ESMA Academy: Sustainable Digital Printing on Textiles- 2024 

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17th Sep, 2024 to 19th Sep, 2024 at Online, , Germany ESMA Academy: Sustainable Digital Printing on Textiles 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. Theoretical Blocks:-Materials: textile substrates, dyestuffs, textile auxiliaries, thickeners, fixation of dyes, new fibres and inks, environmental impact of materials Textile chemistry and chemical pre-treatment: chemical pre-treatment of textiles, alkaline treatment, bleaching, mercerization, wetting, thermofixation, finishing, environmental impact of pre-treatment.