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Kodak launches D(R)YE Factory of the

KODACOLOR Future: A new consortium

Film-to-Fabric for Sustainable Future

Ink System Textile processing is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions in the supply chain. A recent report

from Water Witness International (WWI), a U.K.-based organization focused on sustainable water resource
management, found water pollution in certain African countries supporting the global fashion supply chain. The
river flow was tainted with pH comparable to household bleach and a blue coloration reflective of nearby
Eastman Kodak Company announces the launch of a new ink system for Film-to-Fabric (DTF) printing production sites. Therefore, to reduce the pollution by the wet textile processing, a new consortium has been
projects. Film-to-Fabric ink systems can be used with most modified inkjet printers and involves three launched by Fashion For Good. Fashion for Good is a platform for sustainable fashion innovation.
simple components: powder, film, and ink. Kodak is a global technology company focused on print and
advanced materials & chemicals. We provide industry-leading hardware, software, consumables and The new initiative turns fashion supply chain competitors into collaborators. Fashion For Good launched D(R)YE
services primarily to customers in commercial print, packaging, publishing, manufacturing and Factory of the Future, a consortium project that aims to accelerate the shift from wet to mostly dry textile
entertainment. processing. “Dry” textile processing refers to technologies that use little water, less energy, and are effluent-free.

The benefits of DTF, like KODACOLOR FTF (Film-to-Fabric) System, include the ability to print on a wide Fashion For Good estimates that the selected innovations can reduce emissions by 89% and cut water
variety of fabrics (e.g. natural fabrics, polyester, nylon, rayon, blends, and cotton); less investment in consumption by 83% and 95%. The project’s innovations will be evaluated, and results are set to publish in a
hardware for startup; and more flexibility to accept customer printing projects.KODACOLOR report later this year. Fashion For Good will also work with the participants to help implement the solutions at
Film-to-Fabric Ink System includes KODACOLOR Powder, KODACOLOR Film, and Ink specially select manufacturers.
designed for use in a film-to-fabric application.

Customers with existing Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printers have the option to use KODACOLOR DTG
Inks with KODACOLOR Film and powder to add KODACOLOR FTF System to their offerings. For fabric
print shop owners wanting high-quality fabric prints without the expense of a full-fledged DTG fabric HeiQ Cool: World’s first dual action
printing system or wanting to offer additional print projects on fabrics other than cotton to their
textile cooling technology
customers, Kodak’s FTF ink system is the ideal solution.

HeiQ announces the launch of a new dual-action HeiQ Cool powered fabrics constantly regulate the
CORDURA® brand launches CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 textile cooling technology named HeiQ Cool. The skin temperature with a dual cooling capability. In a
first step, melting energy absorption delivers instant
HeiQ Cool is the world’s first textile technology to
deliver instant contact cooling and continuous
contact cooling before the first sign of sweat. It
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand recently announced 21 award wins across 13 categories and 19 fabrics, evaporative cooling. HeiQ Cool uses a bio-based delays the heat build-up, followed by a vaporizing
the debut of CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66, urging the at ISPO Textrends, the Functional Fabric Fair and vegetable oil-derived thermo-functional polymer that energy action that mimics the skin’s thermal
industry to ‘Expect More, Waste Less.’ Currently PERFORMANCE DAYS® 2021. CORDURA® brand absorbs heat energy, giving an instant cooling regulating system by providing continuous
available in 36 on-trend colors for Fall/Winter 2023, scooped 16 ISPO Textrends wins across 10 sensation. If the body continues to heat up, evaporative cooling as long as the body is hot and
the new recycled nylon 6,6 collection is ‘durable, categories making this the seventh consistent year of perspiration is generated. sweaty. The initial launch is suitable for all fabrics and
responsible and innovated to last.’ In terms of multiple winning entries in the ISPO Textrends awards focuses on home textiles, especially sleeping
– the key platform for performance textiles for apparel
quantifiable benefits versus Virgin Nylon 6,6, the and gear Fall/Winter 2022/23. CORDURA® brand The patented hydro-functional polymer transports products such as mattress ticking, pillows, and bed
production of CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 decreases also won 5 awards spanning 3 categories at the moisture away with the heat, creating a continuous linen. Its clear benefit is to help users get a good
greenhouse gas emissions by 83%, consumes 82% recent Functional Fabric Fair and PERFORMANCE cooling effect that stops once cooling is complete. night’s sleep. It cools before the first sign of sweat,
less energy, and uses 57% less water. CORDURA® DAYS® shows in Portland, OR, and Munich, Combining a hydro-functional polymer with bio-based
re/cor™ RN66 is made from 100% pre-consumer fibre Germany, respectively. Both are premier vegetable oil-derived thermo-functional polymer delays heat build-up, and continuously regulates the
material that is 100% GRS (Global Recycled marketplaces for CEOs, designers and product formulation of HeiQ Cool contains more than 50% temperature. Instantly cool to the touch, the
Standard) certified. development executives to source the most current USDA® certified bio-based content. It is also components synergistically recharge the surface
innovations in high performance functional fabrics, OEKO-TEX class 1 suited and meets most brand RSL layer, ensuring a consistently cool, dry, and
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand announces a total of finishes, trims and accessories. (restricted substances list) requirements. comfortable body climate.

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