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Choosing the right fabric to print on is crucial, and Fun Color Textile is no stranger to this fact. With all the options, it can still be quite hard to understand which is the right one for your particular designs. Which is why we have put together this guide to help you find the right fabric for your project. We do not want you to get your printed items differently than you thought!
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cotton Materials
Cotton is the most common type of fabric used to print on. It can be easy to work with and it can be found almost anywhere. Cotton has so many benefits for your designs. Breathability e.g. cotton allows air to move through. This has made it breathable to wear, even as the weather turns warmer. Cotton also holds dye exceptionally well, so your printed design will be bold and vibrant. This means your designs will not fade for a long time.
Printing on cotton fabrics also have some disadvantages, however. Cotton's great and all but it's not exactly the toughest fabric known to man. With time it may wear out or even damaged to change the appearance of your printed designs. And cotton can be washed to shrink. So be careful or your printed wears might fail to fit after washing it.
Other Fabrics for Printing
However, cotton is a really good option but you should consider some other fabrics. One of them is polyester Polyester is a very durable fabric that can resist much more abuse than cotton. It also shrinks less than other fabric varieties when washed making it a better option for items of clothing that will be worn frequently. This means that if you would like your prints to last longer, you may want to consider using polyester.
Rayon is another fabric which would be a great choice to be printed on. Rayon is a thin source material, soft and smooth. It drapes well, which is a fancy way of saying it looks good around the body. Rayon is also in fashion as it absorbs a dye very easily to get bright colours and expensive appearance when printed. Rayon can be the next option if you prefer elegant looks for your design.
Selecting Fabric Weight
The weight of the fabric is also a key consideration when it comes to printing. It affects the look, feel, and strength of your design. Using a light fabric such as chiffon or georgette would work well for prints you don t want to come out hard. But, because these fabrics can be a little fragile, they might not last long if you wear them every day.
Heavyweight fabrics, such as, denim or canvas are much sturdier, and capable of daily use. But they may not be the most comfy to wear, especially in warmer weather. When selecting the weight of your fabric bear in mind how you will wear your printed garments and the general appearance you want your designs to take.
The Vibrancy of Print Colors
Using the proper type of dye is crucial for getting bright colors that last on fabrics. Reactive or pigment dyes are suggested here at Fun Color Textile. What makes reactive dyes unique is that they chemically bond with your fabric cotton fibres. The result yields long-lasting, rich colors that do not fade. In contrast, pigment dyes are only on the surface of the fabric fibers. They do create nice colors but lack the brightness of reactive dyes.
The other tip is, if you want bright colors, you must have a high quality printing process. Fun Color Textile employs a technique known as digital sublimation printing. And this process helps to create vivid colors that will not fade or wash out in time. Thanks to our top-of-the-line machines and technicians, we create soft printed fabrics with durability that will make you drool.
Sustainable Materials To Use In Your Clothing
This could be interesting, right? At Fun Color Textile, we also know that taking care of our planet is important too. This is also the reason we are happy to provide eco-friendly fabric options for printing. These fabrics are created from 100% organic or recycled materials, and they are produced in an environmentally friendly way.
Fabric options that are more sustainable include organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel. Tencel is a fabric based on sustainably sourced wood pulp as such made in an environmentally friendly closed loop process. When you wear printed clothing made from eco-friendly fabrics, you can be proud of your choice and feel good about doing your part to make this world a better place.
Finally, taking a few minutes to think about the printing fabric for your project is of utmost necessity. You can alter the appearance, strength, and sustainability of your design. By exploring options with fabric weight, types of dye, and materials in general to create beautiful, yet practical printed pieces as well. At Fun Color Textile we aim to help you determine the best fabric for your project along with creating printed textiles that you will wear and enjoy for many years!