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Printing knowledge

Practical guides for preparing a fabric print brief and choosing a suitable production route.

Prepare artwork for fabric printing

Start with the final physical width and height, plus whether the artwork is a repeat, a border or a placed graphic. A TIFF or PDF at 300 DPI in RGB is a useful starting point for our fabric workflow. Include the intended fabric, reference colours and the quantity in your enquiry. A small test can reveal differences in scale or shade before a larger order.

Choose a print method around the fabric

Polyester may suit sublimation, while selected natural fibres may use reactive printing with preparation, steaming and washing. Pigment is another option on suitable material; screen-based routes can suit planned repeats or placement. Method choice depends on fabric composition, colour target, hand feel and run size, so confirm with a sample before production.

Use the blog as a planning reference

Product requirements still need to be confirmed against the actual fabric, artwork, quantity and intended use. Share those details with the team for a job-specific recommendation.

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