Advances in the dyeing and finishing of technical textiles: 10. Inkjet printing of technical textiles (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

Advancement of inkjet printing of textiles has involved a systems approach that includes the development of printer hardware, ink chemistry, software and auxiliary equipment. This chapter will provide an overview of system components for inkjet printing of textiles and will describe the current state of technology and the significance of emerging solutions for printing of technical textiles. Trends in technology development and opportunities and challenges for systems adoption will be highlighted as part of this discussion.