White Ink Hot Painting(CMYK+W)
Process: Electrostatic printing on PET release film + integrated powder fusion.
Advantages:
Superior opacity & vibrancy on dark fabrics (high-density white base).
Thinner transfer layer preserves substrate texture (no gel line).
Low MOQ (1+), fast setup.
Best For: Short runs, dark garments, soft-hand graphics.
Cosmic Hot Painting (Lithographic CMYK)
Process: Cosmic Hot Painting + hot melt adhesive (HMA) coating.
Advantages:
Photorealistic output (complex gradients, portraits).
Highest wash durability (thick ink/adhesive film).
Cost-efficient at high volumes (500+ units).
Best For: Bulk orders, light/medium fabrics, photographic art.
Decision Matrix:
|
Factor |
White Ink Hot Painting |
Cosmic Hot Painting |
|
Dark Fabrics |
✓ Excellent |
✗ Poor (no underbase) |
|
MOQ |
✓ 1+ |
✗ 500+ |
|
Hand Feel |
✓ Soft |
✗ Stiffer |
|
Photo Realism |
✗ Limited gradients |
✓ Excellent |
|
Wash Fastness |
✓ Good |
✓★ Exceptional |
