The below chart illustrates the types of inks required to print directly onto different types of textile.
GO Xtreme ink is an example of disperse dye (dye sublimation) and GO FabInk is an example of a pigmented textile ink.
|
Fiber |
Ink |
Post treatment |
| Cotton | Reactive ink | Steam & wash |
| Polyester (PES) | Disperse dye ink | Heat press (direct or transfer) |
| Polyamide (PA) = nylon | Acid ink | Steam & wash |
| Silk | Acid ink | Steam & wash |
| All fibres | Pigmented + binder ink | Dry heat |