Company Presented Color Tools For Consistency Across The Textile Supply Chain

REGENSDORF, Switzerland – X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, demonstrated next-generation desktop colour at the X-Rite Textile Innovation Day, Istanbul, Turkey.

Hosted by X-Rite Pantone Distribution Partner Odak, the day attracted more than 35 attendees. They received 2015 product notifications as well as technology and market updates from Simone Viscomi, Sales Director Turkey and MEA of X-Rite, Carola Seybold, Pantone Sales Director and Jochen Mohr, Application Specialist.

“This well-attended event was a great way for design professionals to learn more about the exciting developments in our solutions portfolio,” comments Viscomi. “Great color control not only improves formulation, it also decreases wastage, and increases production and these were the key messages of this event.”

He continued: “They were particularly interested in the latest news from Pantone, especially with regards to digital color standards. They were also keen to understand the capabilities offered by the new benchtop sphere spectrophotometer, Ci7800 that enables customers to achieve consistent color across the entire textile supply chain - from concept design through to final product.

The next generation Ci7800 Benchtop Sphere Spectrophotometer includes new features that reduce errors and improve productivity throughout the textile manufacturing processes. The Ci7800 delivers excellent sample-to-sample color measurement, from raw materials all the way through to the delivery of a color-perfect product.

Ayla Çuhadaroglu, Managing director of ODAK Kimya Ltd. Istanbul, added: “The vibrant Turkish textile industry is undergoing some key changes to adapt to market opportunities. Accurate color communication, from design to production, has never been more vital which is why color management is such a top priority for leading producers. Our customers appreciated the direct access to X-Rite’s knowledge and expertise and we look forward to supporting them as they implement measures to improve their production success.”

X-Rite Pantone also highlighted its range of color measurement and management solutions for the textile industry, including:

• Portable and Compact Spectrophotometers, including 45/0 spectrophotometers, that serve as a foundation for color control programs, making it easy and efficient for textile manufacturers or suppliers to understand, manage and control color at any stage of production.
• Pocket-sized Spectrocolorimeter that can be used to compare colors.
• Advanced Quality Control Software that reduces guesswork in evaluating color, reduces color formulation costs and allows verification, optimization and certification of performance of color measurement devices.

For more information about X-Rite solutions visit http://www.xrite.com/textiles.