A UK digital fabric printing company is seeking suppliers of coated cotton knitted fabrics for direct-to-textile pigment printing with belt inkjet printers.
The fabrics must be compatible with inkjet printers with an adhesive belt feed mechanism. This would typically require:
- Singeing to remove lose fibres
- Mercerizing to ensure consistent tension and reduce shrinkage
- Gluing / hemming or overlocking the edges to prevent curling
- Coating with chemical suitable for textile pigment ink (supplier can advise if required)
The fabrics must be supplied on 50 – 100m rolls on 3" cores. The ability to offer OEKO-TEX 100 certification (sustainable textile production) or GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified cotton would be an advantage.
The specific qualities required are as follows:
- Single Jersey 100% cotton 180gsm
- Interlock Jersey 100% cotton 160gsm
- Interlock Jersey 100% cotton 220gsm
The company is seeking a reliable long term supplier of these fabrics via supplier agreement.
Advantages & innovations
UNITED KINGDOM
Stage of development
Already on the market
Partner sought
Type: Industry
Activity: Manufacture and supply of textiles
Specific role of partner sought: Supply of jersey fabric to UK company via supplier agreement