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CITEVE turns natural EFI Reggiani NEXT A printer with

leather waste into significant improvements for

new textile coatings revolutionizing the future

CITEVE, the Portuguese technology center for textile and clothing in Portugal, has developed a process for
turning natural leather waste and by-products from the tanning industry into new textile coatings. The process
involves the large-scale chemical transformation of leather trimmings and EPA waste into a solution with which
it is possible to manufacture coatings for vehicle interiors.

CITEVE's mission is to support the technical and technological development of the textile & clothing industry,
promoting innovation and inducing new capacities and competencies, as well as helping define
industrial and public policies.

Leather products are popular globally as fashion and other items. In 2020, Leather Waste was the world's
1200th most traded product, with a total trade of $32.8M. Between 2019 and 2020, the exports of Leather
Waste decreased by -20.7%, from $41.4M to $32.8M. Trade in Leather Waste represents 0.0002% of total world
trade. Leather has the most significant impact on eutrophication, an severe ecological problem in which runoff
waste creates an overgrowth of plant life in water systems, which suffocates animals by depleting oxygen levels
in the water and is the leading cause of hypoxic zones, also known as "dead zones." Thus, CITEVE's technology
is one of the innovative solutions to reduce this waste.
EFI Reggiani proposes to the market the newborn innovation and tradition, EFI Reggiani is the Digital
beltless printer NEXT: it prints on paper for transfer Printer able to process any substrate, ensuring the
with four double heads and very brilliant colors. The highest productivity, reliability, and quality standards.
First Quality First Quality launched its Earth + Eden Sensitive diapers NEXT printer can manage a 3,000 l/m paper roll EFI Reggiani Printers are fully eco-friendly thanks to
water-based inks and low consumption.
thanks to its strong mechanical structure for 24
with a renewed focus on an eco-conscious design that is
launched made safe and luxurious. Earth + Eden is a wellness brand hours/day. The new EFI Reggiani NEXT can be used The key features of the new EFI Reggiani NEXT
to print fashion articles, home textiles, automotive,
that aims to help empower people who want to live clean,
Earth+Eden healthy lifestyles without sacrificing product performance. outdoor, sportswear, and signage. include the following:
• New high-efficiency dryer
With up to 12 hours of superior protection, Earth + Eden
sensitive diapers Sensitive diapers are clinically proven to be gentle on The EFI NEXT has the following features: • New design
• New electronic and user interface. Diagnostic
• All in one: ink system, electrical cabinet, dryer
babies skin.
• Small footprint embedded
They are free from lotions, natural-rubber latex, fragrance, • Ink management: in-line double degassing and • Newly enhanced ink recovery system, up to 95% of
and chlorine bleaching, and use only non-toxic, filtering ink saving
water-based inks. They are also accredited by the Skin • Full variable drop size • Improved and simplified head layout
Health Alliance, certifying that Earth + Eden diapers have • High-efficiency dryer
been independently tested for skin safety, efficacy, • Head crash protective system EFI Reggiani produces efficient, high-quality
and quality. • High-efficiency head wiping machines ranging from pre-treatment to digital textile
• Real-time image processing printers. However, EFI is famous for its digital
The diapers have a cotton-enhanced layer that is exception- • Ink system open to certified suppliers machine and sustainable inks. Pigment with Binder
ally soft for ultimate comfort. Earth + Eden Sensitive • Embedded color feeding TERRA is one of the innovative solutions. EFI
diapers also feature an enhanced waistband for a better fit • Self-cleaning Reggiani binder technology delivers an
and less mess. The breathable outer cover and hypoaller- • Software open to main RIP vendors environmental-friendly and short process. The in-line
genic inner liner work together to keep babies dry, while Improvements polymerization guarantees less water, less energy,
Comfort-Cuffs around the legs help prevent red marks and Innovation and continuous improvements are at the and less processing time: no washing and no
irritation. Made in the US at a facility that sends zero waste heart of EFI. The current EFI Reggiani NEXT has steaming are needed. Plus, excellent fastness
to landfill, the diapers' packaging currently includes 20% significant improvements making it one of the best properties and high printability sharpness allow
post-consumer recycled materials to achieve 100% choices for different businesses. A link between printing even the finest designs on the widest range
plastic-free packaging in 2023. of fabrics.
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