Texcol® — The New Way to Print on Natural Fabrics
A revolutionary approach to digital textile printing. It allows high-quality pigment printing on natural fibers such as cotton, linen, and viscose — WITHOUT any treatments, steaming or washing.
A new standard in digital pigment printing
Texcol® Pigment Transfer Paper is a groundbreaking innovation that enables high-quality pigment printing on natural fibers such as cotton, linen, and viscose — all in a clean, water-free process.
Efficient roll-to-roll performance
Designed for efficient roll-to-roll production, it simplifies workflow, reduces energy and water consumption, and makes pigment printing suitable for sustainable textile production at scale.
Breakthrough Technology
Revolutionizing pigment printing
Texcol® introduces a new roll-to-roll pigment transfer process — enabling vivid, durable prints on natural fibers without washing or steaming. It merges pigment ink versatility with Coldenhove’s advanced transfer coating for a simple, two-step workflow.
Expanded Fabric Freedom
Beyond polyester
Print on cotton, linen, viscose, hemp, silk, or blends — Texcol® makes pigment transfer possible across both natural and synthetic fibers with equal precision.
Waterless & Low-Energy
Cleaner by design
The process uses no pre-treatment, steaming, or washing — reducing water usage completely and CO₂ emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional printing methods.
Process Simplicity
Two steps. Endless possibilities.
Print, transfer, done — Texcol® integrates seamlessly into existing calender setups, including Monti Antonio and Klieverik systems used in roll-to-roll workflows.
Sustainable Impact
Designed for the circular economy
Texcol® supports a cleaner textile future — lowering resource use, enabling on-demand production, and eliminating post-treatment waste in line with circular textile goals.
Learn moreUp to 40% lower CO₂ footprint
With fewer process steps and no water heating or drying tunnels, Texcol® reduces total energy demand substantially. Life-cycle assessments show up to 40% less CO₂ compared to conventional pigment or reactive printing processes. Less water and energy mean fewer greenhouse gas emissions — every print counts.
Over 50% ink reduction
Texcol®’s advanced coating ensures optimal pigment fixation, allowing vibrant, saturated color with significantly less ink. In production tests, printers report over 50% lower ink consumption compared to traditional direct pigment or reactive printing methods. Less ink means reduced resource use, faster drying, and lower costs — without compromising on color brilliance.
0% post-treatment chemicals
The Texcol® process uses no steaming, washing, or chemical fixation. This eliminates wastewater, detergents, and chemical discharge, resulting in a completely dry, closed-loop printing workflow. Cleaner production, simpler logistics, and a safer workplace.
0% water consumption
Traditional textile printing requires large volumes of water for pre-treatment, steaming, and washing. Texcol® eliminates all these steps, reducing water use completely while delivering the same vibrant color quality. The process needs no post-wash or rinse — just print, transfer, and cut.
Fewer process steps, less energy
Texcol® significantly lowers energy use by eliminating high-heat stages such as steaming and drying. The simplified roll-to-roll process requires only heat transfer for fixation, reducing both time and electricity consumption.
On-demand and circular production
Texcol® enables localized, on-demand printing — producing only what’s needed and minimizing overproduction and waste.
The dry process integrates perfectly with digital workflows, making it ideal for circular textile chains and just-in-time production models.
Sustainability
advantages of Texcol®
Texcol® makes pigment printing cleaner, simpler, and dramatically more resource-efficient — reducing water, energy, and chemical use while maintaining premium print quality.
Applications. From concept to fabric.
Discover the Possibilities of Texcol®
Scroll or drag to see how Texcol® brings vivid pigment prints to natural fibers in home textiles, fashion, and interior applications.
Home Textiles — Curtains
Texcol® delivers crisp pigment prints on cotton and linen curtains in a simple, waterless process.
Cushions & Soft Furnishings
Texcol® makes it easy to coordinate cushions and upholstery on natural fabrics with on-demand pigment printing.
Interior Décor
Texcol® enables short-run, customized home collections on cotton and linen without steaming or washing.
Bedding & Bedroom Textiles
Texcol® brings rich pigment designs to breathable cotton-linen bedding for low-wash interior environments.
Textile Wall Art
Texcol® transforms natural-fiber fabrics into gallery-worthy wall art with durable pigment color.
Architectural Wall Panels
Texcol® prints large natural-fiber panels in one roll-to-roll process, ideal for acoustic and decorative wall systems.
Canvas Bags & Accessories
Texcol® adds long-lasting pigment graphics to canvas bags and accessories with low resource use.
Printed Canvas Shoes
Texcol® brings detailed artwork to cotton canvas footwear through efficient pigment transfer.
Fashion Fabrics
Texcol® delivers sharp patterns and smooth gradients on cotton fashion fabrics in a simple two-step workflow.
Statement Blazers
Texcol® lets brands create statement blazers on cotton-linen bases with bold, low-impact pigment prints.
Fashion Linings
Texcol® gives designers full freedom inside garments with customized natural-fiber linings.
Printed Outerwear
Texcol® supports small-batch outerwear on natural-fiber shells, ideal for seasonal capsule collections.
Automotive Upholstery
Texcol® enables natural-fiber seat fabrics with custom pigment designs for interiors that are truly special.
Technical specifications
| Texcol® Pigment Transfer Paper · 115 GSM |
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| Best for | Digital pigment printing on natural and blended fabrics — such as cotton, linen, viscose, hemp, and silk — using a sustainable, waterless roll-to-roll transfer process. |
| Print Quality | High resolution and precise detail with deep blacks, sharp lines, and vibrant tone reproduction. |
| Handling | Stable paper structure for roll-to-roll production, ensuring easy feeding and alignment on Texcol®-compatible calenders. |
| Transfer | Excellent pigment transfer efficiency with bright, durable color and high light- and wash-fastness. |
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Recommended settings
Print room: 23 °C · 40–60 % RH — for optimal flatness and ink behavior.
