Epson confirms that its Ultrachrome DG inks and cotton pre-treatment liquid have been approved by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
Both are available as standard for Epson’s newly launched SC-F3000 direct-to-garment printer and are also used on the smaller SC-F2100 printer in the same range.
GOTS is the textile processing standard for organic fibres. The aim of the standard is to define worldwide recognised requirements that ensure the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling in order to provide credible assurance to the end consumer.
Textile processors and manufacturers are then enabled to export their organic fabrics and garments with one certification that is accepted in all major markets.
Epson considers the environmental impacts at every phase of the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to transport, usage and recycling.