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Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) ("Kornit" or the "Company"), a market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced its partnership with VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, Zalando, and Unity – creating an "alliance of the willing" to transform the industry via "phygital" fashion with a circular approach.

Nine designers were challenged to create fashion capsules in eight weeks utilizing the latest technology innovations from the three alliance partners – combining digital product creation, web3-based design, digital printing, immersive circular design, 3D rendering and avatar development. All collections are on display exclusively at Berlin Fashion Week from Wednesday, January 18 to Friday, January 20 at Bikini Berlin.
 
The challenge follows standing room only Kornit Fashion Week events across the globe, displaying how on-demand, digital production creates a fashion world of nearly endless creativity. Hosted at the Impact Hub Berlin, the VORN Academy Program offered creators access to a holistic technology toolset - including the advanced Kornit Presto MAX single-step solution for direct-to-fabric sustainable printing. Some of the prominent designers taking part include costume and fashion designer Alexis Mersmann, Judith Bondy, AR and NFT artist Ann-Britt Dittmar, Berlin-based director Tanja Bombach, Nina Jurcic, Olga Boncheva, digital artist, and fashion designer Schirin Negahbani, Johann Erhardt, and Israeli designer Idan Yoav.
 
"This collaboration across four industry leaders is so unique because the result is a sum so much greater than each of its individual parts. It's a true 'alliance of the willing' that opens doors to 'phygital' collections built at the intersection of digital fashion, 3D design, and on-demand production," said Omer Kulka, Chief Innovation Officer at Kornit Digital. "We're honored to team with VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, Zalando, and Unity during Berlin Fashion Week to demonstrate what's possible as the physical and virtual fashion worlds come together."
 
"When we launched the Berlin Fashion Hub, our intent was to create a B2B environment to spark unmatched fashion and sustainability innovations. As Berlin is one of the world's most important fashion and textile centers, there is no better place to demonstrate economically succesful circularity in the fashion industry," said Professor Marte Hentschel, Co-Founder at VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub. "Together, we're changing fashion to drive sustainability and harness the creative power of both the physical and virtual. We're proud of what's been accomplished in conjunction with an incredible group of designers, creators, and partners."

Kornit Digital is collaborating with furniture start-up Cozmo and London design studio Raw-Edges to showcase the unlimited creativity made possible by digitally produced custom sofa jacket designs at the London Design Festival, September 17th -25th. Dubbed “Cheek Prints,” the collection was created sustainably, quickly, and on-demand with Kornit’s digital fashion and textile production solutions. Each unique cover features visually designs intended to transform plain, standard sofas into custom creations with an entirely fresh look and feel. The collection was designed by Raw-Edges at their London design studio.

The sofa collection was produced using Kornit’s Presto direct-to-fabric digital production system. With the on-demand technology, designers can easily and rapidly embrace new possibilities to transform mere concepts into custom fabrics. Digital production removes typical limitations of one fabric, one design at a time – whether it’s a single sofa or many sofas – and at the same cost. For industries ranging from fashion and home décor to other advanced textile applications, the Kornit solution consistently unlocks unlimited creativity – producing garments and fabrics with a high quality and a soft feel.

Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit”), a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx  and textile production technologies, has opened the doors to a new interactive booth  at one of the world’s largest virtual printing tradeshows – Printing Expo Online 2022. The exhibit offers all the benefits of a physical tradeshow, but with convenient, online access any time.

Printing Expo Online is one of the most popular online tradeshows for the printing industry. Tailored to meet the demands of evolving businesses, the show is open 24-7-365 days a year – and has welcomed over 60,000 global visitors since November 2020. Kornit’s virtual exhibit is fully aligned with customer requests for a more flexible tradeshow experience – allowing participation at their convenience.

The multi-story showroom makes it possible to self-navigate across Kornit’s game changing single-step, digital direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-fabric (DTF) solutions – unlocking new possibilities for on demand, sustainable digital fashion and textile production. Solutions on display include  Kornit Atlas MAX, the recently introduced Kornit Atlas MAX Poly, Kornit Presto MAX and the KornitX Workflow offering.

Die Hochschule Niederrhein war mit dem Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik auf der Kornit Fashion Week (15. bis 17. Mai) in London zu Gast. Fünf Studierende - begleitet von Professorin Maike Rabe und Anna Koch, Fachlehrerin für Gestaltungslehre und Textildesign- stellten dort ihre Looks aus. Entstanden sind die Arbeiten in Zusammenarbeit mit dem hochschuleigenen Forschungsinstitut für Textil und  Bekleidung sowie dem Industriepartner Kornit Digital.

