Collaboration between FOREARTH and fashion brand TELMA presented at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO

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(2) Based on our own research, 2022

2) Creative Free (Various Expressions on Various Fabrics)

FOREARTH, which uses Kyocera's proprietary pigment inks and pre- and post-processing solutions, can print on a wide variety of fabrics, including cotton, silk, polyester, nylon, and blended fabrics. Furthermore, the inkjet print head unit always discharges pre-treatment liquid, ink, and post-treatment liquid in sequence to maximize the performance of each and maintain the original softness of the fabric.

In addition, the freedom of digital textile printing, which is not restricted by plates, enables printing of a wide variety of designs with high color and high definition. In addition, the system can be used for a wide range of categories such as ladies' wear, sportswear, kids' wear, and home textiles, thereby expanding creative possibilities and contributing to the creation of new value in the textile and apparel industry.

3) Location Free (Designs you want now, take shape now)

The entire process of introducing equipment is completed only by printing and drying, eliminating the need for separate preparation processes, steam, washing, etc., as in conventional dye textile printing, thereby significantly shortening the process from design to finished product. This enables printing only the necessary amount of fabrics when needed, and can respond quickly to urgent orders, leading to a reduction in excess production.

Conventional dye textile printing has been installed in locations with abundant water resources. However, the FOREARTH uses only a small amount of water and its space-saving design allows for a wider choice of installation locations. For example, it can be installed near consumption areas, such as on-shore or near-shore locations. This contributes to shorter lead times and lower distribution costs.

Click here for more information about the FOREARTH inkjet textile printer.

Through our sustainable inkjet textile printer "FOREARTH," we will continue our creative steps to contribute to the world of digital textile printing in order to solve various social issues surrounding the world with the power of technology and to create a better future.

What is "Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO"?

Fashion Weeks are biannual fashion festivals held in fashion cities around the world, where the latest collections presented at fashion shows and exhibitions are used to create the next season's trends.

Among the world's fashion weeks, those held in Paris, Milan, London, New York, and Tokyo are collectively known as the "five major fashion weeks" and have a great deal of influence. The fashion week held in Tokyo is "Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO.

About KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc.

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company's portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change.

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Corporation (Kyocera), a leading supplier of industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers, and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2024, the company's consolidated sales revenue totaled 2 trillion yen (approx. US$13.3 billion). Kyocera is ranked #672 on Forbes magazine's 2023 "Global 2000" list of the world's largest publicly traded companies, and has been named among "The World's 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies" by The Wall Street Journal.

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