When it comes to printing textiles, your choice of material can make or break the end result. Of the different options that are offered today, pigment paste has received a lot of attention due to its high performance, flexibility, and eco-friendliness. We want to explain the most beneficial aspects of pigment paste in textile printing, with a specific focus on the environment, colour brightness, and its ease of use.
Let’s discuss in further detail why pigment paste is a preferred option throughout the textile market.
Vibrant and Durable Colours
One of the greatest advantages of pigment paste is its intense and even colour. Unlike dyes, pigment particles remain on the fabric’s surface, and do not permeate the material. This provides vivid, deep coloured prints that leave an impact. Its long lasting colour retention quality, even with frequent washing and exposure to the sun, is the reason it’s specifically suited for long-term prints.
A Greener Option for a Cleaner World
Yes, we get it, sustainable options are of greater priority today. Pigment paste is high on the green scale. The vast majority of high-quality pastes are water-based and free of toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and heavy metals.
And on top of that, they use a lot less water in production compared with traditional colouring methods. If you are interested in being environmentally friendly without sacrificing quality, this is the place to be.
Reduce Water and Energy Consumption
The pigment paste streamlines the printing process. Many of the traditional methods of dyeing include several water-intensive steps, like steaming and washing afterwards. But pigment printing skips all those, resulting in reduced water and energy usage. It means a cheaper process that saves natural resources, too. And the best part is, you don’t have to install any additional machinery or spend a fortune on technology.
GOTS-Certified Solutions for Environmentally Responsible Printing
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is presently the gold standard for sustainable production of textiles. GOTS-certified pigments are rigorously tested for being safe, ethical, and sustainable. If your company cares to adopt the global agenda on sustainability or serve conscious consumers, it is a well-informed choice to use GOTS-certified pigment paste.
Performs Well on Various Fabrics
Flexibility is one of the major strengths when it comes to pigment paste. It can be used on any type of fabric ranging from cotton, polyester, viscose, and blended fabrics. This allows for greater flexibility in handling a variety of fabrics without sacrificing print quality.
If you are dealing with T-shirts, home textiles, or bags, pigment paste streamlines your process and enhances consistency in your creative endeavors.
Easy to Use and Inexpensive
Here is how it all ties together. Pigment paste does not require complicated applying methods or high-priced machinery. It is simple to apply, has good drying properties, and works equally well with small production runs and industrial scales.
Fewer process steps also amount to reduced operational expenses. Therefore, if you are striving for profitability without compromising on quality, pigment paste hits all the marks.
Why Mandar Organics is the Ideal Partner
At Mandar Organics, we are delighted to provide the MANTEXT® range of high-performance, GOTS-certified pigment emulsions for textile printing. Our products are water-based, free from resins, and characterised by high pigment load and high fastness properties. And, of course, totally free of harmful chemicals, including APEO and formaldehyde.
So, are you ready for a greener and high-performance avenue for printing textiles? Mandar Organics is here for you.
