TEXTILE AUXILIARIES DIAMONTEX CONNECTING COLOURS Digital Textile Printing
CHEMISTRY TAILOR-MADE The demand for high flexibility in relation to customer requirements, rapid adaptation to fashion trends followed by problem-free and reproducible patterning, water and wastewater savings as well as the elimination of costly stencils and their storage makes digital textile printing increasingly more important. The compact DIAMONTEX product line from Zschimmer & Schwarz is a revolutionary development in digital textile printing. The DIAMONTEX modular system offers perfectly matched solutions for these individual areas: primers, inks, aftertreatment, finishing and coating. DIAMONTEX Primer, Inks and MORE! Our application engineers and sales service will be happy to advise you. T +49 3724 67-245 textile@zschimmer-schwarz.com 2 Zschimmer & Schwarz has been a bluesign system partner since 2012. bluesign is driving sustainable textile production to protect mankind, the environment and resources. Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
LET US TAKE YOU ON A FASCINATING JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINTING 4 10 18 20 22 DIAMONTEX PRIMING DIAMONTEX INKS DIAMONTEX AFTERTREATMENT DIAMONTEX FUNCTIONALISATION DIAMONTEX SERVICE PRODUCT OVERVIEW 24 26 28 29 Priming Inks Aftertreatment Functionalisation Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 3
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DIAMONTEX PRIMING OVERVIEW From thickener to powerful DIAMONTEX Primer The DIAMONTEX series offers a broad spectrum of synthetic thickeners for all areas of application. These allow significantly sharper contours and greater brilliance compared to alginate-based alternatives whilst reducing the risk of bacteria. To comply with specialised ecological criteria, the DIAMONTEX range also includes acrylamide-free thickeners. The typical standard components such as sequestering agents, defoamers, wetting agents and ph buffers are of course part of the DIAMONTEX modular system and complement the thickener in the primer formulation. When you combine these with special additives for sharp contours, high fastness values, intensive colours, a soft touch as well as reduced urea need, you have created the basis for an innovative product already at the priming phase. Ink Textile substrate Schematic comparison of a standard priming (left) with DIAMONTEX priming (right) Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 5
DIAMONTEX PRIMING DIAMONTEX FLAG BENEFITS Special thickener for digital printing on polyester flags Improved print through Very good print sharpness High colour yield and brilliancy FLAG PRINTING ON POLYESTER WITH DIAMONTEX FLAG Printing flags is a complex task which DIAMONTEX FLAG copes with excellently. Maximum contour sharpness with optimum print through produces perfect printing results. Front Rear DIAMONTEX HD-CN BENEFITS Thickener for reactive printing on cellulosic materials and polyamide with high need of penetration Beneficial especially for knitwear High depth of shade and brilliancy Easy handling and very good processing properties Alginate DIAMONTEX HD-CN 6 Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
DIAMONTEX PRIMING DIAMONTEX HQ-R BENEFITS High performing thickener for reactive printing on cellulosic fibres such as cotton or viscose High quality surface printing, especially on woven fabrics Excellent colour yields and highest brilliancy Reduced urea requirement COMPARISON OF PRINTING RESULTS Alginate (100% urea) Standard (100% urea) DIAMONTEX HQ-R (60 70% less urea) UREA REDUCTION WITH DIAMONTEX PRIMING COTTON VISCOSE 120 120 115 115 Depth of Shade [%] 110 105 100 Depth of Shade[%] 110 105 100 95 95 90 HD-CN/ urea 1:1 HQ-R/ urea 1:0.5 HQ-R/ urea 1:0.3 90 HD-CN/ urea 1:1.5 HQ-R/ urea 1:0.75 HQ-R/ urea 1:0.45 The reduction of required urea was observed via colorimetric measurements of CMYK with different ratios of thickener and urea. Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 7
DIAMONTEX PRIMING PRINT SHARPNESS IMPROVEMENT BENEFITS Prevention of ink bleeding during the printing process Direct inkjet printing of images with high contour sharpness and high resolution EFFECT OF DIAMONTEX PIX Standard priming Priming with DIAMONTEX PIX The comparison shows a significant prevention of ink bleeding, especially with sharp contours and motifs with high resolution, by using DIAMONTEX PIX in the priming. LIGHT FASTNESS ENHANCEMENT BENEFITS Improves hot light fastness (FAKRA) of dyed polyester with disperse inks High fastness to sublimation No influence on colour shade Retains its protective properties even after subsequent thermal treatment In combination with other DIAMONTEX products, DIAMONTEX PEUV increases the light fastness by up to 1.5 points on the scale. Light fastness [grade] 6 5 4 3 2 1 Improvement of light fastness with DIAMONTEX PEUV on polyester printed with disperse inks without DIAMONTEX PEUV with DIAMONTEX PEUV 0 Yellow Magenta Cyan Black 8 Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
