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Baldwin TexCoat G4 is that it’s a non-contact
Cover Story Precision spray coating system for textiles TEXtalks: Which innovative and sustainable system, the fabric never touches the machine. In Cover Story
technologies did BW Converting highlight at
traditional padding systems, you need to empty a
IGATEX?
100 to 150 liter chemical bath during a changeover.
Rick Stanford: At IGATEX, we showcased our
TexCoat only uses a compact 3-liter tank, which
Baldwin TexCoatG4 precision spray finishing
makes the process much quicker and cleaner.
machine, positioned as a sustainable,
Switching from one formulation (like a softener) to
Rick Stanford, Vice President Global Business
applications. Additionally, we presented TexForce, a
takes just 6 minutes, compared to 20 to 25 minutes
Development, Textiles, BW high-efficiency alternative to traditional pad another (such as a water repellent or anti-microbial)
versatile remoistening system designed for various
in traditional systems. This results in less downtime
Converting, discusses the high-efficiency textile weaving and knitting processes. and greater flexibility.
coating via precision spray, ensuring uniform TEXtalks: How do BW Converting’s precision spray TEXtalks: Where in Pakistan have BW Converting’s
application systems set new standards for
systems been successfully implemented?
application and improved fabric quality. eco-efficiency and safety? Rick Stanford: We’re seeing tremendous uptake in
Rick Stanford: Traditional textile finishing hasn’t
evolved much in over a century. Typically, fabrics are Pakistan, with a strong return on investment
reported across the board. While our systems are
fully saturated in a chemical bath, then squeezed used in a variety of segments, from technical textiles
and dried using a stenter frame, a method that and military fabrics to consumer garments, our
consumes excessive water and energy. With biggest success in Pakistan right now is in the
TexCoat, we’ve revolutionized the process. Instead bedsheet industry. Baldwin TexCoat G4 has been
of soaking the fabric, we spray only the exact widely adopted for applying softeners and resins on
amount of chemicals needed, drastically reducing bed sheeting fabrics, and many customers now
water pickup. Less water means less energy operate multiple units, thanks to the system’s
required for evaporation, enabling faster production proven efficiency and cost-saving benefits.
speeds and significantly improved efficiency. It’s a
true paradigm shift in textile finishing. TEXtalks: What is your perspective on the current
U.S. Trade Tariff scenario for 2025?
TEXtalks: What role does the valve spray system Rick Stanford: I remain confident that the situation
play in textile processing? will resolve positively. During my recent visit to
Rick Stanford: The core of this innovation lies in SaigonTex in Vietnam, just as the tariffs were being
minimizing water use. When you reduce the discussed, I saw optimism among factories. Many
moisture content on the fabric, you also reduce the viewed the changes as potential opportunities,
energy needed to evaporate it. This directly particularly with supply chain shifts benefiting
translates to lower energy consumption, faster countries like Pakistan. I’m optimistic that the tariff
production speeds, reduced costs, and a far smaller situation will settle, creating more balanced
carbon footprint. It’s a win-win for both manufacturers opportunities for global textile markets.
and environmentally conscious brands.
TEXtalks: How has the response been from visitors
TEXtalks: How can BW Converting’s precision spray
Rick Stanford at IGATEX?
systems help manufacturers cut water, chemicals, Rick Stanford: This marks our fourth consecutive
Under the banner of the industry-leading Baldwin The Baldwin TexCoat™ G4 is a high-performance and energy use by up to 50%? year exhibiting at IGATEX alongside our trusted
Technology brand, BW Converting manufactures textile coating system designed to deliver precise Rick Stanford: In traditional pad-based systems, the partner, Al Ameen. They’ve been instrumental in
industrial enhancement technology and and uniform coating on various fabric types. This chemical add-on rate is often 65–70%. With the expanding our presence in Pakistan, maintaining
consumables for the printing, packaging, textile, film system is engineered to improve the overall quality Baldwin TexCoat, we reduce that to just 25%. As a strong relationships with local manufacturers. Each
extrusion, EV battery, and corrugated industries. BW of textiles by providing consistent coating layers, result, the fabric is significantly drier entering the year, we see growing interest in our technologies. At
Converting offers inline spraying technology that whether for protective finishes, functional coatings or stenter, allowing it to move through the machine this year’s event, many of our existing customers
delivers precise fluid and dry powder for a range of decorative applications. TexCoatG4 is ideal for much faster. For example, one customer doubled visited just to share their satisfaction with the
applications, including newsprint spray dampening, industries such as fashion, home textiles, and their production speed from 60 to 120 meters per Baldwin TexCoat G4, while new visitors came
web remoistening, film extrusion spraying and technical fabrics that require precision in coating minute simply by switching to TexCoat. This means curious about the buzz around our sustainable
powdering, and textile finish coating. The systems applications. Team TEXtalks has a chance to meet one stenter can now do the job of two, delivering solutions. There’s a clear shift happening,
are designed for efficiency and accuracy, ensuring and discuss with Rick Stanford, Vice President massive cost savings and efficiency gains. customers are actively looking to reduce water,
reduced material waste and faster production times. Global Business Development, Textiles, BW
TEXtalks: How much time is typically required for chemical use, and carbon footprint, and we’re proud
changeover and cleaning with your spray systems? that TexCoat G4 is helping lead that transformation.

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