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Epson Brings Direct-to-Fabric Printing to North America

Introduction of Monna Lisa 8000 digital textile printer will help enable manufacturers to bring production back to the region.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

The need to have a more localized supply chain has been one of the many lessons learned by business during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has also proven to be true for the textile industry, which found itself at the mercy of shipping and logistics nightmares as goods were shipped from overseas. By the time the products arrived, demand in some cases evaporated. We already know the advantages of digital printing of textiles, including just-in-time production, customization and inventory reduction...

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