I recently published a post about water testing using Digital Grounds which answered a few questions about water resistance when using Digital Grounds.
But just to clarify further, Digital Grounds is intended to be used for printing images on fabric that will be used for artwork – stuff that hangs on the wall or wherever else you hang your art and which will never require washing. It isn’t intended to be used for making memory quilts or other types of quilts that require washing.
If you want to print great images on fabric that will at some point need to be washed, there are a number of things you can try:
Try using pre-treated fabric sheets which are fabric sheets that have been treated with a special solution that provides a high image quality while at the same time making the print washable.
You can also pre-treat your own fabric with a solution of Bubble JetSet. You can find out more information about this on the CJ Jenkins website.
I’ve also had great success printing direct to fabric using my Epson printer with Durabrite inks. Durabrite inks are special inks that are both fade-resistant and water-resistant and they seem to hold up well for handwashing also.
So I hope this answers your questions about just *how* water resistant Digital Grounds is – shoving it in the washer is not recommended!
