What technique and machine do you print with?

We use different printing systems depending on the fabric type — each chosen to deliver the best possible quality for that specific material. Here's a full breakdown.

Natural fabrics — Kornit Presto (digital pigment printing)

For cotton, linen, viscose/Ecovero, jersey knit, and natural-fiber blends, we print on the Kornit Presto — a professional roll-to-roll digital textile printing system widely regarded as the industry benchmark for natural fabric printing.

The Kornit Presto prints with water-based pigment inks directly onto the fabric in a single continuous pass. Pretreatment, ink deposition, and softener application all happen inline — no separate fixation steps, no water baths, no steaming. The result is a clean, dry production process with no wastewater.

Key technical specifications relevant to your order:

• Color system: extended ink set (CMYK + Red + Green) for a wide color gamut
• Inks and consumables: GOTS 7.0 and OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified (Classes I and II)
• Fabric width: up to 180 cm printing width depending on fabric
• Repeat: unlimited — no repeat size restrictions

This system is what allows us to offer no minimum order quantities without compromising on quality. The Kornit Presto is equally efficient at 1 meter and 500 meters.

Synthetic fabrics — DGI machines

For polyester, recycled polyester, lycra, and waterproof fabrics, we use sublimation printing — a two-stage process combining high-speed DGI inkjet printing with calendar heat transfer.

In the first stage, the design is printed onto a specialized sublimation transfer paper using DGI inkjet machines. DGI systems use very fine droplet technology, which allows for precise, high-detail reproduction of gradients, photographic images, and complex repeating patterns.

In the second stage, the printed transfer paper is fed together with the polyester fabric through a calendar — a continuous heat transfer machine. At Muzefab, we use Monti Antonio and Klieverik calendars. Under controlled heat and pressure, the sublimation dye converts from solid directly to gas and permanently bonds with the polyester fiber structure. Once cooled, the dye is locked inside the fiber — not sitting on the surface — which is why sublimation prints cannot crack, peel, or wash out.

The transfer paper is discarded after the calendar pass; what remains is fabric with permanently embedded color, a completely smooth hand-feel, and outstanding vibrancy.

DTF printing — finished garment products

For finished garments and textile products in our catalog (t-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, and other ready-made items), we use DTF (Direct to Film) printing. In DTF, the design is printed onto a transfer film, then heat-pressed onto the garment. This allows accurate printing on any fabric color, including dark backgrounds.