„Art meets Fashion“ lautet das Thema der Bachelorarbeit und Abschlusskollektion der Studentin Anne-Sophie Haupt. Als Inspiration diente der Eco Street Artist Vhils, der mit der Technik des "Abtragens" arbeitet. Es entstehen Décollagen, bei denen er Schichten von mehrfach überklebten Plakatwänden abträgt und hieraus neue Motive erzeugt. Dieses Abtragen von Material hat die Studentin textil übersetzt, indem sie eigens erstellte Décollagen auf Textilien gedruckt oder mit dem Laser Details in die Kleidung einbrannte.

Unter dem Titel „Shibori - Traditionelle Färbemethoden neu interpretiert“ setzt sich die Bachelorarbeit von Lion Busch mit der Re-Interpretation und Modernisierung der japanische Färbetechnik auseinander. Michèle Lemper greift in ihrer Kollektion „Aspirational Realness“ das Social-Media-Phänomen auf, dass nach mehr Realität in der Selbstdarstellung auf Social-Media-Plattformen strebt.

Die Kollektion „(un)used“ von Franziska Jauch ist das Ergebnis eines Alternativ-Konzeptes zur herkömmlichen Jeans-Herstellung. Kern der Idee: Den Used Look durch Digitaldruck anstatt durch chemische oder mechanische Behandlung zu realisieren.

Die Studentin Nadine Gottwald kreierte eine Modekollektion, fernab von stereotypischer Farb- und Formgebung. „To appear as we please“ ist der Titel ihrer Kollektion, die frei macht von tradierten Vorstellungen und das Augenmerk nicht gleich auf die geschlechtliche Zugehörigkeit richtet.

Die Arbeiten werden ebenfalls auf einem VIP-Event von Kornit bei der FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 in Berlin gezeigt, Europas führender Messe für Sieb- und Digitaldruck, Großformatdruck und Textildruck. Im Herbst folgt eine Präsentation auf der Neo.Fashion erneut in Berlin (5. bis 9. September). Die Neo.Fashion hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, Plattform und Drehscheibe für die besten Absolventinnen und Absolventen der Modehochschulen und jungen Designerinnen aus ganz Deutschland und dem deutschsprachigen Raum zu sein.

• Hundreds of designers, brands, creators, e-com platforms, manufacturers, and virtual fashion pioneers expected to attend VIP events at Kornit’s headquarters, R&D and production centers, and in major venues of Tel Aviv     
• Kornit will unveil future technologies and solutions, including the revolutionary Kornit Apollo fully-digital mass production direct-to-garment (DTG) platform – considered a future game-changer for the mainstream mass production of fashion and apparel, a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity – constrained today by antiquated, analog, and polluting methods of production
• Mass production of textile, traditionally off-shored, is going through an accelerated shift to near-shore production, significantly shorter production runs, lean-to-no inventory risk, and unlimited creativity and flexibility for designers and creators – all possible with Kornit’s new solution for mass production
• Kornit will also unveil its Kornit Atlas MAX Poly – predicted to transform the multi-billion-dollar professional and recreational sports apparel and teamwear markets, suffering today from major limitations with mass customization of polyester

Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit”), a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx and textile production, announced today the Company will present the convergence of design, technology, and sustainable fashion at Kornit Fashion Week Tel Aviv 2022, April 3rd – 6th. Rewriting the rules for fashion and textiles, the transformative event will unveil vibrant runway collections together with game-changing industry-first product and technology introductions that bring digital production to the mainstream.

The four-day event is attended by some of the top designers, retailers, brands, fulfillers, and ecommerce players, in addition to global investors and press – and will include exclusive VIP experiences demonstrating the confluence of the design, technology, and fashion worlds. Together, these three elements are central to Kornit’s 4.0 strategy, bringing sustainable, on-demand fashion to the mainstream with end-to-end workflow solutions.

Kornit Fashion Week Tel Aviv 2022

Kornit Fashion Week features an immersive runway showcase produced by worldwide fashion icon, producer, director, and entrepreneur Motty Reif. The week follows successful Kornit events in 2021 across Los Angeles, New York, Milan, and Tel Aviv – displaying the creative freedom associated with sustainable, on-demand fashion fulfillment. Attendees will experience runway events showcasing designer creativity across a broad array of collections. These fascinating collections were created in just a few weeks, unlike typical fashion and textile production processes that take over six months.

