Welcome to The Textile District, your go-to destination for premium fabrics and digital printing services in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since 2012, we've been dedicated to serving a diverse community of creators, including professional designers, bridal wear artisans, small manufacturers, event planners, and sewing enthusiasts.
Exploring Fabric Printing: The Textile District's Digital Process vs. Traditional Methods
In a world where traditional fabric printing methods have long held sway, The Textile District offers reliability, sustainability, and top-notch quality. But what sets us apart?
Traditional fabric printing methods, like rotary and screen printing, have been the mainstay for high-volume orders. While effective, they can't quite measure up to the flexibility and eco-friendliness of our digital printing process.
In the traditional realm, a complex sequence unfolds: design approval, colorway selection, screen production, rigorous testing, and machine setup—leading to mass production of thousands of yards in a single pattern and colorway, all in record time. This economy of scale translates to lower prices per yard, but it also mandates the commitment to thousands of yards of each colorway, irrespective of popularity. If the design or colorway isn't popular, you end up with a tremendous amount of waste (dead stock, inventory investment). If the design is a hit, you are still faced with the opposite challenge: reordering a few yards becomes a logistical and cost challenge.
For consumers, this often means limited availability, with no assurance of restocking once inventory depletes. Even if restocked, the color consistency between different dye lots may waver.
Now, enter The Textile District's digital printing process. Our design catalog is ever-ready for on-demand printing on your chosen base fabric. With our digital printing, each design is meticulously calibrated and printed in your desired quantity, on the base fabric you prefer. Better yet, our process is eco-friendly and OEKO-TEX® certified, delivering soft, vibrant, and colorfast fabric by the yard—customized to your precise specifications.
Whether you're a DIY sewing enthusiast, a home decor connoisseur, a small-batch manufacturer, a professional designer, or a bespoke clothier, The Textile District is your ultimate source for fabric by the yard. Step into the future of fabric printing today!
Discover the magic of our custom fabric printing on demand by watching our quick video.