Digital home decor printing solutions
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Moving printing in house reduces your cost of goods sold which in turn adds to your profit line and ROI.
Design goes from your mind to the fabric in record time. No waiting. No international shipping and customs.
By purchasing and fixing your own fabrics, you are able to ensure perfect quality and project timelines.
The less hands and eyes that touch the process, the less likely a mistake is made or a security breach occurs.
Spoonflower is an e-commerce company that makes it possible for individuals to design, print and sell their own fabric designs. They started as experts in e-commerce, but their passion for their business grew into a passion for textiles and designers to the point where they have become very good at digital textile printing. It has been amazing to see the passion and culture on which their business was founded continue through their rapid growth. We met Spoonflower prior to the launch of their business helping them understand the possibilities of digital textile printing and technology options. They are an example of how we strive to partner with companies in helping them to be successful.
Camilla Franklin has had a very successful career in the both the Apparel and Home Furnishing business, including serving as the Executive VP of Design and Global Sourcing for Blumenthal Print Works. We met Camilla at the ITMA Showtime show in 2010 when she told us of her interest in starting up a design and print business in New Orleans. She launched her business in 2011 and we have been working closely with her to help make her business a success.
NCSU College of Textiles is one of the largest textile schools in the USA offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in everything from fashion and design to technology and engineering. Expand Systems has worked with the College of Textiles since 2007 in helping them obtain equipment and software to support their teaching efforts. Their vast resources and knowledge has also been a valuable resource for us as we get involved in special projects with other customers of Expand Systems.
| INK | FABRIC TYPE | PRE-TREATMENT | POST TREATMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Nylon, Silk, Wool | Yes | Steam / Wash |
| Reactive | Cotton, Rayon, Silk | Yes | Steam / Wash |
| Pigment | Most Fabric Types | No | Dry Heat |
| Dispersed | Polyester | Usually Yes | Dry Heat or Moist Heat |
| Dispersed Sublimation | Polyester | No | Dry Heat Transfer Press |
| Nano Pigment Non-Coated Fabric Dry Heat Fixation | Reactive Pre-Treated Fabric Steam, Wash, Dry | Acid Pre-Treated Fabric Steam, Wash, Dry | Disperse Dye Pre-Treated Fabric Dry Heat Fixation | Dye Sublimation Dry Heat Fixation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Cotton | Silk | Polyester | Polyester |
| Silk | Silk | Nylon | ||
| Blends | Blends | Wool | ||
| Linen | Linen | |||
| Rayon | Rayon |
Rotary Press – Roll to Roll Application
Rotary Press – Roll to Roll Application
Rotary Press – Roll to Roll Application
Rotary Press – Roll to Roll Application
Rotary Press Super Wide High-Speed Roll to Roll Application
Rotary Press Extreme High-Speed Roll to Roll Application
Digital Dye-Sub Rotary Transfer Machine
Digital Dye-Sub Rotary Transfer Machine
Digital Dye-Sub Rotary Transfer Machine
Digital Dye-Sub Rotary Transfer Machine
Rotary Transfer Machine High Speed
Cut Parts Rotary Transfer Machine High Speed