DIAMONTEX PRIMING UREA REDUCTION BENEFITS Auxiliary for the regulation of moisture which significantly decreases the use of urea in the priming recipe (no necessity for separate dissolving of urea) Reduces nitrogen input into the wastewater Suitable priming additive for digital printing on cellulosic fibres and polyamide PENETRATION BENEFITS Special wetting agent for digital printing which decreases surface tension and improves penetration Support of re-wetting during ink application Very good wetting and deaerating power COMPARISON OF PENETRATION RESULTS without DIAMONTEX PAD-U with DIAMONTEX PAD-U The figure shows the printing results on a carpet after priming with DAIMONTEX PAD-U (right), and without DIAMONTEX PAD-U (left). The usage of this special additive shows the significantly improved penetration of ink into the fibres. Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 9
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DIAMONTEX INKS OVERVIEW In developing the DIAMONTEX Inks, we drew on the company s many years of experience in the development and production of ink for other applications. The inks comply with all environmental standards. We have succeeded in developing an ink range that is ideally suited to the DIAMONTEX modular system and can be used in either fourink or eight-ink systems. The inks are individually adjusted to the respective print heads. This ensures optimum printing results. The water-based inks in the DIAMONTEX series offer numerous options in individual colour space design. The brilliant colours in combination with the DIAMONTEX Primer produce extraordinary printing results. Customised inks are possible for individual colour requests. DIAMONTEX CYAN DIAMONTEX YELLOW All colour gradients are possible DIAMONTEX MAGENTA DIAMONTEX BLACK DIAMONTEX CLEANER (special cleaner for digital printing machines) DIAMONTEX P Water-based pigment inks for digital textile inkjet printing DIAMONTEX S Water-based sublimation inks for digital textile inkjet printing DIAMONTEX R Water-based reactive inks for digital textile inkjet printing DIAMONTEX CLEANER Special agent for the cleaning of digital printing machines Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 11
DIAMONTEX INKS DIAMONTEX P DIAMONTEX P is a universally applicable printing solution for a variety of textile fibres such as cotton, polyester, blends or special materials. The water-based pigment inks are available in yellow, magenta, cyan and black as well as in special colours like green, orange, scarlet or blue. DIAMONTEX P pigment inks combine a reliable printing performance with easy handling and cleaning. The different shades available impress with their outstanding fastness to washing and rubbing on different kinds of substrates. The easy and short process is an additional decisive advantage of using pigment inks in digital textile printing. BENEFITS One ink for different substrates Excellent light fastness Outstanding fastness to washing (at least 20-25 washing processes at 60 C) Very good rub fastness, especially wet rubbing Reliable printing performance, easy handling and cleaning Short and easy printing process PRINTING WITH REACTIVE INKS INKJET- PRIMING DIGITAL PRINT STEAMING AFTER- TREATMENT FUNCTIONALI- SATION PRINTING WITH PIGMENT INKS optional: PRETREATMENT DIGITAL PRINT CONDENSATION FUNCTIONALISATION 12 Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
DIAMONTEX INKS FASTNESS TO WASHING AFTER 5 TO 25 TIMES OF WASHING BY USING DIAMONTEX P INKS Multiple washing at 60 C of 100% cotton (raw material) printed with DIAMONTEX P inks 5 times washed 15 times washed 25 times washed unwashed 10 times washed 20 times washed 13
DIAMONTEX INKS DIAMONTEX S DIAMONTEX S sublimation inks are water-based, environmentally friendly inks made from disperse dyes for digital transfer printing on polyester. They are especially optimised for transfer printing, but also usable for direct printing on materials with a high demand of ink penetration (e.g. printing on flags). In transfer printing the inks, which are available in yellow, magenta, cyan, and black, are printed on transfer paper. The image is then transferred onto and simultaneously fixed on the textile substrate using a heat press or calender (typically at 180 200 C for 60 20 sec). The DIAMONTEX S sublimation inks exhibit exceptional transfer rates with excellent colour fidelity and high contour sharpness. Likewise, optimum print sharpness and wet fastness properties are achieved in direct printing in combination with perfectly adjusted DIAMONTEX priming. In addition to the individual adaption to different print heads, special colours such as neon yellow or neon pink can be developed on request. BENEFITS Especially developed inkjet inks for transfer printing Exceptional transfer rates with excellent colour fidelity Allows transfer printing on 3D-materials Very good ink penetration in direct printing Reliable printing results PROCESS OF TRANSFER PRINTING ON POLYESTER Textile Printed fabric Heated cylinder Transfer paper Waste paper 14 Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
