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Plan pleating for digitally printed fabrics by reviewing fibre choice, process order, heat exposure, print distortion and sample approval.

Learn why fabric pilling occurs, how it affects printed surfaces, which test methods are used and what to specify before ordering.

Sublimation, reactive, pigment and acid printing suit different fibres, production processes and end uses. This guide compares each method to help buyers select the right printing process for their fabric and product requirements.

Color fastness measures how well a fabric retains its color under factors like washing, rubbing, and light exposure. Learn how fastness tests are performed and how they affect digital printing.

It's normal for there to be small differences between the color you see on screen and the color that appears on the printed fabric. Learn why this happens and how to minimize it before ordering.

Fabric yardage is calculated based on the product's pattern/size requirements, fabric width, and repeat scale allowance; miscalculating it can lead to a fabric shortage during production. A practical calculation method in this guide.

The three most important rules for keeping printed fabric's color and sharpness intact are washing at low temperature, turning the fabric inside out, and never letting the iron touch the print directly. Care tips by fabric group in this guide.

Learn how to measure fabric shrinkage in length and width, calculate dimensional change and apply test results to patterns and production planning.

Learn how sublimation printing works, why it is used for polyester, and how fibre content, base colour, hand feel and end use affect the result.

Learn how to inspect colour, print defects, width, weight, shrinkage and fastness at each stage of digitally printed fabric production.

Compare reactive and pigment printing on cotton by colour, hand feel, fastness, processing, production volume and end use.