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» Are your fabrics from mills in the USA?
All of our fabrics are from American mills with the exception of the fleece and suede which has been shipped from China. Though it's been in the US since last year, and is applying for citizenship.
» What kind of inks do you use?
We use soluble inks for our fabric printing. The designs are not woven into the fabric as they would be for large volume fabric manufacture. Such a process would be cost prohibitive for small yardage quantities. The good news is the digital printing process simulates woven and printed fabrics with color reproduction that is equally dazzling.
» What is the process for printing on fabric?
Our printing process varies by fabric. Polyester fabrics require a design to be imaged on a special paper and then transferred into the fabric using a very hot press. It's kind of like an iron... but H-U-G-E and really hot. Other fabrics are printed using pigment-based inks that are printed directly onto the fabric with no special after printing process.
» Is the printing permanent?
Yes. The inks used for printing the fabric are designed not to fade, run or smudge. They will wear with the fabric over time the same as any cotton or polyester fabric you would buy at a store.
» Does the fabric require special handling in the wash?
Our fabrics require no special care and feeding. Treat them as you would treat your other fabrics, but know that ours will be more forgiving. They are lightfast, colorfast, and will not run, smudge, or fade.
» Do you ship internationally?
We do. And sometimes we fly internationally as well. Though it's tough with toddlers. They can get antsy. International orders require additional postage, and upon receipt of the order - we will reach out via email with information about the additional shipping charge. Sorry about that. We don't like it either.
» Can you print more than 10 yards?
Yep. We can print up volumes of continuous yards of fabric at a time. Try us.
» Do you offer bulk pricing discounts?
Yes we do. As commercial printers, we specialize in long print runs. Send us an e-mail, and we'll send you our bulk volume discount information.
» Do your fabrics comply with the safety standards?
Yes they do. Neither the fabrics nor ink contain any lead, and they are non-fattening (though we don't recommend you eat them). We can provide MSDS data (for a small charge) if you require that.
» Is your process "green"?
The process of fabric printing in our facility is as green as we're able to make it. There are chemicals involved, but they are water based, not solvents. All are disposed of in compliance with all government regulations, and all fabric scraps are freely shared with crafters to further their creative expression.
» Can I supply my own fabric to be printed on?
We're open to discussing the possibility. All fabrics are different, and not all are suitable for digital printing. Give us a call, and let's talk about it.
» How do I ensure my fabric colors will print the way I see them on my screen?
It's very difficult to create an exact match with our presses and the thousands of you uploading designs from your computers. The good news is we offer a color calibration kit that includes a yard of whichever fabric you specify printed with hundreds of color chips and the high resolution version of the color test file. The kit is available for the cost of a single yard of fabric plus $5 shipping. With the color calibration kit in hand, you'll have everything you need to ensure consistency in color from your desktop to the fabric that will be delivered to your doorstep.
» I have a design that's a continuous color. Can you do that?
If you can design it, we can print it (within reason of course) The example of Monroe on our site is used to illustrate how designs can be arranged next to one another. Patterns that require a seamless continuous repeat are no problem, and we rather enjoy printing them.
