Comments on: Introduction to Digital Fabric Printing http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/ How to start a clothing line or run the one you have, better. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:49:13 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Victoria http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24471 Victoria Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:24:25 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24471 Great post!! Detailed and organized. Most helpful. In the last year, I have been using a smaller digital printer for prints not larger than 13" X 15" - The initial appeal was the fact that the inks were water soluble, leaning in the sustainability direction. The printing method does not change the hand of the fabric, or very little. I have done some printing on silk and after heat setting, I have not had to wash it, though I have essentially been printing on fabric that is either white, or already dyed. It has been a fun adventure...quilt blocks, applique pieces for apparel, tees, tees and more tees! I would love to expand someday into actual fabric printing...not quite in the budget today! Great post!! Detailed and organized. Most helpful.

In the last year, I have been using a smaller digital printer for prints not larger than 13″ X 15″ – The initial appeal was the fact that the inks were water soluble, leaning in the sustainability direction. The printing method does not change the hand of the fabric, or very little. I have done some printing on silk and after heat setting, I have not had to wash it, though I have essentially been printing on fabric that is either white, or already dyed. It has been a fun adventure…quilt blocks, applique pieces for apparel, tees, tees and more tees! I would love to expand someday into actual fabric printing…not quite in the budget today!

]]> By: Esther http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24325 Esther Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:02:47 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24325 Great post! I'll be looking at the links you provided more closely. Great post! I’ll be looking at the links you provided more closely.

]]> By: The Friday Blog Round – Up 7/2/10 » EnMart Embroidery Talk http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24322 The Friday Blog Round – Up 7/2/10 » EnMart Embroidery Talk Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:53:07 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24322 [...] this week, I want to point out this post about digital fabric printing on the Fashion Incubator blog.  This technique is actually something that EnMart has looked at a [...] [...] this week, I want to point out this post about digital fabric printing on the Fashion Incubator blog.  This technique is actually something that EnMart has looked at a [...]

]]> By: Jasonda http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24224 Jasonda Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:36:55 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24224 Maria, Several companies can print on silk - try Karma Kraft or Silk Melody. As far as I am aware, silk dyes usually require the silk to be washed after printing but you should talk to the printer directly for more details. Prints can be copyrighted the same way any other piece of artwork is copyrighted. Check out the US Copyright Office website for more info at copyright.gov The idea that something can be changed 20% to avoid a lawsuit is a myth - a very popular one, but a myth nonetheless. You should stick with creating your own original designs and have them copyrighted. :) Maria,

Several companies can print on silk – try Karma Kraft or Silk Melody. As far as I am aware, silk dyes usually require the silk to be washed after printing but you should talk to the printer directly for more details.

Prints can be copyrighted the same way any other piece of artwork is copyrighted. Check out the US Copyright Office website for more info at copyright.gov

The idea that something can be changed 20% to avoid a lawsuit is a myth – a very popular one, but a myth nonetheless. You should stick with creating your own original designs and have them copyrighted. :)

]]> By: Hal http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24215 Hal Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:07:23 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24215 I am a photographer interested in designing Photoshoped photography for both tecture and print effects that I have rarely seen done on a professional/commercial level. Your article is the best I have seen, and hope there will be more to come. I also agree with having an end product in mind while designing fabric is an advantage, and a requirement to some of us. As a photographer, I did not know much about fabrics and the differences in color printing techniques, durability, or color print results , so I am learning there are many more steps from conception to end product than I had expected. I am a photographer interested in designing Photoshoped photography for both tecture and print effects that I have rarely seen done on a professional/commercial level. Your article is the best I have seen, and hope there will be more to come.

I also agree with having an end product in mind while designing fabric is an advantage, and a requirement to some of us. As a photographer, I did not know much about fabrics and the differences in color printing techniques, durability, or color print results , so I am learning there are many more steps from conception to end product than I had expected.

