Mimaki Europe showcases TRAPIS pigment transfer printing at Heimtextil 2026 offering simplified textile production on virtually any fabric type.
Mimaki Europe will return to Heimtextil (Frankfurt, 13–16 January 2026, Hall 3.0 Stand A97) with a renewed focus on material versatility and simplified textile production. At the exhibition, the company will present TRAPIS, its innovative pigment transfer printing system that enables manufacturers to print on a wide range of fabrics using a single ink set, ranging from natural fibres to blended and synthetic fabrics. Designed for easy, compact, and cost-efficient operation, TRAPIS removes traditional barriers to digital textile printing, while also offering the added benefit of reduced water use compared to conventional processes.
“Opening up opportunities, without the constraints of material restrictions and overly complex workflows, will give manufacturers that much needed operational freedom,” says Arjen Evertse, Director Sales at Mimaki Europe. “With TRAPIS, users can print on a wide variety of fabrics using a single ink set, something that traditional processes simply cannot offer. And because TRAPIS requires no pre-treatment, no washing and minimal infrastructure, it becomes an accessible solution for companies of any size. The fact that it also uses significantly less water is a valuable bonus, but its greatest impact lies in how easily it enables short-run, customised and localised printing on virtually any textile.”
Heimtextil visitors will experience first-hand TRAPIS’ ground-breaking yet simple two-step pigment transfer printing process comprising of a Mimaki TS330-1600 with built-in heater, TP410 inks, and a high-pressure calender. Unlike sublimation printing, which is limited to polyester-based textiles, TRAPIS is able to print on a wide variety of fabrics, including cotton, viscose, polyester, blends, and synthetics. Additionally, its compact footprint makes it ideal for small studios and businesses looking to introduce on-demand or short-run textile services, while reducing maintenance requirements and overall running costs.
Mimaki is distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services.
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