Textile printing is when a colour, pattern or design is added to another piece of fabric. When done properly the textile printing is bonded to the fabric so when it is washed it does not affect the overall colour or pattern.
There are four main types of textile printing used today. The first of those is direct printing. This is when colours and dyes are printed straight onto the cloth. This is one of the most common forms of textile printing used today. If you think of t-shirt shops for instance they will use this form of printing as they print onto t-shirts, jumpers, coats, hats and items like hi-visibility clothing. All of these items can be bought singularly, or in bulk, and are ideal for businesses who want to promote their products in and out of the workplace.
Another form of textile printing is that of discharge printing. This is when a bleaching agent is printed onto a product that has already had a colour applied to it, with the end result seeing different amounts of colour removed, depending on how much bleach is applied.
All different types of fabrics can be used for textile printing these days. Cotton is obviously the most common, closely followed by line, but fabrics like nylon and silk can also be used, but they will need a different type of ink, which is normally an acid based ink.
If your company is looking for a textile printing machine then there is plenty of choice available. The internet is crammed full of companies selling these machines so it would be advisable to do some research beforehand. Simply type textile printing machines into your desired search engine and you will find lists of companies selling such products. The digital machines that are used today use specialised ink jet technology so if you are unsure as to what machine is best for you do not be afraid to ask for some advice. Ask to see a textile printing machine in operation, and see for yourself how easy it is to use, or not as the case may be.
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