Fujifilm Inks first to be approved by Soil Association Certification

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(2012), "Fujifilm Inks first to be approved by Soil Association Certification", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 41 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2012.12941aaa.007

Fujifilm Inks first to be approved by Soil Association Certification

Article Type: Environment and safety From: Pigment & Resin Technology, Volume 41, Issue 1

Fujifilm today announces that over 50 products from three of its Sericol screen printing textile ink ranges have been approved by the Soil Association Certification to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) for use in organic textile processing.

Fujifilm is the first company to have products approved under the Soil Association Certification’s new “Approved Inputs for Textiles Scheme.” This new scheme will help organic textile and garment manufacturers to source low-impact textile processing chemicals.

“We are excited to announce that Fujifilm is the first company to offer Soil Association approved inputs for organic textiles,” said Georgina Thomas, Soil Association Certification textile specialist. “These inks meet strict criteria on toxicity and biodegradability according to GOTS, the international gold standard for organic textile processing. Look out for our approved symbol on products.”

“Fujifilm is delighted to have achieved this approval from the Soil Association Certification that demonstrates Fujifilm’s commitment to sustainability,” Jon Harper-Smith, Marketing Manager, Fujifilm Graphic Systems Europe, said. “We are thrilled that it is now even easier for our customers to print certified organic textiles. With this comprehensive range of Soil Association approved screen printing inks there is virtually no limit to the range of colours and effects that can now be printed onto organic certified textiles.”

Fujifilm has undertaken an extensive research and development programme focused on developing inks with performance characteristics that meet the Soil Association Certification guidelines. The research involved carefully balancing print performance characteristics with the toxicological and ecological requirements that were necessary to meet the approval criteria.

The products approved are from three of the Sericol screen printing textile ink ranges:

1. 1.

   Texiscreen Aqua AJ – A water-based ink for direct printing.

2. 2.

   Texcharge TC – A water-based discharge ink for printing dark garments.

3. 3.

   Pioneer Ultra YC – An opaque PVC-free and phthalate-free plastisol ink for printing line and process colours together with a range of special effects including high build, puff and suede.