Full analysis of printed polyester plush fabric
1、 Basic Definition
Full name printed 100% polyester plush fabric, made of polyester (polyester fiber) as raw material, knitted and fluffed to form a fluffy fur surface, and then printed with floral, cartoon, leopard print, geometric and other patterns through printing technology. It is a popular fabric for home textiles and autumn and winter clothing.
Mainstream sub categories: printed flannel, printed coral fleece, printed cotton fleece (double-sided fleece), printed fleece, printed PV imitation fur, printed lamb fleece.
Printed coral fleece
Leopard print imitation fur
Printed cotton velvet
2、 Difference in Texture and Weight between Mainstream Categories
Printed flannel (single-sided thin flannel)
Weight: 180-240g/㎡, short dense velvet, dry and delicate to the touch
Features: Lightweight, not easy to shed loose hair, delicate and clear printing
Usage: Baby blankets, pajamas, bed sheets, sofa covers
Flannel fabric
Printed coral fleece
Weight: 220-300g, fiber split and fluffy, skin friendly, soft and sticky
Features: Good water absorption, cloud like texture, low-priced model with more floating hair
Usage: Bath towels, home clothes, air conditioning blankets, pet mats
Printed cotton velvet (double-sided velvet)
Weight: 260-380g, long hair on both sides, thick and warm
Features: Double sided printable, no shedding, high fluffiness
Usage: Autumn and winter pajamas, thick blankets, children’s sleeping bags
Double sided printed cotton velvet
Printed fleece
Weight: 200-320g, surface particle short fluff, wind resistant and wear-resistant
Features: Not easily deformed, quick drying, commonly used in outdoor clothing
Usage: Inner lining of assault suit, children’s coat, picnic blanket
Printed PV faux fur (plush)
Hair height 5-12mm, imitating fox/mink fur, mainly featuring leopard and zebra prints
Usage: Coat, pillow, doll, decorative carpet
Zebra print imitation fur
3、 Three mainstream printing techniques (specifically for polyester)
Sublimation digital printing (high-end preferred)
The dye penetrates the inside of the fiber, and the printing has no glue feeling, no cracking of the skin, high color fastness, fine and gradient patterns, and can be customized in small batches. This process is commonly used for mother and baby fabrics.
Round screen printing (cost-effective for large quantities)
Suitable for full printing of flowers and cartoons, with low production costs; The disadvantage is that the precision is average, and thick velvet fabrics are prone to loose printing.
Flat screen active dispersion printing
Accurate color matching, high color saturation, suitable for medium to large batch home textile orders, and not easily faded after washing.
4、 Core advantages
Strong printing expression: can be used for cartoon, floral, animal patterns, abstract patterns, with bright colors, and is not easy to turn white or fade after long-term washing (sublimation printing is the best).
Warm and lightweight: Polyester has strong air locking ability, and is warmer than cotton of the same thickness, without pressing down on the body.
Easy to maintain: Machine washable, quick drying, non shrink, wrinkle resistant, no need for ironing; Resistant to oil stains, even minor stains can be easily removed by washing.
High cost-effectiveness: Mass production of raw materials, far lower than wool, silk, and pure cotton plush, suitable for affordable home clothing.
Not easy to mold: Chemical fibers do not absorb water and retain moisture, making them less prone to mold in humid environments in the south.