Fabric Printing Sterling Heights

Fabric Printing in Sterling Heights: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you charge for samples?

Producing a sample is a genuine production step — machine setup, ink and fabric are used. Samples are therefore normally charged, but if the order proceeds we deduct that amount from the total. The exact figure depends on the method and fabric, and we state it in the quote.

Do you inspect the printed fabric before shipping?

Yes. Before shipping we inspect along the full length for color variation, pattern misalignment, ink marks and weaving faults, and we mark or remove faulty sections. If you work to a defined tolerance — a permitted number of faults per yard, for instance — tell us at the outset and we will inspect to that standard.

Can you print on dark fabric?

This is where the methods differ most. Sublimation only works on light polyester and gives nothing on a dark ground. Digital printing on dark fabric requires a white underbase, which stiffens the hand somewhat. Screen printing is the strongest option on dark grounds. Tell us the fabric color and we will set out clearly what is achievable.

How do you fit the repeat to the fabric width?

With repeating patterns the fabric width decides everything: if the repeat does not divide evenly into it, you get a half repeat at the selvedge. That is why we want the actual width of your fabric from the start. Where necessary we scale the design slightly so it fits cleanly — which also reduces waste at the cutting stage.

Can we print the same design in several colorways?

Yes, and it is common in collection work. We can print multiple colorways of the same design in one production run, with a separate proof approved for each. In digital printing a colorway change carries no additional setup cost, which is what makes small, color-varied collections viable at all.