ESMA Academy: Sustainable Digital Printing on Textiles
Basic principles and theory transfer 23-25 September 2025
Education session
Participants receive insights in the procedure of inkjet printing on textile materials and accompanying topics such as textile chemistry and pre-treatment, ink formulation, curing techniques, colour management and characterisation of textile materials and printing quality. In addition, the workflow in digital printing will be shown in a textile microfactory environment. All information is presented in a neutral fashion and no prior knowledge is required to attend.
In-depth overview
The main focus is laid on all technical aspects that have to be taken into account when operating a digital inkjet printing process in a textile factory. The participants will be able to decide if and to what extent inkjet printing technologies can be applied in their own production and how it contributes to sustainability. The analysis of sustainability for textile processes such as printing, weaving and spinning will be presented and demonstrated.
Interaction with experts
Online sessions are organised in small groups leaving ample time for Q&A and interaction with independent researchers and industry experts. Upon request we can offer a follow-up practical training to highlight some of the topics from the theory part. Participants will then learn and exercise the workflow and each single step required in sustainable digital printing on textiles.
Programme
Tuesday 23 until Thursday 25 September 2025 | Online
Tuesday 23/09
13:00 – 13:15 Welcome and introduction
13:15 – 14:15 Material science & chemical pre-treatment
14:15 – 15:00 Pre-treatment in inkjet printing
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:30 Inks and ink formulation
16:30 – 17:00 Sustainability aspects
Wednesday 24/09
13:00 – 14:15 Studying inks, substrates and their interactions
14:15 – 15:30 Inkjet printing and Inkjet printing machines
15:30 - 16:00 Break
16:00 – 16:30 Post-treatment in inkjet printing
16:30 – 17:15 Colour & colour calibration
17:15 – 17:45 Characterisation of textiles and prints
Thursday 25/09
13:00 – 14:30 Sustainability analysis for textile processes and products
14:30 – 15:00 Break
15:00 – 15:45 Microfactories, automatization & robotics
15:45 – 16:30 Digital finishing center
16:30 – 16:45 FAQ & closing session
ESMA Academy: Sustainable Digital Printing on Textiles
Comprehensive online training
23-25 September 2025
Location: Online
Participation fee (theory): 995 EUR
In cooperation with DITF.