Metallic inkjet compositions and processes for digitally printing metallic decorations on textile substrates
AssigneeKornit Digital Ltd.
InventorsMichal BOLDES (GOLAN), Ran ELIASH
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Abstract
Provided herein is a water-based metallic ink composition specifically adapted for direct digital inkjet printing on non-while fabrics and textile, which affords high resolution, high gloss and high luster metallic effect (high flop index) in decorations and designs that are wash-fast and stretchable. Also provided are processes of using the metallic ink compositions with other colored ink composition in direct digital inkjet printing on textile.
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A metallic inkjet composition, comprising metal powder dispersed in an aqueous medium, a metal powder dispersant, at least one emulsified proto-elastomeric film-forming agent and at least one property-sensitive agent, wherein said property-sensitive agent is sensitive to a change in a chemical and/or physical property, such that upon effecting said change, the metallic inkjet composition coagulates, and subsequently cures to form an elastic film which is characterized by a glass transition temperature (Tg) that ranges from −35° C. to 0° C.
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