Digital direct printing
Applying dyes directly onto fabric via inkjet technology
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- Printing Process
- Embroidery Process
- Washing Process
- Other Processes
Printing Process
Techniques applying dyes/pigments to fabric surfaces to create designs
Heat transfer printing
Transferring designs from paper to fabric using heat and pressure
Plastisol printing
Opaque printing with PVC-based ink for solid coverage
Water based printing
Transparent dye penetration into fabric fibers
Pulled paste printing
Creating gradients by dragging ink with a squeegee
Crack printing
Cracking effect achieved through specialized ink curing
Flock printing
Adhering fibers electrostatically for velvety texture
Puff printing
Raised designs via heat-expandable ink layers
Silicone printing
Elastic, rubber-like texture with silicone-based ink
Foam printing
Ink expands under heat to create 3D relief
Discharge printing
Removing base dye to reveal lighter designs
Penetration printing
Dye permeates fabric for reversible patterns
Embossed stamping
Creating raised patterns with engraved metal plates
Pearlescent printing
Iridescent finish with mica-based pigments
Fluorescent printing
UV-reactive ink for high-visibility glow
Reflective printing
Light-reflective ink with glass beads
Photoluminescent printing
Glow-in-the-dark ink charged by light
Thermochromic printing
Color-shifting ink responsive to heat
Embroidery Process
Creating decorative textures on fabric via needles, threads, and structural stitching techniques
Flat embroidery
Basic satin stitches for 2D designs
Terry embroidery
Looped stitches creating towel-like texture
Fringe embroidery
Trimmed threads forming decorative tassels
Embroidered patch
Detachably stitched motif applique
Applique embroidery
Layering fabric pieces onto base material
3D puff embroidery
Foam-backed raised designs
Label embroidery
Direct stitching of brand tags/logos
Chain stitch embroidery
Interlooping thread for linked lines
Tatami stitch
Dense satin-stitch blocks for coverage
Loop-cut embroidery
Trimmed loops creating bristle effects
Bridge embroidery
Threads suspended across fabric gaps
Raised fill stitch
Multi-layered stitching for dimensional fills
Cord embroidery
Couching cords into intricate patterns
Heavy thread embroidery
Bold outlines with thick yarns
Cutwork embroidery
Fabric removed to create openwork
Blanket stitch
V-shaped edge securing stitch
Rhinestone embroidery
Setting studs within stitched patterns
Sequins embroidery
Attaching reflective discs to fabric
Cover stitch
Encasing raw edges with thread wraps
Running stitch
Hand-sewn continuous linear stitches
Washing Process
Post-finishing treatments using chemical/physical methods to alter fabric appearance and hand feel
Normal wash
Basic industrial cleaning and softening
Enzyme wash
Fading fabric with cellulase for vintage effect
Stone wash
Abrading denim with pumice stones
Sand wash
Creating peach-skin texture with abrasive additives
Acid wash
Partial bleaching using chemical sprays
Monkey spray
Potassium permanganate spraying for localized distress
Destruction wash
Mechanical abrasion for ripped finishes
Gradient wash
Ombre dye fading from top to bottom
Spray dyeing
Airbrushed color for mottled effects
Garment dyeing
Submerging finished apparel in dye baths
Whiskering
Crease-abraded lines mimicking cat whiskers
Crackle finish
Cracked paint-like distressing
Overdyed effect
Dip-dyeing for contrasting inside/outside colors
Two-tone wash
Sequential dyeing for dual-color layers
Tie-dye washing
Resist-dyeing by binding fabric sections
Other processes
Supplementary surface techniques including heat transfers, burn-outs, and bead applications
Burn-out
Dissolving cellulose fibers to create sheer patterns
Hot foil stamping
Heat-pressing metallic foil onto surfaces
Silver foil stamping
Applying silver metallic foil via heat
Rhinestone hot-fix
Thermally adhering synthetic gems
Beading
Hand-stitching beads/crystals onto fabric
How Do We Collaborate with Your Brand?
Starting from the moment you submit your artwork, our team will intervene in multiple dimensions, including style, craftsmanship, fabrics, proofing, production lines, quality inspection, etc., to not only implement the design, but also make the product sellable, replicable, and deliverable.
Vainnx - is an extension of your brand development department.