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DIAMONTEX INKS DIAMONTEX R DIAMONTEX R refers to the water-based product range of reactive inks, which are compliant with all environmental standards. In addition to the primary colours yellow, magenta, cyan and black, spot colours like orange or deep red are available for expanding the colour space. The inks show excellent colour characteristics on cotton and viscose. The chemical bonding of the dye to the textile fibres produces wet-fast dyes with excellent colour brilliance. BENEFITS Water-based, environmentally friendly inks Excellent colour characteristics on cellulose-based materials Outstanding wet fastness Reliable printing performance STABILITY 10 Fresh ink 4 weeks at 60 C 4 weeks at 2 C 8 Viscosity [mpa*s] 6 4 2 0 0 500 1.000 1.500 2.000 2.500 Shear Rate [1/s] The stability of the inks is examined by different analytical methods like, for example, measuring the viscosity. For this purpose, the formulated products are stored for a longer period under defined conditions and afterwards the analytical data are compared to the initial values in terms of viscosity stability. Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 17
DIAMONTEX AFTERTREATMENT AFTERTREATMENT The aftertreatment of digitally printed textiles is an indispensable process for some applications. The DIAMONTEX range offers products that have been specifically tailored to remove auxiliaries that have been applied during various stages and/or to significantly improve light, wash and rubbing fastness. DIAMONTEX SOAP DIAMONTEX FIX Complexing and aftersoaping agent for digital printing with reactive inks, which significantly improves the fastness properties and prevents redeposition of unfixed dyestuff during the washing process. Aftertreatment agent for digital printing with reactive inks, which enhances wash fastness and effects a notable improvement of wet fastness in case of dark red und navy blue shades. DIAMONTEX ECOFAP Choosing the right DIAMONTEX aftertreatment agents yields better fastness properties. The figure gives an example of the significant improvement of wet fastness on polyamide which was digitally printed with acid inks and post-treated with DIAMONTEX ECOFAP. PERSPIRATION FASTNESS without DIAMONTEX ECOFAP with DIAMONTEX ECOFAP WATER FASTNESS without DIAMONTEX ECOFAP with DIAMONTEX ECOFAP 18 Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
DIAMONTEX AFTERTREATMENT DIAMONTEX RESIST Reserving agent for print wash off of digital printings on polyamide that prevents the reattachment of dyestuff in rinsing baths due to its water solubility and high affinity to selected acid dyes. COMPARISON OF BACK STAINING EFFECT BY USING DIAMONTEX RESIST without DIAMONTEX RESIST with DIAMONTEX RESIST The figure shows the aftertreatment of a digital printed carpet (acid inks) with (right) and without DIAMONTEX RESIST (left). Due to its high affinity to acid dyes back staining during the wash off can be prevented, thus ensuring an optimal end result. 19
DIAMONTEX FUNCTIONALISATION FUNCTIONALISATION The last stage in textile finishing functionalisation is one of the most important ones. Products from the DIAMONTEX range that have been specifically designed for digitally printed materials put in place the requisite additional properties such as softness, flame retardancy, water and oil repellence and/or indoor air freshness. DIAMONTEX SOFTENER Improvement of technological properties (wrinkle recovery, abrasion resistance, tear strength) Shows colour deepening effect Increases elastic resilience, hydrophobicity and gloss SURFACE FUNCTIONALISATION WITH DIAMONTEX Hydrophilic, moisture regulating softener especially for digitally printed sport textiles Washing resistant water- and oil-repellent agents for all digitally printed textiles, especially for outdoor applications DIAMONTEX AIR Improved indoor air quality Eliminates harmful substances in the room air (e.g. formaldehyde) UV light (daylight) not required to achieve its effect DIAMONTEX FLAME RETARDANTS Halogen-free flame retardants for the treatment of all kinds of textiles Can be used as a component in the primer or in the subsequent application Very good corrosion stability 20
