Printed Cotton Fabric

Textile printing is the process of applying color to fabric in definite patterns or designs. In properly printed fabrics the colour is bonded with the fibre, so as to resist washing and friction. Cotton fibers are natural hollow fibers; they are soft, cool, known as breathable fibers and absorbent. Cotton fibers can hold water 24–27 times their own weight. They are strong, dye absorbent and can stand up against abrasion wear and high temperature. In one word, cotton is comfortable. Quilting cottons – also called patchwork, printed or craft cottons. These are light- to medium-weight plain-weave cottons which have are reasonably closely woven – there's a huge variety of printed fabrics available.