14Sep
Reactive vs Pigment Printing – Which One Should You Choose?
The final look of a garment often comes down to one crucial step: printing. At Hemploom India, we specialize in two powerful methods—Reactive (Procion) screen printing and Pigment digital printing. Both offer unique benefits, but choosing the right one depends on your collection, brand positioning, and buyer expectations.
Reactive Printing – Richness That Lasts
Reactive dyes chemically bond with fabric fibers, producing colors that are vibrant, wash-fast, and long-lasting. This method is ideal for intricate designs, bold shades, and garments requiring durability.
Best suited for: Shirts, dresses, home textiles.
Advantage: Deep penetration into fibers ensures colors don’t fade easily.
Pigment Printing – Sustainable Precision
Pigment digital printing, by contrast, sits on the fabric surface. It consumes less water, making it more eco-friendly. Though the hand feel can be slightly stiffer, pigments allow for sharp detailing, faster turnaround, and sustainable sampling.
Best suited for: Lightweight fashion apparel, small runs, customized pieces.
Advantage: Eco-conscious method with minimal resource use.
Head-to-Head Comparison
- Durability: Reactive wins for longevity
- Eco-footprint: Pigment has the advantage
- Color vibrancy: Reactive produces richer tones
- Detailing: Pigment offers sharper results
The right printing method is not about one being better—it’s about matching process to product vision.
— Vishal Singh, Founder, Hemploom India
How Hemploom Helps
We consult with each client to understand their design, budget, and sustainability goals before recommending printing options. Whether it’s pigment digital prints for a capsule collection or Reactive screens for a large export order, we ensure results that balance beauty and performance.
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