Interest in digital pigment printing is growing because it has the advantage over other printing methods of eliminating one process step. Pigment printing eliminates the need for post-treatment, which means that the water required for post-treatment can be saved. Digital pigment printing also offers remarkable flexibility, as designs can be easily adapted and it is suitable for all fibre types. To further improve the quality of pigment printing, pre-treatments are used to improve the rub fastness, intensify the colours and soften the feel of the textiles.

The Rudolf Toolbox consists of various pre-treatment products:

• Sustainability: all Toolbox products are free from formaldehyde and butanone oxime. In addition, the core product and some combination products are completely free of blocking agents.

• Performance: the products in the toolbox offer various effects: improved rub fastness, colour enhancement and soft touch. The products can be applied to the textile according to the requirements of each effect.

• Customization: the toolbox is based on a core product, Ruco-Print PXS, which can be combined with any other product in the toolbox to create a tailor-made pretreatment with a variety of effects.

• Convenient application: to combine the products and create a customised pre-treatment, the different products can be mixed in a single bath, making application quick and easy.

With the introduction of the Toolbox, Rudolf is presenting a comprehensive solution package for pre-treatment in digital pigment printing.