Disperse Printed fabric vs. traditional printing: a comprehensive comparison of cost, effect, and durability

1. Cost Comparison

Dimension	Disperse Printed Fabric	Traditional Printed Fabric	Conclusion
Equipment Investment	Requires specialized heat transfer or digital printing equipment, high initial cost.	Traditional printing equipment (e.g., flat screen/rotary screen printing machines) has lower cost.	Disperse Printed has higher initial investment.
Production Efficiency	Digital printing allows for quick sampling and flexible small-batch production; heat transfer is suitable for large batches.	Traditional printing is suitable for large-batch production but costly for small batches.	Disperse Printed is better for small batches; traditional printing may be cheaper for large batches.
Consumable Costs	Disperse dyes are more expensive but ink utilization is high (digital printing).	Traditional dyes are cheaper but wastewater treatment costs are high.	Consumable costs are slightly higher for Disperse Printed, but environmental costs are lower.
Total Cost	Cost advantage is significant for small-batch or customized production.	Lower cost for large-batch production.	Choose Disperse Printed for small batches; choose traditional printing for large batches.

2. Effect comparison

Dimension	Disperse Printed Fabric	Traditional Printed Fabric	Conclusion
Color Fastness	Disperse dyes bond strongly with polyester fibers, achieving wash and rubbing fastness levels of 4-5.	Traditional dyes vary in fastness depending on the process, generally achieving levels of 3-4.	Disperse Printed has higher color fastness.
Light Fastness	Disperse dyes have strong UV resistance, making them less prone to fading outdoors.	Traditional dyes may fade more quickly under sunlight.	Disperse Printed has superior light fastness.
Abrasion Resistance	The ink fuses with the fibers, providing good abrasion resistance and suitability for frequent washing.	Traditional prints may experience pattern wear due to paste detachment.	Disperse Printed has stronger abrasion resistance.
Environmental Friendliness	Digital printing produces less wastewater, aligning with environmental trends.	Traditional printing has high wastewater treatment costs and greater pollution risks.	Disperse Printed is more environmentally friendly.

Summary and recommendation
Cost:
Small batch or customized production: Disperse Printed is better (no plate making required, flexible and efficient).
Mass production: Traditional printing is better (mature equipment, low unit cost).
Effect:
Disperse Printed is leading in all aspects (color, precision, feel, design flexibility).
Durability:
Disperse Printed is better (color fastness, light fastness, and abrasion resistance are all stronger than traditional printing).

80gsm 100% Polyester Microfiber Disperse Print Home Textile Fabric for Bedding

Final recommendation:
Prefer Disperse Printed: If you focus on design flexibility, color performance, environmental protection or product durability (such as sportswear, outdoor products).
Choose traditional printing: If you need to produce basic fabrics in large quantities and are extremely sensitive to cost.