Texcol® & Norafin® — Natural Materials, Reimagined
A powerful collaboration of Natural Materials and Pigment Transfer Technology.
Discover how Texcol® Transfer Paper and Norafin®’s Extra Organic 100% natural nonwoven materials, unlock new textile applications.
Printing on natural nonwovens is possible!
Texcol® Pigment Transfer Paper unlocks high-quality pigment printing on Norafin®’s Extra Organic’s ecological nonwoven materials. The result: vibrant, durable prints on 100% biodegradable substrates, produced without water, chemicals, or post-treatment.
Many applications, sustainably sourced
Natural fibers are increasingly important in sustainable product development. However, decorating them has traditionally been complex and resource-intensive.
This combination of technologies simplifies production, reduces energy consumption, and makes sustainable applications scalable, creating opportunities for applications where sustainability and aesthetics must coexist.
Natural Fiber Innovation
Printing meets ecology
Texcol® and Norafin® Extra Organic combine advanced pigment transfer technology with 100% natural fiber nonwovens. This enables high-quality, durable prints on flax and viscose materials — without compromising on sustainability, aesthetics, or performance.
100% Natural Base
Flax & cellulose fibers
Norafin®’s Extra Organic materials such as flax, viscose, Lycocell and hemp — fully biodegradable, breathable, and free from polymer binders, offering a truly ecological print substrate.
Waterless Process
Clean from start to finish
Texcol® eliminates pre-treatment, steaming, and washing — enabling a fully dry transfer process on Norafin®’s Extra Organic materials, with zero water consumption and minimal environmental impact.
Roll-to-Roll Compatibility
Built for industrial workflows
Printed Texcol® paper can be transferred directly onto Norafin® Extra Organic nonwovens using calender systems such as Monti Antonio and Klieverik — enabling scalable, efficient production.
Sustainable Applications
From walls to interiors
Ideal for wallcoverings, interior textiles, and acoustic panels — combining natural aesthetics with durable pigment prints for modern, eco-conscious environments.
Explore applications100% water-free production
Unlike conventional textile or wallcovering print processes, Texcol® Transfer Paper requires no pre-treatment, steaming, or washing. In combination with Extra Organic natural nonwoven materials of Norafin®, this enables a completely dry roll-to-roll workflow — eliminating water consumption while maintaining strong print quality and vibrant color.
Lower energy demand
By removing energy-intensive process steps such as drying tunnels, steaming, and wet post-treatment, Texcol® Transfer Paper significantly reduces total energy use. When applied to Norafin® Extra Organic materials via calender, the process stays lean and efficient — making sustainable production more practical at industrial scale.
No post-treatment chemicals
The Texcol® transfer process does not rely on washing agents, fixation chemicals, or other wet-finishing additives. Combined with Norafin® Extra Organic materials that are free from polymer binders, this supports a cleaner production chain with less waste, simpler handling, and a healthier working environment.
Natural materials, durable results
Norafin® Extra Organic’s flax- and viscose-based nonwovens offer a biodegradable and renewable print base with strong functional properties such as tear resistance, breathability, and UV resistance. Combined with Texcol® Transfer Paper, they become durable, high-value printed materials suitable for wallcoverings, interior concepts, and other design-led applications.
Supports circular production
This combination is designed for a more responsible future in print and interiors. Texcol® enables on-demand production with fewer resources, while Norafin® Extra Organic contributes a bio-based, 100% natural substrate. Together, they help reduce overproduction, minimize waste, and support more circular material choices.
Ideal for sustainable interiors
From printed wallcoverings to acoustic and decorative interior surfaces, Texcol® and Norafin® Extra Organic offer an appealing alternative to more conventional coated or synthetic materials. The combination brings together natural texture, strong visual impact, and a lower environmental footprint — without sacrificing production efficiency.
Sustainability benefits of Texcol® & Norafin® Extra Organic
Texcol® and Norafin® Extra Organic create a cleaner route to printed interior materials — combining waterless pigment transfer with 100% natural fiber nonwovens. The result is a resource-efficient solution that reduces water, energy, and chemical use while supporting beautiful, durable printed applications.
Applications. From concept to fabric.
Discover the Possibilities of Texcol® & Norafin® Extra Organic
Scroll or drag to explore how Texcol® brings vibrant pigment transfer printing to Norafin®’s Extra Organic natural nonwoven materials for sustainable interior and decorative applications.
