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With record levels of exhibitors and animpressive range of innovative prod-ucts as well as offers on top themessuch as sustainability, contract busi-ness and healthy sleep, Heimtextil2019 held during January 7-10 enjoyeda dynamic start to the new season forhome and contract textiles. The event’snew hall concept met with broadapproval.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt, theHeimtextil show boasted 3,025 exhibitorsfrom 65 countries. Olaf Schmidt, MesseFrankfurt vice-president of textiles andtextile technologies said the number ofUS buyers at the show had increased,implying that the country was exploringopportunities in the international market.“All the big US stores are here. There is,

clearly, a shift to other countries andbecause of the emotional character of theongoing problem, we should know inabout six months from now what willhappen,” he added.

However, he was unsure if othersuppliers can quickly replace China as theworld’s biggest textile supplier with itshuge textile-manufacturing infrastructure.Schmidt was upbeat about the Asianregion’s potential, with Vietnam,Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, andBangladesh expected to become keyplayers in the global textile supply chain.“I also believe fierce internationalcompetition will force suppliers toupgrade their production processes,adopt automation and faster andconvenient modes of supplies.Technological innovation is the mantra of

the industry’s future,” he said. The textile

exhibition saw participation from Asian

exhibitors, including eight exhibitors from

Indonesia, three from Malaysia, three

from Thailand and eight from Vietnam.

The top two textile giants, China and

India, had 559 and 394 exhibitors

respectively, surpassing the host country

Germany at 301.

According to the Malaysian trade

commissioner in Frankfurt, Badrul Hisham

Hilal, Malaysia’s total exports of textiles,

apparel and footwear amounted

RM13.69 billion in the January-

November 2018 period. The US is the

biggest market for such products,

accounting for RM1.78 billion, 13% of

total exports. �

Heimtextil 2019: A lively startto the new furnishing seasongives hope for a good business

COTTON USA showcased latest innova-tions for the global home textile indus-try WHAT'S NEW IN COTTONTM includingnew innovative technologies to drivesales growth.

Bruce Atherley, CCI Executive Directorsaid: It’s been a little more than a yearsince we first introduced WHAT'S NEWIN COTTONTM initiative, and since then,we've had the opportunity to showcasesome of the most exciting newinnovations in the industry. At Heimtextil,we aim to demonstrate more of what'spossible with the help of U.S. cotton. Forexample, COVEROSS® SAI technology,where more than five types of mineralsare added on the sustainable US cottonfiber for functional and comfortable bedlinen and apparel applications.

While talking about their participationat Heimtextil,he added that COTTONUSA attracted many attendees to its

booth in hall 12.0 to learn about itscollaboration with leading brands andretailers around the world, as well as howto license the COTTON USATM Mark,which quantitative consumer researchproves is of high value to consumers andcan drive both preference and higherprices.

Additionally, COTTON USAhighlighted U.S. cotton's sustainability,quality, transparency and premium value,as well as the findings of the currentmarket and consumer studies and itsongoing Sourcing Programs that matchU.S. cotton buyers and suppliersthroughout the supply chain. Almost80% of United States’ cotton is exported,developing markets such as Pakistan areimportant aspects of our branding.

"Innovation is at the heart ofeverything we do," Atherley said. "As webegin our second year, expect to see

more of the creative solutions consumersand retailers have been looking for. Wewill continue to share new technologiesand opportunities that help our partnersmove their business forward, and it startswith U.S. cotton."

Cotton Council International (CCI) isa non-profit trade association thatpromotes U.S. cotton fiber andmanufactured cotton products aroundthe globe with COTTON USATM Mark.The association reach extends to morethan 50 countries through 20 officesaround the world. With more than 60years of experience, CCI’s mission is tomake U.S. cotton the preferred fiber formills/manufacturers, brands/retailers andconsumers, commanding a value-addedpremium that delivers profitability acrossthe U.S. cotton industry and drives exportgrowth of fiber, yarn and other cottonproducts.�

COTTON USA highlights theinnovations for Home textiles sector



COVEROSS® multifunctionaltechnology from HAP Co.Ltd, Japan

COVEROSS® is a multifunctionalJapanese technology, that can applymultiple benefits and functions into asingle fabric or garment.

