Fine particle for handle
Textile prints need finely dispersed pigment so the print film stays smooth and the fabric keeps a soft handle rather than a stiff, cracked surface.
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Pigments for Textile Printing
Organic pigments for textile printing sourced from India with grade selection, documents, and export support.
Pigment printing on textiles binds insoluble pigment to fabric with a resin binder rather than dyeing the fibre, so wash and rub fastness depend on both pigment and binder. Organic pigments deliver bright, versatile shades across cotton, blends and synthetics without the effluent burden of some dyeing routes. Buyers sourcing from India should confirm fine particle size for smooth prints and soft handle, light and wash fastness for the end garment, and compatibility with their binder and thickener system. Rub and crock fastness and non-toxic, compliant chemistry are essential for apparel export.
At a glance
What Pigments for Textile Printing covers
Wash and rub fastness
Garment prints must survive laundering and abrasion; select pigments and binders together, since fastness depends on the whole print system, not pigment alone.
Light fastness for apparel
Outdoor and fashion textiles fade in daylight, so choose pigments with light fastness suited to the garment's expected exposure and life.
Binder and paste compatibility
Confirm the pigment disperses stably in your print paste with the chosen binder and thickener, avoiding coagulation, screen clogging or shade change.
Recommended pigments
High-demand grades to consider
A starting shortlist of export-grade organic pigments relevant to Pigments for Textile Printing. Open any grade for shade, fastness and packing detail, or send your requirement for a matched recommendation.
Yellow Pigments
Pigment Yellow 14
PY14High-tinctorial yellow selected for general industrial demand.
View export grade Red PigmentsPigment Red 146
PR146Naphthol red with balanced brightness and industrial usability.
View export grade Pigment PastesPolyester Pigment Paste
Polyester PasteDispersion paste designed for polyester resin coloration.
View export grade Green PigmentsPhthalocyanine Green 7
Pigment Green 7Chlorinated phthalocyanine green for durable industrial coloration.
View export grade Yellow PigmentsPigment Yellow 138
PY138High-performance yellow for demanding coating and plastic requirements.
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Answers
Pigments for Textile Printing — frequently asked questions
How is pigment printing different from dyeing?
Dyeing chemically bonds soluble dye to the fibre, while pigment printing fixes insoluble pigment onto the fabric surface with a binder. Pigment printing works on almost any fibre, uses less water and produces less effluent, but fastness relies on the binder film, so pigment and binder must be selected together.
What drives wash and rub fastness in printed textiles?
Both the pigment's inherent fastness and the binder's film strength matter. A durable binder anchors the pigment against laundering and abrasion, while the pigment must resist the wash chemistry and light. Poor fastness usually traces to binder choice, cure conditions or over-thick films, not the pigment alone.
Which pigments give the brightest textile prints?
Organic pigments such as phthalocyanine blue and green, diarylide and high-performance yellows, and quinacridone or DPP reds give clean, bright prints. Choose finer grades for smooth films and better handle, and match fastness to the garment, reserving high-fastness organics for outdoor or frequently washed apparel.
What compliance matters for export apparel prints?
Garments for export must meet restricted-substance rules covering banned amines, heavy metals and other regulated chemistry. Request documentation confirming the pigment is free of restricted substances and suitable for skin-contact textiles, and verify it meets the standards your destination market and brand customers require.
Buyer knowledge base
Pigments for Textile Printing: a quick sourcing guide
How professional buyers de-risk a pigment purchase: sampling, fastness verification, documentation and clear commercial terms.
Compliance on file
REACH and RoHS declarations and correct HS codes prepared for your market's customs.
Trial then commit
Approve shade, strength and dispersion on a sample before any production quantity.
Built for export
25 kg bags, palletised and batch-labelled, cleared under HSN 3204 17 90 for smooth customs.
Dispersion support
Guidance on oil absorption and let-down, plus ready-to-use pastes where direct handling helps.