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Developing the methodology of colour gamut analysis and print quality evaluation for textile ink‐jet printing: Delphi method
Author(s) -
Ding Yi,
ParrilloChapman Lisa,
Freeman Harold S.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
coloration technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.297
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1478-4408
pISSN - 1472-3581
DOI - 10.1111/cote.12319
Subject(s) - gamut , computer science , textile , delphi method , process (computing) , quality (philosophy) , inkwell , manufacturing engineering , delphi , 3d printing , engineering drawing , artificial intelligence , engineering , materials science , mechanical engineering , speech recognition , philosophy , epistemology , composite material , operating system
This research used the Delphi method to investigate current colour gamut analysis methods, which is a critical component of colour management systems ( CMS ). Thirteen ink‐jet printing experts were interviewed to understand how they manage colour and their process for analysing and comparing colour gamut. A significant result of this study was the development of a four‐stage process model for colour gamut analysis and print quality evaluation for textile ink‐jet printing. The optimal process model was verified and approved by experts. This study uncovered an industry initiative toward the improvement of CMS for more accurate colour matching, a need to stabilise variables in the manufacturing process, and a need to standardise related tests and evaluations. The study also revealed new CMS software and technologies developed for ink formulation and pre‐/post‐treatment methods to facilitate high quality production in textile ink‐jet printing.