Our Printing & Embroidery Techniques
Our Printing Techniques
Here are the main types of printing techniques used at Fashion Sourcing
Screen Printing (Silk Screening)
A traditional method forcing ink through a mesh screen. It is best for simple, bold designs in bulk and provides long-lasting, high-quality results.
Direct-to-Garment (DTG)
Digital printing that sprays ink directly onto the fabric. It excels at detailed, high-resolution designs, making it perfect for custom t-shirts with many colors.
Sublimation Printing
A heat-activated dye method that converts ink into gas, which fuses with synthetic fabrics (like polyester). It is ideal for all-over, vibrant prints that are soft to the touch and fade-resistant.
Direct-to-Film (DTF)
A flexible technique that prints designs onto a special film, which is then transferred to the garment. It is excellent for diverse fabric types and lower-budget, detailed orders.
Heat Transfer (Vinyl and Plastisol)
Uses heat and pressure to apply pre-printed designs, vinyl, or plastisol transfers onto garments.
Discharge Printing
A chemical process that removes the original dye of the fabric and replaces it with a new color, leaving a, incredibly soft, breathable finish.
Pigment Printing
A commonly used, cost-effective, and eco-friendly technique that applies pigment directly to natural fabrics, though it may feel stiffer than dye-based methods.
Rotary/Roller Printing
Used for industrial-scale fabric production, employing engraved rollers to apply continuous patterns.
Sustainable/Digital Printing
Uses eco-friendly inks with less water and waste.
Reflective/Rubber Prints
 Innovative techniques used for functional or aesthetic, textured designs.Â
Our Embroidery Techniques
Here’s a breakdown of the main embroidery techniques that fashion sourcing works with
Hand Embroidery Techniques
Traditional, slow, and very luxe-looking.
- Satin Stitch – Smooth, filled areas; great for flowers, logos, and bold motifs.
- Chain Stitch – Looping stitches that create fluid lines; common in Indian and Middle Eastern fashion.
- Running Stitch – Simple and linear; often used in minimalist or folk styles.
- French Knots – Tiny raised dots; perfect for texture and detail.
- Bullion Knot – Rolled stitches that look like little coils; very ornamental.
- Stem Stitch – Ideal for outlines and curved shapes.
Machine Embroidery
Clean, consistent, and fashion-industry friendly.
- Computerized Embroidery – Digital designs stitched by machine; widely used in ready-to-wear.
- Monogram Embroidery – Initials or logos on shirts, bags, and accessories.
- Appliqué Embroidery – Fabric pieces stitched onto a base fabric for bold contrast.
Decorative & Surface Embroidery
High-impact and often seen in eveningwear or couture.
- Zardozi – Metallic threads, beads, and sequins; very rich and traditional.
- Bead Embroidery – Glass beads, pearls, crystals for sparkle.
- Sequin Embroidery – Shiny and glamorous; partywear staple.
- Aari / Tambour Work – Hook-based technique for fast, dense designs.
- Couching – Thick threads or cords laid on fabric and stitched down.
Cultural & Regional Styles
Deep heritage + fashion influence.
- Chikankari (India) – Delicate white-on-white embroidery.
- Phulkari (Punjab) – Bold, geometric, colorful floral patterns.
- Suzani (Central Asia) – Large, symbolic motifs.
- Kantha (Bengal) – Recycled fabric with running stitches.
- Blackwork (Europe) – Geometric, monochrome designs.
Contemporary / Experimental Techniques
Fashion-forward and artsy.
- 3D Embroidery – Raised, sculptural effects.
- Thread Painting – Hyper-realistic images using layered stitches.
- Mixed Media Embroidery – Fabric + metal + plastic + unconventional materials.
- Laser-Cut + Embroidery – Tech-meets-craft hybrid.
Where You’ll See Them in Fashion
- Couture: Zardozi, beadwork, tambour
- Streetwear: Appliqué, machine embroidery, patches
- Bridal: Hand embroidery, pearls, metallic threads
- Sustainable fashion: Kantha, visible mending, hand stitches
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