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[The Note] Single-pass versus multi-pass scanning textile printing: what is the difference?

Throughout the years, digital textile printing has developed from 'suitable for sampling only' technology to high-speed fabric printing for production. Innovative techniques have resulted in acceleration and improvement of the digital printing process creating more and better possibilities for textile printers. These innovations have contributed to the creation of the two main digital printing techniques that are used nowadays: single-pass and multi-pass scanning printing. What is the difference between these two printing techniques and how do you decide which technique best fits your and your customer’s wants and needs?