Can you print on both sides of a scarf?

Yes, we can print on both sides of a scarf, but it is a different process from a single-sided print and the cost and alignment trade-offs should be understood before you commit.

True double-sided print - the design is printed on both faces, so each side reads correctly and the colours are equally saturated. This needs two passes with the fabric registered precisely between them, which adds handling and raises the minimum and the price.

Show-through print - a single print that is visible from the reverse because the fabric is thin or the ink penetrates. It is cheaper, but the reverse reads in mirror image and the colour is weaker.

Registration - on a true double-sided print, the two faces must line up. Fine geometric or border designs show any misalignment, while loose or painterly artwork hides it well.

Which products suit it - square scarves and bandanas, where both faces are seen when worn or folded. For twillies and hair scarves the reverse is rarely on show, so a single-sided print is usually the sensible choice.

Tell us the artwork and the effect you want, and we will confirm the method and the minimum at sample stage.

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