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| Check | printed fabric | jacquard fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Printed fabric carries colour or motif on a base cloth. Base cloth still rules performance. | See the jacquard fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Hand follows the base cloth. A heavy print paste can add stiffness. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Weight follows the base. Voile prints are light. Canvas prints are heavy. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Dresses, shirts, home textiles, and many seasonal collections. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Fade, crocking, and misaligned repeats. Base cloth limits still apply. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every printed fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Printed fabric carries colour or motif on a base cloth. Base cloth still rules performance. Name base fibre, print method if published, repeat size, and colourfastness notes.
Can you skip sampling printed fabric?
Wash a sample if the garment will be washed. Check repeat across a panel.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword printed fabric?
Base cloth, print method, repeat, weight, and colourfastness. Buying the print and ignoring the base fibre and construction.
