GREENTEX BLOG
Why buying fabric is getting harder for craft shops
Sadly, a number of small and mid-sized fabric wholesalers and makers in Japan have closed in recent months.
What is happening
There are several reasons.
- Rising costs. With prices up worldwide, greige fabric and freight both cost more, and the old prices can no longer be kept.
- Stock that does not move. Conventional printing needs about 3,000 m per run, and today's market cannot absorb that much.
- Shortages. Because the minimum run is so large, a print that sells out is rarely made again.
- Fewer prints. For the same reason, printers have become cautious about new designs.
Each company also has its own internal reasons.
Digital printing as an option
For craft shops, we recommend a newer way of producing fabric: digital printing.
- You can make original prints that only your shop has.
- You do not need to hold stock. Order again when you need more.
- Prints are not discontinued and do not run out.
You can offer more prints without holding more stock. It answers the problems many shops face today.
Digitally printed fabric from Greentex
We are a trading company for digitally printed fabric. Original prints by Taiwanese designers start from 10 m for existing designs and 100 m for custom designs, with a lead time of about two months.
See the prints in our fabric list. For custom orders, contact us here.
To learn about our company, see why customers choose Greentex.
FAQ
What is the minimum order for digital printing?
10 m for existing designs and 100 m for custom designs.
Can I reorder a print that has sold out?
Yes. Digital printing uses no plates, so the same print can be produced again whenever you need it.
How long is the lead time?
About two months, for both existing and custom designs.
Or email info@greentex.jp.
