FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A
New Solutions for Custom Digital Textile & Fabric Printing
(DTP) for Brands
A New
Raw Material for the Logo and Textile Printing Industry
Hsinchu,
Taiwan, February 9th, 2021 - Experienced silicone product
manufacturer General Silicones (GS) shares how its Compo-SiL®
technology is a new alternative to heat transfer printing or
silicone-based ink printing. Bulk Fabric Printing and Wholesale
companies see an increased demand for silicone logo prints due to
silicone material's eco-friendly properties. With consumer scrutiny
focusing on green product specifications, apparel and sports brands
need an eco-friendly solution. Using silicone ink for printing is an
approach often used. But so far, silicone ink printing technology does
not allow for shades and complicated patterns and requires time and
labor-intensive processes.
Overcoming
Drawbacks of Heat Transfer Printing
Several drawbacks limit standard heat transfer printing. Large designs
quickly get expensive to manufacture, the image does not last that
long, and it is not advisable to iron the textile's printed area. Compo-SiL®
overcomes these problems thanks to its patented modified PU layer and
the advantageous properties of silicone. The inward-facing PU layer is
easily printed with elaborate designs and applied to the fabric using
HMA and other adhesives. The UV
and damage resistant silicone layer
covers the printed PU layer on the textile, giving the print a long
life and washing machine resistance.
As Compo-SiL®
is easily cut and applied using roll-to-roll production processes, the
time-consuming process of silicone ink printing is eliminated.
Compo-SiL®
Silicone Rubber for Digital Logo Printing
With the ability to create custom textures on the silicone rubber layer
and giving the DTP provider complete freedom on colors; gradient
effects; the ability to create realistic metal, and wooden effects;
General Silicones opens new pathways for brands and fashion designers
to express themselves using silicone-rubber prints for logos and
apparel design.
Suitable
for Small Custom Production Runs
As Compo-SiL®
ships in rolls that can be easily printed and cut, print
suppliers can create small batches for events and corporate orders at
an attractive price. This creates new business opportunities for
digital printing suppliers and their clients and partners.
Solutions
for Custom Printed Waterproof Fabrics
Brands looking for fabric printing suppliers so far had to fall back on
solutions that do not match current environmental friendliness
expectations. PVC material and polyesters are still common materials
used. With Compo-SiL®
those brands have an environmentally friendly and
sustainable alternative that is easy to print on, lasts long, and is
resistant to UV radiation damage.
Compatible
with Existing Digital Fabric Printing Machines
Compo-SiL®
is manufactured to customers' specifications and ships
globally in rolls of up to 1.4m width and unlimited length. The thin
modified PU layer allows printing with
existing printing machines and integration into existing roll-to-roll
manufacturing processes.
Sourcing managers and manufacturers can contact the sales team of
General Silicones at [email protected]
for more information or visit www.compo-sil.com
About
General Silicones
General Silicones (GS) was founded in 1970 in Taipei, Taiwan, and is
now represented worldwide – including Europe, China, Japan, and
South-East Asian countries. GS is a major distributor of silicone
materials and an active silicone products manufacturer with ISO 9001,
IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 certifications. The company has manufacturing
plants in Hsinchu, Taiwan; Wujiang, China; and Bac Giang, Vietnam. With
decades of experience in this field, GS has the ability and capacity to
provide a wide range of silicone products for many industries,
including medical, automobile, consumer products, electronics, and IT.
GS listed on Taiwan's Emerging Stock Market in 2011 (TPEx: 4730). For
more information about GS, please visit www.generalsilicones.com.
For more information on Compo-SiL®,
please visit www.compo-sil.com