| 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM |
Day 1
- Business Growth and DTG
Victor Pena, Omniprint International
Victor will look at trends in the industry and what companies are facing. He'll talk about engaging obstacles and how to overcome them.
- Textile Industry Update: 2022 and Beyond
Johnny Shell, Keypoint Intelligence
In this presentation, Johnny will discuss the evolution and impact of digital printing in the textile industry, its commercialization as a viable platform, and some prominent trends.
- Show Me the Color! New Spot Color Library Optimization
Jim Raffel and Shelby Sapusek, ColorCasters, LLC
In this lively presentation, we'll discuss the importance of named spot color management and, more specifically, what's involved in the new spot color optimization process for a color library like PANTONE® to a specific RIP and printer combination.
- Sponsored Coffee and Donut Break
(demonstration and networking opportunity)
- Décor Print Story - a Conversation with Kerry King from Spoonflower
DeeDee Davis, Décor Print
Decor-Print specializes in printing wallpaper and textiles for the home, apparel, and craft applications. Hear about the creative opportunities that digital printing enables within the decor market and the technology and process challenges with meeting customer expectations.
- Empowering the Print Community to Better Understand the Interior Design Industry
Panel Discussion led by Adrienne Palmer, Big Picture Magazine
Panelists: Michael Sanders, Digital Bias Consulting; Kathryn Sanders, Western
Sensibility; and Alyssa McNamara, Shutterfly
This panel session with Q&A will discuss the four topics discussed during the Interior Decor and Textiles Webinar Series: Bridging the Gap Between Commercial Peel-and-Stick Wall Graphics & Professional Home Decor. The four topics are technology, language between printer and designer, industry standards and certifications, and finishing.
- Networking Lunch and Learn (Sponsored Lunch)
- On Demand Direct Print
Steven Amitai, Greentex America
Steven's passion for sustainability (process/water and people) comes through in this presentation. He will talk about the opportunities micro-factories bring to areas that will benefit from employment and earning living wages.
- Digital Product Passports
Lily Hogan, Toxnot
Textile printing in home decor and commercial interior space is proliferating. Lily will talk about Digital Product Passports and how they can help with sustainability, compliance, and end-of-life reporting for companies.
- Afternoon Networking Break
- How to Formulate Pigment Inkjet inks for Fashion and Apparel Applications
Scott Donovan, DuPont Industries
Formulating pigment inkjet inks requires balancing the requirements of the printed image, the fabric or garment substrate, and the printing process while factoring in business viability and ensuring sustainable products and processes. Learn how DuPont uses more than 30 years of experience in water-based pigment inkjet printing to choose, text, develop and commercialize innovative inkjet inks to enable the textile industry's transition to digital printing and a more sustainable printing process.
- Computer to Screen (CTS) Applications for Garment Printing
Dr. Carl Blue, Clemson University
The goal was to research a comparable CTS system to conventional processes with little loss of quality. Now students can image a screen in less than 10 minutes and print their graphics within a single lab. Reducing time and the shortened process allows students to explore and innovate their projects and capabilities. Learn from the best practices that will be shared in this presentation.
- Sponsored Networking Reception
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