Since 1996, Bel-Colore has brought textile designers’ artwork into production through in-house digital fabric printing in Farmingdale, New York. The company focuses on sampling and short-run production, with more than 75 fabrics available and particular attention to color matching. Founder Diane Moore, a FIT-trained textile surface designer, leads a team that helps turn original artwork or digital files into production-ready designs.
Studio3emeSince 2011, Studio3eme has brought digital textile design printing to New York City, turning supplied artwork into fabric prints for fashion, home décor, and other applications. The studio stands out for handling both natural-fiber pigment printing and polyester dye sublimation, while its careful color matching and file preparation help preserve the designer’s intended result. It also works with customers’ own fabrics as well as in-stock materials and says it provides fast local turnaround.NEW YORK, NY
Adaptive TextilesFounded in 2004 as an inkjet printing service for interior designers, Adaptive Textiles now manages home textile collections through short-run pigment printing, sewing, and fulfillment. The West Chester company’s no-inventory, on-demand model helps artists and designers build sustainable fabric collections without carrying large stocks, while its founder’s more than 30 years of custom drapery workroom experience anchors the in-house production team. Adaptive Textiles works primarily with natural-fiber fabrics and offers an on-site workroom for prototypes and ongoing production.WEST CHESTER, PA
PRINTREEPRINTREE turns customer artwork and original designs into made-to-order digitally printed fabric, giving makers a way to create and sell their own patterns. Its process includes post-print steaming, cleaning, tenter finishing and quality control, with production typically completed in 6–9 business days. The company also provides a 15-fabric sample swatch book and a dedicated RGB color chart to help customers evaluate fabric feel and color before committing to an order.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
EFS DesignsAt its Brooklyn Army Terminal mill, family-owned EFS Designs creates luxurious hand-printed fabrics and wall coverings for designers and luxury brands. The company has spent three decades pairing New York craftsmanship with in-house screen engraving and custom hand-mixed color matching, including reproductions of historic textile designs. EFS also uses a 100% electric heat-setting oven and nontoxic water-based inks in its production work.BROOKLYN, NY