Block printing is one of the oldest printing techniques in the world and is renowned for its artisanal character. Every metre of this fabric is hand-printed using wooden blocks, resulting in a unique and authentic finish. Verhees Textiles offers a versatile collection of blockprint fabrics with beautiful motifs and colours, printed on cotton.
Block printing is a traditional technique where patterns are carefully hand-carved into wooden blocks and coated with dye. These blocks are dipped in colour and pressed by hand onto the fabric. For more complex designs, this process is repeated with different blocks and colours, with the artisan’s precision ensuring seamless alignment of the pattern.
The colours are built up layer by layer, with drying required between each print run. This labour-intensive process gives the fabric its distinctive charm. Small irregularities in pattern or colour are part of this traditional technique and contribute to the authentic character of blockprint fabrics.
Discover in our video how the authentic traditional technique is applied.
Blockprint fabrics are widely used in women’s fashion, such as dresses, skirts, blouses, and tunics. Thanks to the natural cotton base, the fabrics feel comfortable and are perfect for airy and stylish garments. With their rich patterns and vibrant colours, each piece of clothing has an artistic and unique appearance.
No two metres of blockprint fabric are exactly the same. As the prints are applied by hand, each piece of fabric is a work of art in itself. The dyes used create deep, vibrant tones and subtle nuances, adding depth and character to the designs.
For over 45 years, our family business Verhees Textiles has been known as the specialist in fashionable fabrics. You can browse and order our full collection online. Our fabrics are available doubled on boards from 10 metres, as well as on rolls of 50 metres. Thanks to our large stock, we can almost always deliver at lightning speed.
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