Industry-First Introductions

Looking behind the scenes at Kornit Fashion Week, attendees will witness Kornit’s disruptive mass production technology in action. Unveiled for the first time, the Kornit Apollo direct-to-garment (DTG) system addresses accelerated post-pandemic market trends for streamlined supply chains and production nearshoring. Demonstrated at an exclusive VIP event, Kornit Apollo features the Company’s proven MAX technology offering the highest retail quality combined with full automation control and integrated smart curing processes, utilizing functionality from Lichtenau, Germany-based Tesoma (Kornit’s recently announced acquisition). The solution is the most comprehensive digital, single-step end-to-end system for nearshore short-and-medium-runs mass production and offers optimal TCO and highest output per operator. The result far surpasses performance of screen printing and analog techniques. With early customer engagements in the second half of 2022, the system will be available mid-2023.

Physical and Virtual Worlds

Kornit enables customers to exchange supply chain headaches and materials waste for unsurpassed creativity and a frictionless pixel-to-parcel-to-doorstep production experience. Supported by the KornitX workflow solution, customers have access to a scalable and modular ecosystem for on-demand decorated apparel and textiles. Supporting diverse supply chain models, the infrastructure-agnostic system enables on-demand, automated production, end-to-end from initial order to package delivery.

According to the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development, the fashion and textile industry represents one of the major polluters of water in the world, with an estimated 93 billion cubic metres of water used per year.

On the occasion of Water Day, C.L.A.S.S. CEO and Founder Giusy Bettoni talked to Sensil® BioCare, Kornit, Ecoalf and Unesco on how their strategies and processes can preserve our most precious, yet limited resource.

Key Takeaways from the Speakers:
"The ocean is absolutely crucial for the survival of this planet, since it almost covers 71 percent of its surface. Writer Arthur Clarke once said: how inappropriate is to call this planet earth, when it is clearly planet ocean."
- Francesca Santoro, Programme Specialist at IOC UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe

"Sensil® BioCare is our solution to reduce the persistence of textile waste in the ocean. We embedded technology in it so that if any microfiber is released in the washing, they will break down faster than conventional nylon. Based on an external study, we have seen an almost 60 percent microplastic reduction in two years"
- Michelle Lea, Vice President Global Marketing at Nilit

"When it comes to our printing processes, almost no water is in use and the waste is minimal. We have never seen this before in this industry. Based on LCA tests, when compared to screen printing our "Atlas Max" printer saves up to 93 percent of water, while the "Presto" printer saves up to 95 percent of water".
- Michal Arbel, Sustainability Communication Lead at Kornit Digital

"One of the most important projects of the company is Upcycling the Oceans, with the aim of tackling the marine litter in collaboration with the fishing sector. Last year, we collected 300 tons of litter from the seabed, and we promoted circular economy by transforming the waste in products."
- Irene Diez, Director at Ecoalf Foundation

Kornit Digital Ltd. announced on 26th January the official opening of its new scalable, state-of-the-art ink manufacturing facility in Kiryat Gat, Israel.  

The modern, 11,000-square-meter facility incorporates advanced automation, sophisticated workflows, and innovative technologies for production optimization. The new high-volume production facility is expected to fulfill global demand for Kornit consumables for the next decade.

Recently completed at an estimated investment of $25 million USD, the facility was built in accordance with the highest quality, safety, and security standards, reflecting the Company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets embedded in Kornit Digital’s 2020 Impact Report.

“This is a key milestone in our journey to become a $1 billion company by 2026 and will ensure we can support the tremendous growth our customers are experiencing, for many years to come,” said Ronen Samuel, Kornit Digital’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to lead the charge for a cleaner and more responsive textile industry as we continue to write the operating system for sustainable fashion and textiles on demand.”

Kornit Digital Ltd. announced that France-based Brodelec has recently complemented its existing Kornit Avalanche direct-to-garment (DTG) and Kornit Presto S direct-to-fabric print systems with Kornit Atlas MAX technology. The print services provider, which produces personalized markings on textiles, luggage, and promotional pieces, has used Kornit Digital production technologies for more than 15 years.

Tourism accounts for 30% of Brodelec’s business, and clients include zoos, museums, and tourist attractions, as well as communication agencies. They established an on-demand web platform enabling small brands and YouTube users to order and receive custom gear quickly. By investing in a broad cross-section of Kornit’s technologies for single-step, eco-friendly, just-in-time production, Brodelec creates new opportunities and sales channels, which proved fortuitous when the pandemic economy suddenly impacted consumer behaviors.

