Mimaki To Demonstrate Versatile And Simple TRAPIS Textile Printing At Heimtextil 2026
Mimaki Europe will return to Heimtextil (Frankfurt, 13–16 January 2026, Hall 3.0 Stand A97) with a renewed focus on material versatility and simplified textile production.
At the exhibition, the company will present TRAPIS, its innovative pigment transfer printing system that enables manufacturers to print on a wide range of fabrics using a single ink set – ranging from natural fibres to blended and synthetic fabrics.
Designed for easy, compact and cost-efficient operation, TRAPIS removes traditional barriers to digital textile printing, while also offering the added benefit of drastically reduced water use compared to conventional processes.
“Opening up opportunities, without the constraints of material restrictions and overly complex workflows, will give manufacturers that much needed operational freedom,” says Arjen Evertse, Director Sales at Mimaki Europe. “With TRAPIS, users can print on a wide variety of fabrics using a single ink set, something that traditional processes simply cannot offer. And because TRAPIS requires no pre-treatment, no washing and minimal infrastructure, it becomes an accessible solution for companies of any size. The fact that it also uses significantly less water is a valuable bonus, but its greatest impact lies in how easily it enables short-run, customised and localised printing on virtually any textile.”
Heimtextil visitors will experience first-hand TRAPIS’ ground-breaking yet simple two-step pigment transfer printing process on Mimaki’s stand – comprising of a Mimaki TS330-1600 with built-in heater, TP410 inks and a high-pressure calender.
TRAPIS is uniquely positioned with its ability to print on a wide variety of fabrics, including cotton, viscose, polyester, blends and synthetics, unlike sublimation printing, which is limited to polyester-based textiles.
Additionally, its compact footprint makes it ideal for small studios and businesses looking to introduce on-demand or short-run textile services, while reducing maintenance requirements and overall running costs.
The streamlined TRAPIS workflow also offers a sustainable solution to users, reducing water consumption by up to 90% (saving approximately 14.5 litres per square metre).
The TRAPIS pigment inks are ZDHC MRSL Level 3 compliant and bluesign® APPROVED, ensuring both environmental and user safety.
Mimaki is distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services.
To discover more about TRAPIS, and for more information on the full range of Mimaki technology, visit www.hybridservices.co.uk.
About Hybrid Services
Hybrid Services Ltd is the exclusive UK & Ireland distributors for Mimaki’s award winning range of wide format solvent, LED UV curing, textile, 3D and aqueous inkjet printers, flatbed and pinch roll cutting plotters, suite of software solutions and genuine Mimaki consumables.
Established since 1996, Hybrid’s commitment to providing the very highest standards of customer service is coupled to a market-leading product portfolio of cutting-edge solutions for the sign and graphics, industrial and printed textile markets.
With almost 30 years in the industry and our exclusive Mimaki partnership, we offer unmatched expertise and innovation.
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