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Armor-IIMAK Fabric Label Materials (DISCONTINUED)

Century Systems, Inc.

ARMOR-IIMAK Fabric Label Materials: High-Quality Solutions for Textile Identification

ARMOR-IIMAK Fabric Label Materials are designed to provide high-quality solutions for bearing branding, wash care instructions, and traceability information on textile products. These materials differ from standard labels due to their unique fabric structure, which is specially treated for perfect compatibility with Thermal Transfer technology. The ARMOR-IIMAK range covers over 90% of market needs and is carefully selected for optimum print results and resistance when used with aXR®TX textile resin ribbon.

Understanding Fabric Label Materials: From Fibre to Label

Most fabric label materials for Thermal Transfer printing are made of synthetic fibers, which are spun into yarns and then woven into a fabric.

Fibers:

  • Nylon (Polyamide): One of the most economical fiber materials. Easy to dry with fair resistance to abrasion and heat, though poor resistance to sunlight.
  • Polyester: Stronger than Nylon, with better resistance to tearing, abrasion, stretching, and shrinking. High resistance to sunlight and heat.

Weaving Techniques:

  • Taffeta: The most basic plain woven fabric, offering a crisp, smooth feel.
  • Satin: A smooth, glossy/lustrous surface created by floating warp yarns across weft threads.

Final Process:

Fabric label materials undergo a finishing process (coating or calendaring) to achieve perfect Thermal Transfer printing capability, gaining final properties like density, weight, thickness, and printability (one side or both sides), as well as resistance to washing, dyeing, tanning, and temperature.

Key Considerations for Selecting a Fabric Label Material

Choosing the right fabric label material involves several important factors:

Factors to Consider:

  • Nature of the Material: Does it need a specific look or feel to match the product’s quality?
  • Life Cycle Constraints: Resistance to washing, ironing, dyeing, tanning, temperature, etc.
  • Printability Needs: Does the label require printing on one side or both sides?
  • Ribbon Compatibility: Ensuring the label material is compatible with the chosen thermal transfer ribbon (optimised with aXR®TX textile resin ribbon).
  • Oeko-Tex Certification: Is this certification required for your product?
  • Cost: Balancing performance with budget.

ARMOR-IIMAK Fabric Label Materials Range

The ARMOR-IIMAK range includes various fabric types, each with specific properties:

Polyester:

  • aTP811 white: Dyeing process resistant.
  • aTP812 white: Dyeing process resistant.

Satin:

  • ATS821 white: Anti-fray.
  • ATS811 white: Resists Dyeing/Tanning/Stonewashing.
  • ATS601 white.
  • ATS612 white: Recycled yarns.
  • ATS602 white.

Nylon:

  • aTn802 white: Roll up resistant.
  • aTn501 white.
  • aTn602 white.

Printability Options:

  • Printable 1 side only.
  • Printable both sides.

Conclusion

ARMOR-IIMAK Fabric Label Materials offer a comprehensive and high-quality solution for all your textile labeling needs. By understanding the properties of different fibers, weaving techniques, and finishing processes, you can select the ideal material that provides the necessary durability, resistance, and print quality for your specific product. With a wide range of options and optimized compatibility with aXR®TX textile resin ribbons, ARMOR-IIMAK ensures clear, long-lasting, and effective textile identification.

 

ARMOR-IIMAK Fabric Label Materials Datasheet

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