Types of Printing

Heat Transfer Printing

This method involves transferring patterns or prints that were previously preprinted on rolls of paper and applying the prints via relatively high-heat transfer printing machines directly to the surface of the fabric

Dye Sublimation

Printing that occurs when a sublimation of dyes in transferred from a carrier roll and applied to the fabric/ substrate through the application of heat.

Screen Printing

Method of adding a print via one color per screen, one at a time.

Embroidery

Embroidery is an ancient variety of decorative needlework in which designs and pictures are created by stitching strands of some material on to a layer of another material. Most embroidery uses thread or wool stitched onto a woven fabric, but the stitches could be executed in, for example, wire or leather strands, and embroidery can be worked onto many materials. Non-woven traditional materials include leather and felt, but modern textile artists embroider on many non-traditional materials such as plastic sheeting. Often, specific embroidery stitches are used.

Types of Materials

Microfibre/Moisture Wicking

As the term depicts, they are the ultra-fine manufactured fibre, weighing less than 1.0denier. Fabrics made from these ultra-fine fibres are luxuriously soft, with superior hand-feel and are extremely drapeable. Available in nylon microfibre and polyester microfibre

Properties and Characteristics:

Cotton Jersey

A natural fibre obtained from the seed pod of the cotton plant, the cotton fibre is also called the KING OF FIBRES, for its versatility and unlimited usage in fabric production. Jersey fabric is a result of the consistent interloping of yarns in the jersey stitch that yields a fabric with a smooth, flat face, and a more textured, uniformed back

Fabric usually used for T-shirts, a staple and must-have for the tropical climate.

Cotton Spandex Jersey

Usually available in a 95-5% mix. Spandex is a synthetic fibre which is known for excellent elongation and elastic recovery.

Properties and Characteristics:

Cotton Single Jersey

Available in 100% cotton. All the above minus the stretch property, ideal for T-shirts of varied uses.

Polyester Fiber

POLYESTER is a strong fiber that is resistant to crease and thus keeps it shape. Blends of polyester give cotton a permanent press property and extend the wear of these blended garments. Polyester is manufactured in many weights. Threads spun from polyester fibers are strong, wear exceptionally well, and are used extensively in home sewing and manufactured sewing.

General Polyester Fiber Characteristics: