Looking to print onto baby clothing?

When it comes to printing onto baby clothing you have to be careful what ink is used as it has to conform to specific standards.

We are proud to say that we have the answer for you with our range of Amex inks.

All Amex Texprint waterbased inks are Oeko-Tex Certified, passing one of the most regulated textile standards within the industry. Making them all fit for use for printing onto baby clothing (Up to 36months). We recommend adding the ‘Amex Extra Soft Base’ for waterbased inks for an even softer feeling print.

Please note: Water Based Inks are cured at 165°C ideally for 2-3 minutes. Always wash test production to ensure prints are adequately cured.

What is Oeko-Tex?

Oeko-Tex is a registered trademark, representing the product labels and company certifications issued and other services provided by the ‘International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology’ (which also calls itself Oeko-Tex for short).

Oeko-Tex labels and certificates confirm the human-ecological safety of textile products and leather articles from all stages of production (raw materials and fibres, yarns, fabrics, ready-to-use end products) along the textile value chain. Some also attest to socially and environmentally sound conditions in production facilities.

What garments should I print on?

Toxins on some textiles can harm your health through breathing, skin contact and saliva. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified products have been tested for harmful substances to protect your health. So we recommend that you to look for garments that are also certified by Oeko-Tex.

This label certifies that every component of the product, from the fabric to the thread and accessories, has been rigorously tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals. The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® label has been the world’s best-known label for textile safety since 1992, it’s well known and well trusted!

If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.