Buying questions
Can nonwoven be printed, and how does it change the fabric?
Yes, but print on nonwoven is a different craft from print on film. The surface absorbs, the web stretches, and heavy coverage changes the two properties buyers pay for: breathability and softness.
At a glance
Specification at a glance
| Method | Typical use | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Flexo | Repeat logos, bands | Coarse detail on textured web |
| Rotary screen | Large coverage, colours | Ink add-on affects hand |
| Digital | Short runs, variants | Higher cost per metre |
| Transfer | Films and labels | Adhesion depends on treatment |
What the web does to the image
Fibre texture acts like a halftone screen, so fine gradients break up. Solid logos and line work print cleanly; photographs do not. Designers who send a photographic label for a spunbond pack usually get a redraw.
Coverage versus function
Full coverage print on an SMS gown reduces breathability where the ink sits. For medical and hygiene products the print area is usually limited by design, sometimes for exactly this reason.
Send the question with your specification
Tell us the product, the weight you run now and the market it sells into. We answer with the grade, the test values and the documents you will need.
Questions
Common questions
Does print need corona treatment?
For PP and PE surfaces yes. Viscose blends accept ink more readily but still benefit.
Can print survive wet use?
Only with a suitable ink system and a rub test after saturation. Standard inks smear on a wet wipe.
What is the minimum print run?
Flexo and screen need a cylinder or screen per design; digital does not. The economic run depends on the method.