The COVEROSS® technology aims todevelop sustainable fabrics, that areenvironmentally friendly, multifunctionaland custom designed for discerningcustomers.

Some of the benefits of COVEROSS®

include sweat stain prevention, cool

touch, thermal barrier, antifungal, insectrepellent and quick absorption.

According to information provided byCotton USATM, the new technologyCOVEROSS® WIZZARD for fabricfinishing gives 10 different functions tofabric while maintaining the naturalsoftness and breathability of 100%cotton, providing stress-free comfortablewear. It acts as a catalyst particle,titanium oxide and silver ion, whichoxidizes and decomposes protein thatbecomes the source of dirt and smell.

Moto Suzuki from COVEROSSDivision, HAP Co. Ltd, Japan says that:“Many fabric manufacturers want to useour technology, but at the moment wewill sell fabrics ourselves. Ourmultifunctional processing COVEROSS® iscurrently being produced in Indonesia.We have developed our own chemicalsand production facilities independently.There are requests from many companiesto provide processing technology, but we

are refusing them now. The reason is thatthe machining process is very difficult,and engineers need to stay on-site. This isa highly functional material customized tothe individual requests of the customers.”

COVEROSS® SAI is also anothertechnology, where more than five typesof minerals are added on the sustainableUS cotton fiber. Through high-endinfrared processing, the wearers of thismaterial can expect fatigue recoverybetter sleep, lowering blood pressure andother health benefits. While talking aboutthe domestic washing, COVEROSSfinishing will last for 20 home washes,but with upcoming research andcontinuous innovation, we expect thefabric to function with the home laundryof more than 30 times.

The Coveross®SAI was highlighted atHeimtextil on the stand of Cotton CouncilInternational (CCI). COVEROSS® is theregistered trademark of HAP Co. Ltd,Japan.�

Epson: SureColor SC-S80600printer for hometextiles marketAt Heimtextil, Epson created a livingroom in partnership with Brochier, theprestigious brand of top of the range offurnishing fabrics.

Some furnishing items displayedduring the exhibition included sofa,armchairs, poufs, curtains, and carpetsmade of fabrics printed by Monna Lisaprinter. The motif of the UtopianPhilodendron, chosen from thecompany’s archive of furnishing fabrics.

Other highlights include SureColorSC-S80600 printer ideal to printwallpaper, and SureColor SC-F9300 forsublimation textile printing, the idealsolution to personalize household itemsand to create 3D printed objects, such asplates, cutlery, and vases.

The SureColor SC-F9300, 64” is auser-friendly economic printer. This

flexible machine is the ideal choice toproduce small volumes of quality fabricsand to sublime custom-designed motifson hard substrates, such as, for example,anti-splash panels, table tops, cups,cutlery, and vases. A 4-colour printer thatuses UltraChrome DS ink with high-density HDK black, the model SC-F9300offers Epson PrecisionCore TFP doubleprint heads for consistent results thatfeature exceptional colors and definition.

The SureColor SC-S80600 printersupports a wide range of substrates tomeet all needs, from posters to graphicsapplications and interior decoration. Withits advanced substrate managementsystem, the printer ensures high precisionfor exceptional performance. Automatedmaintenance of print heads and thecollection system for condensateproduced by ink allow uninterruptedprinting, thus ensuring high levels ofproductivity. The SureColor SC-F2100 fordirect printing on fabric can produce, in afew minutes, kitchen towels, aprons,cushions, and personalized bags. Aprinter that is highly appreciated by themarket: Epson estimates that, from itslaunch until August 2018, it has beenused to print about 36 million t-shirtsworldwide.�

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Zimmer from Austria highlightsCOLARIS Pigment inkjet printingfor hometextilesCOLARIS digital printing process pro-vides a number of major advantages:sensational print results, simplifiedproduction, flexibility, environmentalprotection, resource conservation andcost savings.

