Category: Digital Printing

commercial-grade printed fabric

Commercial-Grade Printed Fabric Tested for Durability and Lightfastness

How durable and lightfast is our commercial-grade printed fabric exactly? Many of you will be familiar with the rub rate of our woven fabrics and base cloths. But what happens to these results when the fabric is printed with a design? This is a very good question! We chose two printed fabrics and put them … continue reading

sustainable printing, wall covering and roller blinds

Sustainable Printing – Perform Beyond The Average

Sustainable printing, processes and products are not just a trend! Investing in the very latest, state-of-the-art equipment is of paramount importance to Materialised. This way we not only to continue to innovate with the very best printing equipment, but ensure we protect the health of our users, ends users, and environment. Sustainable printing – wall … continue reading

plaids and checks

Traditional Plaids and Checks Inspire New Print Collection

Fresh from the Materialised design studio is our new print collection, Suit Yourself, curated and designed by our Lead Textile Designer, Brigitte Marlot. Consisting of six timeless and classic prints inspired by traditional plaids and checks, Suit Yourself mixes feelings of nostalgia, warmth and modernism. The range can be used effortlessly on textiles and wall … continue reading

What Is The Difference Between Commercial Wall Murals and Wall Covering?

Commercial wall murals, wall vinyl and wallpaper are very prominent in the design industry and are used to add style along with practicality and durability.  But what exactly is the difference? Scale & Size One of the biggest differences is the scale of the design or artwork. Wall vinyl and wallpaper tend to work as … continue reading

Double Quarter Stripe, Florence Broadhurst, Three Birds Renovations

What Is ‘Railroaded’ and Wide Width Fabric?

What does the term railroaded mean when it comes to suppling a design printed on a fabric base cloth? Here you’ll find an explanation of railroaded (or railroading) as well as when to choose wide width railroaded fabric. So, what does railroaded mean exactly? STANDARD: Most directional patterns, be they woven or printed, run ‘up’ … continue reading

New Designer: Illustrator & Biologist Kelly Kratzing

This week we got to welcome our newest designer to the Materialised family, Kelly Kratzing illustrator and biologist. Kelly’s signature style is inspired by her love of the natural world, in particular showcasing the Australian fauna and flora.   Her latest collection with Materialised features 4 beautiful designs; King Protea, Eucalyptus Bud, Stormy Skies and Stripes. … continue reading