Transfer: use Texcol®-compatible calenders; temperature and time depend on fabric type and ink configuration.
Shelf life & handling
- Guaranteed 1.5 years under proper storage conditions.
- Keep in original packaging; avoid humidity and direct sunlight.
- Condition rolls in the print room for 24 hours before use.
- Handle carefully to avoid bending or edge damage.
Printer & Process
- Designed for plotter or industrial printers using textile pigment inks (tested with DuPont Artistri P5000, Fujifilm Projet TX440, Kiian K-Choice, Mimaki TP410).
- Designed for use with Texcol®-compatible calenders, not standard sublimation presses or calenders.
- Coated side = printing side.
- Standard core 76mm / 3″ (other sizes on request)
Testimonials. What our clients say.
“New value for natural-fiber printing”
John Otsuki President, Creative Cause Solutions, Inc.
“We are very excited to be working with Coldenhove on this new technology. Texcol® gives us a new service to offer our clients in natural-fiber printing. With its amazing print quality combined with the simplicity and efficiency of the transfer process, this opportunity has a huge potential for us.”
Visit Creative Cause website“Flexible, efficient and easy to use”
Doug Troyer President, Dreier Technologies, LLC
“Texcol® offers incredible flexibility and ease of use. It’s remarkably simple to work with, and the ink consumption is significantly lower than direct inkjet printing methods. These advantages make Texcol® an easy choice.”
Trusted by industry leaders
Texcol® is supported by leading manufacturers in textile printing. Mimaki integrates Texcol® into its TRAPIS pigment transfer system, while Klieverik and Monti Antonio have engineered dedicated Texcol® calenders to ensure consistent, high-quality results on natural fibers.
“A game-changer for clients and workflows”
Robert Gurrola Partner, EXT Fabrics
“Texcol® is set to revolutionize the textile industry with its groundbreaking approach to natural fiber printing. This digital transfer paper ensures reliable, high-quality color, making it a game-changer for our clients. It delivers exceptional results with efficient production and significantly reduces production costs, enhancing both operational efficiency and client satisfaction.”
Visit EXT Fabrics website| Texcol® | Digital Direct Print |
Screen Printing |
Direct-to- Garment (DTG) |
Heat Transfer Paper |
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| Suitable for natural fabrics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cost-effective for short runs | ✔✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Suitable for complex designs | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Vibrant and durable colors | ✔✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Print quality | Very high | High | High | High | High |
| No textile treatments needed | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Ink consumption | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Very high |
| Water consumption | None | High | High | Medium | None |
| Scratch resistance | High | High | Medium | High | High |
| Light fastness | Very high | Very high | High | High | High |
Compared
to other printing technologies
See how Texcol® performs against direct print, screen printing, DTG, and traditional transfer methods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Clear answers to the most common questions about our papers and processes. Can’t find what you need? Send us your question and we’ll help right away.
Texcol® is a pigment transfer paper that allows you to print high-quality designs onto natural fibers such as cotton, linen, viscose, hemp, and silk without steaming or washing. You print onto Texcol® using pigment inks and then transfer the design onto fabric using Texcol®-compatible transfer equipment.
Texcol® works on a wide range of natural fibers and blends, including cotton, linen, viscose, hemp, silk, and natural-fiber interiors. It is designed for applications that do not require frequent washing, such as home textiles, décor, accessories, linings, and technical textiles.
Yes. Texcol® must be used with textile pigment inks. Sublimation inks, reactive inks, acid inks, or disperse inks will not work and cannot transfer onto natural fibers using this process.
No. Sublimation inks only work on polyester and use different chemistry. Texcol® is engineered for pigment inks that bond to natural fibers through dry heat transfer.
Yes. Texcol® is designed for roll-to-roll printing and transfer, and is also suitable for piece-to-piece and roll-to-piece transfer.
Not always. Texcol® requires a Texcol®-compatible transfer equipment because pigment transfer uses different temperatures, pressure profiles, and dwell times than sublimation. Standard sublimation calenders lack the additional pressure necessary for this process.
You need an inkjet printer that supports textile pigment inks, Texcol® Pigment Transfer Paper, and a Texcol®-compatible transfer equipment capable of roll-to-roll transfer. No steaming, washing, or pre-treatment is required.
Texcol® is similar in workflow (print and transfer) but different in chemistry. Sublimation works on polyester with sublimation inks; Texcol® works on natural fibers using pigment inks. Texcol® also requires no steaming, no washing, and significantly less water and energy then other printing techniques.
Texcol® prints provide excellent light-fastness, rub-fastness, and dry crocking performance. Wash fastness is moderate, which makes the technology suitable for products that are not washed frequently, such as curtains, upholstery, cushions, wall panels, bags, jackets, and interior décor.
Yes. Texcol® eliminates steaming, washing, and drying steps, reducing water consumption and energy requirements significantly compared to conventional textile printing methods.
Yes. Texcol® is ideal for short runs, customized designs, prototyping, interior collections, and seasonal releases. Its dry, two-step process supports flexible and efficient production.
In many cases it can, especially for decorative textiles, interior products, accessories, structured garments, and technical textiles. Texcol® offers lower water use, fewer steps, and high design flexibility, though it is not intended for frequently washed garments.
Yes. Texcol® is a waterless process with no pre-treatment, no steaming, and no wastewater. It uses fewer resources and generates less waste than traditional pigment or reactive printing.
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