The typical applications for COLARISdigital pigment printing include all kindsof home textiles, where best light fastnessis needed, such as upholstery, cushions,sun-blinds, tents, etc.

Other application areas includeworkwear and unforms, with customdesigned camouflage patterns, aredigitally printed on poly-cotton fabrics.Lastly, the pigment can also be used toprint on panels which have an absorbingsurface which opens a lot of newapplications for decorative wall art andpanels.

According to Zimmer, pigment workson almost any type of fibres, paper, woodand many materials and there is no

special know-how needed to operate aCOLARIS Pigment printer.

It is important to note there is nowaste water or use of solvents, with lowenergy consumption. There is almost nowet-process involved and only high

temperature is needed for fixation. In itssimplest form, only a 4 colour COLARISprinter and drying and fixation unit areneeded. With only 4 to 6 colours, thebest colour strength and brilliance isachieved to cover the full-colourgamut.�

LaForte® Fabric has high produc-tion capacity, being able to reachthe maximum speed of 920sqm/h, according to the selectedconfiguration.

The LaForte 400 Fabric digitalprinter offers a high definitionprinting with a maximum resolutionof 1200 DPI with variable droptechnology. The simplified headalignment for maximum precision,precise belt feeding movement andfeed accuracy less than 20 micronsensure accurate printing results.

The advanced control softwareaccentuates the clearness of the

output, reducing the ditheringeffect and last but not the least, anadvanced matrix dot layoutguarantees an exceptional yieldwith consistent printing results.

The applications include printingon a wide variety of fabrics withoptimal results on polyester, cotton,viscose, silk, Lycra, wool, canvasand much more.

At Heimtextil, Aleph focussedon three application areas: printingon cotton and cotton blends forhome decorating and curtains,printing on the wallpaper, andprinting on canvas for promotionalarticles.�

Aleph Laforte 400 Fabric printer forlarge volume printing


At Heimtextil Frankfurt SPGPrints pre-sented the digital printing solutions forhome furnishing and interior decormarkets. The highlight of SPGPrints’digital offering – shown by a videopresentation at the stand – was thePIKE 700 UV-inkjet hybrid printer, fordecor laminates and other industrialapplications, and based on the com-pany’s Archer® inkjet technology.

With the PIKE 700, designers anddecorators can have custom or mass-market products quickly andcost-effectively, no matter what thevolume. It is a 700mm-wide roll-to-rollmachine, featuring up to 10 colour

positions arounda central cylinder,with CMYK pluswhite asstandard. Theprinter featuresLED pinningbetween colour stations to ensure imagesharpness. It uses SPGPrints’ own inksthat are optimised for the machine’s printheads and treatment processes.

The PIKE 700 printer can print on thefull range of textiles, papers, films, foilsand boards at resolutions of up to1200dpi. It produces vignettes with tonalgradations that are smoother thanconventional printing technology and

achieves consistent colour uniformity on

both supported and unsupported paper

and film materials up to 450µm thickness.

Furthermore, the printer may

incorporate rotary screen-printing units

for added value high-impact “look and

feel” effects, as well as priming, corona

treatment among other complementary

technologies, to form a complete single-

pass production line.�

SPGPrints: PIKE 700 UV digitalinkjet printer

Mimaki Europe, one of the leading manu-facturers of inkjet printers and cutting sys-tems was also present at Heimtextil underthe theme of ‘The Fusion of Innovation andDesign’ and celebrating digital print withinall elements of art, interior design andfashion, Mimaki displayed the work fromdesigners including Sigrid Calon andClaire Vos (Studio Roderick Vos), at theMimaki booth.

The printed applications on a diverserange of textiles, fabrics and interiormaterials are used to demonstrate the powerof digital print to enable and explore manymore possibilities in the creative process. Forexample, the designer Anousjka Röbendisplayed shoes; creative studio Deuxd’Amsterdam showed a unique kimonodesigned specifically for Mimaki for displayat Heimtextil show.

