Home Textile printing for interiors and décor
Transfer papers for curtains, upholstery and bedding with rich color, soft handfeel and reliable production.
Home textiles industry needs comfort and consistency
From curtains and cushions to bedlinen and upholstery, home textiles must look inviting and perform well in everyday use. Printers are expected to deliver accurate colors, repeatable patterns and soft handfeel — all while handling wide formats, different fabrics and growing demands for sustainability.
Polyester-based fabrics and natural fibers such as cotton and linen require a transfer paper that fits the application and behaves predictably in production.
How Coldenhove supports your home textile workflow
Our papers are engineered for accurate color, stable handling and clean transfer on both polyester décor fabrics and natural-fiber textiles. Whether you produce drapes, cushions, table linen or interior accessories, our papers help you keep output consistent and defects under control.
With support from our technical team and worldwide availability, your production remains predictable — even when collections change frequently or you combine different substrates in one project.
Digital home textile production with sublimation and pigment transfer
Digital printing has transformed home textiles. Coldenhove invented digital sublimation transfer paper in 1998 and later introduced Texcol® pigment transfer paper for natural fibres. Today we optimise papers for home textiles, fashion, sportswear and signage.
Fast design-to-interior cycles
Digital printing lets you move quickly from artwork to finished curtains, cushions or bedlinen. Without screens to engrave or store, updating colours or patterns becomes a file change instead of a full prepress step — ideal for seasonal collections and custom interior projects.
Flexibility from samples to long runs
With transfer printing, you can produce a single sample set for an interior designer, a limited collection for a retailer or a full volume order for a brand — all on the same line. No minimums imposed by screen costs means you can respond to more requests with less risk of leftover stock.
Soft, durable prints for daily use
In sublimation, dyes bond inside the polyester fibres, preserving the softness and drape of fabrics while providing good wash and rub resistance. With Texcol® pigment transfer on natural fibres, prints remain flexible and pleasant to the touch — important for textiles that are used and handled every day.
Challenges we solve in home textile printing
Color matching across rooms and product types
Customers expect cushions, curtains and bedlinen to match, even when produced on different lots or fabrics. Papers need stable transfer behavior and high transfer yield to keep colors consistent across a wide range of substrates and constructions.
Printing on heavy, structured and stretch fabrics
Blackout curtains, upholstery and textured weaves put extra stress on the printing and transfer process. Papers must remain flat, support varying ink loads and work together with the fabric to prevent ghosting, blurring or misalignment.
Balancing rich color with light- and wash fastness
Home textiles are exposed to light, washing and daily use. Printers must achieve deep colors and subtle tones without sacrificing light fastness or wash performance — especially on curtains and bedlinen that are washed frequently.
Managing cost, waste and sustainability
Margins can be tight, especially on volume items. Papers need to support efficient ink usage, stable production and low waste, while brands increasingly request responsibly produced materials throughout the supply chain.
Recommended transfer papers for home textiles
Texcol®
Revolutionary pigment transfer paper for natural fibres — no pre- or post-treatment required.
Jetcol® HTR3500
The problem-solver against rivering for sharp, flawless prints.
Jetcol® High Speed
Fast-drying sublimation paper for high-speed production without external dryers.
Xtreme®
High glycol ink specialist for smooth, vibrant results on industrial printers.
JET-X
Lightweight, allround sublimation paper for cost-efficient everyday production.
How Coldenhove supports home textile printers
Home textile production needs to be reliable and easy to manage — especially when designs, fabrics and end-uses vary. Coldenhove papers are designed to support that workflow with stable quality, reliable drying and predictable transfer behavior on both polyester décor fabrics and natural fibers.
Papers engineered for home textile applications
Our Xtreme®, Jet-X®, Jetcol® HTR1000 and Texcol® papers are developed with home textiles in mind: wide formats, mixed substrates and demanding end-use. Our engineers test and refine each grade for stable behaviour and repeatable results in typical interior applications.
Consistency from sample book to project delivery
We control the full process — from fibre selection to coating — so our papers behave predictably from roll to roll. This helps you match approved sample books and strike-offs in real projects, and keep colours stable when orders are repeated or extended.
Innovation & Development support
Our Innovation & Development department brings together engineers who understand paper, inks, printers and textile behaviour. They help customers optimise settings, improve print-room conditions and reduce issues such as cockling, ghosting or uneven transfer.
Worldwide availability
Through our global network of distributors and agents, Coldenhove papers are available in major home textile regions. Local stock and coordinated logistics help reduce lead times and transport distance, so projects can move forward without delay.
Case Studies. Textile printing in production.
Phoenext — Dutch Soft Signage Producer
Challenge: Meet stricter brand-color demands while bringing outsourcing in-house and maintaining process control.
Solution: Adopted Xtreme® as a single transfer paper for multiple textiles, improving stability on long runs.
Results: Reduced ink consumption, consolidated paper inventory, and consistent quality across banners, flags and POS graphics.
German Print Group – Large-Format Printing
WebsiteChallenge: Produce flawless, large-format sublimation prints for trade show and event architecture — fast, consistent and ready for installation.
Solution: Jetcol® HTR3500 combines high transfer yield, excellent colour brilliance and dimensional stability, helping German Print Group deliver vibrant results on time and without compromise.
Why home textile printers choose Coldenhove
- 350+ years of papermaking expertise – and the inventor of digital sublimation transfer paper.
- Application focused – Our papers are specifically designed for home textiles, fashion, sportswear and signage.
- Consistent quality – We control every step of the production process in our own mill, providing stability and consistency from order to order.
- Technical support – Our engineers and application specialists can support with printer setup, optimization and troubleshooting.
- Global availability – We offer a worldwide network of distributors and agents, close to major home textile hubs.
Sustainability in home textiles
Home textile brands increasingly request more sustainable materials. Our papers help you move in the right direction:
- Electric boiler – By generating steam electrically, we significantly lower CO₂ emissions. The eBoiler also absorbs peaks in the electricity grid.
- Water reuse – we currently reuse around 95% of our process water and are working towards 100% reuse with our water treatment plant (IWE).
- FSC®-certified fibres in every paper – we only purchase wood fibers from responsibly managed forests, so every Coldenhove paper product is FSC® certified.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Clear answers to the most common questions. Can’t find what you need? Send us your question and we’ll help right away.
Why is digital printing a good fit for home textiles?
Digital printing allows flexible design changes, smaller batch sizes and faster lead times compared to traditional rotary or flatbed printing. It enables detailed patterns, photographic images and short runs for interior projects without the cost and complexity of screens.
Which Coldenhove papers do you recommend for home textiles?
For polyester home textiles such as curtains, bedding and cushions we typically recommend Xtreme®, Jet-X® and Jetcol® HTR1000 or Jetcol® High Speed, depending on your printer and speed requirements. For cotton and linen textiles, Texcol® pigment transfer paper is designed for natural fibers.
Can I print both polyester and natural fibers with Coldenhove papers?
Yes. For polyester-based fabrics you can use our sublimation papers such as Xtreme®, Jet-X® and Jetcol®. For natural fibres like cotton and linen, Texcol® pigment transfer paper lets you print high-quality designs without complex pre- or post-treatment steps, making it suitable for many home textile applications.
How do Coldenhove papers support more sustainable home textile production?
All Coldenhove papers are made from FSC®-certified fibers, and our production is designed to minimize environmental impact through high levels of water reuse, energy recovery and the use of an electric boiler to reduce fossil fuel consumption. Efficient, consistent quality papers also help reduce waste and reprints in your own process.
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