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Kornit Digital Launches HD-Printing Technology

January 19, 2018

Kornit Digital, Rosh Ha’Ayin, Israel, will introduce a new HD-printing technology for its Avalanche platform of direct-to-garment (DTG) printing systems at the Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) event in Long Beach, Calif., which is being held Jan. 19-21.

The Avalanche HD6, the successor of the Avalanche Hexa, is equipped with Kornit’s HD print engine and NeoPigment Rapid ink, which leads to significant reductions in ink consumption – and therefore cost per print – in comparison to the company’s existing Avalanche systems. The HD6 will reduce the ink consumption by up to 30% compared to the current “R-Series” version, and up to 46% compared to the previous non-R-Series versions of the Avalanche Hexa, according to the company. In addition, Kornit is launching an HD version of the Avalanche 1000, which will be called Avalanche HDK. The company also announced that existing Kornit customers now have an upgrade path for their Avalanche Hexa and Avalanche 1000 systems.

The new cost-per-print levels make Kornit’s HD systems attractive choices for screen printers desiring print runs between one and 500 units. The new systems are running with 4l bulk ink containers of Kornit’s NeoPigment Rapid ink, which has been specifically developed for Kornit’s HD technology. It offers an improved gamut for spot- and brand-color matching, increased opacity and white-ink saturation, as well as improved hand feel – an important requirement by screen printers. The print quality is further enhanced by ColorGATE’s Professional RIP solution, adding advanced color management and screening capabilities, improved white-base creation and predefined color libraries for ultimate color matching.

Both the HD print engine and the NeoPigment Rapid ink are used in Kornit’s Vulcan system.


“Today’s market trends put traditional screen-printing service providers under pressure given increased demand for short-run production with frequent inventory cycles, coupled with the online and direct-to-customer business models, the demand for personalized garments and demand for shorter delivery times,” says Omer Kulka, Kornit Digital’s vice president of marketing and product strategy. “Added to these trends is the current retail meltdown, which particularly impacts fashion and apparel outlets. Kornit’s HD technology, based on our 15 years of digital textile-printing experience, provides an excellent and profitable alternative for print runs of one to 500 pieces with quick turnaround times.”

The Kornit Avalanche HD6 includes six color channels (CMYK, red and green) plus white, for a wider gamut and improved spot-color matching. Users can reproduce the true colors of licensed sports teams and accurately match corporate logos with fiery reds, warm yellows, deep blues and greens, vivid purples and many more, according to the company.

Designed for the mass production of garments, Kornit’s Avalanche HD6 includes a patented dual-bridge, dual-pallet architecture designed to achieve optimal performance in an industrial production environment, and is a robust platform designed for heavy-duty use. The system operates at high speeds and provides excellent print quality, according to the company.

The Avalanche HD6 is available for delivery during the first quarter of 2018, to be followed by availability of the Avalanche HDK during the second quarter. Previous versions of the Avalanche Hexa and Avalanche 1000, with or without ink-recirculation technology, are upgradeable to the new HD versions to benefit from the advantages of the NeoPigment Rapid technology.

Additionally, the NeoPigment inks meet the highest environmental regulations, including Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and GOTS V5 pre-approval. They can be printed on multiple fabric types, have an excellent hand feel, a wide gamut of bright and intense colors, as well as long-term durability and wash-fastness, according to the company. — J.L.


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