Choosing the right fabric for your design is key to getting the best results with digital printing. Use this guide to match your artwork with the fabric that will showcase it best—whether you’re working with detailed linework, painterly motifs, or bold graphics.
Fabric Profiles
- 100% Organic Cotton Canvas: Crisp surface with a clean finish. Best for structured patterns and medium-detail work. Avoid large solids.
- 100% Linen: Textured, breathable, and elegant. Takes well to tonal shifts and painterly prints but may soften very sharp details.
- 100% Organic Cotton Slub: Slightly nubby texture that adds character to artwork. Softens graphic prints in a flattering way.
- 100% Cotton Velvet: Soft and plush texture, works best with soft gradients or abstract shapes. Large blocks of color can appear uneven due to pile movement.
Best Fabrics by Design Elements
| Design Elements | Best Fabric(s) | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Intricate, fine lines, detailed patterns | Cotton Canvas, Cotton Slub, Linen | These fabrics have relatively smooth surfaces that maintain line clarity. |
| Watercolor, painterly, tonal designs | Cotton Velvet, Linen | Velvet enhances depth and softness; linen absorbs layers beautifully. |
| Color blocks, bold graphic prints | Cotton Canvas, Cotton Slub | These hold shape and contrast without too much texture interference. |
| Organic or abstract shapes | Cotton Velvet, Cotton Slub | Velvet softens edges for an atmospheric look; slub adds tactile dimension. |
| Vintage-inspired / faded prints | Cotton Velvet, Linen | Both lend an aged, romantic quality—especially effective with ornamental motifs. |
| Solids / large fields of flat color | Not Recommended | Digital printing can cause streaking or patchiness in large solid areas. |
| Pinstripes / small-scale lines | Not Recommended | Digital printers may distort or blur very fine lines, especially on textured or plush fabrics. |