Digital printing is becoming more and more popular, especially the fine craftsmanship of the printed fabrics, which has been widely recognized by the market. But many people don't know what fabrics can be printed. Let me introduce to you, what are the fabric printing? What are the types?
What are the fabric printing?
A simple understanding of printed fabric is that the fabric is a kind of fabric that is woven first, and then the printed pattern is printed. According to the different printing materials and different printing processes, the printed fabrics are also classified accordingly. And most fabrics can be digitally printed, such as knitted, polyester, spandex, etc. It is best not to digitally print pure cotton.
Are there many types of fabric printing?
Printing fabrics can generally be divided into transfer printing and penetration printing according to different processes. According to the printing process, it is divided into manual printing and machine printing.
Hand-printing is generally made by batik, tie-dye, tie-flower, hand-painted, hand-made platen printing and other processes to make printed fabrics, which is a relatively traditional handicraft.
Machine printing and dyeing is carried out by roller printing, flat screen printing, rotary screen printing, transfer printing, inkjet printing, electrostatic printing, hot stamping, burnt-out, anti-dyeing, discharge dyeing, flocking printing and other technologies.
At present, digital printing still has some limitations, especially the price will be relatively high. And different processes will also affect the pattern design. But these will continue to be overcome with the development of science and technology.