PROCESS & QUALITY

Follow the fabric
through the factory.

These are the main stages documented at Dexin. The route for an individual order depends on the fabric, print process and finished requirements.

Preparation and joining of fabric at Dexin
01

Fabric relaxation & joining

Fabric rolls are opened and prepared. Material from the same batch is joined where required, with batch and quantity information recorded.

Fabric preparation equipment at Dexin
02

Pre-setting

Preparation takes account of the fabric composition and incoming condition, with attention to width, weight and dimensional stability.

Controlled flame singeing of fabric at Dexin
03

Singeing

Controlled flame treatment removes protruding surface fibers. Treatment and operating conditions are selected for the fabric and order.

Preparation washing equipment at Dexin
04

Preparation washing & bleaching

Washing removes residues and impurities. Bleaching is arranged where needed for the base shade and preparation requirements.

Drying and fabric preparation before printing
05

Drying before printing

After preparation washing, the fabric is dried and prepared for the next printing stage.

Pretreatment and digital printing work station
06

Pretreatment & digital printing

Artwork and colors are reviewed on fabric. The team checks printhead condition and coordinates pretreatment application, printing and print drying.

Steaming equipment for the selected print process
07

Steaming & fixation

Where required by the selected process, steaming develops and fixes the dyes before post-print washing.

Fabric handling in the washing and finishing area
08

Post-print washing & finishing

Washing removes unfixed dye and residual printing paste. Setting and finishing follow the agreed fabric requirements.

Fabric inspection at Dexin with the customer design obscured
Customer design obscured for confidentiality.
09

Fabric inspection

The team checks print appearance, color and fabric surface condition before delivery arrangements are completed.

Factory team explaining the fabric testing area
10

Sample & production testing

Samples and production fabric are checked against the test methods, conditions and targets agreed for the order.

Define the check before comparing the result.

Composition & construction

Fiber percentages and knitted structure are reviewed separately, including the requirements of blends.

Width, weight & stability

Agree finished width, fabric weight, shrinkage and spirality together with the relevant test conditions.

Color & design

Match artwork versions, reference colors, approved samples and finished pattern dimensions.

End use & testing

Discuss hand feel, intended application and the testing standards and methods required for the order.

Testing requirements may include colorfastness to washing and rubbing, dimensional change or other agreed properties. Methods, conditions and targets correspond to the actual fabric being assessed.

FACILITY DOCUMENTATION

A document you can review.

A Facility and Merchandise Authorization document issued on 27 January 2026 identifies Zhejiang Dexin as the facility. Review the named parties, facility and applicable scope when discussing relevant authorized-product work.

Review the facility document (PDF) ↗
FAMA

Facility and Merchandise Authorization

Issued 27 January 2026
Facility FAC-131155

LET’S START WITH THE FABRIC

Tell us what you need to print.

A specification, a design and a clear end use are a practical place to begin.

Discuss a sampling project