...) nanoparticles (NPs), which block the UV rays by their photocatalytic activity in the sunlight on the cotton fabric. Design/methodology/approach The TiO₂ NPs mixed with photochromic printing paste are used for coating on cotton fabric and further curing is performed in a one-step process...

..., polyamides, acrylics, polyketones, fumaric resins, vinyls, polyurethanes, epoxy, etc. Among various resin types, NC and acrylic resin are the most widely used for the packaging printing substrates such as films, foils and boards (Izdebska and Thomas, 2015 . NC resin is white fibrous material made...

...Ebtsam Abdelmowla Ahmed; Galal Elgemeie; Kawther Abd-Elzaher Ahmed Purpose This study aims to represent a successful simple method for the synthesis of some novel dyes based on thiazole derivatives and their applications in textile printing. Design/methodology/approach 2-(benzo[d]thiazol-2...

...Amjed Javid; Awais Irshad; Munir Ashraf; Abdur Rehman; Shagufta Riaz; Kashif Iqbal Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the effect of plasma treatment on the performance and color strength of pigment printed polypropylene nonwovens fabrics. Design/methodology/approach Melt spun nonwoven fabrics...

...Fatemeh Andami; Maryam Ataeefard; Farhood Najafi; Mohammad Reza Saeb Purpose Printing toners are polymer composites accountable for transmission of digital images onto target substrates. Bearing in mind the ever increasing demand for high quality digital printing, modification and/or integration...

...Maryam Ataeefard Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the effect of paper properties (whiteness, gloss and roughness) on colour laser printing quality. Paper characteristics have a significant influence on print quality and are crucial variables for predicting and reproducing colour...

.... The study involved the application of the prepared micro-emulsions co-polymers as textile pigment printing binders. Design/methodology/approach – The micro-emulsion co-polymerisations processes were carried out with different mixtures of BA and AAc using modified process. Sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS...

... was good. As it was centrifuged at 3,000 rpm speed for 50 min, its absorbance was up to 78.9 per cent. However, the absorbance of paste with dispersant NNO was only 65.1 per cent, which presented poor centrifugal stability property. Stability Dyes Fluorescence Ink Printing Fluorescent...

...D. Galton Inconsistency in flexographic platemaking techniques was perceived to influence the print quality and consistency. The results of a factorial designed experiment created to establish which platemaking factors had a significant influence on the flexographic printing quality are reported...

... Pat Jones, Director of KEF said, "The success of the pilot phase has encouraged us to roll this programme out across Wales. Printing is one of Wales major industries that is undergoing rapid technological change and requires a well-trained workforce to meet these new challenges. The success...

...S. Elsayad; F. Morsy; S. El‐Sherbiny; E. Abdou Many factors affect the print quality and ink transfer. These are either machine factors, paper factors, or Ink factors. The aim of this work was to find out to what extent are the amount of ink transferred influenced by the previously mentioned...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Hartford Financial Services RadTech International Printing Insurance Saving money on insurance for printers Keywords: Hartford Financial Services, RadTech International, Printing, Insurance The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Varnish Drying Printing Infrared Heraeus Noblelight Keywords Varnish, Drying, Printing, Infrared, Heraeus Noblelight New research from Germany is reported to have demonstrated that high energy cost savings of up to 50 per cent can be achieved...

... Keywords Marconi Data Systems, Printing, Inks The potential of the Marconi Data Systems (MDS) PrintPro ES array printer to run up to four print heads from a single controller system is now thought to be maximised with the availability of new ink colours. In addition to MDS's range of black...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Xaar Printing Solidworks 3D CAD 3D design on demand Keywords: Xaar, Printing, Solidworks, 3D, CAD Xaar plc is a creative technology based company that develops and exploits novel printing technologies relating to multiple jet, drop...

...Bernd Renner Legislation has been and will continue to be a major factor in product and market development in the printing industry. This article reflects on past and present developments in the legislation governing oils and solvents used in the offset printing process. It will also comment...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Printing Technology Pira International Publication Keywords Printing, Technology, Pira International, Publication drupa 2000 (18-31 May, Dusseldorf, Germany) is thought to be the single most important graphic communications event during 2000...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Inks Fabric DuPont Printing Ink jet inks for silk printing Keywords Inks, Fabric, DuPont, Printing The recent launch of a new range of digital printing inks specifically designed for high quality silk marks the European market entry...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Pira Printing Publication Annual update of Printing market reports from Pira International Keywords: Pira, Printing, Publication The current economic climate in the UK is more favourable to the printing industry than at any time...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Pira Printing Pira at Northprint 99 Keywords: Pira, Printing Pira International exhibited for the first time at Northprint 99, with a range of activities demonstrating the technical and consultancy services they are able to provide...