Using Kornit’s Oeko-Passport and GOTS-certified inks, these systems produce consistent, high-quality impressions within minutes, giving Brodelec the flexibility to produce a variety of applications, in multiple materials, with a single ink set. The business complemented Kornit’s quick, efficient production capabilities with a laser cutting system and several sewing machines, empowering them to offer finished pieces such as imprinted cushions, tote bags, aprons, and towels.

Kornit Digital Ltd. gab heute die Markteinführung seines Kornit Presto MAX-Systems für die nachhaltige On-Demand-Produktion von Kleidungsstücken und anderen Textilien bekannt. Das neue System wird auf der Kornit Fashion Week Los Angeles + Industry 4.0 Event erstmals live vorgeführt. Bei dieser Veranstaltung vom 2. bis 5. November werden technische Innovationen, Partnerschaften und bewährte Strategien vorgestellt, die den geschäftlichen Nutzen der nachhaltigen On-Demand-Produktion von Modeartikeln und Textilien überzeugend unter Beweis stellen.

Mit völlig neuen Funktionen zur Umsetzung virtueller Konzepte in brillante, individuell designte Stoffe für Modeartikel, Heimtextilien und andere textile Anwendungen ist die Kornit Presto MAX das erste Digitaldrucksystem, das den Weißdruck auf farbige Stoffe ermöglicht und so die Dekorationsmöglichkeiten für dunkle farbige Stoffe enorm erweitert. In dieses System können problemlos zukünftige Varianten und Weiterentwicklungen der XDi-Technologie für dekorative 3D-Anwendungen, wie Stickeffekte, hochdichter Druck, Vinyl und andere innovative Effekte, integriert werden.

Die Kornit Presto MAX ist mit Natur-, Kunst- und Mischfasern kompatibel und verfügt über fortschrittliche Algorithmen für intelligente, autonome Kalibrierung. Sie zeichnet sich durch hohe Druckqualität mit kurzen Durchlaufzeiten und minimalen manuellen Eingriffen oder Defekten aus. Das System wurde auf Kompatibilität mit dem globalen Fulfillment-ÖkosystemX ausgelegt, um die Produktion jederzeit und überall zu ermöglichen. Es unterstützt ein verteiltes Modell zur Produktion näher beim Endkunden, spart Zeit und logistischen Aufwand und sorgt gleichzeitig für Qualität und Konstanz in allen Systemen und Produktionsstätten.

Die Kornit Presto MAX legt den Grundstein für eine intelligente, effiziente und nachhaltige EcoFactory. Sie bietet Herstellern die Möglichkeit, mehr Teile in den Prozess – vom Design bis zum fertigen Produkt – zu integrieren, ihre CO2-Emissionen zu verringern, ihre personellen Ressourcen auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren und weniger Abfall bzw. Ausschuss zu produzieren. Dadurch wird unnötiger Zeit-, Arbeits- und Lieferaufwand innerhalb der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette vermieden. Dank der kundennahen Produktion können die hohen Anforderungen des globalen Online-Markts schneller erfüllt, neue Vertriebskanäle erschlossen und intelligente Geschäftsmodelle für langfristiges Geschäftswachstum entwickelt werden.

Kornit Digital announced that United Kingdom-based GoCustom Clothing has installed the Kornit Avalanche HD6 system for on-demand, direct-to-garment (DTG) digtal production. This installment coincides with GoCustom Clothing’s implementation of the KornitX platform, which provides a streamlined end-to-end workflow between the brand’s online customer stores and their production floor.

GoCustom Clothing offers print and embroidery services, and began by providing workwear for local businesses before branching out to school hoodies and uniforms. As their e-commerce business grew and orders became more diverse, GoCustom Clothing determined it was best to add digital DTG production capabilities, which could accommodate both orders of 1,000-plus pieces and single pieces. GoCustom originally invested in a Kornit Storm system for on-demand production, before upgrading to a Kornit Avalanche HD6 for increased capacity.

Kornit Avalanche HD6 can digitally produce numerous apparel types without considerable setup time.  Pallets can be changed quickly to handle different sizes and applications, versus the costly and time-consuming processes associated with screen printing operations. Furthermore, digitizing operations with KornitX,  Kornit’s operating system for on-demand sustainable fashion, means increased control and management of the end-to-end fulfillment process, from front-end steps including design, order management, and virtual catalog to smart routing of orders, production, packaging, and shipping.