In the early 1990s, a new form of printing technology emerged that used digital processes to transfer inks onto a variety of textiles and fabrics. It was to revolutionise the fabric printing industry and lead to a number of major benefits of digital fabric printing. This was around the same time that inkjet technology firstRead more
The trend for Summer 2023 emphasises smartened-up, put-together looks. Designers have leaned away from the stay-home style in favour of catering for outdoor socialising and celebrations. Designers have made “joy” an active ingredient in their products to bring positivity into the everyday. This goes hand in hand with the way in which happiness will beRead more
Next time you visit a clothing store or a place that sells home furnishings, take a closer look at the colourful, vividly decorated fabrics. How did those designs get there? Most likely they were created using fabric printing techniques. Printing on fabric creates decorations that last years. There are many ways to print on fabric,Read more
Dye sublimation printing requires heat to transfer a dye onto substrates such as fabric, promotional posters, paper, cardboard and other similar materials. This method of printing can also be used on apparel and sportswear, ceramic tiles and even skateboards and cars. Dye sublimation printing got its name because it was first believed that the dyeRead more
Do you ever feel like just quitting the 9 to 5 and following your passion? To have a job that you love and enjoy? Well, Digital Fabric Solutions (DFS) can help you turn your budding art or design passion project into a fully-fledged entrepreneurial business. We supply a small meterage for young entrepreneurs starting aRead more
As global consumers emerge from lockdown their needs have changed. In this post, we explore the outdoor boom, known as friluftsliv (open-air living), and how the pandemic has permanently changed the way we live, from sporting activities and open-air adventures to hipsteading pursuits and alfresco (outdoor) entertaining. We take a look at the shifts inRead more
Reactive dyes have been used for dyeing cotton and other materials for a long time. Today, they are widely used in digital textile printing. Digital textile printing is an inkjet-based printing method that enables printers to print high-quality designs on an extensive range of fabrics. Reactive dyes are known for their bright colours, good colourRead more
Textile designers use repeat pattern designs because they can enable large pieces of fabric to be printed without breaks or awkward gaps in a pattern. Below is our ultimate guide to printing repeat patterns designs. For top-quality custom digital textile printing, you will need a suitable design artwork file. When printing at Digital Fabric SolutionsRead more
At Digital Fabric Solutions we are committed to reducing our impact on the environment. Here are some interesting reasons why our digital fabric printing process is environmentally friendly: We print with eco-friendly, water-based pigment inks. Digital printing is more eco-friendly than the traditional screen-printing methods as we only use the exact amount of ink needed to print your design. SoRead more
