Kornit Digital, a
worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, is proud to be
named among 29 winners of the 2020 EDP Awards, presented by the European
Digital Press Association (EDP). The company’s NeoPigment™ Robusto Softener
solution, which ensures superior hand feel for substrates imprinted using the
Kornit Presto system for roll-to-roll, direct-to-fabric digital production, was
selected “Best Coating and Varnish†in the Consumables category.
“Products have been judged
not only on innovation, but also on better price, ease of use or even a clever
solution that were added to a current product,†said judge Mike Horsten. “Also this year, market trends and customer needs
were taken into account. We believe that this year’s winners with the solutions
they offer are truly outstanding in their field.â€Â
The EDP Awards are
Europe’s only technology assessment in the industry and an open competition for
all products announced and launched in the market within a year. The winners
are selected by a commission of experts (the EDP Technical Committee), which
evaluate the submitted products according to criteria such as innovation,
quality, performance, and cost. Due to these strict criteria, there are no
voting or other public votes. It is about technical criteria, not popularity.
This is the only way EDP can guarantee manufacturers’ achievements in
developing new technologies will be recognized.
The award is a recognition
of Kornit’s innovation as it continues its journey to become a complete,
sustainable textile printing solutions provider. Kornit’s Softener solution is
applied seamlessly during the printing process. No additional time, labour, or
equipment is needed, and most importantly, it is a sustainable solution
carrying Eco Passport certification and GOTS verification.
“Kornit Presto with
Softener is changing the game for on-demand production, making pigment-based
digital print a serious contender for even the most demanding fashion houses,â€Â
said Chris Govier, KDEU Managing
Director. “Kornit is proud to be recognised for its innovations, and we
strive to continue exceeding the market’s demands for efficient, eco-friendly,
profitable solutions regardless of the new trends and challenges facing the
textile industry.