“Heimtextil is always a really good showfor us. For 2019, we’re excited to share theresults of our collaboration with theseamazing designers and to demonstratewhat’s possible with our comprehensiverange of printers,” says Mark Sollman,

Mimaki Application ManagerEMEA.

“From entry-level printers toproduction workhorses, eachMimaki system delivers premiumquality print and profit-enhancing productivity. What’smore, using our wide range ofinks, a huge variety of substrateapplications now becomesavailable too. So, whether you’re a designerseeking to push the creative boundaries oftextile printing, or a brand looking toincrease productivity and lowerenvironmental footprint, a visit to theMimaki stand is a must,” continued Sollman.

During Heimtextil, Mimaki’s broadportfolio of printing solutions was split intothree distinct areas including interior design,fashion and art. In the art section, theUCJV150-160 inkjet printer withenvironmentally-friendly UV-curable inks,was used produce wallpaper on displayduring the exhibition.

The TS55-1800 dye sublimation printeris the latest addition to Mimaki's extensive

portfolio of textile printers. Textiles will beprinted in both the interior design andfashion areas, with the ultra-productiveTS55-1800 sublimation transfer inkjet printerfocusing on upholstery.

Danna Drion, Senior MarketingManager EMEA, Mimaki Europe, concludes:“We’re absolutely delighted to beshowcasing this collection of talent atHeimtextil - it perfectly demonstrates whatcan be achieved when you mix designexcellence with high quality digital printingfrom Mimaki technology. Of course, we willalso show the business case that supportsthese projects too – profit generating printsolutions that enable innovation andbusiness growth.”�

Mimaki presented extensiveportfolio of textile printers

The TS55-1800 dye sublimation printer is the latest additionto Mimaki's extensive portfolio of textile printers.

PIKE 700 printer.

Pakistan’s dominant presence atHeimtextil 2019 proved to be a monu-mental step towards tapping global tex-tile markets and influencinginternational buyers with products thatadhere to the finest quality standards.

About 222 Pakistani companies werepresent during the fair and the TradeDevelopment Authority of Pakistan hasalso set up a pavilion at the fair toshowcase Pakistan’s products. More than800 traders and visitors from Pakistanwere present at the exhibition as well asstudents from Pakistani arts and textileinstitutes.

Pakistan is the fourth largestparticipating country in the event. Theexhibitors were hopeful that 2019 would

be a positive year for the country’sexports and the national economy,especially the textile industry, followingthe announcement of concessions andsupportive policies by the government.Owing to the European Union’s GSP Plusfacility for Pakistan, the importance ofthis exhibition has increased further.

According to Gul Ahmed Textile MillsChairman, Bashir Ali Muhammad, a verypositive response was received right fromthe very start of the exhibition as a largenumber of international buyers expressedinterest in Pakistani products.

Nadeem Kiyani, JK Group MarketingDirector said, “We are very enthusiasticabout the buyers heading to theexhibition.”

Ahmad Kamal, Kamal Textiles said,“Pakistani textile products are beingdemanded all over the world as evidentfrom a large number of buyers visitingPakistani stalls at the exhibition. In orderto be more competitive, we need toreduce our production cost for which thenew government must take immediatesteps.”

Sohail Khamisa, Mustaqim Dyeingand Printing Manager BusinessDevelopment said, “The business isgrowing and companies in Pakistan needto focus more on creativity andinnovation.”

Muhammad Naqi Bari, Bari TextileMills said, “With the wide range of hometextile products and designs, Heimtextil isone of the best platforms to showcaseour products. However, the cost of doingbusiness is increasing everyday and wehope that government will take measuresto mitigate these problems.”

Abid Hussain, CEO, Hussain Homesaid, “It’s a good start of the year, we arehoping to grow our business more withnew contacts.” �

Pakistan presence at Heimtextil

Iqbal Ebrahim,CEO, Orient Textile Mills. Tabish Bari and Naqi Bari, Bari Textile Mills.

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Glimpses of Pakistani exhibitors

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