Digital reactive printing on fabric works by creating a covalent bond between the cellulose fibers in the fabric and the reactive dye. As such, this method of printing works on natural fabrics including cotton, linen, silk, and bamboo.

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Reactive dye printing is a multi-step process that produces absolutely stunning results. In essence, this method relies on a combination of reactive dyes, water, pressure, and heat to make the magic happen. Before we even begin reactive fabric printing, the fabric itself has to go through a few steps to prepare it. The material is washed and dried to remove any impurities and allow it to absorb the dyes later on. Then, the fabric is coated with a pre-treatment that helps the dye bond to the material. This step is essential to produce the quality of results that reactive dye printing is known for. An inkjet printer replicates your designs on the fabric using the special reactive dye. Once the fabric is fully printed with dye, a hot, high-pressure steamer locks it all in. Steaming is crucial to ensure the inks are locked into the fabric for the long haul. As the final step, the fabric is washed and dried once again. This step removes the pre-treatment that is applied at the beginning and gets rid of any excess dye, so your fabric is ready to be used.

The Benefits of Reactive Dye Printing

Despite the intensive process behind reactive fabric printing, the results are completely worth it. As a result of the hot steam, the dyes are sunken deep into the fabric. Therefore reactive fabric printing has a remarkably high wash fastness, meaning it won't lose its vibrancy through the washing machine. For projects such as clothing, blankets, and kitchen linens, this is an important quality. You won't have to worry about your design bleeding out in the washer, as reactive printed fabrics can be washed at 104°F without losing their color. This longevity extends to friction as well, so the dyes won't rub off of the fabric over time either. 

Reactive dyes are available in seven colors that can be mixed to create virtually any color. Black ink is deeply pigmented as well. This makes color reproduction exceptionally accurate and true to life. All of the tones and shades in your design will be captured in the final print. 

Digital reactive printing is highly detailed with sharp lines and bold colors. Any design you can imagine can be impeccably replicated using this printing process.

Luxurious natural fibers such as high-quality silks can be reactively printed, so there's no compromising on quality. This is beneficial as natural textiles are more environmentally friendly, so you will have the opportunity to print your own designs without sacrificing sustainability. With all-natural fabrics, the eco-friendly inks and the material are biodegradable. 

Reactive fabric printing is an involved process that produces undeniably superb results. At Contrado, it's one of our favorite printing methods to use, because we know that you'll be wowed by the finished fabric. 

Vat Dyed vs. Reactive Dyed Towels for Beauty and Hospitality Industry

A dye is defined as the colored elements which contain chromophore and autochrome groups used in the solution, which is capable to fix with the cotton fabrics. It should be fast or stable so that it will retain color even after washing with soaps, chlorine, chemicals.

It doesn&#;t fade on exposure to sunlight (Ultraviolet rays), etc. The color fastness depends on the two key factors like fabrics and the method of dyeing the fiber, yarn, or fabric.

There are various types of dyes used for textiles are Acid Dyes, Natural Dyes, Basic (Cationic) Dyes, Synthetic Dyes, Direct (substantive) Dyes, Disperse Dyes, Sulfur Dyes, Pigment Dyes, Mordant Dyes, Vat Dyes, Reactive Dyes, Macromolecular Dyes, Metallized Dyes, Naphthol Dyes, Premetallized Dyes, Gel Dyeing, Developed Dyes, Azo Dyes, Aniline Dyes, Anthraquinone Dyes. 

Vat Dyed Towels:

Vat dye towels are different from reactive dyes, disperse dyes, basic dyes. It can't be directly applied and required vatting because it is insoluble in water. But a vat dyes fastness property is good among all dyes.

A vat dye's towel color does not be bright as colors in the reactive dye process, but it retains color much longer than reactive dyes. This VAT dye process is more expensive compared to others, but the colors withstand harsh chemicals and chlorine even after more no of washes. Vat dyes work on Cotton, Wool, and also other natural fibers.

Some of the Vat Dyed Towels includes

                 o   Bleach Proof Salon Towels (Hand Towels &#; 16&#; x 27&#;)

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                 o   Oxford Imperiale Color Towels

                 o   Oxford Golf Towels

                 o   Oxford Tropical Stripe Pool Towels

                 o   Lounge Cover Towels

                 o   Economy Color Pool Towels

                 o   Oxford Cabana Stripe Pool/Beach Towels (2x2, 4x4)  

Reactive Dyed:

The dye used in this type of towel is reactive dyes. It will react with the cotton fiber and molecule of dye to form a covalent link, which will form a permanent attachment in the fiber and can&#;t be removed by washing.

With this process, the towels get bright colors than other dyes. Comparing to other dyes the reactive dyes bind chemicals to the cotton fibers, which improve the color brightness. Most of the towels are used in this process and are very affordable. Reactive dyes work on fabrics like Cotton, linen, rayon, ramie, and viscose rayon fabric (silk and wool with an acidic dye bath).

 The Reactive Dyed Towels includes

            o   Salon Color Towels

            o   Oxford Solid Pool Towels

            o   Economy, 2x2 Cabana Stripe Assorted Beach/Pool Towels

            o   Economy 2 x 2 Cabana Multicolor Stripe Beach/Pool Towels 

Vat dye and Reactive dye towels are used in Beauty salons, Nail Salons, Tanning Salons, Golf Courses, Hotels/Motels Pool Areas, etc&#;

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