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DIAMONTEX SERVICE SERVICE A specially trained service team and an in-house R&D department are backing up this perfectly coordinated modular system. We will accompany you every step along the way, from initial consultation and laboratory setup through to the delivery of an individualised formulation to suit your practical needs. Thanks to the latest laboratory technology and large digital printing systems for different substrates, we are able to assist you in optimising your processes. This includes in particular the matching of inks to print heads and to machinery as well as colour management on site. BENEFITS Drafting of individual recipes Investigation of physical properties, material compatibility and stability Tests for printability and shelf life (long-term stability) Sample prints including colour management Examination of printed samples for fastness and colorimetric properties Production scale tests on large pilot plants for all process stages MONITORING, ANALYSIS AND OPTIMISATION OF THE DROPLET FLIGHT WITH DIAMONTEX INKS 26 µs 82 µs 226 µs 282 µs 100 µm Drop volume: 6 pl Drop velocity: 5 m/s The figure shows the time course of an inkjet-printhead drop ejection (image sequence from left to right). The spherical droplet is analysed in terms of speed, volume and shape and, if necessary, optimised by adjusting the ink formulation. This guarantees reliable printability, adapted to different printing systems. Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 23
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRIMING/THICKENERS PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATION DIAMONTEX HQ-R Reduced urea need, excellent colour yield, highest brilliancy, easy to wash off, soft touch High quality thickener for reactive printing on cellulosics DIAMONTEX HD-CN Very good colour yield and brilliancy, easy to wash off, soft touch, easy handling and good processability Thickener for reactive printing with good penetration on cellulosics DIAMONTEX AF-U Very good colour yield, high brilliancy, no influence on touch, no afterswelling, easy to wash off Acrylamide-free thickener for polyester DIAMONTEX FLAG Improved print through, very good image sharpness and colour yield, high brilliancy, no influence on touch Special synthetic thickener for digital printing on polyester flags DIAMONTEX HD-U Very good colour yield, high brilliancy, no influence on touch, no afterswelling, free of foam, easy to wash off Universal thickener 24 Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRIMING/SPECIAL ADDITIVES PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATION DIAMONTEX SEQ-U Highly effective complexing agent, prevents the formation of insoluble Ca alginates, protects sensitive disperse dyes from polyvalent metal ions, no demetallisation of dyestuff, foam-free, easy to wash off Sequestering agent for digital printing DIAMONTEX PAD-U Very good wetting and deaerating power, assists re-wetting during ink application, applicable within a ph range of 1 to 12 Special wetting agent for digital printing, decreases surface tension DIAMONTEX SETAC Consistent ph value of the padding liquor and therefore on the fabric, protects alkali-sensitive disperse dyes, not volatile Special ph buffer for digital printing, ph value of the priming remains acidic DIAMONTEX CD-PE Increase of colour yield, improvement of antistatic properties, gives hydrophilic properties, high yellowing resistance up to 200 C Colour deepening agent for digital printing, for all ink systems (reactive, dispersion, acid) DIAMONTEX PIX Improvement of print sharpness of disperse inkjet printings, highly resistant to yellowing up to 210 C Print sharpness improver for digital printing DIAMONTEX PEUV Improvement of hot light fastness (FAKRA) of dyed polyester with disperse dyes, high fastness to sublimation, stable under subsequent thermal treatment, no influence on colour shade UV absorber for digital printing with disperse inks on polyester DIAMONTEX SUBUR Reduction of nitrogen input into wastewater, no necessity for separate dissolving of urea Auxiliary for the regulation of moisture in pre-impregnation for digital printing on cotton, viscose and polyamide Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 25
PRODUCT OVERVIEW INKS PRODUCT PRINTHEAD APPLICATION DIAMONTEX YELLOW S- Epson DX5 to DX7 Water-based sublimation ink for digital printing DIAMONTEX MAGENTA S- Epson DX5 to DX7 Water-based sublimation ink for digital printing DIAMONTEX CYAN S- Epson DX5 to DX7 Water-based sublimation ink for digital printing DIAMONTEX BLACK S- Epson DX5 to DX7 Water-based sublimation ink for digital printing DIAMONTEX YELLOW P-/PE- Epson DX5 to DX7 Ricoh Gen4/5 Fujifilm Dimatix Water-based pigment ink for digital printing DIAMONTEX MAGENTA P-/PE- Epson DX5 to DX7 Ricoh Gen4/5 Fujifilm Dimatix Water-based pigment ink for digital printing DIAMONTEX CYAN P-/PE- Epson DX5 to DX7 Ricoh Gen4/5 Fujifilm Dimatix Water-based pigment ink for digital printing DIAMONTEX BLACK P-/PE- Epson DX5 to DX7 Ricoh Gen4/5 Fujifilm Dimatix Water-based pigment ink for digital printing DIAMONTEX CLEANER Special agent for the cleaning of digital