Italy's Majocchi uses Baldwin's corona tech for textile functionality

Corona treatment is a technique that temporarily modifies a substrate’s surface tension properties. The corona oxidation process improves the penetration and absorption of liquids on cellulosic and synthetic fabrics. Utilising corona treatment before resin application on fabrics such as lycra and nylon facilitates superior adhesion and resin distribution. As a result, corona-treated fabrics provide exceptional colour and tonal quality, according to a joint press release by the two companies. 

Majocchi uses Baldwin’s Corona Pure Model to apply polyurethane and acrylic-based coatings to its fabrics. The system allows Majocchi to administer a controllable, uniform coating to achieve the desired functionality and aesthetics.

The system is 2,000 millimetres wide with a discharging station and four ceramic electrodes designed for textile applications with the flexibility of customising plasma dosage for a given fabric structure, width, and process speed. The Corona Pure model allows for fabric treatment up to 300 gr/m² in thickness. The system is highly customisable, with single-sided and dual-sided treatment capabilities.

Based in Tavernerio (Como), Majocchi has cemented itself as a leader in the global textile market by focusing extensively on applying the latest research and innovation within the field to achieve superior results. The firm has a well-documented history of being a technological innovator in the textile industry. Within a decade of its conception in 1941, Majocchi became the leading global supplier of waterproof cotton for rainwear manufacturers. In the 1960s, the company began producing nylon and technical fabrics, which paved the way for it to become a leading provider of textiles for urban fashion, technical workwear, and the military.

“With Baldwin’s corona treater, we continue our sustainable innovation process towards goals previously unachievable,” said Andrea Terracini, CEO of Majocchi.

“We appreciate Majocchi’s continued confidence in Baldwin’s textile technologies. As textile manufacturers and brands are increasingly looking for process solutions to assist in reaching their sustainability goals, Corona Pure treatment is another tool alongside TexCoat G4 digital finishing in Baldwin’s portfolio of sustainable technology,” commented Rick Stanford, Baldwin vice president of global business development, textiles.

Baldwin’s corona treatment system is built with the operator in mind. The Easy Change feature allows for a seamless replacing of electrodes and rapid cleaning and removal of fibre and dust residue, maintaining optimal exhaust air flow. The treatment system is built with a swivelling housing mechanism, which provides clearance for changes in textile thickness and protects the ceramic electrodes.

Baldwin, based in St Louis, Missouri, offers the market’s most efficient corona/plasma treatment systems with high-performance electrodes ensuring effective surface treatment for enhanced dyeing, coating, and adhesion on a variety of textile materials. The slim design enables easy integration and retrofit into existing production lines, and the system’s features allow for fast and easy service.

Baldwin’s solutions are frequently used in the manufacturing of upholstery fabrics, anti-microbial fabrics intended for on-skin contact, and water-repellent fabrics used for jackets, raincoats, backpacks, and similar waterproof garments and items. They’re also used for laminated fabrics like those used for swimwear, dresses, and intimates, and softened fabrics that are intended for apparel like T-shirts and pants.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (NB)