ESMA Academy: Sustainable Digital Printing on Textiles
Basic principles and theory transfer 17-19 October 2023
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 theoretical sessions are combined with hands-on practical blocks in which chosen topics are highlighted in small teams. 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
The practical training will be offered in small teams (max. 4-5 people) and will highlight some of the topics that are discussed in the theoretical part. Participants learn and exercise the workflow and each single step required in sustainable digital printing on textiles. Each of the practical sessions ends with a question or task that is to be tackled by the teams to stimulate the intake of subject matters.
Programme
Tuesday 17 until Thursday 19 October 2023 | Online
Tuesday 17/10
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 18/10
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 – 17:00 Sustainability aspects
17:00 – 17:30 Characterisation of textiles and prints
Thursday 19/10
13:00 – 13:45 Colour & colour calibration
13:45 – 15:15 Sustainability analysis for textile processes and products
15:15 – 15:45 Break
15:45 – 16:30 Microfactories
16:30 – 16:45 FAQ & closing session
ESMA Academy: Sustainable Digital Printing on Textiles
Comprehensive online training
17-19 October 2023
Location: Online
Participation fee (theory): 995 EUR
In cooperation with DITF.