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Pigment Printing on Fabric

One of the ways that we print our natural fabrics is with pigment fabric printing, which is a quick and versatile technique. Whether you are an artist, or just looking to add a personal touch to your home decor, our pigment print fabric is the perfect choice. With our advanced digital pigment printing technique, you can create stunning and vibrant designs on a variety of fabrics. Our textile pigment printing process ensures that your designs are vivid and long-lasting.

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Cotton Calico 152gsm Max Print: 1.47m Cotton Calico 152gsm From $44.50
Cotton-Linen 228gsm Max Print: 1.38m Cotton-Linen 228gsm From $44.50
Bull Denim 400gsm Max Print: 1.48m Bull Denim 400gsm From $44.50
Organic Recycled Cotton Twill 213gsm Max Print: 1.49m Organic Recycled Cotton Twill 213gsm From $44.50
Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.47m Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm From $44.50
Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.49m Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm From $44.50
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 75gsm Pigment Max Print: 1.46m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 75gsm Pigment From $44.50
Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm Max Print: 1.42m Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm From $44.50
Cotton Satin 172gsm Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Satin 172gsm From $44.50
Cotton Twill 213gsm Max Print: 1.45m Cotton Twill 213gsm From $44.50
Organic Cotton Canvas 309gsm Max Print: 1.5m Organic Cotton Canvas 309gsm From $49.50
Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm Max Print: 1.36m Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm From $44.50
Silhouette Cotton Sateen 125gsm Max Print: 1.74m Silhouette Cotton Sateen 125gsm From $49.50
Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm Max Print: 1.46m Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm From $49.50
Cotton Drill 255gsm Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Drill 255gsm From $44.50
10oz Denim 300gsm Max Print: 1.47m 10oz Denim 300gsm From $44.50
Organic Half-Panama Cotton 300gsm Max Print: 1.47m Organic Half-Panama Cotton 300gsm From $49.50
Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm Max Print: 1.41m Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm From $44.50
Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm Max Print: 1.49m Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm From $44.50
Bounce Cotton Jersey 170gsm Max Print: 1.51m Bounce Cotton Jersey 170gsm From $49.50
Renew Recycled Cotton 195gsm Max Print: 1.49m Renew Recycled Cotton 195gsm From $44.50

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Custom Pigment Fabric Printing

How Pigment Printing Works

Pigment printing is a popular technique for both natural and synthetic fabrics. At Contrado, we primarily use pigment printing for some of our natural fabrics. 

If you imagine a home printer moving back and forth to deposit the ink on paper, then you've already got a pretty good idea of how pigment dye printing works. The fabric is placed beneath the printer and the pigment is deposited, which has a composition that is slightly different from other inks. The pigment inks use tiny colour particles held in a suspension rather than liquid dyes. They're also lighter in colour, meaning the printer needs to layer the pigment. The printer does this over and over to create the desired colour, which is quite satisfying to watch!

Digital pigment printing on fabric is a localised technique, meaning the dye is applied only to the parts of the fabric that have the design. This often still ends up being the entire surface of the fabric if that's what you've created. This method of printing is similar to painting, and sometimes pigment printed fabrics are even called painted fabrics. The pigments sit on the surface of the fabric itself, just as paint would. 

The Benefits of Pigment Printing on Fabric

Even though the pigment rests on top of the fabric, the colour is still long-lasting. The state-of-the-art technology and advanced printers we use allow the results of the printing to be enduring.

Pigment printing on fabric can produce a broad range of colours that can easily match the original design. Tones are true to the digital design, which is important for tone matching. For light colours and pastels, this type of printing works exceptionally well. 

Textile pigment printing is a technique that has been around for quite a while, so over time it has become a more cost-effective method of printing. In comparison to other newer techniques, pigment printing is economical. 

Despite the pigment needing to be layered by the printer, it's still a fast process. This is because the actual printing is the most intensive step, and there's not much that needs to be done with the fabric before or after it gets printed. This enables us to do the pigment dye fabric printing quickly, and we can typically send your fabric out to you within 1-2 days. Therefore you will get your fabric as soon as possible. This is great for projects that need a quick turnaround, as well as for students who might be on deadlines.

While other printing methods can only print on certain types of fabrics, pigment printing is more versatile. Both natural and synthetic textiles can be pigment printed, which allows for plenty of possibilities. This includes blended fabrics as well, for example where natural fabrics may be strengthened with elastane.