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22 Apr 2021

Canvas Fabric – Printed and in solid colors

Canvas is one of the most versatile fabrics known. Backpacks, handbags, shoes, tote bags, upholstery... There's no accessory worth its salt that couldn't be designed from this fabric. Thanks to its strength and durability, it is incredibly in demand by the textile industry. At Waixo, you can find our Recycled...

22 Feb 2021

Create your textile or print graphic design easily

Pattern design offers a very wide range of possibilities. Many times we mistakenly believe that graphic design knowledge is necessary to make a correct pattern, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this post we will tell you all the tricks you can use to create something unique...

27 Jul 2020

How to eliminate white lines that spoil your rapport

How many times have you created a rapport and when trying to repeat it, you have discovered with horror some unpleasant white lines over the elements? At Waixo we have also suffered it, and that is why we bring you a post that will solve all your problems. Save...

23 Jul 2020

What is the difference between a water-repellent fabric and a waterproof fabric?

The evolution of the textile industry has allowed us to solve many problems that have long presented continuous barriers in our daily lives. Whenever we want to stay dry, we turn to the same fabrics: Waterproof fabrics and water-repellent fabrics. But are they the same? We explain their differences in...

27 Feb 2020

Tips for achieving the colours you want when printing on fabric

Do you want a fabric in a specific color or to create a print without fear of the result? Then Waixo is your place! Have you ever wanted to print a design and found that the colors were different? That's because of the color profile. Each device uses a different...

23 May 2019

What is recycled polyester fabric?

Recycled polyester fabric is a textile with the same technical characteristics as any other virgin polyester fabric. The main difference is that it is made from recycled polyester fibers, thus contributing to a lower environmental impact in its manufacture. The benefits of its manufacturing process and use are: 1- Reuse...

4 Mar 2019

Mistakes commonly made when building rapport

At Waixo, we always try to be completely faithful to your requests. But there are mistakes that can hinder the process. Therefore, we have decided to write this post describing the errors that are usually made when preparing and sending files. Let's get started! Check the borders! White borders are...

26 Feb 2019

Create your own print with this guide

At Waixo we are much more than fabrics, so today we are going to talk about... Rapports! If you are a designer or artist specialized in patterns, prints and surfaces you will be delighted to join our community of designers -and we to count on your talent-, but if you...

19 Feb 2019

The “boom” of digital printing and patterns: These are its multiple possibilities

Textile digital printing has opened the way for experimentation, creativity, and boldness, allowing us to print everything from the most classic stripes to the most representative historical plaids on fabrics. And since at Waixo we combine the printing of our 21 fabrics with the most elaborate designs, we have decided...

29 Jan 2019

Cotton fabrics: Twill, Viyella, Voile and Poplin

Let's talk about our most demanded cotton fabrics: twill, viyella fabric, voile, and poplin. In this post, we'll examine their characteristics, uses, and other properties that make these fabrics highly utilized in the textile industry and could help you choose one for your next collection. Don't miss any details! Twill...