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Choosing the Right Ink and Machine by Print Surface

Digital printing technologies require different ink and machine combinations depending on the fabric or surface to be printed. For each surface type, the suitable TrueHue ink family and machine system can be reached through the links below.

01 — Applications

Printing Applications by Surface Type

  1. 01

    Textile Printing

    Various ink classes such as DTF, sublimation, pigment, reactive and acid are used on a range of textile surfaces, including cotton, polyester and blended fabrics; the suitable ink family is evaluated based on the fabric type and printing method.

    DTFSublimationPigment TextileReactive TextileAcid TextileTextile Printing Systems
  2. 02

    Outdoor and Signage Printing

    Solvent-based (eco-solvent) ink is used with wide-format printing machines for advertising, signage and outdoor applications.

    Eco-SolventEco-Solvent Wide Format Printer
  3. 03

    Rigid Surface Printing

    A UV-curable ink system is used on various rigid surfaces such as cardboard, PVC, wood and metal; the suitable surface type varies by product.

    UVUV Printing System
  4. 04

    Paper Printing

    A water-based ink class is preferred on paper surfaces.

    Water-BasedWater-Based Printing System

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