Man Made Fibers
Amerisuede
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 100% micro-denier polyester fibers engineered to replicate the nap and feel of genuine leather suede without ethical or environmental concerns.
- Texture & Finish: Exceptionally soft, plush, and brushed napped surface that provides a warm, comfortable feel against the skin.
- Print Quality: Perfectly suited for high-resolution dye-sublimation digital printing. Colors print deeply and vividly onto the brushed microfibers, resulting in a rich, non-fading artistic display.
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle. Use mild detergents and strictly avoid bleach to protect the delicate microfiber finish.
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat setting, or air dry to prevent heat damage to the synthetic suede texture.
- Upkeep: Spills can be quickly blotted away due to the dense fiber weave. Occasional brushing with a standard lint brush will completely restore the original soft nap and luster.
Microfiber
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 100% fine-denier synthetic fibers tightly woven to create a dense, lightweight barrier.
- Texture & Finish: Extremely smooth, breathable, and silky to the touch, offering a luxurious feel without being slippery.
- Print Quality: Excellent for dye-sublimation digital printing. The ultra-fine strands capture intricate graphic details and sharp line work with vibrant, consistent color reproduction.
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle. Wash with similar fabrics and avoid using fabric softeners, which can coat and clog the fine fibers.
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat or air-fluff setting. The fabric dries incredibly fast on its own, so minimal heat is required to avoid fiber damage.
- Upkeep: Inherently stain-resistant. Most minor spills can be immediately blotted away with a damp cloth before they set into the fibers
Broadcloth
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 100% polyester broadcloth providing high tensile strength and resilience.
- Texture & Finish: A smooth, tightly woven plain weave with a slight luster and crisp feel.
- Print Quality: Optimized for superior dye-sublimation digital printing, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting colors and sharp design reproduction.
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle with mild detergent.
- Drying: Tumble dry on low heat (adding a clean tennis ball to the dryer helps restore cushion fluffiness).
- Upkeep: Naturally resistant to lint, dust accumulation, and everyday wear
Poplin
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 100% spun polyester fibers woven into a tight, plain-weave structure.
- Texture & Finish: Characterized by a distinctive, very fine horizontal ribbed texture. It offers a slightly crisp, structured hand-feel that allows the pillow to hold its tailored shape perfectly.
- Print Quality: Excellent surface uniformity for custom dye-sublimation digital printing. The weave yields sharp graphic detail, deep ink saturation, and vibrant color reproduction without the sheen found on smoother synthetics.
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold or warm water on a gentle cycle. Use mild detergents to preserve print clarity.
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat setting. Promptly remove the pillow casing from the dryer to minimize any minor fabric creasing.
- Upkeep: Naturally more wrinkle-resistant than traditional cotton alternatives. If needed, the fabric can be lightly touched up with a warm iron on a low setting.
Faux Linen
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 100% high-grade polyester engineered with variable-thickness yarns to mimic authentic flax fibers.
- Texture & Finish: Features a distinctive slubbed texture with slight, intentional irregularities. It offers a crisp yet malleable hand-feel that gives spaces a relaxed, high-end look without the harsh stiffness of raw linen.
- Print Quality: Optimized for edge-to-edge dye-sublimation digital printing. The ink absorbs deeply into the textured weave, yielding matte, rich color saturation and sharp details that blend smoothly with the fabric's natural-looking grain.
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle. Always zip the cover closed before washing to protect the seams and hidden zipper track.
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat setting or line dry to keep the synthetic fibers flat and vibrant.
- Upkeep: Naturally repels lint and resists deep staining. Unlike genuine flax linen which requires heavy steaming, this faux variant comes out of the wash virtually wrinkle-free.
Natural Fibers
Cotton Poplin
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 100% Combed Cotton Woven, natural (non-optic) white.
- Texture & Finish: Smooth and tight weave, with a subtle, elegant sheen.
Clean, crisp, and highly defined details. Crisp, lightweight, and structured, becoming softer and more fluid with use. - Print Quality: Perfectly suited for high-resolution pigment ink digital printing. Colors & detail print rich, bright and sharp.
- Versatility: It's fine yarn size and dense weave makes this fabric extremely versatile and great for a wide variety of projects from quilts and sheeting, to curtains, small projects, and apparel
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle. Use mild phosphate free detergents and strictly avoid bleach.
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat setting, or air dry. Choose a larger load size to prevent creasing and remove promptly.
- Iron: Warm.
Cotton Canvas
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 100% Carded Cotton, natural (non-optic) white.
- Texture & Finish: Prominent, textured weave with a rustic, low-sheen matte finish. Rich and saturated colors with a slightly textured, organic detail appearance. Firm, weightier, and more durable, breaking in and relaxing after washing.
- Print Quality: Perfectly suited for high-resolution pigment ink digital printing. Colors & detail print rich, bright and sharp.
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle. Use mild phosphate free detergents and strictly avoid bleach.
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat setting, or air dry. Choose a larger load size to prevent creasing and remove promptly.
- Iron: Warm.
Quilting Cotton
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex, natural (non-optic) white.
- Texture & Finish: Smooth, flat-knit surface with a soft, brushed matte look. Vibrant, flexible print finish that moves naturally with the fabric. Exceptionally soft, stretchy, and fluid, maintaining a cozy, drapey feel.
Print Quality: Perfectly suited for high-resolution pigment ink digital printing. Colors & detail print rich, bright and sharp.
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle. Use mild phosphate free detergents and strictly avoid bleach.
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat setting, or air dry. Choose a larger load size to prevent creasing and remove promptly.
- Iron: Warm.
Jersey Knit
Key Material Properties
- Composition: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex, natural (non-optic) white.
- Texture & Finish: Smooth, flat-knit surface with a soft, brushed matte look. Vibrant, flexible print finish that moves naturally with the fabric. Exceptionally soft, stretchy, and fluid, maintaining a cozy, drapey feel.
Print Quality: Perfectly suited for high-resolution pigment ink digital printing. Colors & detail print rich, bright and sharp.
Care and Maintenance
- Washing: Machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle. Use mild phosphate free detergents and strictly avoid bleach.
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat setting, or air dry. Choose a larger load size to prevent creasing and remove promptly.
- Iron: Warm.