CHINESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE---Textile Printing with Sublimation Heat Transfer Printing Paper for Hanfu

The Han people are by far China’s largest ethnic group. And so just as the Chinese language (yu) is known as Han-yu, Chinese clothing (fu) is known as Han-fu. In reality, though, traditional Chinese clothing has varied greatly from one dynasty to the next.

Hundreds of variations exist in Hanfu. The clothing generally consists of loose gowns, wide sleeves, and flat, open collars folded over to the right. Rather than using buttons or strings, most were kept in place by a sash belt. High hats and wide belts are distinguishing marks of scholars and officials. Hanfu was remarkably versatile and easy to wear.

At the same time, traditional Chinese clothing was serious business. The right clothes gave off an aura of refinement and dignity. It embodied the virtues of Chinese antiquity, and contributed to the culture’s perception of self.
Nowadays Hanfu are only seen in performances or during certain festive occasions, but during the last decade, there has been a movement in China to revive traditional Han Chinese clothing and reintroduce it to modern life.
The popularity of polyester fabrics led to the development of a completely new form of printing: heat transfer printing, which prints the pattern on paper with carefully selected dyes. The paper is then applied to the fabric by passing the two together through a type of hot calender, and the pattern is transferred from one to the other. We can also use this way to print our Han Chinese Clothing.
HEAT  TRANSFER  PRINTING

This technique relies on the fact that disperse dyes will transfer from paper to fabric with heat. The cloth fibers open with heat allowing the dyes to bond permanently. The process is simple and allows the designer to create multicolored designs without specialist equipment.
This technique only works with synthetic fabric. The higher the synthetic content of the fabric the more permanent and fast the print will be. Part synthetic fabrics can be used but the color yield will be lower. But Feiyue dye ink will be fast on natural fabrics. Our ink are vivid and fast dry, they are also of high quality. Our dye sublimation transfer papers are the most technological innovation products for digital graphic industry.
Some fabrics have a dressing which is a starch or a paste applied to them by the manufacturer. This dressing is applied to give the fabrics a crisp sharp finish. If disperse dyes are transferred to a dressed fabric some of the image will be released with the ‘paste’ when washed. Always pre-wash fabrics before this technique. It can be hand washed or washed in the machine. Do not add conditioner to the rinse water. Recycled fabrics such as shirts, sheets or net curtains are excellent for samples.

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