Mimaki is doubling down on its commitment to sustainable print production with a comprehensive suite of innovations that reduce energy use, limit environmental harm, and support circular economies across key segments of the printing industry. Recognizing the environmental pressures tied to traditional practices, especially within the textile and signage sectors, Mimaki is taking a proactive stance through technology leadership, including LED-UV curing, water-based inks, and groundbreaking textile solutions. Among the standout developments are the company’s GREENGUARD Gold-certified inks, LED-UV printers that use up to 8 times less power than resin systems, and a carton-based ink packaging redesign that cuts plastic waste by 68%.

In textile printing, Mimaki has launched TRAPIS (Transfer Pigment System), a waterless solution that simplifies the print workflow by eliminating the need for steaming and washing, enabling small-batch, localized production with dramatically lower carbon emissions. The process uses bluesign® APPROVED pigment inks and Mimaki Texcol paper, which transfers digital designs onto natural fibers through a one-step calendering method. Furthering its sustainability mission, Mimaki has also introduced the Neo-Chromato Process, a patented method that removes dye-sublimation inks from polyester fabrics, allowing them to be reused and reprinted—an innovation with the potential to curb the 92 million tonnes of textile waste generated annually.

While industry regulation is tightening, Mimaki believes that real change must be driven by bold thinking and transparent action. The company continues to evolve its technology roadmap to meet both environmental and market demands, helping print service providers adapt and thrive in an era of conscious consumption. Through responsible design, resource efficiency, and new circular solutions, Mimaki is setting the pace for a more sustainable print future.