What's the difference between reactive print and digital print on towel?

As you know,Reactive printing and digital printing are widely used in towel printing,let's introduce the differences for you.

Reactive printing is the definition for a method in which the layer of applied ink, which consists of reactive dyes, a binder, and specific heat-activated additives, is steamed and then washed in order for it to set properly. Reactive printing allows retailers to reach vibrant and accurate colors that remain durable following usage, outdoor exposure, and more. It is the reaction of the reactive ink to the heat that creates the high-quality results of this printing process, one reason that reactive printing has become a popular method for printing on cotton towel.

As in the case of digital printing on paper, digital printing on fabric allows you to make even a single print without the initial costs (e.g., printing screens). In simplified terms, digital printing on fabric acts similar to a home inkjet printer. In fact, this method of fabric printing does not impose any restrictions on the project itself – you can print any graphic on the Microfiber Towel, without any limitations on the number of colours or tonal transitions between the colours.Digital printing is usually carried out on white fabric – so printing white dots on a black background boils down to printing the entire surface black and leaving unprinted "white dots".The Beach Towel made with digital printing tend to be of high quality, but they are not as long-lasting as reactive printed towels because the ink used in the process can be prone to fading over time, especially when exposed to sunlight and frequent washing.

Usually we used reactive printed techonology on Cotton Towels,its min order quantity is 1000pcs at least,and the production lead time is over 30 days.

And we used digital printed techonology on microfiber towels, there`s no limit on MOQ(such as 50/100pcs),and the production lead time is 7-10 days for small order.