Printing on cotton fabric

Sustainable printing on cotton fabric with no minimum order and fulfilment in 3-5 business days. Choose from various types of woven and knit cotton fabrics for any creative project you can think of. Enjoy quality printing on cotton fabric at a good price with bulk discounts and free shipping!

GOTS Certificate - Global Organic Textile Standard

Certified by Control Union CU1099579
OEKO-TEX certificate

IW 00399 Łukasiewicz-ŁIT

Tested for harmful substances. www.oeko-tex.com/standard100
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For crafters and sewists

  • no minimum order quantity
  • always print as much as you need
  • 5 business days fulfilment time

For business

  • flexible offer tailored to your business’s needs
  • bulk discounts
  • competitive turnaround times

Free shipping over 100 EUR

Once your order surpasses that amount we will ship it for free.

Ready to ship in 3-5 business days

You never have to wait long for your custom printed fabrics.

Excellent quality at a good price

Order with bulk discounts or have your order priced individually.

GOTS and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

We are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.

Print your design

Create your custom sewing fabric! Choose an image you want printed on fabric and we will print it for you on woven or knit fabrics from organic cotton, conventional cotton or polyester.

CottonBee

See pattern collection

Our catalogue contains over a million of miscellaneous, seamless patterns to choose from. We compile them into themed categories to inspire you and make that decision a bit easier.

Green printing technology with minimised consumption of water, energy and chemical substances

Our certifications: We are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.

Read our eco statement

FAQ

How to prepare your file for printing on cotton fabric?

Files for printing on cotton fabrics have to be at least 150 dpi in resolution, preferably saved in TIFF format. If you have your file saved as JPG or PNG you can use it as well. Make sure your design is saved in CMYK color palette, in CMYK: U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 profile. The maximum size of the file we work with is 10000 x 10000 pixels.

Will the colours look the same on all types of cotton fabric?

Our printer is properly profiled for each type of fabric on which we print. Due to the unique structure of each fabric, you may have the impression that the colours printed on satin are more saturated than those on the knitwear. Cotton satin provides a perfectly smooth printing surface, while the delicate hair-covered structure of other woven or knitted fabrics can make the print appear lighter.

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Can I order a sample of the fabric before placing an order?

Of course! We print 20cm x 20cm samples and 48cm x 48cm swatches. Prices of samples and swatches are fixed and do not depend on the type of fabric. You can order samples and swatches of any pattern, both from our catalogue and based on your own design. If you plan to place a larger order, start by printing samples.

How to wash your fabrics?

Use phosphate-free detergents to wash our printed cotton. Do not use bleach and strong stain removers. If you use capsules or other cleaning agents that you place directly in the drum of the washing machine, make sure that the detergent does not come into direct contact with the printed side of the fabric. Wash woven and knit fabrics at temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius, preferably using a programme dedicated to delicate fabrics. Spin at low speed (preferably 400 rpm). Gabardine, panama and half panama require dry cleaning.

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Printing on cotton = creative freedom!

No more limited range of patterned fabrics in the fabric store. Choose exactly the patterns you want and create your own unique design. Printing on cotton is your chance to let your creativity fly high and to implement every vision that appears in your head. You can have fabrics with any design - you can choose from an extensive catalogue of ready-to-print designs, but you can also print your own designs. Printed cotton is ready in 3 to 5 working days, then we pack it in an aesthetic box and send it to your door! All without a minimum order quantity - we'll even print one small sample for you, if that's all you need. Are you preparing a new collection of your brand and need a solid supply of printed materials? Place an order for a minimum of 10 meters, and our bulk discounts will automatically be added in the cart!

printing on cotton

What does printing on cotton look like?

Certainly, you have printed something on a standard inkjet printer at home more than once. Now imagine a similar machine on a much larger scale in which you put a roll of cotton cloth instead of an A4 sheet of paper. Simply put, this is what printing on cotton looks like. First, a finish is applied to the surface of the material, thanks to which the pigments stick to the material. Then the roll is wound on the machine and the graphic file is sent for printing. At this point, the heads start working, which apply ink to the cotton and create a specific pattern on it. When the print is ready, the printed cotton goes to the oven, where the material is annealed to fully preserve the print effect on it. Finally, the material from the roll is sent to a cutting table, where every order is cut, packed and shipped.

Fabric printing tailored to your specific needs!

printing on cotton

Certainly, you have printed something on a standard inkjet printer at home more than once. Now imagine a similar machine on a much larger scale in which you put a roll of cotton cloth instead of an A4 sheet of paper. Simply put, this is what printing on cotton looks like. First, a finish is applied to the surface of the material, thanks to which the pigments stick to the material. Then the roll is wound on the machine and the graphic file is sent for printing. At this point, the heads start working, which apply ink to the cotton and create a specific pattern on it. When the print is ready, the printed cotton goes to the oven, where the material is annealed to fully preserve the print effect on it. Finally, the material from the roll is sent to a cutting table, where every order is cut, packed and shipped.

For business GOTS fabrics
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CottonBee Swatch book

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also includes organic fabrics

Order our Swatch Book including 9 x 9 cm swatches of all CottonBee fabrics and be sure what you buy.

Only 1,99 EUR / GBP and free shipping.

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