Graphic Imagers: Digital Fabric Resource 2012

Digitally printed fabric is now widely used for many graphic and industrial applications. Fabrics are known for their unique aesthetic appeal in their installed environment and for their tough and long-lasting character. The availability of fabric has evolved simultaneously with printer and ink technologies and now can be easily decorated using aqueous dyes, aqueous pigments, UV-curable, and both solvent and eco-solvent inks.

Common applications for fabric are trade show graphics and banners; however, with the development of new printer and ink technologies, digitally printed fabric can now be successfully used for applications like theater backdrops, awnings, and umbrellas which allows advertisers to brand their message in a very unique way.

Digitally printable fabrics offer numerous benefits that can distinguish your shop from your competition. Fabric is a unique solution that may generate repeat business by adding value to your customers needs.

The files linked below provide a complete listing of fabrics offered by manufacturers for digital printing. The resource includes the manufacturer, specific product name and the component material(s) (cotton, polyester, cotton/poly, etc.). Fabrics rated as fire retardant are also indicated as well as amenable ink systems that can be used.

Microsoft Excel 97-2004 (96Kb)

Adobe Acrobat PDF (101Kb)

For Manufacturers & Suppliers:

Submit your fabric to be included in this resource. Enter the requested information in the spreadsheet below. Send your file as an attachment to jburton@sgia.org

Fabric Resource Template (30 Kb Microsoft Excel 97-2003)