Printed Silk from File Review to Strike-Off

Approve printed silk as one combination of base weave, momme, artwork scale and physical print result.

Printing: Digital and screen printing completed in-house
Color: Pantone matching supported; approve the physical sample

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Printed silk artwork and strike-off comparison

Same print shown on different silk weaves

The Base Silk Changes the Printed Result

The same file can look different on satin, twill, crepe de chine, habotai or chiffon. Judge color and detail on the selected silk.

Sheen: Changes how light and color are seen
Texture: Changes the appearance of lines and small details
Momme and transparency: Affect depth, body and layering

Four Checks for the Print Sample

Use the selected silk and actual artwork scale. A screen preview cannot approve the physical result.

Artwork at Real Scale

Review motif size, line weight, text and borders at the scale intended for production.

Show: Actual motif and border dimensions
Check: Fine lines, text and small color areas
Record: The artwork version used for the sample

Printed silk motif shown at production scale

Repeat and placed artwork layout on silk

Repeat or Placement

State whether the design repeats across the fabric or belongs in a defined product area.

Repeat: Record scale and direction
Placement: Mark center, border, logo and cut area
Check: Seams, folds and finished edges

Front and Reverse

Silk type, print route and color coverage affect what is visible from the reverse.

Front: Review color, lines and surface marks
Reverse: Record the visible result
Product: Check again after folding or layering

Front and reverse of a printed silk sample

Pantone reference beside a printed silk sample

Pantone on the Selected Silk

Pantone guides color development, but sheen, texture, base color and process change the visual result.

Reference: Pantone number or physical sample
Review: Selected silk under relevant light
Approve: The physical print sample

Make the Print Sample the Production Reference

Link the approved physical result to one base silk and one artwork version.

Lock the Base Silk

Record weave, momme, base color, usable width, finish and final use.

Review the Print

Check scale, color, repeat or placement, marks, front and reverse.

Record the Approval

Keep the artwork version, physical sample and written approval together.

Send the Print Details for Technical Review

Include the silk, momme, artwork scale, color reference, repeat or placement, quantity and final use.

Send Print Brief

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about strike-offs, Pantone references, print methods and finished-product approval.

Why can one file look different on two silk fabrics?

Weave, sheen, texture, momme, base color and transparency affect color and detail. Approve the design on the exact silk intended for production.

What does strike-off mean on this page?

It means a physical print sample used to review artwork and color on the selected silk. Its size, timing, cost and revision terms are confirmed for the project.

Can Pantone references be used for printed silk?

Yes. Pantone matching is supported, but the reference does not replace physical approval because the silk surface and print process affect the result.

Do you use digital and screen printing?

Yes. Both processes are completed in-house. The suitable route is reviewed against the silk, artwork, color, quantity and final product.

Is a printed fabric sample enough for the finished product?

Not when cutting, seams, folds, rolled edges, layering or a knot changes the artwork. In those cases, approve a finished-product sample as well.