Epson textile printers in action for “Fashion in Motion: Kansai Yamamoto”

BANGALORE, INDIA: Seiko Epson Corporation has teamed up with renowned fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto for his "Fashion in Motion: Kansai Yamamoto" show, that was recently held in Japan. Using its specially developed inks, Epson has printed around 30 of Yamamoto's designs on its state-of-the-art digital textile printers amounting to more than 1,000 square meters of textiles including cotton, polyester and silk.

Yamamoto's magnificent creations, which combine traditional Japanese designs and ultra-modern styles, were largely printed using specialist Genesta inks on the Monna Lisa textile printing system developed by Robustelli of Italy and using Epson's inkjet technology, and the Epson SurePress FP-30160. These printers, which are at the forefront of Epson's efforts to introduce its unique inkjet printing technologies into the fashion world, allow designers such as Yamamoto full control over the printing process and ensure that designs are faithfully reproduced with spectacular results.

Kansai Yamamoto said: "My policy for this show was to demonstrate how my creations today are superior to those when I debuted in London 40-odd years ago. When I saw what Epson had created I realized I had to hone my skills higher than ever before. Put a different way, it was Epson's passion for truly innovative technology that made my latest challenge possible. After this show, I really believe that the passion Epson and I share for creating beautiful creations will spread throughout the world."