printing machines 26 Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW AFTERTREATMENT PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATION DIAMONTEX SOAP Very good sequestering of water hardness elements and heavy metals, dispersing, protective colloid, improves fastness properties, facilitates detaching of non-fixed dyestuff and prevents its redeposition, no influence on touch Complexing and aftersoaping agent for digital printing with reactive inks DIAMONTEX FIX Very good improvement of wash fastness, significant wet fastness enhancement in case of dark red and navy blue shades, impedes re-hydrolysis of fixed reactive dyestuff Aftertreatment agent for digital printing with reactive inks to improve wash fastness DIAMONTEX RESIST Readily soluble in water, high affinity for selected acid and 1:2 metal complex dyes, prevents re-attachment of dyestuff in rinsing baths Reserving agent for wash off of digital printings on polyamide DIAMONTEX ECOFAP Substantial improvement of wet and chlorine fastness of polyamide printings with acid inks, no influence on shade and light fastness, no tendency to yellow Aftertreatment agent for digital printing on polyamide DIAMONTEX FRESH liq Very good improvement of wet fastness of polyamide printings with acid inks, minimal effects on touch, pleasant fresh smell, minimal influence on light fastness possible (depends on used dyestuff) Highly efficient aftertreatment agent for digital printing on polyamide DIAMONTEX TCS Very good improvement of wash, wet and rub fastness Aftertreatment agent for digital acid printing on polyamide DIAMONTEX ECORED No odour, free of sulfite, low wastewater contamination, no self-ignition, full reducing effect above 65 C in presence of alkali Highly effective ecological reducing agent for digital printing on polyester 28 Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX
PRODUCT OVERVIEW AFTERTREATMENT PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATION DIAMONTEX DISPER Excellent dispersing power on disperse dyes, readily biodegradable, environmentally friendly, based on derivates of renewable raw materials Dispersing agent for the aftertreatment of digitally printed polyester DIAMONTEX ECOWASH Excellent improvement of rubbing (dry and wet) and wet fastness, very good enhancement of fastness to organic solvents (perchloroethylene), favourable influence on touch Effective special dispersing agent for the cleaning of digital printings on polyester FUNCTIONALISATION PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATION DIAMONTEX CD-PE Increase of colour yield, improvement of antistatic properties, gives hydrophilic properties, high resistance to yellowing up to 200 C Colour deepening agent for digital printing, for all ink systems (reactive, dispersion, acid) DIAMONTEX FR Low fogging, good compatibility with finishing products, very good stability against corrosion, no influence on touch Non-permanent flame retardant for digital printings on polyester DIAMONTEX FC Based on C6 chemistry virtually free from PFOS and PFOA, no influence on touch, low foaming, distinct durability to washing, high resistance to yellowing, non-flammable Water- and oil-repellent finishing agent for all digitally printed textiles, wash-resistant DIAMONTEX CROSS Free of formaldehyde, no yellowing, good compatibility with finishing products Cross-linking agent for fluorocarbons Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 29
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW FUNCTIONALISATION PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATION DIAMONTEX STITCH Imparts excellent sewability properties to knitted goods, reduces the loss of mechanical strength during high-grade finishing, smooth surface touch, resistant to shearing, high yellowing resistance, very good stability to acids, free of silicone Softener and smoothing agent for the inclusion in finishing baths after digital printing DIAMONTEX SOFT Very soft and smooth touch, improvement of technological properties (wrinkle recovery, abrasion resistance, tear strength), increasing of elastic resilience, hydrophobicity and gloss, colour deepening effect Softener for permanent finishing of digital printed textiles DIAMONTEX HYDRO Very soft, smooth and natural touch, very good hydrophilic properties, high yellowing resistance, improves wash-and-wear effects, no influence on light fastness and shade, ph stable in the acidic and alkaline range Hydrophilic, moisture regulating softener for digitally printed textiles DIAMONTEX AIR Decomposing of formaldehyde in room air, elimination of harmful substances and odours of cigarette smoke, deodorising effect (elimination of typical new carpet odour) Finishing agent for digitally printed textiles designed to deodorise and eliminate pollutants from indoor air Zschimmer & Schwarz DIAMONTEX 31
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