]]> By: Marla Wonboy http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24211 Marla Wonboy Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:38:56 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24211 Great post! I've been able to work with many types of fabric printers in my career, but I have a few questions: 1. Have you found a digital printer who can print on silk - like taffeta or organza - without washing and destroying the hand? 2. How does one copywrite their prints if they are doing original prints? Is this cost prohibitive if only doing small runs? (I have been "inspired" by prints in certain jobs and was told there needed to be a 20% difference to avoid a lawsuit -- which always brings up the question of how to determine if a change is actually 20%. I have also worked in companies which copywrited the print designs. I however was never part of that process.) Thanks! Great post! I’ve been able to work with many types of fabric printers in my career, but I have a few questions: 1. Have you found a digital printer who can print on silk – like taffeta or organza – without washing and destroying the hand? 2. How does one copywrite their prints if they are doing original prints? Is this cost prohibitive if only doing small runs? (I have been “inspired” by prints in certain jobs and was told there needed to be a 20% difference to avoid a lawsuit — which always brings up the question of how to determine if a change is actually 20%. I have also worked in companies which copywrited the print designs. I however was never part of that process.) Thanks!

]]> By: Jasonda http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24194 Jasonda Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:59:29 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24194 Thanks everyone for the great comments - I'm really glad the post was helpful! :) Thanks everyone for the great comments – I’m really glad the post was helpful! :)

]]> By: Jess H. http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24187 Jess H. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:38:33 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24187 I was very excited to try out some of my textile designs with Spoonflower.com - the samples I got from them looked great, of course the colors needed tweaking (it was my first time ordering from them) but the quality was fabulous. I could definitely see using some of their twill to do small insets in my existing designs, which would be very affordable cost wise. Overall, the process fascinates me, and the options available to design my own custom prints are VERY exciting. Jasonda, thanks so much for a great breakdown on the process. I was very excited to try out some of my textile designs with Spoonflower.com – the samples I got from them looked great, of course the colors needed tweaking (it was my first time ordering from them) but the quality was fabulous. I could definitely see using some of their twill to do small insets in my existing designs, which would be very affordable cost wise. Overall, the process fascinates me, and the options available to design my own custom prints are VERY exciting. Jasonda, thanks so much for a great breakdown on the process.

]]> By: Mary http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24184 Mary Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:25:46 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24184 great post! I recently completed a collection for my final BA project and did some digital print on silk twill for coat linings. It DOES cost an arm and a leg (even with my student discount, it was about $60 per meter), however in my case it was great to use fabric with a print that I designed and it added a unique edge to my garments- definitely worth the cost. If you work with a good technician the process is surprisingly easy! great post! I recently completed a collection for my final BA project and did some digital print on silk twill for coat linings. It DOES cost an arm and a leg (even with my student discount, it was about $60 per meter), however in my case it was great to use fabric with a print that I designed and it added a unique edge to my garments- definitely worth the cost. If you work with a good technician the process is surprisingly easy!

]]> By: Julia Szkiba O'Connor http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/introduction-to-digital-fabric-printing/comment-page-1/#comment-24180 Julia Szkiba O'Connor Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:14:20 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/?p=7133#comment-24180 This was a wonderful overview of this option for designers. More and more of my freelance clients are asking to have original textile prints designed for them and they feel that the cost of this sort of printing, be it a little higher than the norm, can actually work to their benefit because they can then showcase the prints as exclusive to their company. I am designing more and more all-over prints (AOP) for smaller companies who can work with smaller yardage needs and I can see this becoming even more popular option for others. Again, a great post on this topic! This was a wonderful overview of this option for designers. More and more of my freelance clients are asking to have original textile prints designed for them and they feel that the cost of this sort of printing, be it a little higher than the norm, can actually work to their benefit because they can then showcase the prints as exclusive to their company. I am designing more and more all-over prints (AOP) for smaller companies who can work with smaller yardage needs and I can see this becoming even more popular option for others. Again, a great post on this topic!

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