Specs
Textile ICC specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Textile ICC.
Fabric and ink details that matter
The textile ICC specs page sets out the production details behind a workable profile. Fabric type, coating, ink set and curing conditions all affect the result, so those details need to be clear from the start.
Textile profiling starts with the exact cloth, whether it is coated display polyester, flag fabric, backlit textile or stretch media. Ink chemistry, pre-treatment, heater settings and take-up tension all shift the colour response, so the spec must record them before any chart is printed.
Moisture in the room changes how fabric feeds and how quickly the ink stabilises on the surface. For Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town shops, the spec should note ambient conditions, curing method, and whether the printer was left idle through load-shedding before the test run.
Profile pack contents at hand
A usable textile ICC spec lists pass count, resolution, linearisation state, and the carriage height used for the chart. It should also capture dryer temperature, post-heat setting and fabric width, because those settings affect both colour and repeatability on FastJET, Stormjet and Skywalker machines.
Before sending anything through the contact form, gather one nozzle check, the fabric type, and the current RIP settings page. Add the printer model, ink set, and the cloth name used for the failed or approved sample so the textile-icc spec can be matched to the right run condition.
- Fabric type and coating noted
- Heater values captured with test chart
- Nozzle check kept with spec record
Checks for South African production conditions
Textile output in SA often swings with dust inland and heavier moisture on the coast, and the spec should reflect that reality. A profile built on a dry Highveld morning can behave differently on a humid Durban afternoon if feed tension, head height and drying were not recorded properly.
Power interruptions also matter during textile profiling because restart temperatures and standby time can alter the first acceptable print. If a chart was measured after a long pause, the spec should say so, along with any cleaning cycle or purge done before reprinting.
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Job information to send with samples
Include the intended use, such as soft signage, exhibition fabric, retail hanging banners or lightbox textile. That helps place the colour target against the correct viewing condition, expected density and finishing method.
Keep the measured chart, RIP preset name, and final production note together once the textile test is approved. When a repeat order comes back, those details make it easier to rerun the same cloth with the same curing and feed settings.
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