What is Active and paint knitting digital printing fabric and what are its advantages? ​

1. The principle of active paint knitting digital printing fabric ​
Active printing is to use active dyes to react chemically with fiber molecules, so that the dyes and fibers form covalent bonds, thereby firmly attaching the colors to the fabric. The process is like the dye molecules and fiber molecules holding hands closely. This combination method allows the active printing fabric to have excellent color fastness and keep the colors bright after multiple washings. For example, after the common cotton fabric is printed with active printing, the pattern is clear and lasting as new. ​
Paint printing is to form a firm film on the surface of the fabric by using a binder to form a layer of pigment-containing paint on the surface of the fabric to present the printed pattern. The pigment particles are firmly fixed on the surface of the fabric as if by the binder, so as to achieve a rich and diverse color and pattern presentation. This printing method can be used on a variety of fabrics, whether it is natural fiber cotton and linen, or synthetic fiber polyester, it can be easily controlled. ​
And digital printing technology is like a precise painter. It uses computer-controlled inkjet equipment to accurately spray ink onto the fabric to outline various complex and exquisite patterns. Compared with traditional printing methods, digital printing does not require plate making, which greatly shortens the production cycle and can meet the needs of small batches and personalized customization. Designers only need to complete the pattern design on the computer, and the digital printing equipment can quickly convert it into a gorgeous pattern on the fabric. ​
Reactive coating knitted digital printing fabric cleverly integrates the advantages of reactive printing and coating printing into the technical system of digital printing. On the basis of knitted fabrics, reactive dye ink and coating ink are accurately sprayed onto the surface of the fabric through digital equipment. The reactive dye reacts with the fiber molecules, and the coating is firmly attached under the action of the adhesive. The two complement each other and jointly create a unique fabric with good color fastness, bright colors and rich expression. ​
2. Advantages of reactive coating knitted digital printing fabrics ​
(I) Excellent color expression ​
This fabric is unique in color. Reactive dyes themselves are brightly colored and have a complete color spectrum, which can present extremely rich color levels. Whether it is fresh and elegant tones or strong and bright colors, they can be accurately presented. The coating printing part further expands the color gamut range, especially in the performance of special colors such as white and black. The combination of the two makes the Active and paint knitting digital printing fabric extremely colorful and saturated, and the patterns are more vivid and realistic, which can easily meet the designer's bold creativity and imagination for colors. For example, in the printed pattern, it can show both delicate and soft color transitions and high contrast and strong visual impact. ​
(II) Strong color fastness and durability​
Due to the covalent bond between the active dye and the fiber, and the strong film formed by the paint on the surface of the fabric, this fabric has excellent color fastness. After repeated washing, friction and long-term use, the printed pattern on the fabric can still remain clear and the color is still bright. Whether it is daily wear clothes or frequently used home textile products, they can maintain their beauty for a long time, are not easy to fade, and greatly extend the service life of the product. Even after dozens or even hundreds of washes, the clarity and color vividness of the pattern can still be maintained at a high level. ​
(III) Wide adaptability of fabrics​
Active paint knitting digital printing technology has almost no restrictions on the types of knitted fabrics. Whether it is pure cotton or pure linen knitted fabrics made of natural fibers, or blended knitted fabrics containing chemical fibers, such as polyester-cotton blends and nylon blends, or functional knitted fabrics with special properties, they can all be perfectly adapted. This gives clothing and home textile companies great flexibility in choosing fabrics for printing design. They can select the most suitable knitted fabrics for active coating digital printing processing according to the needs and positioning of different products, thereby enriching the product types and market competitiveness. Printing can be performed on knitted fabrics with antibacterial functions to produce products such as underwear that are both beautiful and practical. ​
(IV) Good environmental performance​
At a time when environmental awareness is increasing, active coating knitted digital printing fabrics also perform well in environmental protection. Compared with traditional printing processes, digital printing technology reduces the use of chemical agents and water waste in the plate making process. Reactive dyes and coating inks mostly use water-based formulas, which produce fewer pollutants during the production process. Coating printing does not require complex post-processing processes such as evaporation, which further reduces energy consumption and wastewater discharge, conforms to the trend of green development in the modern textile industry, and contributes to the cause of environmental protection.​
(V) Obvious advantages in personalized customization​
One of the most notable features of digital printing is that it can be easily customized. With this feature, reactive coating knitted digital printed fabrics are highly adaptable to small batch and multi-variety orders. Consumers can choose unique patterns and color combinations according to their preferences, and even participate in the design process. Enterprises can quickly respond to market demand, produce unique products, meet the increasingly diverse personalized needs of consumers, and seize the initiative in the fierce market competition. For example, some e-commerce platforms have launched customized clothing services, using reactive coating knitted digital printing technology to create exclusive personalized clothing for consumers. ​
III. Application fields of reactive coating knitted digital printed fabrics​
(I) Fashion clothing field​
In the fashion clothing industry, reactive coating knitted digital printed fabrics have been widely used. Both high-end fashion brands and fast fashion brands favor it. It can be used to make various types of clothing, such as dresses, tops, pants, sweatshirts, etc. Designers use its rich color expression and personalized customization advantages to create unique and fashionable clothing styles. Some brands have launched limited edition printed dresses that use active coating knitted digital printing technology to print exquisite artistic patterns on soft knitted fabrics, which not only shows the wearer's personality charm, but also enhances the artistic value and quality of the clothing. Fast fashion brands, with their characteristics of rapid production and small batch customization, keep up with fashion trends and quickly launch various popular styles of printed clothing to meet consumers' pursuit of fashion. ​
(II) Home textiles ​
In the field of home textiles, active coating knitted digital printed fabrics are also very useful. It can be used to make bedding, such as sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases, etc., to add a warm and unique atmosphere to the bedroom. It can also be used for home soft furnishings such as curtains, sofa covers, and pillows. Through different patterns and color combinations, it can create a variety of styles of home environments, from simple modern to retro European, from fresh pastoral to fashionable cities, to meet the home decoration needs of different consumers. For example, a pastoral-style curtain made with active coating knitted digital printing technology prints the pattern of blooming flowers vividly on the fabric, bringing a natural and romantic atmosphere to the home space.​
(III) Sports and functional clothing field​
As people pay more and more attention to sports and health, the sports and functional clothing market is growing. Active coating knitted digital printing fabrics have also occupied a place in this field due to their good color fastness and durability, as well as their adaptability to a variety of knitted fabrics. It can be applied to sports T-shirts, sports shorts, yoga clothes, outdoor functional clothing and other products. Printing brand logos and unique patterns on sports T-shirts is not only beautiful, but also not easy to fade during long-term sports wear and washing. For outdoor functional clothing, such as sunscreen clothing, windbreakers, etc., active coating knitted digital printing technology can add personalized design elements to it on the basis of ensuring the original functionality of the fabric, thereby enhancing the market competitiveness of the product.