Wallcoverings
Texcol® enables vivid, durable prints on Norafin®’s Extra Organic flax and viscose nonwovens, creating unique wallcoverings with a natural look, visible fiber texture, and a more sustainable production process.
Ceiling Panels
Bring warmth and design freedom overhead with printed ceiling panels made from natural nonwoven materials. Texcol® supports clean, roll-to-roll pigment transfer for refined decorative surfaces with ecological appeal.
Room Dividers
Norafin® Extra Organic materials printed with Texcol® are ideal for room dividers that combine soft visual separation with natural texture, sustainable materiality, and customized graphic design.
Acoustic Panels & Sound Absorbers
Combine acoustic performance with visual impact. Texcol® makes it possible to print Norafin®’s Extra Organic natural nonwoven materials for sound-absorbing panels that enhance both room atmosphere and functionality.
Tablecloths & Table Decoration
Thanks to Norafin®’s Extra Organic flax nonwovens with their pleasant feel and warm natural tones, printed tablecloths, placemats, runners, and napkins become distinctive decorative elements with authentic character.
Texcol® Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Clear answers to the most common questions about the Texcol® Pigment Transfer Paper from Coldenhove. 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.
Extra Organic is a brand of the Norafin® Group specializing in eco-friendly, biodegradable nonwoven materials made from 100% natural fibers like flax, cellulose, and hemp. Its unique selling points include sustainability, durability, and the ability to create innovative wallcoverings and designs without compromising environmental values.
Extra Organic uses natural fibers such as flax, hemp, as well as cellulosic-based fibers such as viscose and lyocell.
Key products include:
EXTRA ORGANIC FLAX PURE: 100% flax fibers or blends with viscose.
EXTRA ORGANIC LYOCELL PURE: 100% lyocell fibers, offering smooth texture and durability.
The fibers are fed to the carding machine via opening and mixing devices. The carding machine opens the fiber tufts through a variety of clothed rolls to single fibers and form a uniform fibrous web.
Then, the production line is solidifying the carded fibrous web via water jets. By means of high pressure, a homogeneous entangled textile fabric (nonwoven fabric) is created. This nonwoven can be embossed or perforated via different structured drums.
Our natural nonwovens can be used as an ecological base layer & can be imprinted. Rotary and digital printing are two examples of possible printing technologies for wallpaper or wall coverings.
Mimaki’s Transfer Pigment System (TRAPIS) is a waterless textile printing process that produces brilliant colors on natural fiber materials.
– Biodegradable: Compostable and free from synthetic additives.
– Natural climate regulation: Flax fibers absorb moisture and release it, improving indoor air quality.
– Low-impact production: Uses certified sustainable raw materials and no chemical binders.
Direct application: Our nonwoven materials are applied directly to walls using Extra Organic wallpaper glue. No carrier material required, ensuring breathability and a natural indoor climate.
– Flax: Provides a natural color palette, visible fiber texture, and excellent thermal insulation.
– Lyocell: Smooth, tear-resistant, and compostable, with properties comparable to flax. Both fibers are sourced from certified sustainable forestry.
Absolutely. Its durability, eco-credentials, and aesthetic versatility make it ideal for both residential interiors and commercial spaces like offices, hotels, and retail environments.
By prioritizing renewable resources (flax, hemp, lyocell), closed-loop production (no chemical binders), and biodegradability, Extra Organic reduces reliance on synthetic materials and supports circular economy principles.
Visit Norafin’s official website www.Norafin.de/en or contact their customer support for technical specifications, certifications, and sample requests.
Yes.
– Individual roll packaging from 50 running meters to roll widths up to a dimension of 1.2 meters.
– Customized widths from 100 mm up to 2,000 mm.
– Different aftertreatment options are possible, e.g. flame-retardant, water-repellent, self-adhesive or with backing
– Minimum order quantity under 20,000 m² possible.
Norafin® Extra Organic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Clear answers to the most common questions about the Extra Organic materials from Norafin®.
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Let’s make your application work
Combining Texcol® with Norafin® Extra Organic opens up new possibilities — but every setup is different.
Tell us about your process or select what you need — from samples and product sheets to a call or quote. Together with Norafin®, we’ll guide you to the best results.