Different companies use different references for colour standards, but essentially this is a colour that the client gives the factory to print from. Give the factory a 'colour standard' to dye/print from.There's a full post about strike off's that you can r ead by clicking here. Ensure that any tests are done on the correct fabric that you will be using on the final garment to ensure the best results. ![]() For printed fabrics, you can request a 'strike off', this is a test print of fabric. Don't be afraid to reject the samples if you're not happy with the colour, but remember to give the factory detailed information on what you did/didn't like + what needs to change so they can improve it for you. These are small samples of fabric that has been dyed following your request, often they will send several options + you can choose the best one. For dyed fabrics you can request 'lab dips' from the factory. Testing the colour is always a must, I would never confirm a fabric order without having seen a test.In general (as with much of the production process), a lot of the success comes down to communication + making sure that you + your factory are on the same page So, what can you do about it? There's a few things that you can do to have more control over the colour of the finished print. For instance, on a transparent sleeve, the colour will look slightly different on people with different skin tones. Something else to consider is that if the fabric is slightly transparent, essentially colours in the background will be mixing with the fabric to create a different colour. Just because you like the way the colours looked when you printed it out on paper doesn't mean that you'll be happy with how it looks on fabric. Different fabrications absorb dyes differently + also the texture/transparency of the fabric has a part to play in how the colour appears as well. The colour may have been approved on a different fabric, or perhaps on a paper printout.But, in the system, the colour details (that you may have chosen to print from) remain unchanged. Even changing this 1 or 2 places makes a big difference to how the colour appears to you. As a quick example that you can do now to see the difference, change the brightness settings on your monitor. Keep in mind that on-screen colour can look very different, depending on your monitor settings. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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