datacolor’s 600 series of benchtop instruments, the company said.

 

MATCH TEXTILE v. 2.0, is a significant upgrade to its smart color-matching software for color professionals in the textile industry. According to Datacolor, the software significantly increases the accuracy of recipe calculation and speeds up the color-matching process, improving productivity and reducing costs for dyehouses.

 

DyStar

 

Singapore-based DyStar said it will present a variety of innovative, sustainable dyes, inks, chemicals and processes at ITMA (Hall 18, Stand B105).

 

Some of the highlights of its fashion and outdoor solutions are the new, PCA-free Levafix® Eco dyes for cellulosic, which are completely metal-free; the Realan® Black MF-PV dye for wool; and the Dianix® XF2 disperse dye with high wetfastness. These dyes will be complemented by PFC-free, water-repellent Evo® chemicals that are in accordance with the ZDHC requirements and ultra-low formaldehyde resins that fulfill new EU regulations, the company said.

 

DyStar will also present a complete denim solution package for blue and colorful denim with fashionable wash effects and many finishing options. Visitors will also find innovative solutions for digital printing with Jettex® inks in combination with Sera® and Evo auxiliaries.

 

Huntsman Textile Effects

 

Huntsman of Singapore said it will showcase its expertise in digital printing across a wide variety of applications and inks for all types of fibers at ITMA (Hall 8, Stand F108).

 

Product highlights include these ink brands: NOVACRON® MI / XKS HD, LANASET® SI-HS / XKS, TERASIL® XKS / XKS HL / SUBLI XKS, LYOSPERSE® GP and ERIOFAST® XKS / RHK for Kyocera-based machines, Epson Heads and Samba Fujifilm print heads. These inks can be used in such areas as apparel, textiles, flags and automotive applications.

 

James Heal

 

Visitors to U.K.-based James Heal’s booth (Hall 7, Stand H122) will see precision testing instruments in a fully working testing lab setting.

 

In the “lab” will be the latest models of the testing instruments such as the Martindale abrasion and pilling tester; the TruBurst pneumatic bursting strength tester; and the Titan universal strength tester; along with new products such as the ProMace mace snag tester; the ProView universal assessment viewer; and the Visual Color Assessment Cabinet.

 

Konica Minolta

 

Tokyo-based Konica Minolta, Inc. will unveil two scan-type high- and medium-speed inkjet textile printers, Nassenger 10 and Nassenger 8, at ITMA (Hall 18, Stand C108), both with newly developed inkjet print heads. With a print speed of 580 m2/hour, Nassenger 10 is ideal for customers who require high-volume printing as well as higher-quality reproduction of images, according to Konica Minolta. With a print speed of 580 m2/hour, this model can replace a conventional flat-screen printing machine. Nassenger 8, with a print speed of 240 m2/hour, is capable of meeting a variety of printing needs ranging from sample printing to low-volume printing, the company said.

 

Mesdan/A.B. Carter

 

Mesdan, based in Italy, is represented in the North American market by fellow AATCC member A.B. Carter of Gastonia, N.C., USA. At its booth (Hall 7, Stand H109), Mesdan will show its latest lab equipment for yarn and fabric dyeing and finishing.

 

One of its newest products to be shown is the Autowash Code 311L, which is designed to assess colorfastness during washing with water or dry cleaning. This instrument is suitable for testing fabrics, cloths and natural and synthetic leather.

 

Morrison Textile Machinery/APJeT, Inc.

 

Morrison Textile Machinery, based in Fort Lawn, S.C., USA, said it will showcase the industry’s first significant advancement in rope washing with our patented Peak Washer range at ITMA (Hall 14, Stand H105).

 

This revolutionary device saves 30 percent to 40 percent in total water consumption with more gentle yarn handling than conventional configurations, the company said. A demonstration washer will be on hand to allow visitors to see how low levels of cascading wash water creates multiple, completely unique water-through-web liquor exchanges while simultaneously permitting the operator to see wash water color and fine-tune flows.

 

Morrison will share a booth with partner and fellow AATCC member APJeT, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of patented atmospheric plasma technology. Morrison is an investor in and the sole licensee to build machinery for APJeT. APJeT creates and develops methods for applying high-performance physical property finishes to textiles and other substrates such as films. Its dry, atmospheric plasma process is continuous and does not require vacuum systems. APJeT's technology uses significantly less chemistry than conventional wet post-finishing and eliminates the need for water or heat, it said. 

 

Their technology was designed with the environment in mind. APJeT's method of application significantly reduces water usage since none is required for its post-finishing process. No harmful emissions or wastewater treatments are associated with this technology, the company said.